WAI opens call for presentations for Interwire 2027 and REWIREcable Forum
The Wire Association International, Inc. (WAI) has issued a Call for Presentations for its Interwire Conference & Trade Exposition slated for May 4-6, 2027, and for the REWIREcable Forum on May 6, 2027, both at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
The Interwire Conference theme is: Safety Starts Here. Safer Work. Stronger Industry. Presenters are invited to propose a presentation topic via abstract submission for one of two tracks: 1) The Safety Starts Here track or 2) the Technical Innovation track. Submissions should focus on actionable insights that help protect people, strengthen operations, and advance the industry.
Suggested topics:
- Machine & process safety
- Operational safety on the plant floor
- Electrical & thermal safety
- Material, chemicals & environmental safety
- Designing safety into equipment & facilities
- Safety training, culture & workforce development
- Incident prevention, investigation & continuous improvement
- Safety, productivity & quality: making the business case
Panel discussion opportunities:
- Safety challenges in small vs. large operations
- Global safety standards & best practices
WAI, in partnership with Innovites, introduces the REWIREcable Forum, a dedicated digital- and technology-focused educational program at Interwire 2027, for which it is also seeking presentations.
The one-day forum—intended for production leaders, supply chain professionals, IT/OT specialists, digital transformation teams, and operational decision-makers—will explore the technologies, strategies, and digital transformation initiatives shaping the future of wire and cable manufacturing.
Suggested topics:
- Digital transformation in wire & cable manufacturing
- Smart factory & industry 4.0 applications
- MES, ERP & connected manufacturing systems
- Industrial data & analytics
- Artificial intelligence & machine learning
- Digital quality management
- Production planning & scheduling
- Supply chain visibility & optimization
- Cybersecurity for manufacturing operations
- IT/OT convergence
- Industrial automation & connectivity
- Digital twins & simulation technologies
- Change management & technology adoption
- Case studies and lessons learned from digital initiatives
Interested presenters should submit their abstract(s) at: interwire27.com
Abstract submission deadline: November 2, 2026
Acceptance notifications: December 1, 2026
Presentation materials due: March 26, 2027
Accepted presenters will receive complimentary conference registration and WAI membership for one year.
InnoVites is a strategic digital transformation partner for the wire and cable industry. It works closely with cable manufacturers and distributors to modernize their operations, break down silos, and create more connected, data-driven businesses. With over 25 years of deep industry expertise and a sharp focus on real-world outcomes, Innovites helps its clients simplify complexity, drive efficiency, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
WAI, founded in 1930, is a not-for-profit association with 1600 individual members in 42 countries and Wire Journal International subscribers in 72 countries. The association serves the educational needs of the wire and cable manufacturing industry through a variety of products and services. WAI manages the Interwire Conference & Trade Exhibition and Wire Expo; it publishes the Wire Journal International and the Wire Journal International Reference Guide.
