IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium

The IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is an annual technical professional conference specializing in RF/Microwave theory and applications that is a combination of multiple technical conferences and a commercial exhibition. The IMS is the largest gathering of RF/Microwave professionals in the world (7,300 to 12,000 total attendance in recent years) and is organized and sponsored by the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S).

IMS (also called “Microwave Week” or “MTT Show”) has annually occurred since 1957 [1] in various locations in North America (and Hawaii in 2007). The event evolved from the annual meeting of the MTT-S (originally called PGMTT).

In addition to the IMS activities, IMS hosts the IEEE RFIC Symposium and the summer Automated RF Techniques Group (ARFTG) Conference. The combination of these events lead to over 1,000 technical presentations in the form of technical podium sessions, poster sessions, workshops and panels for 2,500 technical program attendees.

IMS has included a commercial exhibition (“trade show”) since 1972[1]. Typically, varying on site and the state of the industry’s economy, the exhibit space runs greater than 150K sq ft, 800+ 10x10 booth equivalents displaying the wares and services of 500+ exhibitors from around the world.

The IMS is organized by a local MTT-S volunteer steering committee with the help of a professional event manager and a professional exhibition manager.

Contents

Future Symposia [2]

IMS2011 Baltimore, MD June 5-11
IMS 2012 Montreal, Canada June 17-22
IMS 2013 Seattle, WA June 2 -7
IMS 2014 Tampa, FL June 1 - 6
IMS 2015 Phoenix, AZ May 15 - 22
IMS 2016 San Francisco, CA May 22 - 27
IMS 2017 Honolulu, HI June 4-9
IMS 2018 Philadelphia, PA June 7-15
IMS 2019 Boston, MA June 2-7

Recent Past Symposia

Past symposia conference proceedings can be found on the IEEE Xplore repository

IMS2010[3] Anaheim, CA

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IMS2009[4] Boston, MA

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IMS2008[5] Atlanta, GA

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IMS2007[6] Honolulu, HI

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IMS2006[7] [8] San Francisco, CA

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IMS2005[9][10] Long Beach, CA

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IMS2004[11] [12] Fort Worth, TX
IMS2003[13] [14] Philadelphia, PA
IMS2002 Seattle, WA
IMS2001 Phoenix, AZ
IMS2000 Boston, MA

Related Conferences

References

  1. ^ a b T. S. Saad, J. C. Wiltse, "50 Years of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society", IEEE Trans. on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 50-3, pp 612-624, March 2002, DOI 10.1109/22.989946
  2. ^ IEEE MTTS IMS dates
  3. ^ "MTTS 2010 IMS: Making Waves in California" Microwave Journal, June 3, 2010
  4. ^ "IMS2009 Exceeded Expectations for Exhibitors, Presenters and Attendees" Microwave Journal, July 28, 2009
  5. ^ P. Hindle, J. DiMarco, "IMS 2008: A Peachy Return to the East Coast", Microwave Journal, June 23, 2008
  6. ^ J. DiMarco, F. Bashore, "IMS 2007: Reflections from Hawaii", Microwave Journal, vol.50-8, pg 76, Aug 2007
  7. ^ Barr, J., "2006 IEEE International Microwave Symposium "Bridge to the Future" ", IEEE Microwave Magazine,vol.7-6, pp.121-127, Dec. 2006
  8. ^ "IMS 2006: Another Record Breaker" Microwave Journal, vol.49-8, Aug 2006
  9. ^ "Report on the 2005 IEEE International Microwave Symposium", vol 6-3, Sept 2005, pp 92-98, IEEE Microwave Magazine
  10. ^ "An Upbeat IMS 2005 in Long Beach" Microwave Journal Vol 48-8, Aug 5, 2005
  11. ^ "The 2004 International Microwave Symposium", Vol 5-4, Dec 2004, pp76 -80, IEEE Microwave Magazine
  12. ^ "IMS 2004 in Cowboy Country" Microwave Journal Vol 47-8, Aug 2004
  13. ^ "IMS 2003—The Philadelphia Story", Vol 4-4, Dec 2003, pp 102-107,134-135, IEEE Microwave Magazine
  14. ^ "IMS 2003 - Upbeat and Interesting in Philadelphia" Microwave Journal Vol 46-8, Aug 2003

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