IWMA at wire China 2026: Everything You Need to Know

21–24 September 2026 | SNIEC, Shanghai

We’re less than a week away from wire China 2026, and the IWMA team is getting ready to head to Shanghai!

We’ll be at the show from 21–24 September, with plenty going on across the week. From our own IWMA stand and the brand-new Wire & Cable Hub, to two days of seminars, networking opportunities and our evening event at CHAR Bar, there’s plenty to look forward to.

With 115,000 sqm of exhibition space, more than 1,600 exhibitors and over 55,000 visitors expected, wire China is set to be a busy week for the international wire and cable industry.

Here’s everything you need to know about what IWMA has planned.

Find IWMA at Hall E1, Stand D52

You’ll find the IWMA team at our dedicated stand in Hall E1, Stand D52, throughout wire China from 21–24 September.

Come and say hello to Jessica and Katie, catch up with Chairman Willibert Dautzenberg and the rest of the IWMA team, and find out more about what we have coming up over the next 12 months.

The stand will provide a welcoming and practical base for IWMA members, partners and industry visitors during the exhibition, with hospitality throughout the week. We’ll also have meeting tables available, providing a convenient place to catch up with colleagues, meet with contacts or have a quick chat between appointments.

You can also pick up the latest edition of IWMA Insider, find out more about upcoming IWMA events and exhibitions, and speak to the team about membership, promotional opportunities and the wider support available to companies across the global wire and cable industry.

Whether you’re an existing member, considering joining IWMA or simply looking to connect with the wider industry, come and find us at Hall E1, Stand D52.

Discover the new Wire & Cable Hub

One of the main highlights for IWMA at this year’s show is the launch of the brand-new Wire & Cable Hub, developed in partnership with Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai.

Located in Hall E1, Stand B68, the Hub brings together exhibition space, technical knowledge-sharing and informal networking in one dedicated feature area across all four days of wire China.

Seven IWMA member companies will be exhibiting within the Hub:

AFH-Antriebstechnik GmbH
HAEHNE Force Measurement Technology
TEMCO Wire Products Limited
Bar Products & Services Ltd
BHAG Digital
GMM Cable Machinery
InnoVites B.V.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the companies, learn more about their products and expertise, and explore the wider programme taking place at the Hub throughout the week.

The Wire & Cable Hub is also supported by a group of industry sponsors:

Their support is helping to deliver an expanded programme of presentations, networking and visitor engagement at the Hub.

Lunch & Link: Where Industry Minds Meet

To mark the opening day of wire China and the launch of the first-ever Wire & Cable Hub, IWMA will be hosting Lunch & Link: Where Industry Minds Meet on Monday 21 September from 12:00–14:00.

📍 Wire & Cable Hub, Hall E1, Stand B68

The event is a relaxed opportunity for IWMA members visiting or exhibiting at wire China to meet fellow members, reconnect with familiar faces and make new introductions as the show gets underway.

It’s also a chance to meet the companies exhibiting within the new Wire & Cable Hub and find out more about the programme of seminars, networking and activities taking place throughout the week.

Members are welcome to stay for the full event or simply drop by for a quick bite to eat between appointments.

Lunch & Link is complimentary for IWMA members visiting or exhibiting at wire China.

Advance booking is required. To reserve your place, please contact Olivia Pearce at [email protected].

Two days of industry insight

The Wire & Cable Hub Seminar Programme will take place across Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September, bringing together technical presentations, market insight and practical industry discussion.

The programme has been developed with Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai and features speakers from across the international wire and cable industry, covering subjects across cable production, machinery, materials, testing, sustainability, digital manufacturing and market intelligence.

Sessions will explore four key themes:

Advanced Manufacturing & High-Performance Cables
Resilience, Cost & Efficiency
Sustainability & Greener Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing & Digitalisation

The programme will also feature contributions from CRU, IWMA’s Data Insight Partner, including market intelligence and a panel discussion exploring Resilience vs Efficiency: Staying Competitive in a Changing Global Market.

Attendance at the seminars is complimentary and no advance registration is required.

Discover the full seminar programme here!

The Great Connection at wire China

After the exhibition closes on Wednesday 23 September, we’ll be heading to CHAR Bar at Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund for an evening of drinks, food, live entertainment and networking, with views across the Huangpu River and Pudong skyline.

The Great Connection is a chance to step away from the busy show floor and spend some proper time with the people behind the industry.

The evening will begin with IWMA’s signature Aperol Spritz, followed by a short welcome from IWMA Chairman Willibert Dautzenberg. Guests can then enjoy complimentary drinks, finger food and live entertainment while catching up with colleagues, meeting new contacts and taking in the Shanghai skyline.

Event details

Wednesday 23 September 2026
18:00–22:30
CHAR Bar, Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund
29th–31st floors, 585 Zhongshan East 2nd Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

A shuttle will depart from the exhibition hall at 17:30 for guests travelling to the event. Simply meet the IWMA team at Hall E1, Stand D52, and we’ll guide you to the shuttle.

Booking information

IWMA member companies receive up to two complimentary tickets to The Great Connection.

Additional guests are welcome and will be invoiced to the member company at €60 per person, including complimentary drinks and a finger food buffet.

To reserve your place, please contact Olivia Pearce at [email protected].

See you in Shanghai!

Whether you’re exhibiting, visiting customers or simply making your way around wire China, we hope to see you during the week.

Come and find the IWMA team at Hall E1, Stand D52, and make sure to visit the new Wire & Cable Hub at Hall E1, Stand B68.