Cable & Wire Harness Competition 2026 - Regional Qualification USA

Introduced in the United States for the first time, the Cable & Wire Harness Competition (CWH) will take place during the EWPTE – Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

This competition invites skilled technicians and harness assembly specialists to demonstrate their expertise in wire preparation, crimping, splicing, and assembly — all under the exacting requirements of IPC/WHMA-A-620, the industry standard for cable and wire harness assemblies.

Participants will compete under timed conditions (60 minutes) using identical materials and tools, with results evaluated by certified IPC judges.

Competition for Professionals

Each competitor must produce a fully functional wire harness assembly within the time limit, following the provided drawings and standards.

Judging criteria include:

• Crimp accuracy and quality of terminations
• Correct routing, labeling, and bundling
• Compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
• Overall appearance and functionality
• Speed of completion

All tools and materials will be supplied.

Participants should wear ESD-safe clothing or a company-branded coat.

Prizes for Professionals

🏆 1st place: $300 Gift Card

🥈 2nd place: $200 Gift Card

🥉 3rd place: $100 Gift Card

How to Register

There is no fee to register, all wire harness professionals are welcome and there is no Global Electronics Association membership required.

Places are limited — register early to secure your participation.

Register NOW

You will receive a confirmation email specifying your date and time to compete.

For more information, please get in touch with:

📧 Philippe Léonard, Global Electronics Association Europe Director – PhilippeLeonard@electronics.org

📧 Anatolii Kazmin, Europe Event Manager – anatoliikazmin@electronics.org

On Site:

Dave Bergman, Global Electronics Association, VP International Relations, davidbergman@electronics.org

Kelly Lawrence, Global Electronics Association, Account Manager, kellylawrence@electronics.org

This event will be located at: 

EWPTE – Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo 2026

Baird Center (Milwaukee Convention Center)

400 W Wisconsin Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53203

United States