Wire Expo 2022 Rising to the Challenges Overview
Theย Wire Association International (WAI)ย hostsย Wire Expo 2022 Rising to the Challengesย at theย Hyatt Regency Dallasย in Dallas, Texas, onย June 7โ8, 2022. In addition, WAIโsย Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing Courseย runs onย June 6, and this marks its first inโperson session in two years.
The themeย โRising to the Challengesโย highlights how the industry tackles supply chain disruption, workforce pressure, and continuous improvement. Moreover, WAI 2022 Presidentย James Yorkย stresses that faceโtoโface events still offer unmatched value for learning, networking, and problemโsolving.โ
Exhibits, Plant Tour, and Networking
Wire Expo 2022 features exhibits fromย about 125 companies, showcasing machinery, materials, and services for wire and cable producers. Attendees can also join a plant tour atย Encore Wireย inย McKinney, Texas, on June 8, where the copper and aluminum building wire manufacturer will host guests on site.
Together, the exhibits, tour, and course create many touchpoints for attendees. As a result, visitors can compare technologies, meet suppliers, and build new partnerships in a compact, inโperson format.
Keynotes: Supply Chain and Leadership
Wire Expo 2022 presents two focused keynote sessions that address todayโs main challenges.โ
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Tuesday, June 7 โ โThe new normal in raw material procurement for the wire and cable industryโ
Keynote speakerย Brian Schulties, Chief Procurement Officer forย Prysmian Group North America, will discuss tight raw material markets, long lead times, and price volatility. He will also outline practical strategies that purchasing teams can use to manage risk. -
Wednesday, June 8 โ โLeadership in a volatile worldโ
Keynote speakerย Ty Garrison, Senior Vice President of Operations atย Commercial Metals Company, will explain how COVIDโera disruption changed work patterns, burnout levels, and supply chains. More importantly, he will show how leaders who view pressure as a privilege can help teams adapt and thrive.
These sessions directly support theย Wire Expo 2022 Rising to the Challengesย theme by focusing on both resilient supply chains and strong, peopleโcentered leadership.โ
Technical Sessions, Registration, and Sponsors
In total,ย 32 subject matter expertsย will cover topics such as operations, workforce trends, market outlook, and business strategy. Featured talks include sessions fromย Encore Wire,ย Southwire, Egret Consulting Group, and CRU International, giving attendees practical ideas they can apply immediately.
Advance registration discountsย apply throughย June 1, 2022. Rates areย $75ย for WAI members,ย $140ย for new WAI members, andย $175ย for nonโmembers, with higher onsite pricing after June 1. For full details and online registration, attendees can visitย wireexpo22.com.
WAI thanks its sponsors, including Platinum sponsorsย Carris Reels Inc.; Encore Wire; Gem Gravure; James Monroe Wire & Cable;ย Prysmian Group; SDI LaFarga; Southwire; and Wire & Plastic Machinery, along with Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors. Theย Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association (WCISA)ย supports the event as an industry partner, and theย Wire Association Internationalย continues its mission to educate and connect the global wire and cable community.
