Advance Your Career by Attending the IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum

The 2023 IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum will take place Sunday, September 17 – Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Orlando, Florida, USA. It will feature all of the traditional IWCS elements – Technical Symposium, Plenary Session with Keynote Speaker, Supplier Exhibition™, Executive Session, and Professional Development Courses. As COVID-19 has changed the way we work, educate, and communicate, it is alarmingly clear that telecommunications connectivity is not just essential but critical for the functioning of global society. From telemedicine to commerce to news, awareness, communication, transportation, security, infrastructure, and everything in between, connectivity provides the network that enables modern life to go on.

Register now to attend the leading forum for the exchange of information on technical innovations and solutions for the cable and connectivity industry!

2023 Event Program

Attendee Resources

2024 Forum Components

Technical Symposium

Attend presentations from the authors of this year’s published technical papers and visit the poster session to engage one-on-one with authors while reviewing their research and findings.

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Plenary Session

A highlight of the event is the Plenary Keynote presentation featuring an intriguing perspective on the trends and drivers for our cable and connectivity industry.

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Supplier Exhibition™

Meet with top suppliers of the Cable & Connectivity industry at the IWCS Supplier Exhibition™ to learn about cutting-edge technologies in cable and connectivity products, processes, and applications.

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Executive Session

Learn important information about managing a successful business during the executive panel discussion hosted by industry experts and Chief Technology Officers.

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Professional Development

Gain knowledge from experienced instructors during the Professional Development courses at the Cable & Connectivity Forum.

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New! Panel Discussions

This year's event will feature three new event components—panel discussions that allow industry experts to share their experiences and opinions related to specific topics and trends. The panel discussions will include a question-and-answer period that allows the audience to engage with the panelists.

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What Prior Attendees
Are Saying

“The forum was well organized and provided a great opportunity to learn the state of the art for both copper and fiber cables. I enjoyed the networking opportunities, and the length of presentations was just right.”

Matthew O. Daikin America

“IWCS really helps individuals stay abreast of the latest technologies and trends within the industry. The event was well organized, in a good facility with very good exhibitor booths and interesting presentations.”

Chris H. Cimteq Ltd

“This was an excellent conference that I recommend to all my friends in the wire & cable Industry. The show had it all, presentations on key topics and issues, and an excellent Supplier Exhibition featuring a lot of new technologies.”

-Christopher B. BASF

“The Executive Session is always great and meeting with vendors is a huge plus for me and my team.”

Brett V. AFL

“My favorite part has always been the economic overview presented by Dr. Fry. I hear a lot about the economy on TV and the internet, and I don’t know who to believe. However, his presentations are straightforward, honest, and supported by lots of data and analysis. Additionally, I like the technical presentations. The papers give a good summary of the latest innovations and trends in the business.”

William H. Corning Optical Communications

“I liked that the schedule had a different focus for each day – allowing time to participate in things without the sense that there were events competing for time/attention.”

Ted C. CommScope

“Great to be back live at IWCS where we were able to come together with our customers and numerous prospects and accomplish over several days what would normally take months to deliver. IWCS proved they have the professional acumen to deliver an exceptional business cultivating experience.”

Allan M. SACO AEI Polymers

“We are all trying to learn new ways to communicate, and I am glad to see IWCS is leading the charge by coming up with innovative ways for companies all through the wire and cable supply chain to communicate.”

James H. Arkema, Inc.

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