Countdown to WFI 2023: Dive into the Full Program!
Join global experts at the virtual Filtration Summit (WFI 2023), Dec 5–6, 2023, 8AM–12PM EST. Explore 24 advanced topics across four diverse sessions.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 8:00AM–12:00PM EST
8:00–8:10 Welcome Introduction
Session 1: New Regulations and Demands for Clean Air and Water Chaired by Dr. Jenny Berens, Filter Engr. Mgr., Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, USA
Presented by Mr. Mike Clark, President, Filtration Division, H&V, USA
Presented by Dr. Thomas Caesar, VP, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, Germany
Presented by Dr. Frauke Averbeck, Scientific Officer, Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Germany
8:55–9:10 1.4 Medical Air Filtration Regulation Update and New Opportunities “When Your Life Depends On It”
Presented by Mr. Dennis Cook, CEO, Superior Felt & Filtration, USA
9:10–9:25 1.5. Preparation for the Future: Introducing New ASHRAE Standard 241 and Its Application Opportunities
Presented by Mr. Jon Douglas, Director of Healthy Building, Johnson Control, USA
Presented by Dr. Greg Pierce, Director, UCLA Water Resources Group, UCLA, USA
9:40–9:50 Q&A and Panel Discussion
9:50–10:00 Coffee break
Session 2: Advanced Technologies for Next-Generation Filtration Solutions
Chaired by Mr. Richard Lydon, Secretary-General, Filtration Society, UK and Dr. Iyad Al-Attar, Strategic Director, WFI ,Canada
10:00–10:15 2.1. New and Advanced 2D Membranes & Applications
Presented by Mr. Luke Davies and Dr. Paul Wiper, Managers, Molymem Ltd, UK
10:15–10:30 2.2. Recent Developments in Industrial Air Pollution Control Using Catalytic Ceramic Filters
Presented by Dr. Ian Chisem, Technical Director, Ceramic Filter Alliance, UK, and Mr. Cameron Kiani, Precision Partners, USA
10:30–10:45 2.3. Smart Homes and IAQ Sensors
Presented by Dr. Jatin Khanpara, Chief Technology Advisor, Research Products, USA
10:45–11:00 2.4. Filtration to produce RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) – Turning waste into clean energy
Presented by Mr. Kevin Jameson, CEO, PureAir Filtration, USA
11:00–11:15 2.5. Next-Generation Filtration Media for Automotive Industry
Presented by Dr. Cedric Vallet, Head of PMBD, Ahlstrom, France
11:15–11:30 2.6. Clean Air Standards and Advanced Technologies
Presented by Mr. Sean O’Reilly, Global SVP, AAF International, USA
11:30–11:40 Q&A and Panel Discussion
11:40–12:00 2023 Product of the Year Award Ceremony
Presented by Mr. Mike Malloy, Principal, Malloy Strategies, USA
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 8:00AM–12:00PM EST
8:00–8:10 Welcome Introduction
8:10–9:50 Session 3: Sustainable Filtration Solutions for a Circular Economy
Chaired by Dr. Thomas Peters, Sr. Director, Dr. Peters Consulting, Germany
Presented by Mr. Rob Astle, Vice President, Residential Filtration, Marmon Water, USA
8:25–8:40 3.2. Treatment of Residuals from Biogas Production
Presented by Dipl.-Ing. Peter Bolduan, CEO, atech innovations GmbH, Germany
Presented by Mr. Fernando Suarez, Founder and CEO of INEXA , Spain
Presented by Dr. Klaus Vossenkaul, CEO, Dr. Johannes Lindemann, Director, Membion, Germany
9:10–9:25 3.5. Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for Air Filters –Upcoming Standards, Challenges and Opportunities
Presented by Mr. Tobias Zimmer, Vice President, Camfil, Germany
9:25–9:40 3.6. Innovative policies and practices to embrace a Sustainable built environment for Air Quality inclusion
Presented by Dr. Iyad Al-Attar, Strategic Director, WFI, Canada
9:40–9:50 Q&A and Panel Discussion
9:50–10:00 Coffee break
10:00–11:40 Session 4: Filtration's Impact on the Future of our Planet
Chaired by Mr. Tyler Smith, Vice President, Johnson Controls, USA and Dr. M. Ramaswamy, Technical Director, Level Engineering, Oman
10:00–10:10 4.1. EPA’s Research to Motivate Standardized Testing and Evaluate the Effectiveness of Air Cleaning Technologies
Presented by Dr. Katherine Ratliff, Physical Scientist, EPA, USA
10:10–10:20 4.2. The North Star - Occupant Health Guides Indoor Air Quality
Presented by Dr. Stephanie Taylor, CEO, Building4Health, USA
10:20–10:30 4.3. Role of Filtration Strategies in Achieving Decarbonization Goals
Presented by Dr. Marwa Zaatari, Board of Directors at US Green Building Council, USA
10:30–10:40 4.4. TAML/Peroxide Power: Unprecedented Efficacy in Purifying Multiple Water Matrices of Pharmaceuticals
Presented by Dr. Terrence Collins, Professor, Carnegie Mellon, USA
10:40–10:50 4.5. New Challenges and Opportunities in Water Filtration
Presented by Mr. Richard Lydon, Secretary-General, Filtration Society, UK
10:50–11:40 Roundtable discussion
Overall theme: Interactive discussion on the future of filtration, IAQ, water quality, and the intersection with sustainability, decarbonization, and climate change
11:40–12:00 CFSS 2023 Class Ceremony and Conclusion
Presented by Dr. Christine Sun, Dr. Bryan Haynes, Mr. Paul Marold, Mr. Richard Lydon
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