Oct. 27, 2026
The MANA International Symposium 2026 was held from October 8 to 9, 2026, at the Auditorium of the WPI-MANA Building (The NAMIKI Site), NIMS
The MANA International Symposium is held annually to share MANA’s research activities and achievements with the scientific community in Japan and around the world. The 2026 symposium marked the 19th edition of this annual event.
This year, Professor James Hone of Columbia University delivered a special lecture on cutting-edge research. The program also featured presentations by 16 invited speakers from Japan and abroad, talks by seven NIMS researchers, and 52 poster presentations, showcasing a wide range of research findings.
A total of 330 participants attended the symposium. The event featured lively Q&A sessions and active exchanges of ideas among participants. It provided a valuable opportunity for researchers from Japan and around the world to connect, exchange perspectives, and share new insights.
| Date | October 8 (Thu) to 9 (Fri), 2026 |
| Venue |
Auditorium, WPI-MANA Bldg., Namiki-site, NIMS *Onsite only |
| Number of participants | 330 |
| Official Website | https://www.nims.go.jp/mana/2026/ |
Prof. James Hone
Columbia University
National University of Singapore
The University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo
Hokkaido University
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Team Leader, AIST
Chung-Ang University
Osaka University
National Cheng Kung University
Institute of Science Tokyo
University of Southern California
The University of Sydney
Hokkaido University
Helmholtz-ZDR
The University of Tokyo
MANA Symposium 2026 Poster Award
This year's poster award was won by Tzu-Ting Weng（Thin Film Electronics Group）、Shunnosuke Murakami（2D Semiconductor Group）、Souren Adhikary（Quantum Materials Design Group）
