EoW November 2008

IWCS/Focus 2008 The 57 th International Wire and Cable Symposium will take place at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence from 9 th to 12 th November 2008. For over 50 years, the symposium has provided a forum for the presentation of new wire and cable technologies and trends. A blend of professional development courses, keynote speakers and authoritative papers, not to mention the exhibition area and all-important networking opportunities, offers something for everyone throughout the industry. Tuesday’s Executive Forum, hosted by Robert Willis, president of ECA, the electronic components sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), will focus on markets and economics with presentations by key industry analysts and market experts. Engineers and scientists from major companies will present their latest research and developments in two formats, as formal lecture-style sessions are complemented by the popular poster sessions that allow for one-to-one exchange between author and attendee. IWCS has experienced high demand for exhibition space this year, and has responded by extending the available space – twice – so there should be plenty to see. The exhibit floor, featuring dozens of leading suppliers of materials, accessories and machinery, will be open from 1.30pm ‘til 6pm on Monday (10 th ), 10am ‘til 6pm on Tuesday and 9am ‘til 12 noon on Wednesday. The IWCS website, www.iwcs.org, will have the latest news about any changes to the programme that were not available at time of going to press.

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