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The Radio Club of America Awards Program is an industry premier event.

Every year, it is preceded by the day-long Technical Symposium.

Both events showcase expertise and achievement in every segment of wireless.

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ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 KEYNOTE - ANDREA GOLDSMITH!

The Radio Club of America (RCA) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Andrea Goldsmith will receive the Edwin H. Armstrong Medal and deliver the Keynote Address at the 2026 RCA Banquet and Awards Ceremony. The event will be held on Saturday, November 21, at the Westin Times Square Hotel in New York City. Registration and details are available on the RCA website.

Dr. Goldsmith is a pioneering researcher, educator, entrepreneur, and global leader whose groundbreaking work has helped shape the future of wireless communications. Her research in information theory, communication theory, and signal processing has contributed to technologies including adaptive modulation, MIMO, multi-user MIMO, and Wi-Fi.

A longtime IEEE leader and advocate for diversity in technology, Dr. Goldsmith has also co-founded successful wireless technology companies and held leading roles at the nation’s premier universities. Dr. Goldsmith will be honored as the first woman to receive the prestigious Edwin E. Armstrong Medal from the Radio Club of America.

Hotel & Travel Information

The Westin New York at Times Square will serve as the host hotel for the 2026 RCA Banquet & Technical Symposium. Reserve your room early to take advantage of our special group rate and be at the center of all the week's activities.

Hotel Accommodations

Host Hotel: The Westin New York at Times Square
Special RCA Room Rate: $349 per night, plus applicable state and local taxes.
Extended Availability: The group rate is available up to three days before and three days after the event, subject to hotel availability.
Reservation Deadline: Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Guarantee Required: Reservations must be secured with either a first night's room deposit or a major credit card.

Exclusive Tours

Enhance your symposium experience by participating in one of our exclusive technical tours, offered exclusively to attendees.

Tours are scheduled on:
- Thursday afternoon, November 19 (NBC Studio Tour) and
- Friday, November 20 (RCA History Tour and Empire State Building)
Tour registration is available during regular event registration.

Parking

Overnight Valet Parking: $95 per night
Self-Parking: $65 per night at ICON Parking, 249–253 W. 43rd Street.

Reserve Early!

Our room block and technical tours are expected to fill quickly. Reserve your room at the Westin New York at Times Square today to secure the special RCA rate, then watch for event registration to open in early September so you can reserve your place on our exclusive technical tours. We look forward to welcoming you to New York this November!

RESERVE YOUR ROOM HERE

2026 Awards and Fellows Recipients

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Technical Symposium

Technical Symposium presentations are selected by committee and curated to expose attendees to cutting-edge technology available today as well as exciting glimpses into the future. Careers have been launched at the Technical Symposium at the same time attendees can meet and learn from wireless legends. Some past presentations are at the link below.

White Papers

Awards Banquet

While the Radio Club Awards Banquet is designed to publicly recognize and honor excellent work by members and others in all segments of the wireless industry, it’s also an event that attendees cherish every year for the opportunity to reconnect with fellow professionals and make new associations.

Attendees also know that they will be treated to unique and famous keynote speakers at the Awards Banquet.