The first symposium
Ray Wainwright and Myril Reed host the first meeting at the University of Illinois.
IEEE Circuits and Systems community · Since 1955
Ideas that move from signal to system.
MWSCAS connects generations of researchers, students, educators, and industry leaders across the theory, design, and implementation of circuits and systems.
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69thedition in 2026
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Current symposiumMWSCAS 2026 · Cincinnati
1955—present
A continuous forum for the field
Seven decades advancing circuits and systems.
MWSCAS is the oldest continuously operating U.S. conference devoted to circuits and systems and a regional flagship of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society.
70th edition announced for 2027Global academic, research & industry network
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THE COMMUNITY
More than a conference archive
A living network of ideas, people, and progress.
For more than seven decades, MWSCAS has created a place for researchers to exchange work, build relationships, and advance the circuits and systems field.
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Seven decades. One evolving field.
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The people behind nearly seven decades of MWSCAS.
Leadership across universities, national laboratories, government, and industry keeps the symposium connected to both its history and the future of the field.
69th edition · CincinnatiArt Deco landmark venue
2026 themeCo-Design
Across ScaleFrom systems to devices to circuits
Across ScaleFrom systems to devices to circuits
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland PlazaDowntown Cincinnati · National Historic Landmark
The Queen CityCincinnatiOhio, USA
Current symposium
MWSCAS
2026
The 69th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems convenes at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, August 9–12, 2026.
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LocationCincinnati
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THE HISTORY
A continuous signal since 1955
Built by generations. Carried forward by the next.
From its first meeting at the University of Illinois to an international network of researchers and engineers, the symposium continues to evolve with the field it serves.
MWSCAS goes international
The University of Waterloo hosts the first international edition.
The 69th edition
The community gathers in Cincinnati around the theme “Co-Design Across Scale.”
The 70th edition
The next chapter is already announced for Lafayette, Louisiana, August 8–12, 2027.
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