Student Ambassadors

Experience IMS as an insider and get complimentary registration when you help out as a student ambassador!

The International MTT Symposia (IMS) is the most prestigious conference in the field of RF and microwave engineering. Each year, this event attracts thousands of people from all over the world. Although the prestige of IMS is based on a consistently excellent technical program and many networking opportunities, the overall success of each conference is due to the combined effort of many volunteers. We look forward to your help! 

Eligibility requirements:

To be eligible as a student ambassador, you must:

  • Be enrolled as a fulltime or parttime undergraduate or graduate student
  • Be friendly, cordial, punctual, and willing to serve
  • Complete the volunteer application by clicking here
  • Attend one of three ambassador training sessions (dates/times listed below)
  • Work a minimum of two full days 

Benefits:

Student ambassadors receive numerous benefits, including:

  • Complimentary registration (includes IEEE MTT-S RF Integrated Circuits (RFIC) Symposium, IEEE MTT-S RF Technology & Techniques (RFTT) Symposium and the IEEE MTT-S RF Systems & Applications (RFSA) Symposium (details will be sent to volunteers by email)
  • Complimentary IMS2026 Student Ambassador t-shirt
  • Food and beverages will be provided during hours of volunteer service including breakfast, lunch, and snacks
  • Invitation to the Student Awards Luncheon on Thursday
  • Explore exhibits and the opportunity to interact with people from around the world
  • Transportation and lodging are NOT included

Overview of Duties:

Student ambassadors will be asked to:

  • Provide assistance for technical workshops, forums, panels, competitions, or interactive sessions
  • Assist with checkin to technical lectures, workshops, technical sessions and social events
  • Greet and help conference attendees

Application:

Click here to apply to be a student ambassador 

Register early for priority volunteer times. Space is limited.  

Important Events to Keep in Mind:

Saturday, 6 June 2026

Student ambassador registration (badge pickup) and training session

14:30-17:00 

Sunday, 7 June 2026 Student ambassador registration (badge pickup) training session 14:30-17:00, RFIC Plenary Session, Industry Showcase, and Reception
Monday, 8 June 2026 Student ambassador registration (badge pickup) and training session 14:30-17:00, IMS Plenary Session and Welcome Reception
Tuesday, 9 June 2026 Multiple Social and Networking Events
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Industry-Hosted Reception and MTT-S Awards Banquet
Thursday, 11 June 2026 MTT-S Student Awards Luncheon
Friday, 12 June 2026 107th ARFTG Conference