BBC SemWeb panel: Where does OpenID fit in?

This document summarizes a panel discussion on the Semantic Web and BBC that included the following: 1) A 5 minute introduction on the Semantic Web project which aims to add semantics and meaning to documents on the web to make their contents more machine-readable. 2) A 5 minute discussion on how OpenID fits into the Semantic Web and allows for identity and authentication on the web. 3) A 5 minute scenario section discussing potential applications of linking data with relationships and meanings on the Semantic Web. 4) A 5 minute discussion on the challenges of timing for new technologies like the Semantic Web.