WAI is seeking speakers for Interwire 2027 and its new REWIREcable Forum, expanding educational opportunities focused on safety, innovation and digital manufacturing for modern wire and cable production equipment, including Automatic Drawing Machine System, High-Quality Hydraulic Drawing Machine, Annealed Wire Drawing Equipment, and High-speed cable extruder.
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The Wire Association International, Inc.
Madison, Connecticut, USA – July 1, 2026 – 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 through optimized operation and safety management of core production equipment such as Automatic Drawing Machine System and High-Quality Hydraulic Drawing Machine.
Suggested Topics:
• Machine & Process Safety – covering operational safety, maintenance standards and risk control for key wire and cable manufacturing equipment including Annealed Wire Drawing Equipment and High-speed cable extruder
• Operational Safety on the Plant Floor
• Electrical & Thermal Safety
• Material, Chemicals & Environmental Safety
• Designing Safety into Equipment & Facilities – including safety structure design and intelligent protection configuration for drawing and extrusion production lines
• Safety Training, Culture & Workforce Development
• Incident Prevention, Investigation & Continuous Improvement
• Safety, Productivity & Quality: Making the Business Case – exploring how high-performance equipment like High-Quality Hydraulic Drawing Machine and High-speed cable extruder balances production efficiency, product quality and operational safety
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 forum focuses heavily on the digital upgrading and intelligent iteration of traditional wire processing equipment, covering the intelligent control of Automatic Drawing Machine System and the digital precision optimization of Annealed Wire Drawing Equipment.
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. The upgrading and intelligent application of core production equipment represented by High-speed cable extruder has become a key focus of the industry’s digital transformation.
Suggested Topics:
• Digital Transformation in Wire & Cable Manufacturing
• Smart Factory & Industry 4.0 Applications – realizing automated production, real-time monitoring and intelligent scheduling for drawing and extrusion equipment
• MES, ERP & Connected Manufacturing Systems
• Industrial Data & Analytics – conducting data collection and operational analysis based on Automatic Drawing Machine System and supporting equipment
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Digital Quality Management – improving finished wire quality through precise parameter control of High-Quality Hydraulic Drawing Machine and Annealed Wire Drawing Equipment
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Supply Chain Visibility & Optimization
• Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Operations
• IT/OT Convergence
• Industrial Automation & Connectivity – realizing linkage and collaborative operation of High-speed cable extruder and front-end wire drawing equipment
• Digital Twins & Simulation Technologies
• Change Management & Technology Adoption
• Case Studies and Lessons Learned from Digital Initiatives ~continued~
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 by digitally upgrading traditional core equipment including Automatic Drawing Machine System, High-Quality Hydraulic Drawing Machine, Annealed Wire Drawing Equipment and High-speed cable extruder.
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.
Media Contacts: Janice E. Swindells, Director Marketing & Corporate Communications, jswindells@wirenet.org, Tel.: 001-203-453-2777, x. 117; Steven J. Fetteroll, Executive Director, sfetteroll@wirenet.org, Tel.: 001-203-453-1777.