March 28: AI in RF
This panel of experts will discuss the various ways AI is being used in the development and production of RF and microwave products. From MMIC simulation and design automation to real-time optimization of operating parameters to determining the best algorithms and channels to use in communications systems, the possibilities are unlimited. Learn how some companies are applying AI to come up with ideas that would best fit your organization’s needs.
May 8: Metamaterials
Metamaterials are growing in use to design and control RF and microwave signals in ways that could never be done with traditional methods. From new antenna and feed structures to new beam steering antenna systems, these products are being deployed into systems today. This panel of experts will discuss how metamaterials are enabling new products and reducing SWAP plus discuss the future directions for these new material systems.
June 5: Satellite and Space
The rapid growth of new LEO satellite systems has launched the new space revolution with a different approach to the space market. Greatly reducing satellite costs and time to market is being emphasized in these systems creating new opportunities for RF and microwave companies producing antennas, filters, switches, mixers, amplifiers sub-systems and more. It is also pushing simulation and design companies to create streamlined workflows and improved system simulation techniques. This panel of industry experts will review the latest trends and products being developed for satellite and space applications.
Sept 17: mmWave Summit
The panel will discuss the latest design, test and measurement developments for mmWave devices and systems. Higher frequencies typically use over the air testing techniques for measurement and characterization while mmWave devices and systems are more difficult to design as link budgets and noise figures are more difficult to deal with. This panel of experts will discuss the latest developments in mmWave devices, systems, simulation techniques and test/measurement methods.
Oct 8: New Technologies Driving Military Radar
This panel of device, module and test/measurement experts will discuss and debate future trends in military radar technology such as high voltage GaN, AI/ML in radar, cognitive radar, DRFM developments, new phased array architectures, increased processing power, new thermal management techniques and materials, open architectures, multi-purpose radar/comms/EW systems, etc.
Nov 12: 5G/6G Advances
This panel of industry experts will discuss and debate the various RF architectures, simulation and test techniques being developed for 5G advanced and 6G applications such as fixed wireless access, cellular repeaters, AI/ML algorithms, sensing systems, high throughput THz systems and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces. Panelists will debate and discuss the best RF architectures, semiconductor platforms, testing methods and antenna solutions including performance achieved by their products and partners to date in the market.