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THE WORLD’S
LARGEST GATHERING
OF RF AND MICROWAVE PROFESSIONALS
15 – 20 JUNE 2025 | MOSCONE CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Only at the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS2025) can you explore the latest insights and innovations from industry experts and more than 550 exhibiting companies. With six days of education, discover cutting-edge theories, tools, and techniques to drive what’s next for the microwave and RF industry.
THREE SYMPOSIA.
HUNDREDS OF SESSIONS.
ONE LOCATION.
The IMS technical program features fresh and diverse voices, providing a range of perspectives covering all the hottest topics and more:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- 6G
- Wireless power transfer
- Spectrum coexistence
- Phased Arrays
- Environment-aware systems
- Biomedical applications
- RF packaging
- Quantum Computing
With an extensive technical program — in the form of keynotes, paper sessions, workshops, panels, bootcamps, and paper competitions — there’s no shortage of research and practices helping grow the field in new directions.
Step Into Innovation
See equipment demos and speak directly with service providers and manufacturers of materials, components, test solutions, and more from 550 companies at the IMS Exhibition.
See how the latest microwave and RF technology is being applied by startup-to-established companies. The number of sectors represented keeps growing —
aerospace, automotive, security, health care … the list goes on!
Companies include: Analog Devices, Qorvo, MACOM, Quantic, Rhode & Schwarz, and so many more!
BUILD MORE ConnectIONs
The strongest relationships are built face-to-face. IMS is your opportunity to connect with the global community in person to discuss what’s working and what isn’t, collaborate on research, explore partnerships, and expand your network.
With formal and informal networking scheduled throughout the week, IMS is the place for conversations that move the field (and your career) forward.
Meet colleagues from companies including: Apple, Meta, Google, Boeing, Amazon, Northrup Grumman and Viasat
IMS IN NUMBERS
9000+
ATTENDEES
550+
EXHIBITORS
65
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
200+
Sessions
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
SUPERPASS
- All IMS, RFIC, and ARFTG Technical Sessions and Electronic Proceedings
- One full-day Workshop (or two half-day Workshops)
- Electronic Proceedings for all Workshops
- IMS Plenary Session, Closing Session, Industry Showcase, and Welcome Reception
- IMS Exhibition including MicroApps and the StartUp Pavilion
- RFIC Plenary Session, Industry Showcase, and Reception
- RFIC Technical Lecture
- FutureG Summit
- One ticket to the MTT-S Awards Banquet (not included in student SuperPass)
EXHIBIT ONLY PASS
- IMS Exhibition including MicroApps and the StartUp Pavilion
- IMS Plenary Session, Closing Session, and Welcome Reception
15 – 17
JUNE
2025
RFIC REGISTRATION
- RFIC Technical Sessions and Electronic Proceedings
- RFIC Plenary Session, Industry Showcase and Reception
- IMS Plenary Session and Welcome Reception
- IMS Exhibition including MicroApps and the StartUp Pavilion
16 – 19
JUNE
2025
IMS REGISTRATION
- IMS Technical Sessions and Electronic Proceedings
- IMS Plenary Session, Closing Session, and Welcome Reception
- IMS Industry Showcase
- IMS Exhibition including MicroApps and the StartUp Pavilion
20
JUNE
2025
ARFTG REGISTRATION
- ARFTG Technical Sessions and Electronic Proceedings
- ARFTG Awards Lunch
- IMS Plenary Session, Closing Session, and Welcome Reception
- ARFTG and IMS Exhibition including MicroApps and the StartUp Pavilion
ADD-ONS
WORKSHOPS
15 & 16 June 2025
- Technical Workshops
- Industry Workshops
BOOT CAMPS
15 & 16 June 2025
- RF Boot Camp
- AI/ML Boot Camp
- Quantum Boot Camp
- WPT (Wireless Power Technologies) Boot Camp
FUTUREG SUMMIT
18 June 2025
Topics include:
- Standards and Regulatory Progress Towards Next G
- AI/ML in Wireless Communication
- Semiconductor Technique Development for 6G and Beyond
- Recent Advances in Non-Terrestrial Stations and Networks
NOTES
- Discounts available for IEEE members, students, and retirees
- ARFTG Conference member rates are available to both ARFTG and IEEE members
HEAR WHAT MAKES IMS
ATTENDEES COME BACK
YEAR AFTER YEAR
A STEP AWAY FROM
SILICON VALLEY
San Francisco is a vibrant metropolis filled with iconic landmarks and trend-
defining cuisine. Its proximity to Silicon Valley makes it the perfect setting to
discover the latest innovations in global technology. The major technical themes
of IMS2025 are inspired by the startup ecosystem in the area, which has enabled
high-tech microwave innovation for decades!
STAY CLOSE
TO THE ACTION
Room blocks have been reserved at 17 hotels within a mile of The Moscone Center, which will host this year’s IMS. Book early to ensure you get the full experience at discounted rates
Housing reservation deadline: 24 May 2025
Hear directly from our attendees
COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.?
Have you checked your passport’s expiration date recently? Make sure the date is
at least six months after IMS, and then get started on acquiring your visa — it’s
never too early! You can also check to see if you qualify for the Visa Waiver
Program, which allows nationals from 43 countries to travel to the U.S. without a
visa. If you don’t, we provide visa letters to help you with the process.
READY FOR IMS2025?
ABOUT IEEE MTT-S
About the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society
The IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) is a transnational society with more than 14,000 members and 200 chapters worldwide. MTT-S promotes the advancement of microwave theory and its applications, including RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz technologies.
This is an all-volunteer society, driven to excellence by its leadership and with the active participation of all its world-wide members. The activities sponsored by the MTT-S include a broad spectrum of conferences, workshops, tutorials, technical committees, chapter meetings, publications and professional education programs.