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Our 12th International Conference on Magnetism and Metallurgy - WMM ’26 came to a close, marking a step forward for a community working at the intersection of materials science, metallurgy and industrial innovation, while fostering discussions on the technologies shaping the next generation of energy, mobility and industrial systems. Held for the first time in China, the conference brought together more than 240 researchers, industry leaders and technology experts from across the world. Shougang Group, as co-organizer, made Shougang Park available as the conference venue, a particularly meaningful setting: a former steelworks transformed into one of Beijing’s most distinctive innovation hubs, where the legacy of the steel industry is seamlessly connected to its ongoing transformation into a space for innovation, adding a unique layer of meaning to the discussions on the future of magnetism and metallurgy during WMM ’26. As co-organisers, together with the Chinese Society for Metals, we would like to thank all partners, sponsors and supporting organisations who made this edition possible, with special thanks to LTC Group | Legnano Teknoelectric Co. | Manufacturer of magnetic cores for transformers & reactors for hosting the Welcome Party. Special appreciation goes to our industrial partner EGLA - EuroGroup Laminations, whose support extended beyond the technical programme to an unforgettable Gala Dinner, where participants experienced Chinese traditional performances alongside an unexpected touch of innovation with robot dancers, perfectly reflecting the spirit of WMM ’26. See you at WMM ’28! #GrowWithRINA