60th Annual Microwave Power Symposium (IMPI 60)
Jun 16th, 2026 - Jun 18th, 2026
June 16-18, 2026
Westin New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OVER 90 REGISTERED ATTENDEES! WHO IS COMING?
KEYNOTES: Mr. Mike Wolf, Founder of The Spoon, SKS, SKS Japan, CES Food Tech and the Food AI Summit, is confirmed as a keynote speaker! Mike will explore “The AI Shift: Deciphering and Preparing For our AI-Powered Food Future.” Dr. Naoki Shinohara, of Kyoto University, is confirmed as a keynote speaker. Dr. Shinohara will examine “Microwave Power Transfer for Sustainable Future.”
We are very excited to announce two SHORT COURSES and a Networking Luncheon on Tuesday, June 16, 2026!
Short Course I: Microwave & RF Safety Class [View Details]
Short Course II: Microwave Processing for the Future of Food: Science, Industry & Innovation [View Details]
The Solid State RF Energy Section will also host a Networking Luncheon (12pm-1:30pm) on Tuesday, June 16th.
REGISTRATION:
IMPI Members: $825USD
Non-Members: $925USD
Student Members: $625USD
Student Non-Members: $725USD
Exhibitor Booth: $600USD for Corporate Members / $1,700USD for Non-Members
Registration fee includes: All sessions from Tuesday, June 16th at 4:45pm through Thursday, June 18th at 4pm, Exhibitor Showcase/ Welcome Reception, two continental breakfasts and networking luncheons, coffee breaks, online access to Conference Proceedings and unprecedented networking! Attendees may choose to add-on June 17th Group Dinner at a local restaurant ($70USD inclusive of meal, tax and gratuity). Short Course(s) and Solid State Luncheon (all on June 16th) may be added during the registration process. CLICK THE REGISTER BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE (or reach out to info@impi.org for assistance!)
SPONSORSHIP: Thank you to Muegge-Gerling for serving as our Platinum Sponsor, Microwave Techniques for serving as our Gold Sponsor, WAVEPIA as a Silver Sponsor, S-TEAM for sponsoring our Group Dinner and the Microwave Journal for being our official Media Sponsor of IMPI 60. Additional Sponsorship details are available here.
EXHIBITORS: MUEGGE Group, Microwave Techniques, WAVEPIA, S-Team, pinkRF, Richardson Electronics, SAIREM, Stellant Systems, MKS, Ampleon, Crescend Technologies, Rivendell Technologies, Kanematsu the Solid State RF Energy Section and IEEE’s MTT-S
SLEEPING ROOMS: The special group rate of $219 per night at the Westin Hotel has now expired and the hotel is fully booked on Wednesday, June 17th. There are dozens of hotels in close proximity to the Westin Hotel at Canal Place, including: Caesars New Orleans, ONE11 Hotel, the Pelham Hotel and the Best Western Plus St. Christopher.
CALL FOR PAPERS: Acceptance notices were issued by February 13, 2026. Final papers are due by March 13th: please use this template.The Call for Papers is available here for reference.
STUDENTS: Play an important role at our Symposium. There will be a Student Competition for Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster Presentation. Reduced registration fee for all Student Attendees!
IMPI 60 LEADERSHIP
Technical Program Chair: Dr. Jiajia Chen, University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Vice Chair: Dr. Pablo Santon, pinkRF