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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.

 


Announcing our Keynote Speaker for the Awards Program - Dr. Kinuko Masaki!


A Visionary in Voice AI and Critical Communications

Dr. Masaki is the Founder and CEO of VoiceBrain, a real-time agentic AI company transforming the critical communications industry. With more than twenty years of experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, and voice technology, She has become one of the most influential voices in advancing AI for public safety, homeland security, creating a safer, more responsive and productive workforce.

Follow our Keynote Page for Dr. Masaki's complete biography and a peek at her presentation for RCA.


MEET THE KEYNOTE


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Our venue for the weekend - the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill

Details

Rate: $199/night single/double occupancy.
Rate dates: Wednesday November 19 - Sunday November 23.
The rate is available 3 days pre and post event on a space available basis.
THIS RATE IS VALID THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2025. Please book your room by October 29.

Discover Washington, D.C., from the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The Hyatt Regency is only 1,287 steps away from the U.S. Capitol Building and just a short walk from such attractions as the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and world-famous national monuments. Our hotel also features the largest ballroom on Capitol Hill, plus an indoor pool for relaxing with the family.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS AND PRICING

 

TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM

Member $75

Non-Member $100

Bundle with your Banquet registration for a total of $230/members, $300/non-members.

Registration for the Technical Symposium includes continental breakfast and a deli lunch.
AWARDS BANQUET

Member $195

Non-Member $230

Bundle your awards banquet and technical symposium registration!
$230/members, $300/non-members

Also available - purchase wine for your table! Price varies by wine, options available during registration process.
As always, we do our best to honor your seating requests. Purchase a table of eight to assure that you are all seated together!
Or - sponsor a table of eight in honor of one of our Awardees or Fellows!

Don't forget to book a tour while you register!

2025 RCA Weekend Schedule & Events

Thursday, November 20 – Evening Monument Tour

Join us for a private lighted monument tour via motor coach. Stops include:

  • Capitol, White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial

  • Lincoln Memorial (30 minutes – nearby Vietnam and Korean War Memorials)

  • FDR Memorial (30 minutes – nearby MLK Memorial)

  • Iwo Jima Memorial (10 minutes)

Cost: $50 per person.


Friday, November 21 – Private Tours

Travel via motor coach for two exclusive tours:

  • Goddard Space Center

  • NSA Cryptologic Museum
    (Lunch break included between tours)

Schedule: Depart from hotel in the morning, return by ~3:00 p.m. Final times announced mid-November.
Cost: $50 per person.
Security Requirements: Additional documentation required; Real ID or US passport must be presented on the day of the tour.

Evening: Free time on your own.


Saturday, November 22 – Symposium & Awards

Technical Symposium

  • Time: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (breakfast and lunch included for paid attendees)

  • Format: Fully in-person; all presentations recorded for later viewing on our YouTube channel.


Cocktail Reception

  • Time: 5:30 p.m.

  • Location: Adjacent to banquet venue.


116th Awards Banquet

  • Time: 7:00–10:00 p.m.

  • Highlights: Recognition of our 2025 awardees and induction of new RCA Fellows.

  • Keynote: To be announced soon!

Banquet Registration Options:

  • Choose your entrée during registration.

  • Request seating with specific attendees or register an entire table of 8 at once.

  • Option to pre-purchase a bottle of wine for your table.


Table Sponsorship Opportunity – $2,500

Sponsor a table of 8 and enjoy these benefits:

  • 8 seats at your table

  • 1 extra drink ticket per person

  • Branded table signage

  • Recognition in event program and online

  • Priority table selection from available seating (diagram provided closer to event)

How to Sponsor: Select the “Table Sponsorship” option during registration.
Honor an awardee or Fellow by sponsoring!

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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.


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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.