ABOUT MWSCAS 2026
THE CONFERENCE
The 69th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS) will be held at the Hilton Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, August 9–12, 2026.
The technical program will include oral and poster sessions as well as tutorials and special sessions organized by experts in the circuits and systems community. MWSCAS 2026 will also feature interactive student demos and other special events supporting the theme: “Co-design across scale, from systems to devices to circuits.”
Cincinnati, known as the "Queen City," has a lively arts and cultural scene and is home to 5 universities. The Hilton is in the heart of Cincinnati's vibrant downtown center.
HISTORY OF MWSCAS
The Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS) is the oldest continuously operating conference devoted to circuits and systems in the United States, and it is a premiere forum for researchers in the active fields of theory, design, and implementation of circuits and systems. MWSCAS has a long and proud history of training students to become practitioners in the field of circuits and systems.
Profs. Ray Wainwright and Myril Reed hosted the first edition of this meeting at the University of Illinois in 1955. The first international edition of this meeting was hosted by Prof. P. H. Roe at the University of Waterloo in 1973, and since then the meeting has been hosted in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Egypt, Japan, and UAE, as well as many locations in the continental United States.
General Co-Chairs
Soumyajit Mandal - Brookhaven National Laboratory
Rashmi Jha - University of Cincinnati
Tutorials & Workshops Chairs
Scott Arfin - Advanced Bionics
Steve Majerus - Case Western Reserve University
Special Sessions Chairs
Cory Merkel - Rochester Institute of Technology
Sudip Nag - Toronto Metropolitan University
Student Paper Contest Chairs
Prashansa Mukim - Brookhaven National Laboratory
Ankit Mittal - University of Cincinnati
Technical Program Co-Chairs
Bibhu Sahoo - University of Buffalo
Arjuna Madanayake - Florida International University
Jon Stanton - Calyx Systems
Finance Chair
Vishal Saxena - University of Delaware
Advisory Committee
Randall L. Geiger -Iowa State University
Neeraj Magotra -Western New England University
Navid Yazdi - Michigan State University
Publicity Chair
Mohammad Saiful Islam - Intel
LOCAL AREA Chair
Boyang Wang - University of Cincinnati
IEEE Code of Conduct and Inclusivity
The 69th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2026) is committed to providing an inclusive and harassment-free environment in all interactions regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, or religion.
MWSCAS 2026 does not tolerate harassment in any form. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, the use of abusive or degrading language, intimidation, stalking, harassing photography or recording, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
IEEE Code of Ethics
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Non-Discrimination Policy
IEEE prohibits Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying against any person for any reason. IEEE employees, volunteers, members, and other constituents of the IEEE shall maintain an environment free of Discrimination, including Harassment, Bullying, and Retaliation. Discrimination or harassment of MWSCAS 2026 participants will not be condoned or tolerated in any form.
IEEE Event Conduct and Safety Statement
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EXPERIENCE CINCINNATI
BANQUET On the River
The MWSCAS conference banquet will take place aboard BB Riverboats on the Ohio River. Enjoy skyline views, regional cuisine, and conversation with colleagues during an evening cruise through the heart of Cincinnati.