On behalf of the entire Organizing Committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to RWW 2027, taking place in Tampa, Florida, USA, from 17–20 January 2027. This year’s conference is particularly meaningful as it marks the beginning of the celebrations of the 75th Anniversary of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S). For seventy-five years, the Society has driven innovation in microwave engineering, RF technologies, wireless communications, sensing, measurements, and integrated circuits and systems. As the first flagship MTT-S conference of the year, RWW 2027 provides an ideal opportunity to celebrate this remarkable legacy while exploring the technologies that will shape the future of radio and wireless systems.

Over the years, RWW has established itself as the annual “January reunion” of the international microwave and wireless community. It is a unique forum where researchers, engineers, students, and industry leaders gather not only to present their latest scientific and technological achievements, but also to exchange ideas, strengthen collaborations, and build new professional connections. For the first time, RWW comes to Tampa, one of the fastest-growing technology hubs in the southeastern United States. Florida’s strong presence in aerospace, satellite communications, defense, healthcare technologies, advanced manufacturing, and wireless innovation makes the region a natural home for our conference.

We are also delighted to strengthen our interaction with the local RF and microwave community, creating new opportunities for collaboration between academia, industry, and government laboratories. RWW 2027 will once again bring together its five topical conferences—RWS, PAWR, SiRF, WiSNet, and SHaRC—along with the co-located ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference and the IEEE IoT Summit. A rich technical program featuring keynote presentations, workshops, short courses, Distinguished Microwave Lecturer talks, special sessions, industry exhibits, student activities, and networking events will provide an outstanding experience for attendees from around the world. Supporting students and young professionals remains one of our highest priorities. Through the Student Paper Competition, Women in Microwaves (WiM), Young Professionals (YP) activities, and student travel support initiatives, RWW continues to foster the next generation of innovators who will lead our community into the future.

Beyond its excellent technical program, RWW has always been known for its welcoming and collaborative atmosphere. Whether during technical sessions, exhibition events, receptions, or informal discussions, the conference offers countless opportunities to exchange ideas and establish lasting professional relationships. Combined with Tampa’s beautiful waterfront, vibrant downtown, and pleasant January weather, we are confident that RWW 2027 will be both professionally rewarding and personally memorable. Whether you are a long-time member of the RWW family or joining us for the first time, we warmly invite you to be part of this special edition. Join us in celebrating 75 years of IEEE MTT-S excellence while shaping together the future of microwave, RF, and wireless technologies.

I look forward to welcoming you personally to Tampa in January 2027!

Roberto Gomez-Garcia, General Chair of RWW 2027, on behalf of the Steering Committee