IEEE Microwave Magazine, May 2023IMS2023 Guest Editor’s Welcome

24mmm05-imsguested-opener-3242521IMS2023 Guest Editor’s WelcomeFritz RaabThis special issue of IEEE Microwave Magazine is focused on the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) for 2023, which will be held in sunny San Diego, CA, USA, from 11 to 16 June. The steering committee and the engineers of the area are excited to help you plan your attendance at IMS2023. It is always a great chance to network with our fellow associates and find out what new technology and innovative techniques are in the works.The special issue has two main parts:

feature articles

short articles (also called “columns”).

The feature articles highlight technology from the San Diego area and conference themes. The short articles (“columns”) present the many activities and events planned for your interest and enjoyment.imsguested02-3242521Feature Articlesimsguested01-3242521 San Diego has become a major center of RF and microwave technology. The conference themes highlight several areas of technology. We have members from industry, academia, and government. So, our feature articles include overviews of technology from

the San Diego area

the conference themes

industry, academia, and government.

Unfortunately, space does not permit us to cover everything we would like, but I think we have a fine combination of four papers with something for everyone no matter your position in the field:

“The Challenge to Develop the Perfect Flat Panel Satcom Terminal”

“Integrated Circuits for Wireless Communications: Research Activities at UCSD”

“An Overview on RF and Microwave Research in Latin America”

“RF and Microwave Technology Development at the Naval Information Warfare Center.”

Regrettably, two other papers from industry could not receive clearance in time.Columnsimsguested03-3242521 imsguested04-3242521 imsguested05-3242521 imsguested06-3242521 imsguested07-3242521 imsguested08-3242521 Photo Courtesy of the San Diego Convention Center.imsguested09-3242521 Photo Courtesy of the San Diego Convention Center.The short articles, or “columns,” give the organizers of the activities and events a chance to tell you about their plans for these events at IMS2023. These columns can serve as a guide to the many activities in IMS and will help you to decide how best to spend your limited time. They also recognize behind-the-scenes activity that makes the conference run. The columns include:

Welcome and Overview from general chairs John Wood and Gail Collins

Technical Program and Sessions by Technical Program Committee chairs Dominique Schreurs and Peter Zampardi

Focus/Special Sessions

Connected Future Summit

Workshops

Technical Lectures

Panel and Rump Sessions

Boot Camps

Teaser Tutorials

Paper Competitions (Best Paper, Industry/Advance Practice, and Early Career)

Student Design Competition

Three Minute Thesis Competition

Plenary Session, Receptions, and Closing Session

Young Professionals Reception

Women in Microwaves Reception

Ham Radio Social

Reviewers’ and Publications Reception

Awards and Banquet

IEEE RF Integrated Circuits Symposium

Automatic Radio Frequency Techniques Group

Exhibition

MicroAps Seminars

Industry Focus, including workshops

Project Connect

Student Volunteers

Ph.D. Student Sponsorship

Historical Exhibit

Marketing, Publicity, Publications, and Promotions

Guest and Hospitality Suite.

Closing CommentsAn unexpected turn of events gave me the job of guest editor. It has been a real pleasure to work with people from the many different committees that make IMS work so well. I hope you enjoy the special issue.The pandemic, followed by IMS2022, certainly showed the desirability of in-person conferences. IMS attendees come from industry, academia, and government and range from graduate students to experts. It is a great chance for everyone to interact and to exchange ideas. We expect to have a great conference in 2023, and I look forward to meeting and to seeing you there.Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/MMM.2023.3242521CoverIMWS-AMP2023MastheadIMBioC 2023RemcomFrom the Editor's DeskComsolEravantPresident's ColumnWiPL-DMiCIANRosenbergerMicroBusinessMicrowave SurfingWomen in MicrowavesThe Challenge to Develop the Perfect Flat Panel Satellite Communications TerminalIntegrated Circuits for Wireless CommunicationsAn Overview of RF and Microwave Research in Latin AmericaRF and Microwave Technology Development at the Naval Information Warfare CenterIMS2023 Guest Editor’s WelcomeIMS2023 General Chairs’ Welcome: Coolest Ideas Under the SunThe IMS2023 Technical Program Encourages Industry ParticipationExhibit at IMS2023IMS2023 Focus and Special SessionsIMS2023 Connected Future SummitWorkshops at IMS2023Lunch Is More Than Just a Meal at IMS2023RFIT2023IMS2023 Panel and Rump SessionsBoot Camps at IMS2023 in San Diego, CA, USAIMOC 2023New for IMS2023: Preconference Video “Teaser” TutorialsIMS2023 Paper CompetitionsIMS2023 Student Design CompetitionsOur Seventh IMS Microwave Week 3MT CompetitionIMS2022 Plenary Session, Receptions, and Closing SessionYoung Professionals Reception and ActivitiesWomen in Microwaves at IMS2023Calling All Hams to San Diego!Join Our IMS2023 “Journals” Reception and Panel Session in San DiegoMTT-S Awards and the IMS2023 Awards BanquetThe 2023 RFIC Symposium2023 Spring/Summer ARFTG Microwave Measurement ConferenceThe IMS2023 ExhibitionThe MicroApps SeminarsIMS Industry FocusIMS2023 Project Connect: 10 Years of AwesomeLooking for Some Fun in the Sun? Be a Student Volunteer!The Ph.D. Student Sponsorship Initiative at IMS2023 and RFIC2023IMS2023 MTT-S Historical ExhibitIMS2023 Marketing, Publicity, Publications, and Promotions ActivitiesGuest and Hospitality SuiteEnigmas, etc.Speaker's CornerMTT-S Ombuds OfficerConference CalendarIMS Program PreviewWeek At-A-Glance/IMS & RFIC Plenary SpeakersPanel Sessions, Technical Lectures & WorkshopsIMS Technical SessionsBoot Camps and IMS2023 Technical ThemesExhibition, MicroApps, Industry Workshops and Mobile AppExhibitor ListThank You to Our SponsorsSonnet SoftwareArchives