WAI issues a Call for Papers for not 1 but 2 events to be held in Atlanta in 2025

The Wire Association International (WAI) is now accepting submissions for Interwire 2025 and the Global Continuous Casting Forum 2025. Both events will take place May 12–15, 2025 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together global leaders in wire, cable, and casting technologies.

Global Continuous Casting Forum 2025 Call for Presentations

The Global Continuous Casting Forum 2025 marks the fourth edition of this specialized event focused on copper and aluminum casting technologies. After previous events in 2011, 2015, and 2019, WAI will co-locate the forum with Interwire to expand industry engagement.

Chris Tucker of Encore Wire (https://www.encorewire.com) will lead the organizing committee. The committee also includes experts from leading companies such as:

  • Cableforce Consulting
  • SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS (https://www.lafargacopperworks.com)
  • Hugens Metallurgy & Combustion
  • Rio Tinto (https://www.riotinto.com)
  • Properzi International (https://www.properzi.com)
  • Freeport-McMoRan (https://www.fcx.com)
  • Prysmian (https://www.prysmiangroup.com)
  • Southwire (https://www.southwire.com)
  • Hazelett (https://www.hazelett.com)
  • Nexans (https://www.nexans.com)

WAI encourages presenters to submit topics such as:

  • Casting technologies and molten metal processing
  • Electrical energy and efficiency
  • Global copper and aluminum markets
  • Cost-saving strategies and sustainability
  • Filtration, degassing, and metal flow
  • Furnaces, combustion systems, and refractories
  • Aluminum and copper alloys

Submit abstracts by October 2, 2024. For questions or submissions, contact John Markowski at jmarkowski@wirenet.org.

Interwire 2025 Presentation Opportunities

WAI is also seeking speakers for Interwire 2025, the industry’s leading wire and cable trade event, held every two years.

WAI President Daniel Blais and Eric Bieberich will lead the conference planning efforts. The team will prioritize presentations that address current industry challenges, innovations, and operational improvements.

Companies and professionals are encouraged to submit presentation ideas for consideration. Send all Interwire inquiries and submissions to jmarkowski@wirenet.org.

Learn More About WAI Events

Both events offer valuable opportunities to share expertise, gain industry visibility, and connect with global professionals.

For additional event details, visit the Wire Association International website at https://www.wirenet.org.

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