IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on Advanced Materials and Processes for RF and THz Applications (IMWS-AMP 2026) is organized by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). IMWS-AMP 2026 is a continuation of a series of annual international events held in Suzhou, China (2015), Chengdu, China (2016), Pavia, Italy (2017), Michigan, USA (2018), Bochum, Germany (2019), Suzhou, China (2020), Chongqing, China (2021), Guangzhou, China (2022), Chengdu, China (2023), Nanjing, China (2024) and Wuxi, China (2025). The purpose of this platform is to boost technical and educational activities as well as exchanges and collaborations within the international microwave community. IMWS-AMP 2026 will be held in Cairns, Australia on July 22- 24, 2026. IMWS-AMP 2026 will feature both invited and contributed papers. Distinguished researchers will be invited to deliver keynote speeches on technology trends and significant advances in relevant topics. Contributed papers are solicited for the same topics as listed below.
Location
Pullman International, Cairns, Australia
Dates
July 22-24, 2026
Topics
- Additive manufacturing for microwave and radio frequency electronics, antennas
- Carbon nanotubes and 2D electronic and optoelectronic devices (e.g. graphene and beyond graphene)
- Wide bandgap and other emerging semiconductor materials (e.g. ionic materials) based electronic devices: characterization, modelling and design
- Advanced silicon, integrated passive devices and through substrate via
- Low-temperature co-fired ceramic and liquid crystal polymer based microwave devices
- Large-area printing, inkjet printing and 3D printing materials and processes for RF and THz applications
- Fan-out wafer/panel level packaging for 5G mmWave and IoT, etc.
- Flexible materials for RF electronics and antennas
- Engineered metamaterials and plasmonics for absorption, cloaking, and wave manipulation
- Ferromagnetic materials and superconducting materials
- Spin-wave and magnetic crystal materials
- Passive/active microwave and terahertz devices (material characterization, fabrications, and applications)
- Antennas with advanced/complex/artificial materials and processes
- Integrated Antennas and RF Components for Flexible and Wearable IoT Devices
- Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) for Smart Wireless Environments
- Co-Design of Materials and Circuits for Joint Wireless Sensing and Communication
- Advanced applications: wireless communications, radar, imaging, sensing, etc.
Submissions
Prospective authors are invited to submit manuscripts in electronic (PDF) format only through EDAS. All papers must be written in English and limited to three pages. Papers submitted will be peer-reviewed, and all papers presented at the conference will be included in the IEEE Xplore pending quality review. Note that one-page abstracts can also be acceptable, but they will not be included in the IEEE Xplore.
Special Issue in IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (IEEE T-MTT)
Authors of all papers presented at IEEE IMWS-AMP 2026 are invited to submit an expanded version of their papers to a Mini-Special Issue of IEEE T-MTT. A significant extension of the conference paper is required, so that the novelty and quality of the manuscript are the same as that of regular manuscripts of IEEE T-MTT. Every paper will be reviewed in the same manner as all other regular submissions.
Best Student Paper Awards
Awards for Best Student Papers will be presented to the winners at the conference. The Awards Committee will judge the papers primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and reviewers’ reports. To qualify for the Best Student Paper, the author must be a full-time student who presents, as the first author, the paper at the conference.
Dates
- Paper Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: April 2, 2026
- Final paper Submission: April 16, 2026
Exhibition
Exhibition of company products is solicited for the areas related to the topics. Interested parties could contact the Conference Secretariat.
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Committees
Organizing Committee
General Chair
Yang Yang, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
General Co-Chairs
Tao Huang, James Cook University, Australia
International Advisory Committee Chairs
Ke Wu, University of Montreal, Canada
Kwai Man Luk, City University of Hong Kong, China
Yongxin Guo, City University of Hong Kong, China
Awards Committee Chair
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Finance Chair
Zhichao (Bryan) Sun
Exhibition and Sponsorship Chairs
Dr Bahare Mohamadzade, CSIRO, Australia
Publicity Chairs
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Local Arrangements Chairs
Peter Beadle, Academic Event Services
Conference Secretariat:
Peter Beadle, Academic Event Services
Technical Program Committee
Technical Program Committee Chair
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Technical Program Committee Co-Chairs
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Travel
Hotel Information
The conference venue is the Pullman Reef Hotel in down-town Cairns.
The conference has negotiated a special rate with the hotel for accommodation. To take advantage of the rate please book your accommodation on the conference registration site when you register for the conference.
If you are not staying at the conference hotel there are lots of other hotels within a short walk of the venue. The booking.com search here is set with the correct location and dates.
Visa Information
- It is likely that you require a visa t visit Australia for the conference.
- The Australian Government visa information and application site is https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream
- Please apply for your visa as soon as possible. We are unable to provide refunds if you do not attend the conference because of visa issues.
- Depending on your nationality and circumstances you may also bea ble to visit on and Electronic Travel Authority
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601
Travel & Transportation
Please fly to Cairns Australia – airport code CNS. You may be able to get direct flights from:
- Singapore (SIN) to Cairns (CNS): Operated by Singapore Airlines and Jetstar.
- Denpasar, Bali (DPS) to Cairns (CNS): Operated by Jetstar.
- Tokyo (Narita) (NRT) and Osaka to Cairns (CNS): Operated by Qantas Airways and Jetstar.
You can transfer from Cairns Airport to downtown via shuttle bus, taxi, or rideshare services like Uber. Shuttle buses offer scheduled, seat-in-coach services with a one-way adult fare to the CBD around $20-$25, while taxis provide a direct 7-minute trip for approximately $19-$24.
Payments
Payments in Australia can be made in cash or by credit or debit cars. There are many money change offices in Cairns as well as the FX services offered by major banks.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepts. Amex and Diners less so. Japanese and Chinese cards along with Alipay etc. may be accepted in some tourist outlets.
Many retailers charge a small percentage as a credit card fee. This is unfortunately legal in Australia. To avoid the fee pay in cash.
Contact
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Sponsors
IEEE, MTT-S, UTS, James Cook University