This is one of the longest uninterrupted statistical time series in the world. The whole statistical community in Finland is contributing to the preparations of the 52 nd ISI Session. The National Organising Committee is composed of representatives of the nation s central statistical office, Statistics Finland, the Finnish Statistical Society, Finnish universities and many other organisations. The chief responsibility for organising the Session lies with Statistics Finland. The importance of statistics in modern society cannot be overestimated.
Statistics provide the tools for decision-making in every field of society.
The organisers are determined to make available the best possible facilities for the 52 nd ISI Session and in this way help to promote these goals. The participants will be provided with ample opportunities to make new friends, and renew old acquaintances, as well as to exchange ideas and experiences. Finland s beautiful summer should be at its best in August at the time of the 52 nd Session. We are sure that participants and their families will enjoy our summer and find plenty of attractions during their time off from the conference.