Special Session

Nuclear fusion has recently become a possible source of commercial green energy. This session will explain the fundamentals of nuclear fusion (what it is, how we can do it on earth, and basic reactor design) before discussing the impact of very large magnetic fields on the materials used to build the reactors, namely superconductors and steels.

Chaired by: Cindi Dennis, NIST and Ron Goldfarb, NIST

This IEEE Magnetics Society Standards Committee Meeting is open to all conference attendees. We encourage you to bring your drinks from the bierstube and join the conversation regarding updates on the progress of specific standards or ideas for standards. No pre-registration is required.

Chaired by: Mingzhong Wu, Northeastern University, College of Science

Supported by:

What is the ABT Framework?

And,

But,

Therefore

Communication is an essential part of science

AND if you do it well then audiences will love you,

BUT it's not easy because it requires that you use narrative structure,

THEREFORE we will spend this workshop using the ABT (And, But, Therefore) Framework to learn narrative structure and communicate with clarity.

In this 3-part workshop, Narrative Instructor Matthew David of the ABT Institute will:

• Teach you the ABT Framework

• Lead you through iterative, hands-on exercises that apply to your own work, and

• Start you on your journey of developing “narrative intuition.” 

Note this is a 3-part Workshop!

• The first class will be held via Zoom October 26 before the conference.

• The second class will be held in-person November 4 at MMM in Honolulu!

• The final class will be held via Zoom November 16 after the conference.

To register, select this option on the Conference registration form, or, if you have already registered, you can add it by emailing us at [email protected]. A $15 fee will apply.

Check out more about the ABT Framework here: https://abtnarrative.com/.

Chaired by: Cindi Dennis, NIST

Supported by:

This topic bridges magnetism, biology, and quantum physics, offering rich interdisciplinary insights. Two distinguished experts will offer a comprehensive perspective on magnetoreception, from molecular mechanisms to behavioral ecology and quantum biology. $15 fee. Pre-registration is required.

Chaired by: Dr. Hans Josef Hug, University of Basel

A public meeting of the IEEE Intersociety Technology Roadmap on Magnetics for Power Electronics (ITRMP) will be held during MMM 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Both on-site and online participation will be available. Registration for MMM 2026 is not required for those attending only the roadmap meeting. The roadmap will provide an application-oriented review and forecast of magnetics for power electronics. Jointly developed by the IEEE Magnetics Society and IEEE Power Electronics Society, the roadmap will cover magnetic materials, inductors and transformers, operating conditions, circuit and system implementation, industry trends, and relevant international standards. Registration required by October 12. Click on the event title above for more details and the registration link.

Chaired by: Masahiro Yamaguchi, Tohoku University

Supported by:

This special session will challenge young professionals (Ph.D. students, post-docs, junior faculty/industrial/government scientists) to present their research in just 2 minutes! Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awarded cash prizes.

If you would like to submit an abstract for consideration, you must be a current Ph.D. student or within 15 years of your BS/BA degree. Sign up by September 1 to participate as a presenter at this event when you register for the Conference and you will receive abstract submission instructions separately. 

Chaired by: Cindi Dennis & Ron Goldfarb, NIST