The 11th SMM Conductor and Cable Industry Exhibition runs November 5-6, 2026. Quaker Houghton, a supplier of wire drawing fluids and process lubricants, is a partner for the event. The focus is on copper and aluminum conductor materials for ultra-high voltage grids, new energy, EVs, and data centers, with raw material supply and price pressure as a key theme. Grid decarbonization and electrification are the reason this event matters. Demand for high-end conductors is tied to UHV construction, renewable integration, and computing center buildout. Aluminum substitution for copper and copper aluminum composite materials are also expected to be a major topic. SMM has not listed a specific venue in the announcement. Registration is open through SMM's site, and Quaker Houghton's contact details are included for exhibitor or partnership inquiries.
