Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo - EWPTE 2027
Event Date
May 4–6, 2027
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Expected Exhibitors
200
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) is the wire harness manufacturing industry's exclusive trade show for electrical wire harness, wire, coil winding, and cable processing. Produced by WHMA/Global Electronics Association, it attracts nearly 200 exhibitors and over 3,000 attendees from more than 40 states and 25 countries.
The event brings the industry together to find solutions to challenging wire problems through training and education, and to network with industry leaders and subject matter experts, offering professional development courses, technical conference sessions, networking opportunities, and access to new technologies on the show floor. Attendees include anyone who designs, specifies, purchases, installs, sells, maintains, or manufactures electronic cable assemblies, cord sets, and wiring harnesses.
Target industries include aerospace, automotive and transportation, consumer technology, defense and military, medical instruments, off-highway (construction, agriculture, and mining), and recreational (RV, marine, and RTV). As the only event where the wire and cable industry meets as a whole, EWPTE is a valuable venue for discovering products, comparing suppliers, and advancing technical knowledge.
Show Highlights
EWPTE combines a technical conference with a busy exhibition floor. Key features include:
- Professional Development Courses — 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 share new technical data and results from experiments and case studies.
- Networking Opportunities — connecting with industry leaders and subject matter experts.
- Exhibition Floor — access to new technologies and new suppliers from nearly 200 exhibitors to solve challenging wire problems.
In 2026 the show co-located with The Wire Association International's biennial Wire Expo at the Baird Center, bringing the complete wire and cable ecosystem under one roof.
Attendance
EWPTE attracts nearly 200 exhibitors and over 3,000 attendees drawn from more than 40 states and 25 countries. The 2024 edition of the show attracted 2,939 attendees. The audience is composed of professionals who design, specify, purchase, install, sell, maintain, or manufacture cable assemblies, cord sets, and wiring harnesses across industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, off-highway, and recreational products.
Registration
Registration is handled online through the show's official registration system. Pass options are structured as follows:
- Exhibit Hall and Networking: Free.
- Conference and Professional Development — WHMA/Global Electronics Association Members: Free.
- Conference and Professional Development — Nonmembers: $50 early bird, or $75 after the early-bird deadline (deadline of April 3, 2026 applied to the 2026 edition).
Attendees register online via the official EWPTE registration page. Prospective exhibitors can secure space through the exhibit contract and should consult the exhibitor prospectus for booth details.
History
EWPTE is an annual trade show recognized as a leading platform for innovation, professional development, and networking in electrical wire and cable processing, and has brought together industry professionals since its inception in 2001 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is the industry's exclusive trade show serving the electrical wire harness, wire, and cable processing industries.
The show is produced by WHMA/Global Electronics Association. The Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA) was established in 1993 as the only trade association exclusively representing the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry, including manufacturers, their suppliers, and customers. In 2026, EWPTE marked the second co-location with the Wire Association International's Wire Expo, building on an inaugural joint staging in 2010 at the venue now known as the Baird Center.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is EWPTE 2027 taking place?
The Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) 2027 takes place May 4-6, 2027, at the Baird Center, 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The conference runs May 4-6 and the exhibition runs May 5-6.
Who should attend EWPTE?
EWPTE is for anyone who designs, specifies, purchases, installs, sells, maintains, or manufactures electronic cable assemblies, cord sets, and wiring harnesses. Target industries include aerospace, automotive and transportation, consumer technology, defense and military, medical instruments, off-highway, and recreational products.
How much does it cost to register for EWPTE?
Access to the exhibit hall and networking is free. Conference and professional development sessions are free for WHMA/Global Electronics Association members, while nonmembers pay a discounted early-bird rate of $50 or $75 after the early-bird deadline.
Who produces EWPTE and how large is the show?
EWPTE is produced by WHMA/Global Electronics Association, the only trade association exclusively representing the cable and wire harness manufacturing industry. The show draws nearly 200 exhibitors and over 3,000 attendees from more than 40 states and 25 countries.
What are the best transportation and parking options for the Baird Center?
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is about six miles south of downtown, and MCTS Route 80 connects the airport to a stop one block from the venue. The Baird Center has an adjacent indoor parking garage with event rates typically around $20-$30, and parking can be reserved in advance through SpotHero.
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