Connecting RF, Microwave & Antenna Experts

Qfinsoft is pleased to host an industry networking event bringing together local engineers, researchers and international experts from the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) and the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S).

International IEEE delegates will be visiting South Africa to connect with the local RF, microwave and antenna engineering community and share insights into emerging technologies and space applications.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa

This event consists of two sessions: a Lunch & Learn networking event and a technical presentation session. Attendance at both sessions is not required, and participants are welcome to attend the session that best fits their schedule.

Networking Event: Lunch & Learn

Venue: Work Shack, Techno Park
Time: 12:00 – 14:00

An informal networking event for professionals in RF, microwave and antenna-related fields.

Agenda

• Welcome & introduction from Qfinsoft
• Presentation: What IEEE can do for local communities
• Networking session with finger food and beverages

Technical Presentation Session

Venue: Electrical & Electronic Engineering Department
Stellenbosch University
Time: 15:00 – 17:00

Technical presentations by international IEEE delegates with a focus on space applications and advanced RF technologies.

Agenda Highlights:

• Introduction to MTT-S and AP-S
• Space Exploration – Goutam Chattopadhyay
• Wireless Power Transfer: Satellite to UAV Links – Nuno Carvalho
• Compressive Antenna Arrays – Heinrich Laue
• Open discussion

About IEEE MTT-S

The IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society is a global community advancing microwave, RF and millimeter-wave technologies for communications, sensing and space systems.

Learn more: https://www.mtt.org/

Registration

Attendance is free, but registration is required as space is limited.

Please complete the registration form below to secure your place.