The Wire Association International (WAI) will host the Global Continuous Casting Forum 2025 for copper and aluminum from May 12–15, 2025. WAI will run the Global Continuous Casting Forum 2025 alongside INTERWIRE 2025 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Global Continuous Casting Forum 2025 Brings Industry Experts Together
The Global Continuous Casting Forum 2025 will connect academics, researchers, metallurgists, and industry professionals. Attendees will share insights and explore innovations across all aspects of continuous casting for copper and aluminum.
WAI will kick off the event with a welcome reception on May 12. In addition, attendees can join a networking dinner on May 14.
Call for Abstracts Now Open
WAI is currently accepting abstract submissions through October 2, 2024. Contributors should align their presentations with one of the following tracks:
- General
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Lubrication and testing
- Automation and safety
Suggested topics include:
- Casting technologies
- Electrical energy use
- Global copper and aluminum markets
- Cost-saving strategies
- Filtration systems
- Molten metal processing
- Combustion systems and furnaces
- Degassing and metal flow
- Refractories and alloys
- Sustainability in casting
Submit abstracts at https://bit.ly/WAIabstracts. WAI will notify accepted authors by November 7, 2024, and requires final manuscripts by February 13, 2025.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Companies can explore sponsorship opportunities to increase visibility at the event. For details, visit https://www.interwire25.com/conference/castingforum.
To secure a sponsorship or request more information, contact the WAI Education Department at education@wirenet.org or call 203-458-4044.
Industry Leaders Guide the Forum
A committee of global industry leaders will guide the event, including representatives from:
- Encore Wire
- Cableforce Consulting
- SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS
- Rio Tinto
- Properzi International Inc.
- Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
- Prysmian
- Southwire Company
- Nexans
- Hazelett Strip-Casting Corp.
About Wire Association International
Founded in 1930, the Wire Association International serves more than 2,000 members across 50 countries. The organization supports the wire and cable manufacturing industry through education, events, and publications.
WAI organizes major industry events such as INTERWIRE and Wire Expo. It also publishes the Wire Journal International. Learn more at https://www.wirenet.org.
Media Contact Information
For media inquiries, contact:
Steven J. Fetteroll, Executive Director: sfetteroll@wirenet.org | 203-453-1777
Janice E. Swindells, Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications: jswindells@wirenet.org | 203-453-2777 ext. 117
