Unique Features and Opportunities

MAPCON 2025 offers unique collaboration opportunities with premier R&D organizations, industries, and institutes:

  • Exhibition area to be inaugurated by top leaders from DRDO, ISRO, and INSPACe
  • CONNECT and ENGAGE with customers in the exclusive exhibition area in the Industry Business Lounge (IBL).
  • PROMOTE AND EXPAND your global brand recognition
  • HIGHLIGHT your expertise at the IBL show-floor corner through Podcasts and Podium sessions.
  • INTRODUCE your new and upcoming products and services
  • INDIA SEMICONDUCTOR MISSION: Network with professionals in semiconductor design, packaging, measurements, and testing.

Invitation to Participate in MAPCON 2025!

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that the IEEE Microwaves, Antennas, and Propagation Conference (MAPCON 2025) – a premier annual event jointly organized by the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) and the Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) – will be held at the Lulu International Convention Centre, Grand Hyatt Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala, India, from December 14–18, 2025.

This five-day long flagship conference will bring together over 1,500 researchers, professionals, and practitioners from across the globe to present and discuss cutting-edge advancements in electromagnetics, microwave engineering, antennas, and their diverse applications in space, defence, semiconductors, and 5G/6G technologies.

MAPCON 2025 will offer a bouquet of events including following wide range of technical activities:

✔ Plenary, keynote, and invited talks by globally renowned experts
✔ High-quality technical sessions featuring contributory papers
✔ 10 specialized workshops/ tutorials covering the latest industry trends
✔ Industry exhibits showcasing emerging technologies and innovations across 20,000+ sq. feet area
✔ Industry Keynote Session
✔ Industry talks/promotional activities in exclusive Industry Business Lounge (IBL)
✔ Start-up sessions with special DPIIT-registered discounts
✔ Student Design Competitions
✔ On-cruise special sessions
✔ Special sessions for young professionals, Women in Engineering, Diversity & Inclusion etc.
✔ Student Design Competitions
✔ B.Tech., M.Tech. , and Ph.D. Travel initiatives
✔ SIGHT workshop and chapter chair meeting with global representatives

After three grand and glorious shows in Bangalore (2022), Ahmedabad (2023) and Hyderabad (2024) with overwhelming participation from academia, industry including ISRO & DRDO, and various premier academic Institutes across the globe, MAPCON steps into its fourth edition at Kochi, Kerala. We are set to welcome 1500+ delegates from the global RF, Antennas and Microwave community.

We extend a hearty welcome to our branded sponsors and exhibitors worldwide to the showcase and promote their technological innovations & products in exclusive booths and Industry Business Lounge (IBL). The valued addition of “IBL show floor” in MAPCON 2025 will offer round the clock “grab-a-coffee” discussion corners facilitating industry experts for stand up podium sessions and podcasts.

On behalf of the executive committee of MAPCON 2025, it is our great pleasure to invite you to be a valued sponsor at the event. MAPCON 2025 offers multiple levels of sponsorship (Signature, diamond, platinum, gold, silver & Bronze) and exhibitor opportunities to promote your organization to this elite technical leaders and audience. To foster innovation MAPCON 2025 is also imparting special discounts to Start-ups registered with DPIIT.

Join us at MAPCON 2025 in Kochi, Kerala, India for an unparalleled experience in RF, Microwave, and Antenna innovation!!

Chinmoy Saha
General Co-Chair, MAPCON 2025
Professor, IIST Thiruvananthapuam, India

Tushar Sharma
General Co-Chair, MAPCON 2025
President, Renesas Electronics, India

Exclusive Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

Categories

Signature

Diamond

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Benefits/Amount

(INR 25,00,000 / USD 30,000)

(INR 20,00,000 / USD 25,000)

(INR 12,00,000 / USD 15,000)

(INR 10,00,000 / USD 12,000)

(INR 8,00,000 / USD 10,000)

(INR 6,00,000 / USD 7,500)

Exhibition booth size

8m x 6m

6m x 5m

6m x 3m

5m x 3m

4m x 3m

3m x 3m

No of Complimentary Registration

14

10

6

5

4

3

Workshop Slot (1 Hour)

✓

✓

Banquet Presentation slot (15 minutes)

✓

✓

Usage of Industry Business Lounge (IBL) inside the exhibition area

60 min

50 min

30 min

Endorsement as a Prime Sponsor(as per the category)

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Acknowledgement on the sponsor panel

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Acknowledgement on the conference backdrop

✓

✓

✓

✓

Acknowledgement on Conference website

✓
(Hyperlinked to company website)

✓
(Hyperlinked to company website)

✓
(Hyperlinked to company website)

✓

Complimentary insertion in Delegate kit. Design must be approved by OC

✓
(Brochure)

✓
(Two page flyer)

✓
(One A4 size flyers)

✓
(One A5 size flyers)

Acknowledgement during Inaugural, Awards, Banquet and Valedictory functions

✓

✓

✓

✓

Inaugural and Valedictory only

Inaugural and Valedictory only

Exhibition Opportunities

Exhibition booth – 3m x 2m: INR 400,000 / USD 5,000
Exhibition booth – 2m x 2m: INR 300,000 / USD 4,000

  • Shell scheme booth with power, lighting, table and 2 chairs
  • Logo and company overview online, in app and within the event communications both pre-event and onsite
  • Two exhibitor passes (additional exhibitor conference passes can be purchased via the conference website).


Start- up Booth: INR 1,50,000 / USD 2000

  • 1x1m table top space, one chair, one power socket
  • One exhibitor pass (additional exhibitor conference passes can be purchased via the conference website).

Other Opportunities

Presentation slot in the Industry Session (15 minutes): INR 2,50,000 (Only for Premier Sponsors)
Industry Workshop: Complimentary for signature and diamond sponsor

  • Produce and deliver a complimentary 60-minute workshop.
  • Includes mention in program, meeting room rental, projector and screen and power strip, logo and mention on session signage.
  • Session to be reviewed and scheduled by conference technical committee.

Industry Workshop/Tutorials (Half Day: 4 Hours):  (INR 2, 50,000 / USD 3,000)

  • Joint workshop brochure with the industry partner and their logos
  • Includes mention in program
  • Interested participants will be allowed to register for the workshop through the conference registration site
  • Includes meeting room rental, projector and screen and power strip, logo and mention on session


Delegate Bags: INR  8,00,000/-

  • Exclusive to one sponsor (reserved for premier sponsors on first come first serve basis) and distributed to all conference attendees to be used during and after conference.
  • Includes conference and patron logo.
  • Conference Organizing Committee designs, procures and distributes bags to attendees.


Conference Notepads and Pens: INR  5,00,000/-

  • Conference branded notepads and pens with the logo of the sponsoring company, distributed to all conference attendees in the conference bags.
  • Designing, procurement and distribution will be the responsibility of the conference organizing committee.


Mobile App Sponsor: INR  2,00,000/-
Acknowledgement on the sponsor panel. Exclusive landing page with the sponsor’s branding.


Internet sponsor: INR  5,00,000/-
Company name wi-fi as the password for all the attendees.


Hydration sponsor: INR  2,00,000/-
Logo on water dispensers across the venue.


Welcome Reception Area: INR  5,00,000/-
Separate demarked area with lounge seating for 15 – 20 pax.
Opportunity to have branding in this area
Opportunity to provide giveaways to attendees within the area. 


Branding on Lanyard:  INR  3,00,000/-
One of the major visibility items considering it is mandatory for participants to wear badges through the conference days at the conference venue.


Registration Area:  INR  3,00,000/-
A high footfall area, exclusive branding (only logos) at the registration counter backdrops.

 

Company logo in hard copy of the proceedings
Complimentary to all all premium sponsors and exhibitors. 75,000/- Rs. for others


Company logo in 2026 diary (to be distributed to all registered attendees):
Complimentary for inside pages, Rs. 2,00,000 for the front page, Rs. 100,000 for the back page


Industry Business Lounge (IBL): INR  50,000/- per 15 mins slot
Showcase your company as a thought leader and spark conversations with attendees. Book your slots at the IBL located on the exhibition floor. Speaking slots in the lounge (must be reviewed by IBL committee).

Logo display in the IBL area.

Please note that all the above rates are exclusive of applicable taxes.

General Information

Exhibition Schedule
Sunday, 14th December, 08:00 – 20:00


Welcome Reception
There is a welcome reception the evening of Monday, 15th December and all registered exhibitors are cordially invited to attend on a complimentary basis.


Exhibition Hours
Monday, 15th December, 09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday, 16th December, 09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday, 17th December, 09:00 – 18:00


Dismantle
Wednesday, 17th December, 18:00 – 22:00


Allocation of Exhibition Space
Premier Sponsors registered before 31st May 2025 have the priorities to choose their preferred spaces. Priority of the allocation of exhibition space with the Premier Sponsors will be offered to the highest bidder. Other Sponsors will be treated on a “first-come, first-served” basis. 


Exhibitor Manual
A technical Manual outlining all technical aspects of the exhibition will be circulated 90 days before the Conference. It will include the following:

  • Technical details about the Venue
  • Final exhibition details and information
  • Contractor details
  • Services available to exhibitors and order forms


Terms and Conditions

  • The number of representatives of sponsors at the conference venue will be limited depending upon the extent and area of sponsorship at the discretion of the Organizing Committee.
  • All the sponsors should register names of their representatives with the Organizing Committee one month before the start of conference and all such persons will be required to wear the ID badges provided.
  • Stalls will be allocated on first come, first served basis with priority given to the premier sponsors.
  • The Organizing Committee reserves the right to rearrange the floor plan or any part thereof at any time. An official receipt towards provisional booking amount shall be issued within three weeks of receipt of payment.
  • The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the venue and date of exhibition in case of unavoidable circumstances.
  • The Organizing Committee shall in no way be responsible for any tax liability incurred for any sale/booking transaction undertaken by the exhibitors.
  • No loud music/ videos will be allowed in the exhibition area in the booths, which could be a disturbance for others.
  • Transferring any category of sponsorship or the booths/ exhibit space to another company is strictly not allowed.


Bank Account Details

Coming Soon……


Force Majeure

  • Neither party shall be liable to the other for any loss or damage occasioned by or arising out of Act of God (such as epidemics, floods, volcanic eruption, earthquakes or other convulsions of nature and other acts) and other unprecedented events such as general strike, invasions, hostilities, war, rioting or similar situations which prevent performance of the contract and which could not have been foreseen or avoided by a prudent person/ action.
  • No sale in cash or credit of products and services shall be allowed at the stalls. However, booking could be done for delivery at a later date. The Organizing Committee shall in no way be responsible for any tax liability incurred for any sale / booking undertaken by the exhibitors.


Join us in Kochi, Kerala, India

We look forward to your participation and support in making MAPCON 2025 a resounding success. For more details and to confirm your sponsorship, please contact: Email: sponsors.mapcon2025@ieeemapcon.org

Warm regards,

Chinmoy Saha
General Co-Chair, MAPCON 2025
Professor, IIST Thiruvananthapuam, India

Tushar Sharma
General Co-Chair, MAPCON 2025
President, Renesas Electronics, India

 Industry Engagement Committee Chairs

Rajeev Jyoti, Director (TD), IN-SPACe, India
Ashutosh Kedar, LRDE, DRDO, India
Yogesh Verma, RCI, DRDO, Hyderabad, India

Exhibition & Sponsors Committee Chairs

Puneet Mishra, URSC, India
Milind Mahajan, SAC, ISRO, India
Sandeep Chaturvedi, GATEC, Hyderabad, India

 

Startup Initiative Committee Chairs

Debabani Choudhury, Founder/President, SeraTech, USA
Madhumita Chakravarti (Co-Chair), Former Director, CMSDS, DRDO, India
Suresh Nair, Managing Director, Amara Raja Design Alpha Pvt. Ltd, Kerala, India

Finance Chair

BS Manoj, IIST Thiruvananthapuram, India