Olores.org Newsletter August 2026

  After three years of waiting following the success of Odora24, the call for abstracts is now open for Odora27, the upcoming Odour Conference organized by Olores.org. Scheduled for November 10-11, 2027, in Euskalduna Palace, Bilbao, Spain, we invite you to submit an abstract for both oral and poster sessions. Take the chance to share your case study or your research! The submission deadline is November 15^th 2026. The official language is English.

   It’s been five years since we organized a conference in English language (the last conference was the 9th IWA Odour Conference in 2021), so we think it’s already time for another one. This previous event had 160 participants from 19 different countries. Now, we are aiming to 220 participants.

   On 16 September 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00 (online), we will host a free webinar dedicated to a topic that is of growing interest worldwide: the validation of odour dispersion models using the grid method defined in EN 16841‑1.

   Consultants run odour dispersion models around the world, but because odour concentration is difficult to measure reliably in ambient air, there is no practical way to know whether the model predictions are right or wrong. With the approach developed and applied in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, along the last over 40 years, it is possible to check the performance of a model and verify whether an odour dispersion assessment has been done correctly against field measurements.

   The E&T&C (Engagement, Transparency & Communication) certification continues to strengthen its position as an international benchmark in odor assessment and management, creating new professional opportunities for environmental specialists and practitioners.

   This training is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to take part in auditing processes within the E&T&C certification scheme, helping you to expand your client base, enhance your professional credibility, and offer a unique, differentiating service.

   The recipients of the 24h-MOM travel award share their experiences at NOSE26, an event that enabled them to present their work, compare scientific and technical approaches, and strengthen their links with the international odour and VOC community.

   The tenth edition of the International Conference on Environmental Monitoring of Odours and VOCs, NOSE26, brought together researchers, consultants, regulators and industry professionals in Bologna to address the main challenges associated with odour emissions and volatile organic compounds. For the 24h-MOM travel award winners, the experience was particularly valuable, both because it gave them the opportunity to present their own work and because of the direct exchange with other specialists in the field.