Additional details about special sessions will be posted as they become available.

Monday, November 2, 2026

  • Robotics has long been an area of intense research, but recent years have focused on the development of micro-/nano-sized robots (MNRs) that can be manipulated using magnetic fields. This tutorial will explain the fundamentals of MNRs: how they work, how they are fabricated and how they navigate, followed by their game-changing role in biomedicine, environmental remediation, and food quality.

  • Aloha! Kick off the conference by mixing and mingling island style on Waikiki’s largest private oceanfront grass lawn. Enjoy delicious local cuisine, the sounds of soothing Hawaiian music, and the gorgeous site of the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon!

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

  • 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.

  • This event will be an IEEE Magnetics Society Standards Committee general meeting plus some short talks updating the committee on the progress of specific standards or ideas for standards. Pre-registration is required.

    Chaired by: Vijaysankar Kalappattil, Northeastern University College of Engineering

  • All graduate students are invited to this networking session that will include snacks, giveaways and games!

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  • Women in Magnetism will begin with a networking event for women in all stages of their career to interact. This will be immediately followed by a panel discussion on key advice for early, mid, and late career Women in Magnetism.

    Chaired by: Sonal Shreya, Aarhus University

  • Women in Magnetism will begin with a networking event for women in all stages of their career to interact. This will be immediately followed by a panel discussion on key advice for early, mid, and late career Women in Magnetism. Pre-registration is required for the workshop only.

    Chaired by: Sonal Shreya, Aarhus University

Thursday, November 5, 2026

  • This topic bridges magnetism, biology, and quantum physics, offering rich interdisciplinary insights. Three distinguished experts will offer a comprehensive perspective on magnetoreception, from molecular mechanisms to behavioral ecology and quantum biology.