Meet Experts, Make Friends was the motto for the 16th European Microwave Week that found a new home at the Nürnberg Convention Centre, NCC Ost from Sunday 6th to Friday 11th October. A higher number of unique delegates, along with exhibitors and visitors were able to discover that the beautiful city combines the culture, entertainment and history of a large metropolis, while affording the charm and warmth of a much smaller city. Whether in the conference sessions, workshops and short courses, on the exhibition floor or socialising at the Welcome Reception there was the opportunity to foster relationships, both professional and personal. This is a complete show summary.