2026 ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting & Exhibition — Ubuntu in Action!

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

2026 ISMRM & ISMRT

Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Ubuntu in Action!

09-14 May 2026
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Cape Town, South Africa

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Early registration and cancellation deadline: 09 April 2026

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The Program

Preliminary Program-at-a-Glance with both ISMRM and ISMRT sessions. Also available in Classic mode!

Program-at-a-Glance

Visas & Travel

Information on visas, invitation letters, customs declarations, and more.

Visa info | Travel

Resources for Attendees

Guidelines for Posters & Presenters

Study Group Day

ISMRM Job Match

Roommate Finder

ISMRM NAMED LECTURERS & ISMRT PRESIDENT’S LECTURER

Distinguished Speakers

NIBIB NEW HORIZONS LECTURER

Maruf Adewole, Ph.D.

Medical Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (MAI Lab)
Lagos, Nigeria

MANSFIELD LECTURER

Richard W. Bowtell, Ph.D., M.A.

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England, UK

LAUTERBUR LECTURER

Kirsten Donald, MBChB, Ph.D.

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa

ISMRT PRESIDENT’S LECTURER

Meng Law, MBBS, FRANZCR, M.D., FASFNR

Alfred Health, Monash University
Melbourne, Australia

THE 2026 THEME

Ubuntu — I Am Because We Are

Guided by the Southern African philosophy of Ubuntu, the 2026 meeting celebrates the collaborative foundation of the global MR community. Together, we advance science, build capacity, and improve healthcare for all.

From the Annual Meeting Program Chair:
Looking Ahead to Cape Town: Ubuntu & the Power of Community

What’s Your Ubuntu Story?

Read Our Members’ Ubuntu Stories

CAN’T MAKE IT TO CAPE TOWN?

ISMRM MiniHubs

Join one of five in-person satellite locations around the world, each hosting up to 100 attendees.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM

What’s Happening at the Meeting

From the plenaries to the posters, and perfusion to pediatrics, there is a lot going on at the ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting! These are just a few examples…

Plenary Sessions & Named Lectures

World-class presentations from leaders in magnetic resonance science and medicine, covering breakthroughs in AI, imaging techniques, and clinical applications.

Study Group Day

New for 2026 — a full day of extended, interactive sessions on Sunday, 10 May. Deep-dive discussions across 38 study groups covering AI/ML, Low-Field MRI, Cardiac MR, and more.

Weekend Educational Courses

Saturday & Sunday courses on MRI reconstruction, stroke imaging, diffusion contrast, cardiovascular fundamentals, pediatric MRI, and oncology applications.

Innovators in Africa Forum

Showcasing innovations from Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana — exploring current state and future opportunities for MRI across the African continent.

Abstract Presentations

Oral presentations, digital e-posters, traditional paper posters, and power pitches sharing the latest research from thousands of scientists worldwide.

Technical Exhibition

50+ exhibitors showcasing the latest in MR technology, from major OEMs to innovative startups. Opening reception Sunday evening in the Exhibition Hall.