News and Updates

Photo Exhibition in Sèvres Marks 150 Years of Global Metrology

A new photo exhibition in Sèvres, “150th Anniversary of the BIPM – Robert Doisneau and Raphaël Dallaporta”, will run from 5 April to 27 September 2025 in Sèvres.

New Quantum Gravimeter Reading Supports Kilogram Realization BIPM

In March 2025, a new absolute gravity measurement was carried out using an AQG-B01 quantum gravimeter in the Kibble balance laboratory at the BIPM.

Applications Open for 2025 Varenna Summer School on Metrology

Applications are now open for the 2025 Varenna Summer School on Metrology. Taking place from 9 to 18 July 2025 in Varenna, Italy, the programme will explore how metrology is evolving to meet future needs in climate science, quantum technologies and the digital transformation.

NOW AVAILABLE: Scientific Posters for BIPM’s 150th Anniversary

BIPM-BIML Directors Message for World Metrology Day 2025

As we begin 2025, a year of great significance for the global metrology community, the Directors of the BIPM and BIML have issued a joint statement to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Metre Convention.

Metrology in the Digital Age: The Critical Role of Trustworthy Data and AI

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, metrology is at a pivotal crossroads. Read about the three key areas of development shared with experts at the 2nd Forum on Metrology and Digitization.