Featuring its largest Exhibit floor since 2019, IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS2025), will take place from June 15-20 2025 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. This premier global event, organized by the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S), will offer comprehensive technical insights and extensive application demonstrations covering key industry developments. It serves as the essential platform for engineers and researchers addressing advancements in AI, quantum computing, 6G, semiconductor technology, and sustainable design across the RF and microwave spectrum.
IMS2025 convenes at a critical time, as converging technologies reshape key sectors including communications, aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, presenting new engineering challenges and innovation opportunities. IMS provides the essential annual symposium where the global RF and microwave community gathers to tackle these shifts, share original research, and develop practical strategies for implementing new technologies effectively.
“Engineers need practical answers to today's complex technology challenges. IMS2025 tackles this head-on, bringing together the sharpest minds and demonstrating effective, real-world solutions that attendees can evaluate and implement to innovate faster and achieve results,” said Steven Rosenau, IMS2025 General Chair.
Expansive Exhibition Connects Trends with Tangible Solutions
Reflecting strong industry participation, the robust exhibit floor allows attendees to see innovation firsthand and discuss technical challenges directly with suppliers. Featuring over 500 companies, including over 70 first-time participants, the exhibition is a primary destination for the event's anticipated 9,000+ attendees.
Here, attendees experience the latest products and services addressing key industry issues and trends. They can evaluate AI-powered design software, examine hardware for LEO/6G communication links, discover components enabling quantum applications, and assess sustainable material options – discussing technical requirements directly with suppliers across the semiconductor, test & measurement, systems, and component sectors. The Exhibition also features exhibitor-driven technical content such as MicroApps Seminars. The StartUp Pavilion and program are also not to be missed.
Comprehensive Technical Program Explores Key Themes
The technical program provides in-depth knowledge that complements the exhibition. It will feature over 450 peer-reviewed papers structured around four key pillars, offering more than 200 Technical Sessions, Workshops, and Bootcamps focused on critical industry advancements.
- Systems & Applications: Focusing on integrating technologies into real-world uses like advanced radar, 6G+ communications, and smart sensing applications.
- Aerospace & Security: Addressing mission-critical needs in secure communications, satellite technologies (LEO/CubeSats), navigation, and UAS.
- Chips for Critical Infrastructure: Examining semiconductor advances enabling AI, IoT, and defense systems, including 3D integration and RF packaging.
- Emerging Tech & Entrepreneurship: Exploring frontiers such as AI/ML impact on design workflows, quantum sensing and computing intersections with RF, sustainability practices, and THz systems.
The technical program offers a variety of learning opportunities tailored to different professional needs. Technical Sessions present original research, expert panels facilitate high-level debate on future directions, and Workshops, Industry Workshops, and Bootcamps provide practical skill development directly applicable to attendees' work.
The IMS experience extends beyond the core symposium. It includes the co-located IEEE MTT-S RFIC Symposium (integrated circuits) and ARFTG Conference (measurements), plus numerous receptions and events providing opportunities for collaboration among diverse global attendees from over 65 countries.
“Keeping pace with innovation requires both continuous learning and strong professional connections," said Jay Banwait, IMS2025 General Co-Chair. "IMS uniquely provides that essential intersection of cutting-edge knowledge and global collaboration required for engineers to not just adapt, but to lead in developing the next generation of technology."
