We are honored to have Mr. Sreenath Kariveti as our distinguished speaker in the session of Regulatory Trends and Standards Updates at the World Filtration Institute 2024 Annual Conference (WFI 2024), December 3–4, 2024, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST.
Mr. Kariveti, born and raised in southern India, is currently working as a Global Segment Manager – Wastewater at MANN+HUMMEL Water & Fluid Solutions Division in Germany. Graduated MS in Chemical Engineering from IIT Madras (2008), he began career in 2009 as a researcher developing novel Microfluidics filtration and separation technology at university of Twente, The Netherlands. In 2011, he joined MANN+HUMMEL in Singapore as a Lead Research Engineer, where ceramic membrane technology developed for oil field water treatment, which later launched in 2015 at i2m LLC (a startup by M+H) in the U.S. In 2018 founded STREAMETRIC, a MANN+HUMMEL startup focused on optimizing water treatment efficiency through a digital SaaS platform. Over his 15-year career, contributed to research, technical sales, business development, product management, and strategic roles, with diverse skills and leadership in driving innovation and growth within the water treatment and filtration industry.
Date: December 4, 20240
Time: 9:50AM - 10:05AM EST
Title: Emerging Global Regulatory Trends in Water Filtration
Abstract
With the growing emphasis on the elimination of harmful substances such as Bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and latex, which pose significant health and environmental risks, regulatory advances are shaping the water and wastewater industry. Water reuse is is seeing increased momentum in the U.S and gaining global traction, particularly in regions facing drought, population growth, or heightened vulnerability to climate change. Alongside the water industry, the BPA potential ban in the manufacture industry impacts food contact, coatings and printing inks and adhesives industries. This movement is crucial in addressing water scarcity while promoting sustainable management practices.
Compliance with regulatory frameworks, such as the REACH Regulation (EC) and NSF/ANSI Certification, is critical for ensuring the safety and environmental sustainability of water and wastewater systems. REACH mandates the registration, evaluation, and authorization of chemicals in the European Union, aiming to mitigate risks from hazardous substances. Meanwhile, NSF/ANSI focuses on ensuring that components in drinking water systems do not leach harmful contaminants, thereby safeguarding public health.By adhering to evolving regulations and incorporating water reuse strategies, the water and food processing industry can promote safer, more sustainable operations while contributing to long-term environmental conservation efforts.
About WFI 2024:
The World Filtration Institute 2024 Annual Conference (WFI 2024) will be held online, December 3–4, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST. The theme of this conference is "Sustainable Filtration Solutions for a Cleaner and Healthier World." It will be an internationally leading expert conference addressing the latest advances in filtration and separation technologies and their critical roles in healthy living, surrounding environments, and a clean, sustainable world for current and future generations. The virtual conference will feature the following sessions:
1. Sustainable Filtration for A Healthier Indoor Environment
2. Filtration Advances for Emerging Technologies
3. Innovative Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Filtration
4. Circular Economy and Sustainable Water Solutions
5. Regulatory Trends and Standards Updates
6. Artificial Intelligence in Advanced Filtration Solutions
