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IWCS and UL Collaborate on China Conference

The UL and IWCS China 2017 Cable & Connectivity Symposium is the premier Asian venue to learn of new technologies in cable and connectivity materials , products , processes and applications .
IWCS Inc ., producer of the International Cable & Connectivity Symposium , and UL , a global independent safety science company , have collaborated to establish a regional Asian conference in Shanghai , China . The UL and IWCS China 2017 Cable & Connectivity Symposium is the region ’ s leading forum for the exchange of information on technical innovations and solutions in the industry . Based on the IWCS educational symposium format , the China symposium will be held on April 25-27 , 2017 at the Marriott Shanghai City Centre .
“ We were pleased to be asked by UL , a prominent and respected global organization , to offer this additional regional conference in China ,” says Robert Wessels , Jr . of CommScope , Inc . and Chairman of IWCS . “ This is our 65th year of the global symposium conducted in the United States and we are now looking forward to presenting topics to a broader audience in Asia , particularly to those who cannot travel here ,” adds Wessels . The IWCS Symposium has been the leading worldwide conference for peer reviewed papers and presentations on technologies and trends in cable and connectivity for the communications , data , electronics , power , industrial , automotive and aerospace industries .
L . F . Lai , VP and General Manager of UL ’ s Wire and Cable division agrees , stating , “ The IWCS Connectivity Symposium is an internationally reputable conference for the wire and cable industry with a well-established history .” Reliable and higher speed connectivity is an increasing need , which is being fulfilled by the fast development of emerging technologies from global industry players . “ As China is the largest market for wire and cable connectivity with the strongest need for acquiring the knowledge of latest innovations , it is logical to establish this
WN MAY 2017 20 regional event in China as the premier venue to learn of new technologies in cable and connectivity materials , products , processes and applications .” Lai continues , “ IWCS is the most renowned and influential global symposium organizer in the field of connectivity technologies , and we believe that IWCS is the most effective at presenting technical papers .” In the technical conference , speakers present peer reviewed papers on timely , informative topics selected from hundreds of submitted abstracts from top firms around the globe . A keynote speaker addresses the attendees at a plenary luncheon . The executive track features prominent speakers and topics of interest to general and commercial management . The professional development program includes core courses in fiber , copper , materials , and new courses on the issues and technologies of high concern such as codes and standards . A supplier exhibition displays the latest products and services from the important suppliers in the cable and connectivity industry .
The IWCS Symposium Committee generates an extremely high caliber program for each year ’ s conference , with over 100 papers and presentations in 20 compelling sessions over three full days . The UL and IWCS China 2017 Cable & Connectivity Symposium is an opportunity to explore discussions on regional topical issues , learn about new technologies and network with global industry colleagues .
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