Why Attend the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE)?
Produced by WHMA/Global Electronics Association, the ONLY trade association exclusively representing the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry including manufacturers, their suppliers and customers, EWPTE is where the industry comes together with more than 3,000 attendees and nearly 200 exhibitors to find solutions to challenging wire problems through training and education and for the opportunity to network with industry leaders and subject matter experts.

Attendees at all career stages can expect to Harness the Future through:

• Education & Training
• Professional Development Courses with content designed to deliver new information, skills, and techniques related to the cable and wire harness industry.
• Technical Conference Sessions presented by engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders who will share new technical data, significant results from experiments and case studies, emphasizing new techniques and discussing trends of interest with appropriate technical test results.
• Networking Opportunities by connecting with industry leaders and subject matter experts.
• Accessing New Technologies and finding new suppliers to find solutions to your challenging wire problems on the show floor from nearly 200 exhibitors.
  Who Should Attend?

Anyone who designs, specifies, purchases, installs, sells, maintains or manufactures electronic cable assemblies, cord sets, wiring harnesses and other related products for the following industries:

• Aerospace
• Automotive/Transportation (Automobiles, Rail, Buses. Trucks)
• Consumer Technology (Business Equipment and Appliances)
• Defense/Military
• Medical Instruments
• Off Highway (Constructions, Agriculture and Mining)
• Recreational (RV, Marine OPE & RTV)
   

Introduced in the United States for the first time, the Cable & Wire Harness Competition (CWH) will take place during the EWPTE – Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

This competition invites skilled technicians and harness assembly specialists to demonstrate their expertise in wire preparation, crimping, splicing, and assembly — all under the exacting requirements of IPC/WHMA-A-620, the industry standard for cable and wire harness assemblies.

Participants will compete under timed conditions (60 minutes) using identical materials and tools, with results evaluated by certified IPC judges.

Competition for Professionals

Each competitor must produce a fully functional wire harness assembly within the time limit, following the provided drawings and standards.

Judging criteria include:

Crimp accuracy and quality of terminations
Correct routing, labeling, and bundling
Compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
Overall appearance and functionality
Speed of completion
All tools and materials will be supplied.

Participants should wear ESD-safe clothing or a company-branded coat.

Prizes for Professionals

🏆 1st place: $300 Gift Card

🥈 2nd place: $200 Gift Card

🥉 3rd place: $100 Gift Card

How to Register

There is no fee to register, all wire harness professionals are welcome and there is no Global Electronics Association membership required.

Places are limited — register early to secure your participation.

Register NOW

You will receive a confirmation email specifying your date and time to compete.

For more information, please get in touch with:

📧 Philippe Léonard, Global Electronics Association Europe Director – PhilippeLeonard@electronics.org

📧 Anatolii Kazmin, Europe Event Manager – anatoliikazmin@electronics.org

This event will be located at:

EWPTE – Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo 2026

Baird Center (Milwaukee Convention Center)

400 W Wisconsin Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53203

United States