WAI announces official postponement of Interwire 2021

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. announced in an official statement the postponement of Interwire 2021, the flagship event for the wire and cable industry in the Americas. The event, originally slated for May 11-13, 2021, will be held October 26-27 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta. The fair will therefore be condensed into two days, likely with longer exhibition hours.

The WAI Board of Directors unanimously approved the decision after carefully reviewing the current situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the expected availability of vaccines and therapeutics, as well as the subsequent and anticipated lift of travel restrictions.

Commenting on the change, WAI’s First Vice President Thomas Heberling said: “We know that Interwire is important to the industry, and we are committed to producing a safe event. [...]  I’m expecting the months to come to show more promise, and I’m hoping that they will be accompanied by more renewed support for the industry to again meet in Atlanta.”

"Our staff" – adds Steve Fetteroll, WAI’s Executive Director – “has been working with the GWCC and area hotels to accommodate the shift and secure desirable dates. Details that will affect both exhibitors and attendees will be released as available through the event website”.