The International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2025 will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, USA, from 15 to 20 June 2025. IEEE-MTT-S has announced that paper submissions are now being accepted for the premier RF/microwave event. The themes for this year are inspired by nearby innovation hub Silicon Valley and include: systems and applications; chips for critical infrastructure; aerospace and security; and emerging technologies and entrepreneurship. The deadline for paper submission is 3 December 2024.
All Authors are invited to submit technical papers that describe original and high-quality work focusing on advanced practices on MHz through THz theory and technology. A double-blind review process will be adopted to ensure anonymity for both the authors and reviewers. The Symposium proceedings will be archived electronically and submitted to IEEE Xplore for publication.
Instructions to Submit the Paper
All submissions must be in English. Submissions must be 3-4 pages long, be compliant with the IEEE conference template, which can be downloaded from the IMS 2025 website, and be compliant with double-blind requirements. The submission must be in PDF format and cannot exceed 4 MB in size. Authors must upload their paper submission on time to avoid issues during review through publication. Late submissions will not be considered.
Paper Selection Criteria
All papers will be reviewed by subject-matter expert sub-committees of the Technical Program Review Committee (TPRC). The selection criteria will be:
- Originality: Are the contributions unique and significant? Does it advance the state of the art of technology and/or practices? Are proper references to previous work by the authors and others provided?
- Quantitative content: Does the paper give a comprehensive description of the work with adequate independent verification (measurements, if applicable, or otherwise independent simulated data)?
- Clarity: Are the paper contributions and technical contents presented clearly and in a logical manner? Are the English writing and accompanying figures clear and understandable?
- Interest in MTT-S membership: Will this paper interest the IMS audience and encourage discussion?
Technical Areas: During the paper submission process, authors will choose a primary and two alternative technical areas (see the Technical Areas). The paper abstract should contain information that clearly reflects the choice of the area(s). Author-selected technical areas will be used to determine an appropriate committee for reviewing the paper, whereby the TPC co-chairs reserve the right to place papers in the most appropriate technical area. The technical areas are divided into five different categories that are used to organize the paper presentation schedule. It is permissible to choose primary and alternative technical areas that are in different categories.
Presentation Format: IMS offers three types of presentation formats. The authors’ preference will be honored where possible, but the final decision on the presentation format is with the IMS 2025 TPRC
- Full-length papers report significant contributions, advancements, or applications in a formal (20 minute) presentation format with questions and answers (Q&A) at the end.
- Short papers typically report specific refinements or improvements in the state of the art in a formal (10 minute) presentation format with Q&A at the end.
- Interactive forum papers provide an opportunity for authors to present their theoretical and/or experimental developments and results in greater detail and in a more informal and conversational setting. An IMS 2025 template will be provided.
Authors will be notified of the decision by 31 January 2025. For accepted papers, an electronic version of the final 3-4 page manuscript along with copyright assignment to the IEEE must be submitted by 6 March 2025.
IMS 2025 will feature a variety of important thematic areas that highlight the symposium’s focus on innovative and disruptive technology, applications, and entrepreneurship. The major technical themes of the conference will emphasize Silicon Valley’s role as a leading research and development hub and startup ecosystem, enabling high-tech microwave innovation for decades.
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