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. Chaired by: Cindi Dennis, NIST

  • 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. Chaired by: Cindi Dennis, NIST

  • This IEEE Magnetics Society Standards Committee will begin with a general meeting followed by several 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!

    Please register for this event so we have an accurate count!

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  • 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, instructor Matthew David will 1) teach you the ABT Framework, 2) lead you through iterative, hands-on exercises that apply to your own work, and 3) start you on your journey of developing “narrative intuition.”  One class will be on zoom on October 26 before the conference, one on November 4 in person at the conference, and the final one will be on November 16 on zoom after the conference. $15 fee. Pre-registration is required.

    Chaired by: Cindi Dennis, NIST

  • 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. $15 fee. Pre-registration is required.

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

  • 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.

Friday, November 6, 2026

  • This special session will challenge young professionals (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 PhD/MS 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