Prof. Will Witthow
Loughborough University, United Kingdom
3D Printed Antennas, Metamaterials, and Metasurfaces for Microwave Applications
2nd Annual International Conference
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Leuven, Belgium
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September 14-15, 2026
Organized by KU Leuven Additive Manufacturing Institute
Sponsored by IEEE Council on RFID and IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society
Welcome to IEEE AMES 2026
The 2026 IEEE International Conference on Additively Manufactured Electronic Systems addresses research, development, and applications of additive and advanced manufacturing for electronic systems.
Topics include printed and hybrid electronics, flexible and stretchable circuits, 3D printed RF/microwave components, antennas and sensors, electronic packaging, and integration for IoT, automotive, aerospace, and wearable systems. The conference aims to foster collaboration among academia, industry, and standards bodies.
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Days
50+
Expected Papers
10+
Countries
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Additive Manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing techniques for next-generation electronics
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Printed Electronics
Flexible and stretchable circuits, 3D printed components
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RF & Microwave
3D printed antennas, sensors, and RF components
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IoT & Wearables
Integration for automotive, aerospace, and wearable systems
Important Dates
Mark your calendar with these key deadlines.
All times are 11:59 PM AoE (Anywhere on Earth).
May 20, 2026
FINAL Paper Submission Deadline
Submit your full paper for review
June 12, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
Authors will be notified of decisions
July 3, 2026
Final Paper Submission
Camera-ready papers due
September 14-15, 2026
Conference Dates
Join us in Leuven, Belgium
Keynote Speakers
Meet the invited keynote speakers for IEEE AMES 2026.
Prof. Wim Deferme
Hasselt University, Belgium
Printed and Flexible Electronics, Smart Sensors, and Functional Materials Engineering
Call for Papers
We invite researchers and practitioners to submit original contributions in all areas of additively manufactured electronic systems.
Full Papers
Submit a full paper in IEEE format (3–4 pages). During submission, authors may indicate their preferred presentation format: oral, poster, or no preference.
One-page abstracts
Submit a 1-page abstract describing ongoing work, recent results, or early-stage ideas. These submissions are non-archival and will not be included in IEEE Xplore.
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Special Sessions
Focused sessions on emerging topics in additive manufacturing. Please contact 2026ames@kuleuven.be for more information.
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Call for Workshops
Interested in organizing a workshop? Please contact 2026ames@kuleuven.be for more information.
Topics of Interest
AM-enabled conformal, 3D, and flexible antennas
Embedded and printed RF circuits and passive components
Dielectric and engineered EM structures fabricated by AM
mmWave, THz, and advanced RF systems enabled by AM
AM-enabled embedded electronics and structural integration
Smart textiles and wearable electronic platforms
Electronics packaging & Interconnects
Design for additive manufacturing (DfAM)
Conductive and dielectric materials for AM electronics
Real-time quality control and defect detection
Multi-material integration and functional composites
Optimized processing/design
For the complete list of topics, please refer to the Call for Papers.
Organization Committee
Meet the distinguished researchers and professionals organizing IEEE AMES 2026.
Conference Venue
Join us at the historic Irish College Leuven in the heart of Belgium.
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Irish College Leuven
Leuven Institute for Ireland in Europe
The Irish College Leuven is a historic venue with modern conference facilities, located in the beautiful university city of Leuven, Belgium. The venue offers an inspiring atmosphere for academic discourse and networking.
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Address
Janseniusstraat 1, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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By Train
10 min walk from Leuven Central Station
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By Air
Brussels Airport (BRU) - 25 km from Leuven
Discover Leuven
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Historic City
Home to KU Leuven, one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities. Explore what Leuven has to offer, and how you can extend your stay: https://www.visitleuven.be/en
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Beer Capital
Famous for its brewing heritage, including the renowned Stella Artois.
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Well Connected
Easy access to Brussels, Antwerp, and other European cities.