Olores.org Newsletter March 2024

   Olores.org has just published the preliminary brochure of the previously announced Odora2024 conference. Scheduled for 12-13 November 2024 at BEC, Bilbao, Spain, the conference is set to be a key gathering for researchers, industry professionals and enthusiasts interested in the field of odour management.

   The preliminary brochure provides an overview of the topics and themes expected at the event, sponsorship opportunities and participation in the event, anticipating the opportunity to engage with the latest research and developments in the field of odour management. From discussions on the latest advances in odour analysis methodologies to the social implications of odour pollution, Odora2024 promises to offer a rich and diverse programme tailored to the interests of a wide audience.

   Researchers and experts in the field of artificial olfaction are invited to contribute their insights and discoveries to a special issue of Sensors journal focusing on Electronic Nose (eNose) technology. Spearheaded by Prof. Dr. Jesus Lozano, Dr. Antonio Ruiz-Canales, and Dr. Patricia Arroyo, this special issue seeks to explore the latest advancements in Instrumental Odour Monitoring Systems (IOMS) technology and its applications.

   The call for papers encompasses various aspects of eNose technology, including:

   A new software suite, PlumeMapper, has been recently introduced to simplify collecting and analyzing ambient odour data. Air Environment developed this tool to streamline field surveys, replacing traditional pen-and-paper methods with mobile and desktop platforms.

   PlumeMapper offers users a user-friendly solution, eliminating manual transcription errors and providing easy access to data stored in the cloud. Key features include adherence to established standards such as European EN16841, tailored forms created by Air Quality Experts, and advanced filtering options for data analysis.

  The Call for Abstracts is now open for Odora2024, the upcoming Odour Conference organized by olores.org. Scheduled for November 12-13, 2024, in BEC, Bilbao, Spain, we invite you to submit for both oral and poster sessions. Take the chance to share your research! The submission deadline is April 15th. The official language is, this time, only Spanish. We are preparing for another event at the end of 2025, and the official language will be English.

  It’s been three years since this website organized a conference (the last conference was the 9th IWA Odour Conference in 2021), so we think it’s time already. This previous event counted on the participation of 160 people from 19 different countries, and the last event organized in Chile in 2019 brought together around 180 people. We aim at 200 people, although 300 is the maximum capacity of the special place we have booked for this fantastic event we are preparing.