IMFW 2026 marks the third episode of the conference dedicated to the filter community, succeeding IMFW 2021 in Perugia, Italy and IMFW 2024 held in Cocoa Beach, FL, USA, all organized by the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S). The conference aims to maintain a global presence by rotating across various continents. With its specialized focus and strategic location, IMFW 2026 offers a prime platform for the filter community to convene regularly, catering to the broader microwave community with a keen interest in various topics in microwave filters, especially those who are unable to participate in major microwave conferences.