The IEEE RFIC Symposium (RFIC) is the premier event for cutting-edge innovation and technical 
excellence dedicated to showcasing the latest breakthroughs and research findings across various domains related to RF, mmWave and wireless integrated circuits (ICs). RFIC 2025 will be held at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, Calif., right in the heart of Silicon Valley, from Sunday morning, June 15, through Tuesday night, June 17. The RFIC 2025 program reflects the commitment to innovation and inclusivity to drive progress in RFIC design while shaping the next generation of engineers.
This symposium embodies the very essence of our community. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect and lead with your peers.
On Sunday, RFIC 2025 kicks off with 12 focused workshops and a technical lecture covering a wide range of topics, including linear time-variant circuit techniques, advanced frequency synthesizer design, ultra-low power RFIC architectures, power amplifier innovations from sub-20 GHz to sub-THz and integrated solutions for 5.5G, 6G and LEO satellite communications. Other highlights include self-interference cancellation, SiP and 3DHI challenges for mmWave phased arrays, RFICs for sensing and broadband access, RF issues in quantum computing and the future of optical communication technologies.
During lunchtime, the Technical Lecture, an 80-minute short course by Dr. Shahriar Shahramian, Bell Laboratories, Nokia, on metrology will share the advances and hidden pitfalls of modern test equipment, emphasizing how increasing complexity and user limitations can lead to costly measurement errors despite their essential role in accurate device characterization.
The RFIC Plenary Session will conclude the day with conference highlights, the presentation of the Student and Industry Best Paper Awards and two plenary talks. Dr. John Smee (Qualcomm, Senior Vice President of Engineering) with his talk “RFIC in the Age of 6G: Challenges, Innovations, and Future Directions” will give an overview on advancements in RFICs needed to meet the demands of 6G, such as new spectrum integration, enhanced power efficiency and enabling innovations like ambient IoT, RF sensing and full duplex communications. Maryam Rofougaran (Movandi, CEO and Co-founder), with her talk “Next-Gen RFICs: Redefining Data Centers and Wireless Networks for the AI Era,” will discuss the role of RFICs in data center interconnections, highlighting innovations in mmWave and sub-THz RFICs for sustainable, scalable and high performance connectivity. The RFIC Reception will follow with highlights from our industry showcase and student paper finalists in an engaging social and technical evening event supported by the RFIC 2025 Sponsors. You can enjoy close-up discussions with authors demonstrating their work in a lab-like environment.
On Monday and Tuesday, the RFIC 2025 technical program features 113 outstanding papers organized into 24 sessions, highlighting innovation across the RF to THz spectrum. Key focus areas include mmWave and D-Band circuits, advanced transmitters, low noise front-ends and high performance frequency synthesizers. A strong emphasis is on scalable, low-power designs suitable for next-generation wireless, radar and imaging systems, as well as emerging topics such as AI-assisted design and quantum computing applications. Trends in sub-THz radar, integrated sensors and start-up-driven solutions showcase the growing role of RFICs in automotive, biomedical and high speed communication applications. With contributions from both academia and industry, the program reflects a balance of theoretical advances and practical implementations, pushing the boundaries of performance, integration and miniaturization.
RFIC 2025 will offer panel sessions during the lunch breaks. Monday’s lunchtime panel, titled “Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) Satellite Broadband: Revolutionizing Communication or Just Adding Space Debris?” will open the debate on global connectivity challenges or high costs, and limited accessibility. Tuesday’s lunchtime panel, organized jointly with IMS2025, titled “RFIC Innovation: Has the Field Stalled or Are Researchers Losing Their Way?” will discuss a questionable maturing field of RFIC design shifting towards AI-driven heterogeneous integration or challenges posed by funding limitations and publication-focused research culture stifling true innovation.
Conclude your RFIC 2025 experience with our farewell event called Student-Industry-Academia RFIChat where the next generation of engineers made of students and young professionals will fight in a Battle of the Bands to match their career path to their frequency of interest. Industry experts across the spectrum will debate which frequency bands hold the most promise for careers, research and investment, spanning from 5G and radar to THz, optical and bio-sensing applications, while sharing insights on switching between bands.
I want to thank all the attendees, all the authors, all the committees and I want to thank you for making RFIC the place to strengthen our connection with our community. See you in San Francisco!
For more details and updates, please visit our website at http://rfic-ieee.org/ and our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/ieee-radio-frequency-integrated-circuits-symposium/.