The 28th edition of the European Microwave Week (EuMW 2025) will take place in Utrecht, continuing the annual series of highly successful microwave events that started back in 1998. In 2020, the event was moved from Amsterdam to Utrecht for the first time but was canceled due to the pandemic, so this will be the first year it takes place in Utrecht which is conveniently located just outside of Amsterdam. As always, EuMW 2025 is made up of three co-located conferences:
- The European Microwave Conference (EuMC)
- The European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference
(EuMIC) - The European Radar Conference (EuRAD)
In addition, EuMW 2025 includes the Defence, Security and Space Forum; Automotive Forum; 6G Forum; and a large exhibition. EuMW 2025 provides the opportunity to participate in conferences, workshops, short courses and special events such as Women in Microwave Engineering. It is Europe’s version of IMS and the largest microwave event on that continent.
EuMC
The 2025 European Microwave Conference is Europe’s top conference dedicated to microwave, mmWave and terahertz devices, systems and technologies. The conference will be held from 23-25 of September and is the featured event at EuMW. A broad range of high frequency related topics, from materials and technologies to integrated circuits (ICs), systems and applications, will be addressed in all their aspects: theory, simulation, design and measurement. Examples include the latest developments of filters and passive components, modelling and design of emerging engineered materials, high frequency and high data rate microwave photonics, highly stable and ultra-low noise microwave and mmWave sources, new linearization techniques, 6G, IoT and the impact of new packaging technologies on development applications. The topic “Sustainability (including energy efficiency, eco-design) and Environmental Impact” will be a focus topic, demonstrating the conference’s aim at both addressing the sustainable use of RF devices in our societies and identifying the long-term measures for mitigating the environmental impact of RF technologies.
The EuMC provides many opportunities for networking and interaction with international experts in a wide variety of specialties, attracting delegates with academic as well as industrial backgrounds. With more than 50 oral and poster sessions, the conference represents an exciting forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge technology in the microwave area. In addition to scientific papers, contributions on industrial applications will be presented, covering the fields of instrumentation, medical, telecommunication, radio astronomy, radar, space, automotive and defence systems.
EuMIC
The 20th European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference will be held as part of EuMW 2025. Initiated by the GAAS Association in 1990 and renamed in 2006, the conference will take place from the 22 and 23 of September. The
EuMIC conference is jointly organized by the GAAS Association and EuMA and is the premier European technical conference for IC and system design ranging from RF, microwave and mmWave to terahertz electronics, ultra-fast mixed-signal circuits and optoelectronics.
The EuMIC conference is the largest scientific event in Europe related to microwave ICs. The conference aims to showcase recent notable advancements and trends from the academic and industrial fields, to exchange technical information and to provide opportunities for networking and interaction with the community. The conference covers a broad range of high frequency related topics in ICs, ranging from devices, fabrication and IC packaging technologies to the monolithic IC and complete system design, system-in-package and system-on-chip applications, encompassing all relevant aspects such as theory, modelling, simulation, fabrication and measurement.
The EuMIC conference also includes III-V-based and Si-based technologies — both strong drivers of innovation in microwave to terahertz and optical technologies, infrastructure and applications. In the emerging technology area, contributions in the field of nanotechnologies, as well as wide-bandgap devices and technologies for microwave photonics, are included. New and emerging applications of information and communication technology and sensing, megatrends such as 6G and terahertz connectivity, connected and environmental-aware vehicles, specifically automotive radar, smart and intelligent sensing, pan-global satellite coverage, smart city and smart factory developments, all rely on high frequency devices and solutions.
EuRAD
The 22nd European Radar Conference will be held from 24-26 of September in the framework of EuMW 2025. This radar conference is the most important European event for state-of-the-art and future directions in the field of radar research, technologies, system design and applications. The EuRAD conference will bring together a global network of researchers, practitioners and institutes working on radar. The paper submission includes topics clustered around four main categories:
Radar Principles and Modelling comprises a wide range of radar systems and approaches, such as ultra-wideband, noise, quantum, polarimetric, MIMO, passive, HF and over the horizon, multi-static and networked radar. It also includes aspects of radar electromagnetic phenomenology and modelling, such as developing digital twins of radar systems, as well as the design and characterization of radar waveforms.
Radar Technologies focuses on the various architectures and modules constituting a wide range of radar systems. Innovative research contributions are expected at multiple levels, from RF components, circuits and modules to entire multifunctional and reconfigurable architectures, from phased array technologies designed for long-range applications, to mmWave and THz systems targeting shorter ranges with high resolution. Part of these topics are also research contributions and technologies in the area of waveform synthesis, receiver architectures, synchronization and joint sensing and communication, as well as results in sustainable and energy-efficient technologies for radar manufacturing and design.
Radar Signal Processing, Algorithms and AI aims to attract research contributions in the wide areas of radar signal processing. This includes techniques, including but not limited to beamforming, MIMO, detection, compressive sensing, tracking and data fusion, radar sensor management, imaging and super-resolution techniques, radar-based automatic target classification, cognitive techniques and spectrum sharing, as well as quantum computing algorithms applied to radar.
Radar Applications will include the vast number of domains where radar systems and techniques have been recently applied, from defence and security applications, such as electronic surveillance and warfare and UAV monitoring, to civilian applications of radar in the medical, biological and industrial fields, such as human activity monitoring and gesture recognition. This category aims to attract novel contributions in the field of radar for automotive and transportation applications, as well as geoscience, environmental and weather monitoring and space surveillance and exploration.
Forums
The 6G Forum takes place on 22 September and is a dynamic event where industry and academic experts converge to explore the future of wireless communications. Dive into engaging presentations on system applications, standardization, spectrum management and cutting-edge microwave and antenna technologies. Enjoy a mix of technical talks, posters, demos and a lively panel discussion. Network with innovators during the demo/poster session, showcasing the latest 6G advancements.
The Automotive Forum takes place on 23 September and is where industry experts gather to discuss cutting-edge radar architectures, technical aspects and market trends in automotive microwave applications and connectivity. Enjoy a blend of technical presentations, panel discussions and a poster exhibition. Network with peers during dedicated sessions and dinner. Keynote speakers will share insights on innovative solutions and regulatory challenges. This is a unique forum not available at most other events.
The 2025 Defence, Security and Space Forum is on September 24 as part of EuMW. The topics will cover space weather and its impact on military operations, critical infrastructure, GPS, GNSS navigation and communications. Learn about current and future monitoring systems and explore how to access and research open-source space weather data and meet with top experts in the field at this forum.
Exhibition
EuMW 2025 takes place 23 – 25 September and is the largest trade show dedicated to microwaves and RF in Europe, providing:
- 8,000 m2 of gross exhibition space
- Around 4,000 key visitors from around the globe
- 1,500 to 1,700 conference delegates.
With more than 300 international exhibitors, the event attracts a more diverse global audience than IMS that tends to be mostly U.S.-based exhibitors. There are more European and Asian companies at EuMW, as it is much easier for them to attend in Europe. The exhibition will offer its exhibitors an unrivaled opportunity to present products, technological developments and form relationships with relevant and interested attendees including academics, professionals and industry leaders. EuMW attracts high-level, C-suite attendees, so there are more opportunities to network and discuss higher level opportunities. It also offers a forum for discussing trends and exchanging scientific and technical information. We hope to see everyone in Utrecht.
