WHMA/IPC invites engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders to submit proposals for the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), to be held May 6-8, 2025 at Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wis.

Expert technical conference presentations and professional development courses are being sought in the following topic areas:

Proposals must include an approximate 300-word abstract/summary of the presentation and description of what the audience will learn, and who will benefit from attending the presentation. Technical conference paper abstracts and course proposals are due November 8, 2024. For more information or to submit a proposal, visit https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/75906/submitter. For questions regarding the technical conference at EWPTE, contact Julia Flynn, IPC/WHMA conference and events manager, at JuliaFlynn@ipc.org.

For additional information on attending or exhibiting, visit www.electricalwireshow.com, or contact Alicia Balonek, IPC/WHMA senior director of trade shows and events at AliciaBalonek@ipc.org.

Registration is now open for the 2025 WHMA Annual Global Leadership Summit, the industry’s only annual executive networking event for the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry including manufacturers, their suppliers, and customers.

Taking place January 28-30, 2025, in Fort Myers, Fla., the summit is geared to help global leaders connect with other industry leaders, gain valuable knowledge, and drive their businesses forward. Influential thought leaders and forward thinkers will take to the keynote stage to deliver their valuable perspectives on topics that are important to executives. The lineup of keynote presentations include:

• Wednesday, January 29 opening keynote – “China and Transnational Supply Chains in an Era of War and Deglobalization,” presented by Gordan C. Chang, author and Newsweek columnist
• Wednesday, January 29 keynote – “Beating Inflation,” presented by Adam Echter, partner, Simon-Kucher
• Thursday, January 30 keynotes – “Emerging Trends Reshaping the Electronics Industry,” presented by Shawn DuBravac, chief economist, IPC; and “Creativity Unleashed: Generative AI and Your Future,” presented by Sam Richter, CEO and founder, SBR Worldwide, LLC.

In addition to two days of inspiring keynotes and featured speakers, the conference will offer two workshops. On Tuesday, January 28, IPC’s Lead Sustainability Strategist Dr. Kelly Scanlon will delve into the critical sustainability topics impacting electronics manufacturers, including wire and cable manufacturing companies, in her presentation titled “Navigating Sustainability Challenges in Electronics.” On Wednesday, January 29, Science of Business President Dr. Lisa Lang will guide workshop participants on how to leverage existing resources using the “Theory of Constraints” (TOC) to maximize profitability in her presentation, “Maximizing Profitability.”

For more information on the leadership summit including schedule, exhibition, speaker profiles, sponsorship opportunities, or to register for event, visit https://annualconference.whma.org. Advance discount on registration ends on December 13, 2024.

Starting September 12, IPC’s Road to Reliability Webinar series will bring industry leaders together to discuss the hurdles in achieving reliability for new e-mobility technology. Speakers will examine reliability drivers, technology applications, and target lifecycles in each free webinar.

• On September 12, 10 am CDT, Habib Mustain, Hereaus, will discuss power electronic substrate types, requirements, and challenges for today's EV applications and will address essential topics related to the use of power substrates in power electronic applications with an emphasis on EVs. Stan Rak, SF Rak Company, will serve as webinar moderator. Learn more and register.
• On October 17, 10 am CDT, Brian O'Leary, Indium Corporation, will discuss the impact of the software defined vehicle on hardware design and manufacture. In addition, he will cover how automakers and system designers are addressing future features in their hardware design, the impact of these strategies on the manufacturing of these parts, how safety is rated and reliability targeted and tested. Moderator: Stan Rak, SF Rak Company. Learn more and register.
•  And rounding out the series, on November 14 at 10 am CDT, Brenda Baney, BCubed Consulting, will serve as webinar moderator, guiding expert panelists Yusuf Williams, Harman Automotive Division; Bing Xu, iPoint-systems Gmbh; and Leanne Mallini, Analog Devices, in a discussion on what automakers, startups, and T1s are demanding from their supply chains in terms of sustainability. Panelists will weigh in the top three challenge areas beyond current regulatory reporting and what may be coming next and will touch on recycling, PFAS, carbon neutrality, and the changeover of electronics assembly reporting. Learn more and register.

“These free webinar sessions will allow participants to better understand technology gaps, broaden their professional connections, and uncover strategies for meeting reliability objectives,” said Tracy Riggan, IPC senior director, business development, Solutions. “IPC would like to thank all speakers and moderators for lending their expertise and especially to Indium Corporation for sponsoring the webinar series.”