CFSS 2026 Launches with Dynamism and Vision
- WFI Team

- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
A huge thank you to our distinguished speakers for an incredible kickoff to CFSS 2026.
With over 130 participants from approximately 30 countries joining live, the opening session delivered a highly informative, engaging, and insightful discussion on the global filtration industry. The panel explored the latest market statistics, technological innovations, emerging trends, and future opportunities shaping the filtration sector worldwide.
The session was expertly chaired by Nick Agopian, Director, CBU – Smardt AIR (USA), who guided a dynamic exchange among leading industry experts.
Panel Speakers:
Dr. Christine Sun, President, WFI, USA
Mr. Greg Hoverson, Vice President & CTO, Atmus Filtration Technologies, USA
Mr. Tyler Smith, Vice President, Global Lifecycle Solutions, Johnson Controls, USA
Mr. Tobias Zimmer, Senior Vice President, Camfil Group, Sweden
Mr. Martin Klein, Senior Vice President, MANN+HUMMEL, Germany
Dr. Matt O’Sickey, Director of Education & Technical Affairs, INDA, USA
Dr. Cédric Vallet, Head of Business Development, Ahlstrom, France
Mr. Richard Lydon, Secretary-General, The Filtration Society, UK
Mr. Scott Yaeger, President, FAST, USA
Mr. Kevin Jameson, Founder, PureAir Filtration, USA
Mr. Mike Clark, President, Filtration Solutions, H&V, USA
Together, this distinguished group of leaders brought diverse perspectives from across the global filtration ecosystem, sharing valuable insights into the technologies, market dynamics, and innovations transforming the sector.
The strong global participation and vibrant discussion set a powerful tone for the CFSS 2026 Program, reinforcing CFSS as an important platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in filtration science and technology.
Welcome to CFSS 2026
▶️ Full Recording Access: Filtration Market, Opportunities, and Trends
We sincerely appreciate our audience for your active engagement and thoughtful questions during the roundtable discussion—your participation makes this program truly impactful!
Thank you for choosing CFSS 2026 as a key step in your career growth and professional development. We are committed to providing an insightful and enriching experience, equipping you with valuable knowledge and practical expertise to drive success in the filtration industry.
We look forward to an enjoyable and rewarding CFSS 2026 with you!! CFSS 2025 Program and Registration


