WAI Operations Summit 2026

WAI Operations Summit 2026 Overview

Type

An in-person, three-day international trade show and summit

Also Known As

Wire Association International Operations Summit & Wire Expo

Start Date

May 5, 2026 (Tuesday)

End Date

May 7, 2026 (Thursday)

Time Zone

Central Time (CT) — local time

Organizer

Wire Association International (WAI)

1570 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT, United States

Venue

Baird Center

400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203, United States

Location

Milwaukee - Wisconsin

Accommodation

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Nearby Airports

• Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) ~ 7 miles (straight-line distance)
• Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) ~ 73 miles (straight-line distance)
• Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) ~ 73 miles (straight-line distance)

Driving distance may vary. Other airports may be available within driving distance.

Category

Industrial Goods & Manufacturing

Established

1990

By the Numbers

100+ exhibitors; 3 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.

Open To Public?

No, this event is not open to the public.

Frequency

Biennial

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