A series of presentations were given by leading researchers covering a variety of topics, from fundamental physics of multiferroic switching, to X-ray experimental results and best practice. Other talks focused on the practicalities of using ferroelectrics as computer memory (RAM) and magnetic storage.

A discussion forum was held during the afternoon, to examine the experimental uncertainties concerning application in situ electric, magnetic and stress fields in x-ray and neutron experiments. Delegates also debated a wider range of issues in materials processing, crystal growth and sample preparation.

The event was highly successful and brought together many leading researchers in the field for the sharing of ideas and results in an informal setting.

The following talks were presented:

• More than one twist: multiferroics and magnetoelectrics beyond the cycloidal mechanism
  Paolo Radaelli (University of Oxford)
• In situ neutron and x-ray synchrotron studies of multiferroics
  Andrew Bell (University of Leeds)
• Advancing the understanding of multiferroics through resonant x-ray scattering
  Peter Hatton (Durham University)
• In-situ studies of structure and electrical properties of BiFeO₃ as a function of temperature and pressure
  Bob Freer (The University of Manchester)
• Local and average structures of new leadfree polar materials
  Matthew Rosseinsky (University of Liverpool)
• Electric control of magnetic chirality in CuO
  Andrew Boothroyd (Oxford)
• X-ray Resonant Magnetic Scattering of Strain induced Magnetoelectric EuTiO₃ films
  Simon Brown (XMaS/ESRF)
• In situ facilities for ferroelectric and multiferroic materials at ESRF and DIAMOND
  Mark Stewart (NPL)