Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/12/2016 - 08/12/2016
12:00 am
Category(ies)
Organized by: International Association of Official Statistics
Where: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Homepage: http://www.iaos2016.ae/IAOS-2016-conference.php
Hosted by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi from 6 to 8 December 2016, the 15th edition of IAOS Conference will provide a unique platform for the international community to share their knowledge and present their insights on innovations in statistics. We are committed to delivering a remarkable international event, which will surpass all expectations and boost the statistical knowledge in the region and the world. The conference will be held at the multi-award winning venue, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), which offers a unique experience to conference participants.
The theme of the IAOS2016 conference is: “The Spirit of Official Statistics: Partnership and continuous innovation”. During the conference, we shall explore what is and what will be the value of official statistics in light of emerging data The Survey Statistician 46 July 2016 sources and consider the various forms of potential and successful partnerships that exist. Particular attention will be brought to ways to innovate and modernize national statistical systems, having as a background the 2030 agenda among other things. Also, aspects of the practical applications of the fundamental principles of official statistics will be considered. Finally, statistical experiences and practices in the Gulf region will be highlighted.