XXXVI International Scientific Symposium IEEE Conference

Metrology and Metrology Assurance 2026

Part of Science Days of TU-Sofia
September 7-11, 2026 · Sozopol, Bulgaria · Hybrid (on-site & online)

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History

The Scientific Symposium “Metrology” with international participation was first held in September 1990 in Sozopol, at the holiday house of the Technical University of Sofia. The Symposium was initiated by Prof. Vasil D. Filev and the “Metrology” laboratory at the Department of Electrical Measurements (Faculty of Automation).

Tradition
Early September
Location
Sozopol, Bulgaria

Key Milestones

  • 1990: First Symposium held in Sozopol; initial focus on metrology and metrological assurance of measurements of electrical quantities.
  • 1993: Scope expanded to include geometrical and mechanical measurements with the involvement of Prof. D.Sc. Hristo K. Radev and the “Coordinate Measurements in Mechanical Engineering” laboratory.
  • 2000s: Quality requirements increased; papers (from 2000 onward) undergo review by the International Programme Committee.
  • Since 2017: Official name is International Scientific Symposium “Metrology and Metrology Assurance”.

Symposium Name Over the Years

Period Name
1990–1994 National Scientific Symposium with International Participation: “Metrology”
1995–1996 National Scientific Symposium with International Participation: “Metrology and Reliability”
1997–2016 National Scientific Symposium with International Participation: “Metrology and Metrology Assurance”
2017–present International Scientific Symposium “Metrology and Metrology Assurance”
The name changes reflect the Symposium’s evolving scope while preserving its core focus on metrology and metrological assurance.

Chairmen of the Organizing Committee

  • Prof. Dr. Ivan N. Petrov (1990–1995)
  • Prof. Dr. Dimitar S. Rusev (1996–2000)
  • Prof. D.Sc. Hristo K. Radev (2001-2020)

Organizers & Partners

The main organizer is the Technical University of Sofia. Over the years, the Symposium has been represented by the relevant laboratories and, since 1996, by the two departments responsible for metrology and measurement technologies.

  • Organized with the attendance of BIM, UMB, BAAM, and Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant
  • Maintains contacts and collaboration with IEEE through the IEEE Bulgarian chapter

International Recognition

Over the years, the Symposium has been recognized as a competent scientific forum with broad international participation. The audience includes specialists from universities, research institutes, and state and private organizations in Bulgaria and abroad.