Preview of Wire Expo 2026
The Wire Association International, Inc. (WAI) reports that two keynote speakers will headline on consecutive days at its biennial Wire Expo event May 6 – 7, 2026, at the Baird Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. All Wire Expo content is built around this year’s theme: “Accelerating Progress Together ~ Where wire, innovation & industry connect.”
Keynote Addresses – First up on Wednesday, May 6, is John W. Mellowes, CEO & Owner, Charter Manufacturing Co. Inc., with his keynote presentation “Charter Steel: Built on Partnership – Navigating the Complexities of Today’s Steel Market.” In his address, Mellowes will describe how Charter’s partnership-driven culture forms the foundation for navigating a rapidly evolving steel market. Mellowes will be recognized at Wire Expo as the recipient of the 2026 WAI Champion Award given in honor of his leadership and his company’s sustained support of the Wire Association International, Inc. and its educational mission.