Are you ready for the Rapid-Tech MSA Conference?
Second call for Abstracts – deadline 31 May
The MSA conference always delivers an expansive range of talks and is a great place to share your successes. Are you doing something new in your lab, are you stepping into speaking for the first time, or do have something novel to share? Presentations can be on any aspects relating to metrology in Calibration, Measurement, Testing; eg measurement techniques, measurement applications, laboratory accreditation and associated activities, measurement traceability, emerging issues in metrology, etc. and are normally 20 minutes duration including time for questions. It’s not just for the boffins – we are especially keen to receive abstracts relating to industrial applications and from second and third-tier laboratories. Help us build an informative and diverse programme!
Platinum Sponsor
Rapid-Tech Equipment (AU & NZ) with support from RF Test Solutions (NZ) are our Platinum sponsor.
Rapid-Tech Equipment was started in 1996 by Mike Collins after many years working in senior management in a number of the world’s leading test equipment companies. He believed there was a need for a company that could provide advice & high quality test & measuring equipment to it’s customers at a substantial cost savings. So, when you are in the market to buy test equipment, Rapid-Tech Equipment is your complete test & measurement equipment resource.
RF Test Solutions (NZ) are New Zealand’s premier provider of Test and Measurement Tools and Services. Official partner for the leading international brands and manufacturers we can provide a wide range of electronic instrumentation and equipment from top level Government and Research applications, to the serious home user.
Keynote announcement – Adam Spencer
Due to the unfortunate withdrawal of James Olthoff as speaker, we are very excited to introduce a keynote with a difference. Adam Spencer is an MC, Speaker, Comedian, Author & Maths Geek. He is one of Australia’s most in-demand corporate MCs and a leading keynote speaker on artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, the future of work, and the Chat GPT revolution. Adam has 25 years experience in television, radio and events. He’s entertained and educated discerning audiences at conferences and events ranging from a TED Talk to SXSW Sydney with his unique blend of intelligence and humour. Adam loves curating challenging and thought-provoking conversations. He has interviewed prime ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Prize-winning scientists and Australians of the Year.
For our conference, Adam will be speaking on AI with a metrological focus.
MSA Metrologist Award
The MSA Committee remind you that nominations open for the 2025 MSA Metrologist Award, to be presented at the Rapid-Tech MSA2025 Conference in Sydney.
The MSA Metrologist Award will be awarded to a member of the Metrology Society of Australasia (MSA) and is intended to celebrate excellence in metrology. The recipient is nominated by fellow members of the MSA, and judged by a review panel appointed by the MSA Committee. Open to any member of the MSA. There are no fixed criteria for eligibility for nominations for the award. Nominations may be based on lifetime achievements and contributions to the field; or may also be based on a single specific, highly challenging project that demonstrated metrological excellence; or other achievement(s) deemed worthy of recognition.
Register now – early bird closes 10 July
Rapid-Tech MSA2025 will be the place to be to connect with the metrology community, hear about the latest trends, meet experts from National Metrology Institutes and regulatory bodies, find your next instrument investment and enjoy the company of many likeminded professionals. Along with our call for abstracts, we urge you not to delay registering for Rapid-Tech MSA2025. Early bird rates end on 10 July. Read more on the event webpage and find the ticketing at the bottom of that page.
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