# A formalisation of BPMN in Description Logics

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2109.10716 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2109.10716/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 0 of its 6 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 22 Sep 2021.

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- [Reviving our data foundations is the most disruptive step to data maturity](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2608.29368/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

In this paper we present a textual description, in terms of Description Logics, of the BPMN Ontology, which provides a clear semantic formalisation of the structural components of the Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN), based on the latest stable BPMN specifications from OMG [BPMN Version 1.1 -- January 2008]. The development of the ontology was guided by the description of the complete set of BPMN Element Attributes and Types contained in Annex B of the BPMN specifications.