Updated 11.11.25

 

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Welcome to the MagSoc Ewing Event ’25: Magnetics and the Maritime Future

This year’s Ewing Event explores one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas in applied magnetics, the electrification of shipping and maritime systems. From high-power propulsion and hybrid drives to energy-efficient onboard systems, the programme highlights how advances in magnetics, materials, and machine design are shaping the next generation of sustainable marine transport.

The event will also touch on the certification of vessels for undersea mining of rare-earth elements, a critical and timely topic, given their importance to magnetic materials and the broader clean-energy transition.

Named after Sir James Alfred Ewing, a pioneer of magnetic science and former Director of Naval Education, the event continues his legacy of bridging academic discovery and practical maritime innovation.

Ewing spent five years in Japan as Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tokyo Imperial University, where he introduced the concept of hysteresis and laid important foundations in magnetism and seismology. Later, he became Director of Naval Education at Greenwich, shaping naval engineering and training at the highest level. This year’s focus on maritime applications of magnetics builds directly on that legacy.

What’s in Store?

The programme will feature expert talks highlighting innovation in marine electrification, naval platforms, and the use of rare-earth magnetics in next-generation vessels.

• Ewing Lecture: Electrification of Shipping and Other Maritime Vessels
  by Demetres Armanes, Manager for Engines and Controls Center at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), based in Copenhagen. With a PhD in Intelligent Control and Instrumentation from the University of Liverpool, Dr Armanes will present on the classification of vessels for undersea mining of rare-earth minerals. ABS is currently the only regulatory authority certifying such vessels.
• High-Voltage Marine Powertrains: Balancing Efficiency and Compatibility
  by Red Bleylock, iNetic
  Examining the challenges of designing high-voltage sail drive powertrains, focusing on balancing propulsion efficiency with integration into onboard auxiliaries and charging infrastructure.
• Specialising in Electric Motors with Permanent Magnet Motors
  by Kobe Mesika, EVR Motors
• NEMA’s work with MTS to move towards Electrification of Naval Platforms
  by Dean Evans, NEMA Ltd
• TBD
  by Tao Yang, Clean Maritime Research Hub, Nottingham University
• Modelling Magnetic Ship Signatures
  by Alexander Babkevich, Dassault Systèmes UK Ltd
  Understanding and accelerating magnetic signature optimisation in naval engineering and degaussing.

Networking Opportunities

All MagSoc events are renowned for their technical and networking content, but the end-of-year Ewing Event is the highlight of the calendar. With attendees from across the UK and Europe, this is the perfect platform to exchange ideas, forge new partnerships, and strengthen existing ones.

A Year in Review

Ewing Event ’25 is the grand finale of a year filled with high-quality events organised by MagSoc. It brings together all areas of the UK and EU magnetics communities and celebrates innovation, collaboration, and the international reach of magnetic technologies.

Join us for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration at MagSoc Ewing Event ’25.

VENUE

Heart of England Conference and Events Centre 

Meriden Rd, Fillongley, Coventry CV7 8DX

DRAFT PROGRAMME

The event will run from 10:00-23:00 (UK time) and will include talks, a networking activity, and dinner.

TRAVEL

Literally situated in the heart of England.

By Road
Situated just outside Meriden in Warwickshire, the Heart of England events and conferencing venue is within easy access to all major road networks.

Birmingham NEC and Birmingham Airport and train station.
8 minutes to M6, M42 and A45 road networks
30 minutes to M1 or M40
18 minutes from Coventry city centre
18 minutes from Solihull shopping centre
SAT NAV post code – CV7 8DX

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Rail
Location connections to all major rail routes, we’re just a taxi ride away from a number of busy train lines.
10 minutes from Birmingham International Station

15 minutes from Coleshill Parkway
25 minutes from Warwick Parkway
30 minutes from Rugby train station
10 minutes from Berkswell train station

ACCOMMODATION

Heart of England Conference and Events Centre 

Meriden Rd, Fillongley, Coventry CV7 8DX

As of 11.11.25: There are approx 17 rooms available. To book and get the best rate, it is advised you check comparison websites or reach out to the hotel directly.

Alternative accommodation can be found at:

Best Western Manor Hotel Solihull. CV7 7NH

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any dietary requirements we need to be aware of.

DRESS CODE

The dress code for the event is business attire / smart casual

CONTINUING CONTACT / GDPR

Please note, by providing contact details during registration, you authorise us to

• use these contact details to let you know details of this event, and
• add your contact details to our contact database to let you know about future events that may be of interest.

Please let us know at enquiries@ukmagsoc.org at any time if you do not wish to be contacted in this way. Also, we can remove you from our contact schedule at any point in the future.

PHOTOGRAPHY

We will also be taking photos at the event. If you do not wish to have your photo taken during the event, please contact events@ukmagsoc.org

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