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European Wireless Technology Conference 2009

Rome, 28 - 29 September 2009

The European Microwave Association is pleased to bring you the second European Wireless Technology (EuWiT) Conference, which will be held from 28 to 29 September 2009 in Rome, Italy, as part of the European Microwave Week.

The European Wireless Technology conference covers a wide range of topics in wireless communications including key technologies, components and subsystems, antennas and propagation, systems and signal processing as well as applications, standards, integration with satellite systems and services. The conference is an outstanding forum for the presentation and discussion of new developments in the field of wireless communication systems and technologies.

The EuWiT is a conference co-sponsored by EuMA and the IEEE MTT Society. It attracts international experts from academic and industrial backgrounds to discuss recent advances in the wireless communications field.

A very interdisciplinary competence is needed today to meet the challenges of the emerging generation of wireless communications. Although it is recognized that new wireless technology must be developed to meet requirements of wireless communications systems beyond 4G, it is also true that the extensive application of wireless technologies (such as WLAN, Cognitive Radio, UWB, Wireless Ad-hoc Networks, RFID, Local Positioning, Digital Audio and Video Broadcasting) in many new different fields (from automation to transportation and to biomedical applications) has posed new challenges and a more interdisciplinary research strategy is needed. As part of EuMW, the 2-day EuWiT event aims to represent an important event for researchers and product developers from all over the world to update and share their knowledge.

EuWiT is the premier European forum for the presentation of the current status and future developments trends of wireless technology topics such as development and accurate modeling of antennas, subsystems and components. It also addresses the latest developments in integration, integrated circuits and modules for wireless products and systems. Authors are encouraged to submit high-quality papers describing original contributions in a wide range of topics in wireless communications. The conference is an integral part of European Microwave Week. Accordingly, along with the key areas of wireless activity, the microwave as well as the integrated circuit aspects of wireless technology will be emphasised, and there will be common sessions covering subject matters of mutual interest.

Conference Topics

Applications and Standards

W1 Mobile Communication Systems and their Evolution (Cellular,WLAN, WiMAX, MBWA, Personal Area Networks)
W2 Integration with Satellite Systems and Services
W3 Broadcast Applications (DVB-T/H, DMB)
W4 Location-Aware Systems and Services
W5 Dual Use Applications
W6 Vehicular Applications and Intelligent Transportation Systems
W7 Wireless Technology for Biomedical Applications

Systems and Signal Processing

W8 Adaptable Radio Architectures
(Frequency-Agile, Multiband, Multimode, Partitioning, JTRS)
W9 Cognitive Radio and Cognitive Networks
W10 Ultra Wide Band Technology and Systems (common topic with EuMC)
W11 Space-time, MIMO, OFDM
W12 Cooperative Communications and Networking
W13 Wireless Integration in Optical Networks

Antennas and Propagation

W14 Smart Antennas, Digital Beam Forming, MIMO
W15 Channel Measurement and Modelling for Wireless Systems
W16 Antenna Design, Modelling and Measurement
W17 Integrated Multiband Antennas for Mobile Terminals

Key Technologies, Components and Sub-Systems

W18 Si-Based and Mixed Signal ICs and System On Chip (common topic with EuMIC)
W19 Low Power Radio Solutions
W20 Tuneable and Reconfigurable Wireless Systems
W21 RF Impairment Correction

Conference Highlights

A wide range of technical sessions are planned covering, but not limited to, the topics above. The Conference will feature worldclass plenary speakers, focused sessions on hot topics in wireless communications, workshops and short courses. Proposals for focused sessions should be submitted before 30 November 2008 to the EuWiT Chairman.

EuWiT Prize

The Technical Programme Committee of the EuWiT and the EuMW Steering Committee will award the EuWiT Prize of € 3000 to the author(s) of the best contributed paper to the EuWiT 2009.

EuWiT Young Engineers Prize

The EuWiT Technical Programme Committee and the EuMW Steering Committee will award the Young Engineer Prize of € 2000 to a young engineer or researcher who has presented an outstanding paper at the European Conference on Wireless Technology. To be eligible candidates must be (1) aged 30 or younger at the date of the award, (2) the first author of the paper, (3) the presenter either of an oral or poster session. The number of co-authors should not exceed three. Applicants must state the purpose to which the prize will be put. The successful applicant may use part of the prize to fund attendance at the following year's European Wireless Technology Conference.

Reduced Fees and Special Grants

Reduced fees are implemented for students as well as senior persons aged 65 years or more. The European Microwave Association will also provide up to four student grants consisting of € 500 plus the reduced registration fee for the EuWiT. Applications should be sent to the EuWiT Chairman by 7 June 2009.

The European Microwave Association will also provide a number of grants for delegates coming from NIS countries, Russia and from low-income countries. The value of the grants is € 500 plus the reduced registration fee for the EuWiT. Applications should be sent to the EuWiT Chairman by 7 June 2009.