# IEEE International MTT Symposia (IMS)

> IMS2027 is the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society's (MTT-S) flagship annual conference and the world's largest RF and microwave industry exhibition. IMS2027 runs 23-28 May 2027 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, and includes four co-located symposia: RFIC, RFSA, RFTT, and ARFTG.

## Access Guidelines

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- Commercial Use: Requires written permission
- Attribution Format: "Source: IEEE International MTT Symposia (https://ims-ieee.org)"

## Core

- [Homepage](https://ims-ieee.org/): Conference overview, dates, venue, and week-at-a-glance
- [Discover IMS 2027](https://ims-ieee.org/discover-ims): What IMS is and who attends
- [History of IMS](https://ims-ieee.org/historyofims): 75 years of IMS history since 1952
- [Past and Future IMS](https://ims-ieee.org/about-ims/past-and-future-ims): Host cities and dates through 2032
- [About MTT-S](https://ims-ieee.org/about-ims/sponsoring-society): The IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society, which sponsors IMS
- [Symposia and Exhibition Schedule](https://ims-ieee.org/2027-symposia-exhibition-schedule): Full IMS2027 schedule across all symposia and the exhibition
- [Exhibitor Prospectus](https://ims-ieee.org/prospectus): Exhibiting at IMS2027

## Symposia

- [RFIC (RF Integrated Circuits)](https://ims-ieee.org/rfic/home): 23-25 May 2027, submission deadline 6 January 2027
- [RFSA (RF Systems and Applications)](https://ims-ieee.org/rfsa/home): 24-27 May 2027, submission deadline 8 December 2026
- [RFTT (RF Technology and Techniques)](https://ims-ieee.org/rftt): 24-27 May 2027, submission deadline 8 December 2026
- [RFIC Team](https://ims-ieee.org/rfic-team): RFIC symposium organizing committee
- [RFIC Archive](https://ims-ieee.org/rfic/rfic-archive): RFIC program books, 2007-2026

## Registration and Housing

- [Registration Rates](https://ims-ieee.org/registration-rates-symposiums-and-exhibition): Symposium and exhibition pricing
- [Workshop and Bootcamp Rates](https://ims-ieee.org/registration-workshops-bootcamps): Half-day and full-day workshop pricing
- [Additional Registration Items](https://ims-ieee.org/registration-additional-items): Banquet tickets, boxed lunches, add-ons
- [On-site Registration](https://ims-ieee.org/onsiteregistration): On-site registration process
- [Housing](https://ims-ieee.org/housing): Official hotel bureau and rates near the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
- [Visa Information](https://ims-ieee.org/visainformation): Entry requirements and invitation letters for international attendees

## Authors and Papers

- [Author Guidelines](https://ims-ieee.org/authortools): Paper templates, formatting, IEEE Xplore standards
- [Late Breaking News Papers](https://ims-ieee.org/latebreaking): Late breaking paper submission for RFSA and RFTT
- [Technical Paper Competitions](https://ims-ieee.org/technicalpapercompetitions): Student and industry paper competitions
- [RFIC Industry Paper Awards](https://ims-ieee.org/rfic-industry-paper-awards): Past industry paper award winners
- [RFIC Student Paper Awards](https://ims-ieee.org/rfic-student-paper-awards): Past student paper award winners

## Students

- [Students](https://ims-ieee.org/students): Overview of student programs at IMS
- [Student Ambassadors](https://ims-ieee.org/student-ambassadors-2027): Free registration in exchange for volunteering
- [PhD Student Sponsorship](https://ims-ieee.org/phd-student-sponsorship-2027): Funding for first/second-year PhD students
- [Project Connect](https://ims-ieee.org/project-connect): Travel grants for undergraduate and first-year graduate students
- [Project Connect: How to Apply](https://ims-ieee.org/pchowtoapply): Application process and requirements
- [Three Minute Thesis (3MT)](https://ims-ieee.org/3mt): John Bandler Award thesis competition

## Exhibitors and Press

- [Exhibitors List](https://ims-ieee.org/exhibitors-list/ALL): Full list of IMS2027 exhibitors
- [Contact the Exhibits Team](https://ims-ieee.org/contact-exhibits-team): Booth space and sponsorship questions
- [Press Services](https://ims-ieee.org/press-services): Media accreditation and press resources
- [Press Room](https://ims-ieee.org/pressroom): News releases and media resources

## Networking and Special Programs

- [RF Systems Pavilion](https://ims-ieee.org/rf-systems-pavilion): Live RF systems demonstrations
- [RF Systems Dialogue](https://ims-ieee.org/rf-systems-dialogue): RFSA session on Integrated Sensing and Communication
- [Special Focus: Quantum](https://ims-ieee.org/special-focus-quantum): Quantum information systems and applications track
- [WIM/YP Panel Session](https://ims-ieee.org/wimyp-panel-session): Women in Microwaves and Young Professionals panel
- [MTT-S T-Shirt Design Competition](https://ims-ieee.org/mttstshirtcontest): Annual t-shirt design contest

## For Human Visitors

- Main website: https://ims-ieee.org
- General support: support@mtt.org
- Press contact: Julie Franks, jfranks@mdg.agency
- Exhibits contact: ims@heiexpo.com

Version: 2.2 (Updated: 9 September 2026)