Innovative Weighing for Global Sustainability

International Conference of Weighing, 8-10 June 2026

Daniel Kneubühl ¹, Naoko Yoshikawa ², Samuel Schmidt ³

1. Swiss Weighing Association, Kirchberg, Switzerland; President of CECIP's International Cooperation Group (ICG)

2. Japanese Measuring Instruments Federation (JMIF), Japan

3. European Weighing Industry Association (CECIP), Brussels, Belgium

Citation: D. Kneubühl et al. 2025 OIML Bulletin LXVI(4) 20250405

Following the successful inaugural edition in Hamburg in 2023, the 2nd International Conference of Weighing (ICW) will take place from 8 to 10 June 2026, in Kitakyushu, Japan. Hosted by the Japan Measuring Instruments Federation (JMIF) and organized by two Steering Committees from around the globe, ICW 2026 will bring together the global metrology community to explore the theme Innovative Weighing Solutions for a Sustainable World.

This edition places sustainability at the centre of its agenda, emphasizing the critical role of high-precision measurement in addressing global challenges. From climate monitoring and resource efficiency to responsible production and innovation, the conference will highlight how scientific metrology underpins progress toward key UN Sustainable Development Goals. The programme will feature three parallel tracks – Legal, Scientific, and Applied Metrology – with a strong emphasis on the scientific dimension. Researchers and institutions will have the opportunity to present cutting-edge work, exchange methodologies, and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue. A highlight of the programme will be a keynote lecture by Nobel Laureate Professor Takaaki Kajita, who will speak on Extreme Measurements and Gravitational Wave Astronomy. New elements in 2026 include a poster session focused on sustainability, with active participation from students and early-career scientists, and a technical tour on Day 3, offering insights into local innovations and measurement practices.

The conference will be held at the Kitakyushu International Conference Center, conveniently located near Fukuoka Airport and accessible via Japan’s high-speed rail network. Attendees will benefit from exhibitions, poster sessions, and networking opportunities with peers from all continents and over 30 countries, fostering global collaboration in the metrology community and exchange between scientists and practitioners.

ICW 2026 offers a unique platform for the metrology community to shape the future of weighing in service of a more sustainable world. Travel and accommodation guidance will be provided to support international participants.