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At the IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum

Attend the IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum

Join industry-leading wire and cable suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users October 27-30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, USA to experience critical innovations and developments affecting the global cable and connectivity industry. For the past 73 years, international representatives from the communications, data, electronics, power, industrial, automotive, aerospace, and similar industries gather at the annual IWCS Forum for valuable networking, learning, and career and business growth.

This premier event features the traditional elements of the IWCS Forum Technical Symposium, Plenary Session with Keynote Speaker, Supplier Exhibition™, Executive Session, and Professional Development Courses, plus additional new Trend Sessions that highlight trending developments and innovations affecting the cable and connectivity industry. These auxiliary trend components are divided into four special sessions featuring discussions on the following topics: artificial intelligence + machine learning, sustainable solutions for power and data cables, smart grid infrastructure, and cable innovations for automotive and electric vehicles.

Attendees will have increased opportunities to visit with supply chain leaders during this year’s event as a result of a continued revised schedule structure, first introduced at last year’s event, and lunch concessions being added to the exhibition floor. The updated schedule begins Monday with Professional Development Courses, followed by the Plenary Luncheon featuring a keynote speaker.

2022 IWCS Event Program
2025 Event Program

Event Program

Review the 2025 Event Program + Exhibitor Directory for important details about the annual IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum.

  • Event Schedule
  • Venue Information
  • Technical Sessions and Paper Titles
  • Professional Development Courses
  • Executive Session
  • Plenary Luncheon & Keynote
  • New! Industry Trend Sessions
  • Exhibitors

2025 Resources

About the Annual Forum

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Technical Symposium

Absorb research discoveries by attending presentations from authors of previously unpublished technical papers.
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Trend Sessions (New!)

Moderated panel discussions that address important industry topics.
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Supplier Exhibition

Network with top suppliers of the Cable & Connectivity industry to learn about cutting-edge technologies in cable and connectivity products, processes, and applications.
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Executive Session

Learn about managing a successful business from industry experts and Chief Technology Officers.
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Professional Courses

Gain knowledge from experienced instructors during the Professional Development courses.
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Plenary Session

Rejuvenate your career during the inspirational Plenary Session with Keynote Speaker.
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What Prior Attendees
Are Saying

“The IWCS event is a great place to meet the industry leaders, learn about new innovations, and network. We had a record number of enquiries during the Supplier Exhibition.”

Stuart M.
LaserLinc

“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

“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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