We’re just a few days away from the World Filtration Institute’s 2024 Conference (Dec. 3-4)!
Join global leaders, explore cutting-edge advancements in filtration and separation, and discover how innovation is shaping a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.
Don’t miss this incredible and most sustaianble opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired! Visit WFI Conference 2024 to register and see the full program lineup.
We look forward to welcoming you to this transformative event!
WFI 2024 Day 1 Program
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 8:00AM–12:00PM ET
8:00–8:10 Welcome Introduction
8:10–9:15 Session 1: Sustainable Filtration for a Healthier Indoor Environment
Chaired by Dr. Stephanie Taylor, CEO and Founder, Building4Health, US
8:10–8:25 1.1. Bridging Indoor Air Quality and Indoor Environmental Quality Metrics with Health Outcome Metrics
Presented by Dr. John McKeon, MD, CEO of the Indoor Air Innovation & Research (iAIR) Group, US
8:25–8:40 1.2. The Importance of Filtration Technologies in Governing IAQ: A Post-Pandemic Perspective
Presented by Dr. Iyad Al-Attar, Strategic Director and Instructor, World Filtration Institute (WFI), CA
Presented by Dr. Mark Cree Jackson, IEQ Subject Matter Expert, Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., US
9:05–9:15 Q&A and Panel Discussion
9:15–9:20 Coffee break
9:20–10:30 Session 2: Filtration Advances for Emerging Technologies
Chaired by Dr. Bryan Haynes, Sr. Technical Director, Kimberly- Clark, US
9:20–9:35 2.1. Novel Filters for Personnel Protection
Presented by Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor, Mirza Khyum, Texas Tech University, US
9:35–9:50 2.2. Hydrocharging Equipment for Economical Production of Single-Ply Meltblown Filter Media
Presented by Dr. Ingo Mählmann, Director Sales & Marketing Nonwoven, Oerlikon Neumag, DE
9:50–10:05 2.3. Advances in Unicellular Protein Purification by Novel Membrane
Presented by Dr. Pierre-Yves Pontalier, WFC14 Chair, Professor at the Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, FR
10:05–10:20 2.4. Creating a More Sustainable, High-Efficiency Spunbond Filter Media
Presented by Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Executive Director and Distinguished Professor, NC State Univ., US
10:20–10:30 Q&A and Panel Discussion
10:30–10:35 Coffee break
10:35–11:45 Session 3: Innovative Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Filtration
Chaired by Mr. Mike Clark, President, Filtration Division, H&V, US
10:35–10:50 3.1. Innovative HVAC Filtration Media for a More Sustainable Future
Presented by Dr. Cedric Vallet, Head of Business Development, Ahlstrom, FR
10:50–11:05 3.2. Nanofiber Structure Innovation at Different Scales for Improved Air Filter Performance
Presented by Dr. Qijun Zhang, Research Associate, Dr. Yu-Ming Zheng, Deputy Director, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CN
Presented by Ms. Samia Moore, Global Market Manager, H&V, US
11:20–11:35 3.4. Sustainability Advances in Single-Use Beverage Filtration Materials and Applications
Presented by Dr. Vishal Bansal, CTO and VP of R&D and Sustainability, Glatfelter, US
11:35–11:45 Q&A and Panel Discussion
11:45–12:00 2024 Product of the Year Award Ceremony
Presented by Mr. Mike Malloy, Communications Director, WFI, US
WFI 2024 Day 2 Program
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 8:00AM–12:00PM ET
8:00–8:10 Welcome Introduction
8:10–9:15 Session 4: Circular Economy and Sustainable Water SolutionsChaired by Dr. Thomas Peters, Sr. Director, Dr. Peters Consulting, DE
8:10–8:35 4.1. Investing in Health: The WELL Building Standard
Presented by Dr. Whitney Gray, Senior Vice President Research at International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
Presented by Mr. Friedrich Edelmeier, Vice President, HAVER & BOECKER, DE
8:50–9:05 4.3. Next-Generation, Sustainable Nanofiltration Membranes for NOM and Nutrient Removal from Drinking Water
Presented by Dr. Paul Wiper, CTO, Molymem, UK
9:05–9:15 Q&A and Panel Discussion
9:15–9:20 Coffee break
9:20–10:30 Session 5: Regulatory Trends and Standards Updates
Chaired by Dr. Jenny Berens, Director of Filter Engineering, Freudenberg Filtration Tech, US
Presented by Mr. Tobias Zimmer, Vice President, Camfil, DE
9:35–9:50 5.2. Future ISO Standards on Sustainable Air Filtration
Presented by Dr. Thomas Caesar, Vice President, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, DE
9:50–10:05 5.3. Emerging Global Regulatory Trends in Water Filtration
Presented by Mr. Sreenath Kariveti, Global Segment Manager, Mann+Hummel Water and Fluid Solutions, DE
10:05–10:20 5.4. The Impact of Water Scarcity, Regulatory Trends and Innovation on the Filtration IndustryPresented by Mr. Scott Yaeger, President, FAST, USA
10:20–10:30 Q&A and Panel Discussion
10:30–10:35 Coffee break
10:35–11:45 Session 6: Artificial Intelligence in Advanced Filtration SolutionsChaired by Dr. Ellie Amirnasr, Vice President Business Development, MANN+HUMMEL, DE
10:35–10:50 6.1. AI Enabled Indoor Air Quality system
Presented by Dr. Jatin Khanpara, Chief Technology Advisor, Research Products, US
Presented by Dr. Kim Chiho, CTO, Matmerize, Inc., US
Presented by Dr. Qisheng Ou, Senior Research Scientist, University of Minnesota, US
Presented by Dr. Florian Keller, Director Engineering New Materials & Digitalization, MANN+HUMMEL, DE11:35–11:45 Q&A and Panel Discussion
11:45–12:00 CFSS 2024 Class Ceremony
Presented by Dr. Christine Sun, President, WFI, US
