Welcome
Welcome message from APMP Chairperson
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 APMP General Assembly in Wellington, New Zealand.
The General Assembly is one of the highlights of the APMP calendar — a valuable occasion for colleagues from across the region to connect, exchange experiences, learn from one another, and celebrate the achievements of our committees and programmes. It is also a meaningful opportunity to bring new colleagues into the APMP family and strengthen the bonds that make our regional metrology community so distinctive.
We gather this year against a backdrop of continued disruptions and uncertainty. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions, and increasingly fragmented global supply chains have affected our economies in different ways. They only serve to remind us that trusted measurement, mutual recognition, and international cooperation remain essential in providing confidence in trade, innovation, and everyday activities.
For this reason, our time together in Wellington will be especially meaningful. In addition to reviewing APMP’s progress, we will launch the APMP Strategic Plan for 2027–2029 and reflect on how APMP can continue to serve the region’s evolving needs. I hope our discussions will be open, productive, and inspiring as we explore new opportunities, deepen partnerships, and support one another in addressing the priorities ahead.
Most importantly, I hope this gathering reminds us of the value of being part of a strong and connected metrology community. The friendships, trust, and spirit of collaboration that have been built across APMP over many years remain one of our greatest strengths, and I am confident they will continue to guide us into the future.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our hosts, the Measurement Standards Laboratory of New Zealand (MSL), for their dedication and hard work in preparing this year's General Assembly.
I look forward to meeting many of you in Wellington and to another successful APMP General Assembly.
Warm regards,
Dr Gregory Goh
Chairperson
Asia Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP)
Welcome message from APMP host
Tēnā koutou katoa,
On behalf of the Measurement Standards Laboratory of New Zealand, I am delighted to welcome you to the 42nd APMP General Assembly and Related Activities to be held in Wellington, New Zealand. We are excited to have you join us and extend a particularly warm welcome to those travelling from overseas. We hope you enjoy your time in Wellington and have the opportunity to experience some of the warmth, hospitality and natural beauty that New Zealand has to offer.
It is a privilege to host this event and bring together colleagues, experts and professionals from across the international metrology community. A highlight will be this years Symposium, entitled Metrology in Action, where world class metrologists share their thoughts on the influence of metrology on modern technology. Furthermore, global industry leaders will have the opportunity to discuss the important role metrology plays in addressing real-world challenges and supporting innovation across industries and communities.
We look forward to the conversations, connections and collaborations that will emerge throughout the event. Thank you for being part of APMP 2026, and for joining us in Wellington. We wish you an enjoyable, engaging and successful event, and a wonderful stay in New Zealand.
Ngā mihi nui,
Peter McDowall
Director and Chief Metrologist,
Measurement Standards Laboratory of New Zealand (MSL)
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