WAI Virtual Industry 4.0 Conference and 91st Annual Convention
The Wire Association International (WAI) continues its education-focused mission and invites attendees to its Virtual Industry 4.0 Conference and 91st Annual Convention, taking place October 26–27, 2021. The online format makes it easy for wire and cable professionals worldwide to learn how Industry 4.0 transforms modern wire making.
Industry 4.0 Sessions and Speakers
Across two days, 32 speakers will share practical insights on how Industry 4.0 technologies improve wire production and plant performance. Presenters include experts from manufacturing companies already using these tools, along with suppliers that deliver Industry 4.0 solutions to the wire and cable sector.
Sessions run in 25‑minute segments throughout each day, with 15‑minute briefings scheduled around midday. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. ET and the full schedule is available at: https://waiindustry40.heysummit.com/schedule/.
Topics include: Big Data, Industry 4.0, IoT, Industrial IoT, process automation, smart factories, smart planning, smart integration, and virtual reality.
Flexible Virtual Format and On-Demand Access
The virtual format lets registrants join from any location, interact with speakers during live Q&A, and replay recorded sessions for one month after they first air.
WAI President Tom Heberling notes that the online conference helps more people understand how Industry 4.0 applies directly to wire manufacturing and that convenient access has raised expectations for attendance.
WAI Annual Convention and Keynote Speakers
The WAI Annual Convention—held alongside the conference—features two keynote presentations.
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Brett Culp, award‑winning filmmaker, presents: “Superhero Leadership: How everyday people can have an extraordinary impact.”
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Kathleen Edge, EVP Operations, Southwire Company LLC, presents: “Connected – flexible operating system.”
WAI will also recognize winners of its top association awards during the convention.
Sponsors include: Cerro Wire LLC; Encore Wire Corp.; Gem Gravure Co. Inc.; James Monroe Wire and Cable Corp.; Lloyd & Bouvier Inc.; Prysmian Group; SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS; Sonoco Reels & Spools; Southwire Co. LLC; and Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp..
Registration, Pricing, and About WAI
Discounts are available for WAI members. Tickets cost $90 (USD) for full access, or $110 for full access plus a new WAI membership. Attendees can find details and register at: https://waiindustry40.heysummit.com/.
The Wire Association International (WAI) is a not‑for‑profit technical association that serves the wire and cable manufacturing industry worldwide. WAI manages Interwire and the WAI Operations Summit & Wire Expo, and publishes Wire Journal International and the Wire Journal International Reference Guide. Learn more at https://wirenet.org/.
