# Report on TBAS 2012: Workshop on Task-Based and Aggregated Search

## TL;DR

This report summarizes the TBAS 2012 workshop focused on task-based and aggregated search, highlighting key presentations, discussions, and outcomes from the event held in Barcelona.

## Contribution

It provides an overview of the workshop's aims, contents, and major outcomes related to task-based and aggregated search research.

## Key findings

- Summary of workshop presentations and discussions
- Identification of key challenges in task-based search
- Insights into future research directions

## Abstract

The ECIR half-day workshop on Task-Based and Aggregated Search (TBAS) was held in Barcelona, Spain on 1 April 2012. The program included a keynote talk by Professor Jarvelin, six full paper presentations, two poster presentations, and an interactive discussion among the approximately 25 participants. This report overviews the aims and contents of the workshop and outlines the major outcomes.