AES 2026

The 12th International Conference on Antennas and Electromagnetic Systems

Catania, Sicily, Italy, 3 - 6 June, 2026

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AES 2026 will bring together the international community of researchers, academics, and industry specialists to share the latest scientific advances in antennas and electromagnetic systems. The conference provides a multidisciplinary forum for exchanging new ideas, fostering collaborations, and inspiring future developments in the field.

While covering the full breadth of antenna theory, design, and applications, AES 2026 places a distinctive emphasis on metamaterial-based concepts and nanophotonics for electromagnetic wave control. This unique focus positions AES as a key meeting point for those working at the intersection of classical electromagnetics, artificial materials, and nanoscale phenomena.

The technical program will feature dedicated sessions on Emerging Metamaterial Antennas and Nanoscale Electromagnetic Systems, alongside core topics in antenna theory, measurement techniques, wave-matter interactions, and computational modelling. By combining fundamental science with forward-looking applications, AES 2026 aims to stimulate new directions in the design and understanding of electromagnetic systems.

Catania

Catania, Sicily - A historic city with Mediterranean charm and Mount Etna as its backdrop

Santi Concetto Pavone

Santi Concetto Pavone

AES 2026 General Co-Chair

University of Catania
Italy

Gino Sorbello

Gino Sorbello

AES 2026 General Co-Chair

University of Catania
Italy

Loreto Di Donato

Loreto Di Donato

AES 2026 General Co-Chair

University of Catania
Italy

Said Zouhdi

Said Zouhdi

AES General Chair

Paris-Saclay University
France

Videos from Past AES Conferences

The New Generation of Metasurface Antennas

Stefano Maci, University of Siena (Italy)

This presentation focuses on the control of surface waves, showcasing high-gain antennas, multibeam designs, and adaptive metasurfaces for space applications.

Geodesic Lens Antennas for 5G/6G

Oscar Quevedo-Teruel, KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)

Exploring geodesic lenses for millimeter-wave applications, including 5G/6G and satellite communications with low-scan losses.

From EBG's to Meta-Surfaces and Beyond

Yahya Rahmat-Samii, UCLA (USA)

Review of electromagnetic meta-structures, manufacturing techniques (3D printing, inkjet), and practical applications.

Microwave Antennas for Space Applications

Goutam Chattopadhyay, NASA-JPL (USA)

Instrument development for NASA missions addressing fundamental science questions.

Metamaterials, anapoles and flying donuts

Nikolay Zheludev, University of Southampton (UK)

Advances in toroidal electrodynamics are presented, covering toroidal moments, anapoles, and toroidal pulses. Special emphasis is given to supertoroidal pulses—skyrmionic electromagnetic formations that propagate without diffraction and display superoscillatory behaviour.

Gap Waveguide Technology Helps Design Efficient Antennas Arrays for mmWave Applications

Ahmed A. Kishk, Concordia University (Canada)

Introduction to gap waveguide technology and its application to millimeter-wave antenna arrays with functions such as diplexers and compact monopulse designs.

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