wiredinUSA September 2015

The IWCS Symposium Committee has generated an extremely high caliber program for the 2015 IWCS Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. It contains over 130 papers and presentations in 18 compelling sessions over three full days. In addition, a variety of strong Professional Development Courses will be offered on Monday, providing a great learning opportunity from renowned industry experts. The Executive Track will feature speakers and topics of interest to general and commercial management, with a focus on supply chain issues. The Suppliers’ Exhibition™ will reveal the latest products and services from the important suppliers to our industry, including special sessions featuring the introduction of new products. During the annual Plenary luncheon, the Keynote Speaker will feature an intriguing perspective on solutions to meet the future demands of “the Internet of things”. The event will also be honoring technology achievements of the recent past and university students who have received various industry scholarships with the ambition to join the wire industry in the near future. “ We recognize that networking is a critical element of any industry gathering, and we plan for plenty of opportunities at the IWCS 2015 event,” says a representative of the IWCS. On Tuesday, IWCS will host a hospitality hour in the exhibit hall with suppliers and Customers. After the exhibits close, the Wire & Cable Industry Suppliers Association ® (WCISA) will host a reception to honor the industry’s young professionals, new visitors to IWCS and students who are showing interest to join the industry upon graduation. iwcs 2015

wiredInUSA - September 2015

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