TEDxSF is the first to use the Qwiki platform to transform standard web site bios into compelling interactive experiences that introduce each speaker.
Since Qwiki’s Alpha “reference” product launch, we have been overwhelmed with requests from individuals and organizations for tools that allow you to put your own content into Qwiki format.
Because Qwiki’s core technology (which powers our Alpha) evaluates and enriches any static text – transforming it into a beautiful, interactive experience with zero human effort – it can be applied to virtually any corpus of information.
We’re very happy to announce that tonight marks the first time Qwiki’s automated authoring platform will be used beyond our initial “reference” corpus – to introduce today’s speakers at TEDxSF! We’re honored to have a marquee brand like TED leverage Qwiki’s platform to create compelling content that adds value to the conference and demonstrates the scope of Qwiki’s technology.
TEDxSF is the Bay Area’s local, independent TED chapter that is devoted to “Ideas Worth Spreading”. Every year, they host an evening of fresh talks. Tonight’s talks explore the universe, our planet, society and the human spirit in “The Edge of What We Know.”
This is just a preview of what’s to come – soon any individual, organization, company, etc. will be able to use Qwiki’s automated platform to create Qwikis describing any topic. A free live Web steam of TEDxSF starts today at 4 PM: you’ll notice a Qwiki play to introduce each speaker prior to their talk. Visit http://www.tedxsf.org or view the twitter feed using the hashtag #TEDxSF.
We are incredibly delighted and honored to demonstrate the Qwiki platform in such great company, and can’t wait to make our tools and API fully available so you too can spread your ideas :).