The city of Medellín hosted the First International Congress on Environmental Odour Management, organized by the Colombian Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering (ACODAL Noroccidente Branch) with support from olores.org, establishing itself as a key platform for knowledge exchange and technological solutions in odour emission control.

   The event brought together over 310 professionals from academic, industrial, and environmental consulting sectors, exceeding attendance expectations. Alongside, the business fair featured 15 specialized companies showcasing innovative technologies in odour measurement, control, and mitigation, including continuous monitoring systems and bioremediation solutions.

   The 11th VDI Conference, "Odours in the Environment," calls for contributions! The event will take place on November 18-19, 2025, at the Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre in Salzburg, Austria, and promises to be a key gathering for odour management professionals from the German-speaking world. The call for abstracts is just open, and the paper submission deadline is 14 March 2025. 

  The previous edition in Leipzig, which had approximately 160 participants, was hailed as a resounding success. This year's special theme will focus on "Odour Dispersion Modelling and the Practical Challenges in Real-World Applications." Suppose you are an expert in odour emissions, ambient air measurements, or odour forecasting, and you know a bit of German. In that case, this is your opportunity to share your insights and engage in discussions with other professionals in the field.