WAI New England Chapter Annual Meeting Returns to Mohegan Sun in 2026
The WAI New England Chapter will host its 2026 Annual Meeting at the Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. This regional event brings together wire and cable industry professionals for networking, education, and fundraising.
Event Highlights and Registration Details
Attendees will enjoy a full evening program that includes dinner, the introduction of 2026 chapter officers, a raffle, a photo booth, and a recap of the chapter’s 2025 milestones. The event also supports the WAI New England Chapter Scholarship Fund.
Register online at https://www.wirenet.org. For assistance, contact events@wirenet.org. Registration costs $160 for non-members and $135 for active members.
31st Annual Golf Outing Success
The chapter recently hosted its 31st Annual Golf Outing at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington, Connecticut. A total of 143 golfers participated in ideal conditions. The Lloyd & Bouvier team—Michael Tucker, Darren Tucker, Joe Yabba, and Gibson Yabba—secured the win with an impressive score of 15 under par.
Proceeds from the outing directly funded the chapter’s scholarship program.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
The WAI New England Chapter awarded six $2,500 scholarships to outstanding recipients:
- Jack Bienvenue, stepson of Walter Parsell, facility engineering manager at https://www.prysmiangroup.com (Prysmian)
- John Hartline, son of Christopher Hartline, vice president of operations at https://www.richardsapex.com (RichardsApex)
- Luke McComiskey, son of Thomas McComiskey, vice president at https://www.themgsgroup.com (The MGS Group)
- Erin Mulligan, daughter of Alan Mulligan, sales representative at https://www.vandorcorp.com (Vandor Corporation)
- Michael Russo, son of James Russo, electrical engineer at https://www.mgsmfg.com (MGS Manufacturing)
- Ryan Delage, Intern Scholarship recipient, sponsored by https://www.sjogren.com (Sjogren Industries Inc.)
Featured Speaker: AI and Digital Transformation
Dr. John Sviokla will headline the event as guest speaker. As an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, Dr. Sviokla leads global discussions on AI and digital transformation. He will explain how organizations can shift from human-only decision-making to a hybrid model that combines human expertise with AI-driven intelligence.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Companies can support the event through Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum sponsorship packages. Attendees can select sponsorship options during the registration process.
