Text Retrieval Conference (TREC)

The Text Retrieval Conference (TREC) is an ongoing competition where researchers and technology companies test and improve their search engines and information retrieval systems. Participants develop methods for accurately finding relevant information within large collections of text, such as news articles or scientific papers. TREC provides standardized datasets and evaluation criteria, enabling fair comparison of different approaches. The goal is to advance the effectiveness of search technologies, making information more accessible and useful for various applications like search engines, digital libraries, and data analysis.