Satellite Meeting: SAGI Collaboration Meeting

Satellite Meeting Held in Conjunction with GrandMagnet 2026

Hosted and Organized by the Simons Astro-Physics Group at ICISE (SAGI, Vietnam)

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 16:30–18:00
Collaboration Dinner: 18:00–20:00
Venue: Sono Belle Jeju, Jeju Island, South Korea

About the Meeting

The Simons Astrophysics Group at ICISE (SAGI) will host a satellite collaboration meeting on Friday, November 6, 2026, following the GrandMagnet 2026 conference.

The meeting brings together SAGI members, key collaborators, and invited researchers to review the achievements of SAGI Phase 1 (2022–2026), present the scientific vision and planned activities for SAGI Phase 2 (2026–2030), and explore opportunities for future international research collaborations.

Building on the scientific discussions and interactions during GrandMagnet 2026, the meeting will focus on strengthening ongoing collaborations and developing new joint initiatives in astrophysics, theoretical physics, astronomical instrumentation, and education and training.

Meeting Program

16:30–16:45 | Welcome and Introduction

16:45–17:00 | SAGI Phase 1 and Phase 2

• Review of SAGI Phase 1 (2022–2026): Mission, major activities and achievements

• Overview of SAGI Phase 2 (2026–2030): Scientific vision and research plans

17:00–18:00 | Research Collaboration Discussion

• Updates on ongoing collaborative projects

• Future joint research initiatives and opportunities

18:00–18:10 | Summary and Next Steps

18:10–20:00 | Collaboration Dinner and Informal Discussions

Participants

• SAGI members: Thiem Hoang (KASI/UST, Korea)

• Key collaborators (TBA): Pham Ngoc Diep (VNSC, Vietnam), Nguyen Thi Phuong, Nguyen Bich Ngoc, Le My Ngan (KASI),  Le Ngoc Tram (Leiden)

• Invited speakers at previous SAGI workshops participating in GrandMagnet 2026: TBC.

Collaboration Dinner

The meeting will be followed by a collaboration dinner from 18:00 to 20:00, providing an informal setting for continued scientific discussions, networking, and strengthening international partnerships.

Organization

Host and Organizer: Simons Astrophysics Group at ICISE (SAGI), Vietnam

Associated Conference: GrandMagnet 2026 (November 2–6, 2026)

The SAGI Collaboration Meeting is independently hosted and organized by SAGI. It is held in conjunction with GrandMagnet 2026 to facilitate participation by international collaborators and is separate from the official GrandMagnet 2026 scientific program.