AnnCon25 served as a vital hub for learning, networking, and driving excellence in the global accreditation community.
The Director- General, Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke recently participated in AnnCon25: American Association for Laboratory Accreditation’s (A2LA) Annual Conference.
The programme took place from the 6th – 9th April,2025, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
This flagship annual event, organized by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), broughts together accreditation professionals and stakeholders from around the globe. With over 45 expert-led sessions,.
AnnCon25 covers a wide range of thematic tracks, including quality, operational excellence, standards, calibration, leadership, and emerging sectors like cannabis testing.
The participation of the SON Director -General underscores Nigeria’s commitment to advancing international best practices in standardization, quality assurance, and laboratory accreditation.
The presence of SON at the conference also fosters collaboration with global counterparts and provides insights into evolving trends and regulatory frameworks.
AnnCon25 has attracted representatives from a broad spectrum of industries, including automotive, environmental science, electronics, bio banking, information technology, and forensics.
The conference features an extensive program of technical meetings, networking opportunities, and an exhibition with over 30 companies showcased the latest innovations and tools in the accreditation space.
Highlights of the event include sessions such as “Building a Successful Quality Management System Using the AOAC Laboratory Accreditation Guidelines” by Brad Stawick of the AOAC Research Institute, and presentations by the ASQ Measurement Quality Division, including “Validating Excel Spreadsheet Templates” by Dilip Shah and “The Future of Work: A Deep Dive into Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT” by Zac Jarrard.
The Director- General’s engagement in AnnCon25 reflects SON’s ongoing efforts to enhance its operational capacity, align with global standards, and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness in international markets through robust accreditation systems.
AnnCon25 served as a vital hub for learning, networking, and driving excellence in the global accreditation community.
