August 28th, 2024

Organized by the CIPM Forum on Metrology and Digitalization in partnership with IMEKO 
Technical Committees TC6 (Digitalization), TC8 (Traceability in Metrology), and TC21 
(Mathematical Tools for Measurements)

Metrological Traceability

Metrologically traceable measurements are essential when important societal decisions are 
based on physical data. The rigor of traceable measurements is crucial for making robust, 
reliable, and trustworthy decisions. But what exactly is traceable measurement, and how should 
it be represented in digital form? This question now concerns many people working on the digital 
transformation of measurement infrastructures. Should the digitalization of traceability aim to 
capture the processes that people follow today, or should it look beyond these day-to-day 
routines and consider the essence of traceability and how to achieve it with machines?

The workshop consists of two sessions, each followed by an open panel discussion. The first 
session examines traceability within the context of today’s measurement infrastructure. Starting 
from the traceability principles established in the late 20th century, panelists will explore how 
these concepts can be modelled and represented in digital form, leading to significant benefits 
for those at the ends of traceability chains. The second session will focus on new and emerging 
measurement system technologies. Panelists will discuss a range of systems, including intrinsic 
standards, sensor networks, virtual measuring systems, and virtual data spaces. Do these 
technologies challenge the traditional concept of traceability, or can the most important 
foundational principle of international quality infrastructures be applied to these systems too?

Workshop format

Sessions have four panelists and a chair. The panelists will each give a 20-minute presentation. 
After these talks, a 30-minute discussion will be led by the session chair, in which audience 
participation is encouraged. 

Online participation, time and date

The workshop will be held at the IMEKO World Congress venue, on Wednesday 28 August between 8 AM and 12 Noon (0600 UTC to 1000 UTC). 

Online participation will be available using the Webex platform.

There is no charge for online participation and registration is not required. Interaction during the 
discussion sessions will be possible using the chat facility on the platform.

A recording of the complete workshop will be made available after the conference.

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