We are pleased to announce GWN 2026 – the Grenoble Workshop on NanoMagnetism, taking place from June 23rd to 26th, 2026, at the CNRS Institut Néel, one of Europe’s leading research institutes in magnetism and solid-state physics.

This international workshop focuses on cutting-edge research in nanomagnetism: spintronics, magneto-optics and magnonics, designed for PhD students and early-career researchers* from across Europe. Special attention is given to encouraging participation from Widening Countries* in line with broadening scientific inclusion.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

The scientific program will feature keynote talks by internationally recognized experts, each introducing one of the workshop’s core thematic areas—followed by a selection of an oral presentations from the participating students. Submission of a poster/ oral presentation abstract is a mandatory part of the application. Dedicated poster sessions will be held to foster ongoing scientific discussion and networking. A poster prize will be awarded for the best contribution.

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

Beyond the core scientific agenda, GWN 2026 will also feature:

• Guided visits to leading research infrastructures such as the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and Institut Néel laboratories, offering an inside look at one of the largest European synchrotron and advanced nano-labs.
• Career development session, including presentations from nanotechnology-related fields and other innovative industry players, followed by a career fair for informal networking with industry, start-ups and professionals from academia.
• Tour of Grenoble, including a guided walk through the historic city-center and a visit to the Bastille fortress, showcasing the unique setting of one of Europe’s top science cities in the heart of the French Alps.
  
  
  

To ensure the accesibility, the workshop is free of charge and meals/refreshments will be provided for accepted participants.

GWN 2026 promises to be a platform for scientific exchange, interdisciplinary networking and career development, set in one of Europe’s most vibrant research hubs.

The Organizing Committee: Jan Hnilica, Simone Bonino, Filip Chudoba, Christian Elsasser,  Alvaro Revilla,  Andreas Schaefer.

Scientific Committee : Milan ORLITA (LNCMI-CNRS), Anna MINGUZZI (LPMMC-CNRS), Stefania PIZZINI (Institut Néel-CNRS) 

*Including Master degree students and Post-doctoral students

*Widening Countries include: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.