EMS 2027
Theme To Be Announced
August 2-5, 2027
The Symposium is organized into a 4-Day conference from Monday through Thursday consisting of an exhibit program, NEMC technical presentations, TNI committee meetings, an Innovative Environmental Applications Showcase, and other events. A comprehensive examination to allow an individual to become certified as a Laboratory Quality Management Systems Professional will be held on Friday from 8:00 to 12:00 noon.
Attendees can register to attend the full conference (Monday through Thursday), any day(s) (Monday through Thursday), or the Friday Credentials Exam. Attendees can also register to view recordings of all presentations given Monday though Thursday by watching recordings.
Registration will open in April, 2027.
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018 USA
Tel: +1 847 696 1234
https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/chiro-hyatt-regency-ohare (for general hotel information only)
Special advance registration rates of $169 per night (single) will be available. Check back for online registration.
As the largest hotel outside downtown Chicago, Illinois Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago puts you near O'Hare International Airport and fun attractions. Our large hotel offers a variety of event spaces, from elegant ballrooms to dynamic networking areas. We offer a variety of modern rooms and suites as well as complimentary shuttle service. Enjoy a seamless and convenient experience when you stay with us.
Parking
For the convenience and comfort of our guests, Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago offers parking with in and out privileges for $45 per day for overnight parking.
Transportation
O'Hare International Airport (ORD):
2.7 miles from the hotel
Complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to/from Chicago O'Hare International Airport is provided
Midway International Airport (MDW):
29 miles from the hotel
Enjoy fast and convenient service to and from downtown Chicago via the CTA Blue Line train. The hotel is a quick walk to the Rosemont station
The preliminary technical program will be posted here when available: https://envirosymposium.group/meeting/2027/techprog.php.
Training information will be posted here when available.
Examination to Become a Certified Environmental Laboratory Quality Management Systems Professional
A high-quality certification validates an individual's knowledge, skills, and abilities in a defined profession. Certified individuals reduce risk and enhance consumer protection and public safety and welfare. In addition, these certifications allow employers and other stakeholders to identify individuals with the competencies needed to perform a role or task.
Individuals may benefit from:
- Increased recognition by peers and respect of colleagues in the profession,
- Improved opportunities for employability and advancement,
- Greater confidence in their professional competence,
- Increased professional trust from employers or the public,
- Increased autonomy in the workplace, and
- Better compensation and career longevity.
Employers may benefit from:
- Qualified individuals for employment or advancement,
- Recertification requirements for continued or enhanced competence,
- Commitment to public safety and welfare and/or consumer protection,
- Reduced risk of errors, accidents and/or legal liability,
- Reduced employee turnover and increased job satisfaction, and
- Justification for potential compensation differential.
A proctored examination will be held on August 7, 2026 between 8:00am and 12:00pm, in conjunction with the 2026 Environmental Measurement Symposium, to allow an individual to become a certified Laboratory Quality Management Systems Professional. The examination will consist of 130 questions covering the topics detailed in the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) document (Click here to download). The examination will be offered in English only.
The examination will be segregated into two sections. Candidates have three (3) hours to complete the examination. This includes a short break between sections. The exam will be open book and candidates are encouraged to bring a laptop computer, but this is not required. Candidates are encouraged to develop a study plan based on review of the KSA document.
Exam Fees
To Be Announced
The Poster Session will be presented on-site.
Information to be announced.
