Interwire 2021 Rescheduled to October in Atlanta
Theย Wire Association International (WAI)ย has rescheduled its flagshipย Interwire trade showย and annual meeting toย October 26โ27, 2021. The event will take place at theย Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC)ย in Atlanta, Georgia.
Event Postponement and New Dates
Originally planned for May 11โ13, 2021, WAI moved the event after evaluatingย COVID-19 conditions, vaccine availability, and ongoingย travel restrictions.
On December 10, 2020, the WAI Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve the new dates. As a result, the organization aims to deliver aย safer and more accessible eventย for attendees and exhibitors.
Updated Event Format
WAI will also adjust the event format. Instead of running for two and a half days,ย Interwire 2021ย will now take place overย two full days. However, organizers plan to extendย exhibition hoursย to maximize engagement.
For updates and event details, visit the official website:ย Interwire 2021.
Industry Support and Outlook
Thomas Heberling, WAI First Vice President, emphasized the importance of Interwire to the industry. He noted that companies such asย Southwireย continue to support the event. He also encouraged manufacturers and suppliers to stay engaged as conditions improve.
Meanwhile,ย Steven Fetteroll, WAI Executive Director, confirmed that WAI continues to coordinate with theย GWCCย and local hotels to ensure a smooth transition.
About Interwire and WAI
Theย 2021 Interwire eventย marksย 40 years since its launch. As aย biennial international trade show, it attracts exhibitors, speakers, and visitors from more thanย 50 countries.
Theย Wire Association Internationalย serves nearlyย 1,800 members worldwide. The organization supports theย wire and cable industryย through education, events, and publications, includingย Wire Journal International.
