FROM THE GENERAL CHAIRS.....
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we extend a warm welcome to you for the 4th Marina Forum (Mar-For 2024) on Metantennas and Antennas+AI. This exciting event is scheduled to take place from 4-7 March 2024 at Orchard Hotel in Singapore, situated in the heart of the iconic Orchard Road.
Encouraged by the success of Mar-For 2021 (online) and Mar-For 2022 and 2023 (hybrid mode), we are thrilled to organize Mar-For 2024. Our goal is to showcase the latest advancements in Metantennas and Antennas+AI. We have invited twelve renowned researchers from Asia, Europe, and North America to share their groundbreaking findings, innovative technologies, and successful applications in antenna engineering. Additionally, industry experts will delve into the state-of-the-art antenna challenges, aiming to explore collaboration opportunities.
Following Mar-For 2023, we've extended invitations to selected authors of regular submissions to present their work at the event.
Notably, student sessions, including the Student Paper Contest and Student Interactive Forum, are organized, providing students with an excellent opportunity to showcase their innovative works and interact with renowned speakers and attendees.
Mar-For 2024 is organized by the IEEE RFID Singapore Chapter and technically sponsored by IEEE, IEEE MTT/AP and EMC Singapore Chapters, Advanced Research and Technology Innovation Center of the National University of Singapore (ARTIC NUS), AIM Asia, World Scientific, Metamorphose V, Opto-Electronics Advances, and Electromagnetic Science. We extend our gratitude to our event financial sponsors - Huawei Technologies, TMYTEK, RFS-GTECH and ARTIC NUS for their strong financial support!
Mar-For 2024 will be free for all pre-registered online participants and available at an affordable rate for on-site participants.
Singapore, a vibrant city-state, welcomes overseas visitors with its diverse cultural mosaic and English as its primary language of communication. In early March, visitors can expect a tropical climate with temperatures ranging from 24 to 31 degrees Celsius (75 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit) and ample sunshine. Indulge in the rich culinary scene by trying local delights like Hainanese Chicken Rice, Laksa, and Chili Crab, showcasing the city's multicultural flavors. Discover iconic attractions such as Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and Sentosa Island, blending modernity with lush greenery, ensuring an unforgettable experience in the Lion City.
We eagerly anticipate meeting you physically and virtually soon!
Zhi Ning Chen, General Chair
Xianming Qing, General Co-Chair
