1,000 experts convene in nearby Aix-en-Provence

Ten young scientists and engineers received special awards for their outstanding contributions in the field of magnet technology from Alexandre Torre (CEA) and Min Liao (ITER Organization).

The atmosphere was vibrant and the debates lively during the poster sessions.

The Grand Théâtre de Provence in Aix-en-Provence was the stage for the 28th edition of the world's largest conference on magnet technology.

Close to 1,000 scientists and engineers from 30 countries descended on three iconic cultural sites in Aix-en-Provence—the Grand Théâtre, the Pavillon Noir (danse) and the music conservatory—to learn about the latest developments in magnet technology.

519 posters were presented during the five-day conference.

Each of the 177 oral and 17 plenary sessions were followed by lively debates.

ITER Deputy Director-General for Science and Technology, Yutaka Kamada, opened the conference by presenting the current status of the ITER Project.

Nearly 500 conference participants took the chance to visit the ITER construction site in person. For all others, a walk-in cinema offered at least a virtual tour.

Some of the organizers of the MT-28 enjoying a rare rest: (left to right) Vladimir Tronza, Conference IT (from ITER), Neil Mitchell, Conference Chair (from ITER), and Cesar Luongo, Conference Editor-in-Chief (from EUROfusion).

Conference Chair Neil Mitchell, from the ITER Organization, closes the 28th edition of the Magnet Technology Conference on Friday 15 September.