Generate premiere exposure for your work by participating in the leading forum for the exchange of information on technical innovations and solutions for the cable and connectivity industry. Abstracts for Technical Papers are sought from academic or industry professionals with work that is relevant to cable products, materials, processes, and applications worldwide. IWCS accepts submissions from all industry professionals, with no limitation of job title or level of experience. Examples of past authors’ roles include, but are not limited to: Engineering, Research & Development, Product Management, Scientist, and Academic Professor.
Refer to the list of suggested topics below and start preparing your Technical Paper to submit for the IWCS 2026 Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum, taking place in Orlando, Florida, USA November 1-4, 2026.
Benefits of Publishing & Presenting a Paper
Submitting a Paper Is as easy as 1-2-3
- Review the suggested topics (additional cable-related topics will be considered).
- Draft a 300-500 word abstract describing your research or study. Click here to view an example of what to include in your Abstract.
- Upload a PDF of your Abstract to the IWCS 2026 Submission Site
Abstracts will be reviewed by the IWCS Technical Symposium Committee and authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a Final Technical Paper and present their research at the 2026 IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum. Final Technical Papers will be published in the IWCS research archives and select papers may be featured in relevant industry magazines—providing participants premiere recognition for their work and their company.
2026 Call for Papers – Important Dates
| Submit Technical Paper Abstract – click here for example of what to include click here to upload | Friday, April 10, 2026 |
| IWCS Notifies Authors of Accepted Abstracts | Friday, June 5, 2026 |
| Accept or Decline Invitation to Participate | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Submit Final Paper – click here to download the required template click here to upload | June-October, 2026 |
| Submit Final PowerPoint (If you are presenting during the Technical Symposium) | Friday, October 9, 2026 |
| Print Poster (If you are participating in the Poster Session) | Bring to the event |
| Present your PowerPoint or display your poster in Orlando, USA | November 1-4, 2026 |
IWCS offers two different options for showcasing technical research at the IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum. The Poster session is recommended for first-time presenters, students, or individuals who may not be comfortable presenting in front of a formal seated audience. Please refer to the following details to compare presentation options for accepted Technical Papers. Please note: Final Technical Papers, written in English, are required for both types of presentations and will be included in the Technical Proceedings and IWCS archives.
Technical Symposium Presentation
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20 minute presentation
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5 minute question & answer period
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Formal seated audience
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Visual display: Microsoft Powerpoint
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One presenting author per paper
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Comfortable presenting in English
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Final Paper in Proceedings and Archives
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Opportunity to receive prestigious Jack Spergel Memorial Award for Outstanding Technical Paper
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Opportunity to receive prestigious Kitts-Kingsley Award for Best Presentation
Poster Presentation
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Casual one-on-one conversations with people who stop learn about your research
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Poster is on display for two days
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Visual display: Poster with graphics
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One or more authors can stand by poster to answer questions during the 2-hour Poster Session
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Final Paper in Proceedings and Archives
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Opportunity to receive prestigious Outstanding Poster Paper award
Hot Topics! Rapid technological advancements impacting the telecom, power, and cable manufacturing industries to be discussed at IWCS 2026.
Materials & Additives
- Compound Manufacturing
- Processing / Extrusion
- Cable Component Materials
- Fluoropolymers
- PVC
- Low Smoke / Flame Retardant Halogen Free
- Olefins
- Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Thermoplastic Urethanes
- Connectivity Materials
- Raw Materials / Ingredients
- Liquid Cooling for Cables, Chips, and Servers
- End-of-Life Recycling Technologies for Cables
- Collections, Segregation, Logistics
- Processing / Cable Component Separation
- Supply Chain Circularity (Reuse in Cable Compounds & Components)
- Sustainable Materials & Product Innovations
- Bio-Based & Renewable Polymers
- Low-Carbon / Reduced Carbon Footprint Compounds
- Mass Balance & Certified Sustainable Materials
- Recycled Content Formulations (PCR/PIR)
Data Centers & AI
- Hyperscale, Enterprise & Edge Data Centers
- Optical Fiber vs Copper Solutions
- Architecture & Topology (Top of Rack; End of Row; Structured Cabling)
- Transformation to Generative AI Systems and Quantum Computing Capabilities
- Hollow Core & Multi-core Technology for AI Data Centers
- Novel Cable Technology to Power AI Data Centers
- Ultra High-Density Cables with Reduced Diameter Optical Fibers
- Liquid Cooling for Cables, Chips, and Servers
Copper Cables
- Copper Conductors
- Performance Modeling, Measurements & Testing
- Copper Cable Accessories
- Data Communications / PoE
- EMC / Single Pair Ethernet
- Sensor / Signal / Transmission Cable
- Medium / High Voltage Power
- Energy Transition
- AC to DC
- Demand Challenges and Solutions
- Twinax Cable Assemblies
- New Technologies, AI, and Machine Learning for Copper Cable Manufacturing
Codes & Standards
- Safety
- Performance
- Environmental Impact / Eco-Labels
Energy Infrastructure
- Renewable Energy Cabling (Offshore/Onshore Wind, Solar)
- Smart Grid
Advancements in Copper & Optical Connectivity
- Interconnect / Connectors
- Optical Connectivity
- Wire Harnesses
- Assemblies
- Harsh Environments
- Ferrule-Less Alternative Optical Connectivity Methods
- High Density Interconnect Developments
- Field Installable / Fusion Splices / Terminations
- Field Identification / Repair / Reconditioning
- Hyperscale Connectivity
- Very Small Form Factor (VSFF) and Expanded Beam Optics (EBO) Connectorization Technology
Fiber Optic Cables
- Microduct
- Air Blown
- Splicing Technologies
- Tooling & Testing
- Optical Cable / Fiber Design and Characterization
- Novel Cable Designs
- Multi-Core / Hybrid Cables
- Micro-Cables
- FTTx / FTTH and Installations
- Multi-Core & Specialty Fiber
- Optical Fiber Applications
- High-Density Ribbon & Loose Tube Cable
- Flexible Ribbon
- High Density Cable
- Ultra Low-Loss Optical Fibers
- Multimode Fiber
- Next-Generation Specialty Fibers
- Reliability Measurements / Process Control
- New Technologies, AI, and Machine Learning for Optical Fiber and Fiber Optic Cable
- Ultra High-density Cables with Reduced Diameter Optical Fibers
Network Infrastructure
- Cable Measurement, Reliability and Maintenance
- Broadband Connectivity
- Wireless Signal Transmission
- 5G Cabling / Network Technology
- Smart cities and Buildings
- Middle Mile
Convergence of Power & Data
- Hybrid Cables
- Power over Ethernet
- Thermal Bundle Management
- Digital Electricity™ / Fault Managed Power
- Fault Managed Power Delivery
- Digital Electricity / NEC® Class 4
Opportunity to receive complimentary full-access registration to the 2025 Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum.
Share the IWCS Call for Papers with your colleagues throughout the industry. When your colleagues submit their abstract, they will be asked to enter your name as the referral source. The person who refers the most authors of Technical Papers will receive complimentary full-access registration to the 2026 Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida, USA.
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