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

Monday, November 2, 2026

  • Tutorial: Applications of Magnetic Micro/Nano Robots

    — • Coral 3 • Tutorial

    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.

    Chaired by: Cindi Dennis, NIST

    • Hongsoo Choi University of Massachusetts Amherst
    • Emily Evans Elon University
    • Veronika Magdanz University of Waterloo

  • Supported by

    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

  • Special Session: Magnetism in Nuclear Fusion

    — • Coral 5 • 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

    • Polina Ermoshkina Commonwealth Fusion Systems
    • Nagato Yanagi National Institute for Fusion Science

  • Bierstube

    — • Coral Lounge • Social

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  • Standards Committee Meeting

    — • Coral 5 • Special Session

    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: Vijaysankar Kalappattil, Northeastern University, College of Engineering

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

    Please register for this event so we have an accurate count! Click on the event title above for the registration link and more details.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  • Special Session: Narrative is Leadership: Communicating Science Powerfully with the ABT Framework

    — • Coral 5 • Special Session

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    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

    • Matthew David Randy Olson's ABT Institute

  • Bierstube

    — • Coral Lounge • Social

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  • Women in Magnetism Networking Event

    — • Rainbow Suite & Patio • Networking Event

    Supported by:

    The Women in Magnetism Networking Event brings together women in all career stages to share perspectives, seek advice, and expand their professional networks in a supportive environment. Whether you are attending MMM for the first time, or are a long-time member of the community, this event offers a welcoming platform for all. We invite all conference attendees to participate and contribute to a vibrant conversation that celebrates diversity, collaboration, and the collective strength of women in magnetism. This event 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 Workshop: LeadHERship in Magnetism: Challenges and Opportunities

    — • Rainbow Suite & Patio • Workshop

    Supported by:

    The Women in Magnetism Workshop will begin with a networking event for women in all stages of their career. This will be immediately followed by an all-women panel discussion focusing on the challenges and opportunities (and lessons learned) at different stages of their career (early-career while setting up a laboratory, mid-career, and senior/leadership roles).

    Pre-registration is required for the Workshop only.

    Chaired by: Sonal Shreya, Aarhus University

Thursday, November 5, 2026

  • The Magnetic Compass of Life: Special Session

    — • Coral 5 • Special Session

    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. $15 fee. Pre-registration is required.

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

    • Peter J. Hore University of Oxford, UK
    • Henrik Mouritsen University of Oldenburg, Germany

  • Bierstube

    — • Coral Lounge • Social

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  • Meet the Distinguished Lecturers

    — • Coral Lounge • Social

    This networking opportunity is aimed at early career researchers (post-docs, junior faculty/industrial/government scientists) and is an opportunity to meet some of the past and present IEEE Distinguished Lecturers.

  • 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

    The meeting is planned in coordination with the Thursday afternoon symposium, “FA: Integrated Magnetics for Power Distribution in Next-Gen Chips and Devices”, and will continue the roadmap activities successfully launched at Intermag 2026 in Manchester. Invited symposium speakers Cian O’Mathuna, Trifon Liakopoulos, and, pending final confirmation, Alex Hanson are expected to join the roadmap discussion.

    The discussion will focus on integrated magnetics for power distribution and opportunities for collaboration between the magnetics and power electronics communities. Participants can also exchange views on broader roadmap topics and future activities.

    Participation is open to all MMM attendees. Researchers, engineers, students, and industry professionals are welcome. Depending on the roadmap timeline, participants may also be invited to contribute to surveys and future working-group activities. To help us estimate attendance, and identify those interested in future ITRMP updates, please register by October 12, 2026 using the below link:

    REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/zpiP7s4pFw12zheW6

Friday, November 6, 2026

  • Young Professionals Lightning Talks

    — • Nautilus • Special Session

    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