International Technical Conference

Background

Each year WAI hosts an educational conference in a different country to unite industry experts from around the world who share the latest research findings in a particular segment of the wire and cable industry with their peers and colleagues. Usually scheduled over a two- to three-day period, the International Technical Conferences (ITC) include white paper presentations—which are typically offered with simultaneous translation—a tabletop exhibition, plant tours, guest tours, and social functions. 

Past Locations

Two International Technical Conferences were held in 2023. one was held in Verona, Italy, and the other in Monterrey, Mexico. Past ITC locations include: Germany, Turkey, India, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Italy, Canada, England, Poland, and Belgium. 

Exhibitors

Tabletop exhibits are typically offered in conjunction with the conference. Exhibiting companies comprise of suppliers to the industry and manufacturers of wire; cable; and fastener, formed and fabricated wire products. Historically, exhibiting companies have represented all sectors of metal and fiber. 

Visitors

International Technical Conference delegates receive Conference Proceedings materials which include all of the papers that are presented at the event. 

Speakers

Experts give technical and operational presentations throughout the conference on topics concerning the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical and general segments of the industry. See the Call for Papers if you are interested in presenting at an upcoming conference.

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Organizer

The Wire Association International, Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals dedicated to the promotion, collection, and dissemination of technical, manufacturing, and general business information and trends in the industry. Throughout the year WAI organizes events such as Interwire and the WAI Operations Summit & Wire Expo trade shows, an online Industry Search, and annual International Technical Conference. Its publications and technical products include Wire Journal International (WJI), the annual WJI Reference Guide, HardWIRED educational newsletter and videos, as well as a host of technical handbooks, webinars, and DVDs.

Dates: June 11-12, 2024 

Background

Wire Expo is organized by WAI and is held biennially in a different industry hub within the U.S. for the wire and cable manufacturing industry. The event incorporates practical paper presentations, a comprehensive exhibit, on-floor production solutions demonstrations, networking activities, and more. Wire Expo originated in Boston in 1990 and has since been hosted in the following locations: Louisville, Kentucky; Detroit, Michigan; Charlotte, North Carolina; Cleveland, Ohio; Nashville, Tennessee; Chicago, Illinois; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Dallas, Texas; and Uncasville, Connecticut.

Official Publication 

Wire Journal International (WJI) is the leading magazine for the wire and cable industry. With twelve issues published per year, WJI never misses a month of coverage and is written for executives, engineers, technical and sales professionals, and purchasing agents engaged in the manufacture of ferrous and nonferrous wire and cable; electrical wire and cable; fiber optic cable; and formed and fabricated wire products. Coverage includes management, marketing and manufacturing methods and technical developments related to production of wire and cable products; industry news, trends and events; personnel appointments; and patent updates.

Exhibitors

Exhibiting companies comprise suppliers to the industry and manufacturers of wire; cable; and fastener, formed and fabricated wire products. Historically, exhibiting companies have represented all sectors of metal and fiber.

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Visitors

Wire Expo attracts attendees from the local, national, and international markets. These attendees, most with purchasing influence, represent the ferrous, nonferrous, and electrical segments of the industry. The attendee profile has grown to include interest in several industries allied to wire and cable including:

• automotive
• manufacturing
• environmental and reclamation
• appliance
• building
• furnishings
• housewares
• communications
• medical instrumentation
• fasteners
• electronics
• energy

Speakers

Industry experts give practical and operational presentations throughout the conference. Roundtable and panel discussions; production solution demonstrations; courses and workshops are among the program highlights led by industry luminaries. WAI welcomes participation. If you are interested in presenting at an upcoming event, contact WAI.

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Sponsors

WAI offers a selection of sponsorship opportunities in support of the WAI Operations Summit & Wire Expo that can help promote your organization. Details to come.

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Organizer

The Wire Association International, Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals dedicated to the promotion, collection, and dissemination of technical, manufacturing, and general business information and trends in the industry. Throughout the year WAI organizes events such as Interwire and Wire Expo trade shows, an online Industry Search, and annual International Technical Conference. Its publications and technical products include Wire Journal International (WJI), the annual WJI Reference Guide, HardWIRED educational newsletter and videos, as well as a host of technical handbooks, webinars, and DVDs.