Conclave

Welcome to TNI's Third Environmental Field Sampling and Measurement Conclave

A water flowing through a riverThe NELAC Institute (TNI) will be holding its Third Annual Environmental Field Sampling and Measurement Conclave on June 17, 2025, as a virtual meeting sponsored by TNI's National Environmental Field Activities Program (NEFAP). NEFAP's mission is to establish and implement an accreditation program for field sampling and measurement organizations (FSMOs).

The Conclave will run from 10:00 to 4:00 pm EDT and feature 11 presentations by various industry experts supporting the critical aspects of field sampling and measurement. Presenters include representatives from regulators such as the EPA, Field Sampling and Measurement Organizations (FSMOs), Accreditation Bodies (ABs) and Consultants. This is a great opportunity for FSMOs, laboratories and other interested parties to learn more about field sampling techniques, regulations, and appropriate field practices that help ensure data collected in the field is accurate and reliable. The Conclave will also bring awareness to the industry of TNI's quality management system standard and accreditation program for FSMOs. The conclave will close with a 30-45 minute presentation that is an overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and the new TNI FSMO Standard – Volume 1.

This Conclave provides a valuable opportunity to gain a better understanding of the impacts sampling can have on data reliability  As an attendee, you will learn about: 

  • improving the quality of field sampling and measurements; 
  • new field technologies and regulations; 
  • accreditation opportunities for field sampling and measurement organizations; 
  • strategies to help ensure reliable data; 
  • sampling impacts on data quality.