3^rdSymposium

Experiences of Laboratories in the Application of
HRN EN ISO / IEC 17025

Mali Lošinj, Hotel Aurora, June 14 - 16, 2010

Symposium - Scope & Goals

For the third time, the Croatian Metrology Society is organizing the symposium Experiences of laboratories in the application of HRN EN ISO/IEC 17025, which is going to be held in Mali Lošinj from June 14 until June 16, 2010.

The goals of this biennial convention:

• raising the awareness of the need to comply with this standard,
• facilitating its practical application
  • by showing the best solutions for the application of certain requirements, and
  • by enabling the exchange of experiences and discussion,
• providing new information related to the operation and accreditation of laboratories,
• encouraging active work on the continuous improvement of the laboratory.

Expand your knowledge and find out new information about the application of this standard into practice by participating in the 3^rd symposium. Socializing with other participants through an interesting activity program gives you a unique opportunity to exchange experiences concerning the solving of problems in the standard's application in a relaxed atmosphere.

Symposium Topics

Metrology in Practice

• Measurement and test methods and their validation
• Evaluations of measurement uncertainties
• Metrological traceability
• Assuring the quality of test and calibration results
• Inter-laboratory comparisons and proficiency testing

Management Systems in Laboratories / Technical Regulations

1. Accreditation of calibration, testing and analytical laboratories
2. Technical regulations and the role of laboratories in applying these regulations
3. Innovations and improvements in laboratories
4. Data analysis in laboratories
5. Training and education

Real Life Challenges of Laboratory

Challenges encountered in everyday laboratory work that are not directly related to the requirements of the standard.

Instructions to Authors

Send your abstracts, up to 350 words long, to the following e-mail address: Ova e-mail adresa je zaštićena od spam robota, nije vidljiva ako ste isključili JavaScript . This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, so you will need JavaScript in Microsoft Word format. Abstracts should be written in Croatian (an English translation is also desirable) or English and have to clearly show the idea of the paper. In addition to a short summary, the abstract has to include: the title of the paper, name (or names) of the author, and the name of the organization.

The papers have to fit the purpose of the symposium and cannot be of commercial character.

The deadline for submitting an abstract is March 15, 2010.

Receipt and Acceptance of Abstracts

An expert reviewing committee will examine the abstracts, and within thirty days the authors will be notified about acceptance. Next, the authors will receive instructions on how to write the paper, and a proposal for the presentation (oral or poster).

Final versions have to be submitted until May 15, 2010. Authors who do not abide by this deadline will not be able to get the discount offered to the authors.

Collection of Papers

All accepted papers will be published on a CD-ROM and distributed to the participants at the Symposium.

Registration Fees

The Registration fee includes: Attendance at the Symposium, CD-ROM with Proceedings, certificate of participation, lunch for all three days of symposium, Welcome Cocktail, Symposium Dinner, Excursion, coffee, soft-drinks and refreshments during breaks.

The fee for accompanying persons includes all the activity programs, including lunch and refreshments during breaks.

Social Program

Exhibitions & Marketing Presentations

The organizing committee invites companies to present their products and services during the symposium. We are asking all interested exhibitors and sponsors to contact the organizer for further information.

Important Dates

Submitting summaries - deadline: March 15, 2010
Submitting papers - deadline: May 15, 2010

Symposium – Time & Place

The Symposium will be held at the Aurora Hotel 4* in Mali Lošinj, from June 14 to June 16, 2010.

Symposium Venue

Mali Lošinj is the biggest town of the Adriatic to be situated on an island, which is, for a reason, also considered to be the most beautiful town there by many people. The prestigious international award, the Silver Flower of Europe (Entente Florale Europe), that Mali Lošinj won in September 2009, contributes to this widespread opinion.

The island of Lošinj is known for its mild Mediterranean climate, crystal clear sea, and extensive and varied vegetation. Dense pine forests, a symbol of Losinj, together with aromatic herbs and a mild climate, have contributed to the development of health tourism. Numerous villas, summer houses and hotels dating back to the end of the nineteenth century witness to this health resort's popularity among the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy. Today it is a modern tourist destination with over 200 kilometers of walks and paths. Nice restaurants by the sea, waterfront cafes, luxury hotels and friendly people are an additional reason to visit Mali Losinj.

The Aurora Hotel 4*, where the symposium will be held, is located in Sunčana uvala (Sunny cove), from which you can walk to the town center. The hotel's beach was awarded with the Blue Flag, and its newly decorated congress center has a sea view.

Hotel Accommodation

The organizer has reserved a certain number of rooms for Symposium participants. The price of bed and breakfast for Symposium participants has been arranged as follows:
Single room (1 / 1): 358.00 kn
Double/twin room (1 / 2): 285.00 kn
Tourist tax of 7.00 kn per day is not included in the price.

Book your accommodation by contacting the hotel Aurora.
Jadranka hoteli d.o.o.
Tel: +385 (0) 51 66 11 06 or +385 (0) 51 66 11 55
Fax: +385 (0) 51 23 19 04
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URL: http://www.losinj-hotels.com/en/accommodation/hotels/hotel-aurora/general-info

Symposium Organizer