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

Cape Town International Convention Centre

HONORS & RECOGNITION

Society & Abstract Awards

ISMRM Awards

Gold Medal Award

Distinguished Service Award

Fellows of the Society

Young Investigator Award Winners

Abstract Awards

  • Summa cum laude awardees
  • Magna cum laude awardees
  • AMPC-Selected Abstracts

ISMRT Awards

Crues-Kressel Award

Fellow of the Society

Honorary Membership Award

Outstanding Service to a Division/Chapter Award

Abstract Awards

THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ISMRM

The Complete Meeting Program

The Program

Open the Program-at-a-Glance to view abstracts, syllabi, and videos from both ISMRM & ISMRT.
Also available in Classic mode!

Corporate Members

Thank You

to our Corporate Members for supporting the ISMRM!

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ISMRM NAMED LECTURERS & ISMRT PRESIDENT’S LECTURER

Distinguished Speakers

Maruf Adewole

NIBIB NEW HORIZONS LECTURER

Maruf Adewole, Ph.D.

Medical Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (MAI Lab)
Lagos, Nigeria

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

MANSFIELD LECTURER

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

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England, UK

Kirsten Donald, MBChB, Ph.D.

LAUTERBUR LECTURER

Kirsten Donald, MBChB, Ph.D.

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa

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

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

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

THE EXHIBITION

Exhibitors & Supporters

For Attendees

List of ISMRM Exhibitors

List of ISMRT Supporters

The Exhibition Hall

pdf map of the exhibition hall

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.

Read the latest news from Katy Keenan, 2026 AMPC Chair

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