CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, Rajasthan, organised a three-day Symposium on Microwave, Millimetre-wave and Beyond Technologies for Connected Future (µmTCF-2025) during 13-15 October 2025. The event brought together leading policymakers, academicians, scientists, researchers, public sector organisations, and industry experts to deliberate on next-generation communication and sensing technologies.
The symposium provided a vibrant platform for discussions on 5G, 6G, microwave, millimetre-wave and terahertz technologies, with focused sessions on antennas, MMICs, RADARs, microwave components, and electromagnetic systems. The event attracted a full house of participants from academia, research laboratories, industries, startups, and government sectors.
A significant highlight of the symposium was the signing of two MoUs between CSIR-CEERI and M/s Scientific Microwave, Ghaziabad and M/s Digitoad Technologies, Bengaluru. These partnerships aim to strengthen collaborative efforts in 6G, microwave and millimetre-wave technologies, antenna design, and advanced system development.
Delivering the keynote address, Shri Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Director General, Bharat 6G Alliance, on the theme “Beyond 5G to 6G: India Perspective,” emphasised the critical synergy required among government policymakers, R&D institutions, industry, and academia for building a robust techno-commercial ecosystem to support India’s 6G ambitions. He also highlighted the newly released “New Delhi Declaration on 6G” document.
The souvenir of the event was released by the guests during the inauguration function. The technical programme featured 17 invited lectures by eminent experts, covering a spectrum of cutting-edge topics including microwave and millimetre-wave imaging, IoT antenna, aerospace and satellite antenna, stealth microwave sensors and components, millimetre-wave ICs for 6G and RADARs, quantum computing, photonics for 6G communication, atomic clocks, low-RCS UAV sensors, OAM-based antenna, communication-sensing convergence, planar TWTs, and THz communication. The event also included three industry talks and a dedicated industry exhibition, showcasing live demonstrations and state-of-the-art products. CSIR-CEERI’s recent technological achievements were also presented through a special video showcase.
A Three-minute Thesis competition provided a platform for full-time PhD scholars to present their research innovations in a concise and engaging format for a general audience.
Twelve members of the industry participated and exhibited advanced products, test equipment, and simulation tools. The symposium received generous support from a wide range of sponsors, including Bharat 6G Alliance, ANRF, Digitode, TMYTEK Technologies, VVDN, R&S Technologies, Keysight, Agmatel Technologies, Bharat Electronics, Daussault Systems, Jyoti Electronics, Comsol Technologies, Spec Innovations, Applied Concept Group, JV Micronics, Numerigion Technologies, Infinitipoint, as well as IEEE AP-S & RFID Delhi Chapter, IEEE AP-S Jaipur Chapter, Indian Radio Science Society, and the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).
µmTCF-2025 successfully fostered meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, paving the way for impactful indigenous advancements in India’s future communication and sensing technologies.
