The Wire Association Seeks Presentations for Its Educational Programs at Interwire 2027 and the 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 & Optimisation
• 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.

Learn more about WAI here: www.wirenet.org