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CAPETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA 2026

Join Us at Our Next
Annual Meeting

2026 ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting & Exhibition
09-14 May 2026 Cape Town, South Africa

  • The 2026 Abstract Submission & Stipend Application is 29 October 2025 at 23:59 UTC — earlier than past years

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

  • South Africa Visa Information: Includes invitation letter instructions and the required South African Customs Online Traveller Declaration

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ISMRM BY THE NUMBERS

Global Reach of Our Community

5,000+

In-Person Attendees Annually

“MRI is extremely interdisciplinary and only the ISMRM allows me both keep abreast of all the areas in which I am working now, and identify where the field is going next.”

Penny Gowland – United Kingdom

65+

Countries Represented

“The ISMRM Annual Meeting is where our community gathers. It’s where we connect with researchers, partners, and friends. It’s like coming home to familiar faces and meaningful connections.”

Florian Odoj – Germany

6,000+

Scientific abstracts presented throughout the year at our Annual Meeting and workshops

“ISMRM has given us a global platform to connect and collaborate. Through our African Chapter, we’re uniting countries under one umbrella to foster mentorship, fellowship, and opportunities.”

Godwin Ogbole – Nigeria

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Why Join the ISMRM & ISMRT Community?

Become a Member

38

Study Groups

Learn about our global study groups focused on key areas of interest

1,500

Stipends Funded by the R&E Fund

1,500+ stipends supported annually by the ISMRM Research & Education Fund

20

Chapters

More than 20 chapters across our ISMRM and ISMRT communities to join

10,000+

Hours of Content

10,000+ hours of content on-demand through MR Academy and historical recordings

200

Continuing Education Credit

Annually offering 200+ hours of continuing education credit at live events

500

Jobs Posted

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