Filtration Innovations for Resilient & Healthy Buildings
- WFI Team
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
We’re honored to have Mr. Tyler Smith, Vice President of Global Lifecycle Solutions at Johnson Controls, kick off WFI 2025!
“I’m thrilled to invite you to our session titled ‘Filtration Innovations for Resilient & Healthy Buildings’ on December 2, 2025. This session features three visionary speakers and a dynamic panel exploring how filtration is reshaping the built environment.” Watch Tyler's full introduction on YouTube.
December 2, 2025 | 8:10–9:20 AM EST
WFI 2025 Session 1: Filtration Innovations for Resilient & Healthy Buildings
Speakers: Dr. Iyad Al-Attar, Dr. Thomas Caesar, Dr. Marc Schmidt
Panelists: Dr. Stephanie Taylor, Ms. Kathleen Owen, Mr. Jon Douglas
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WFI 2025 Program
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 8:00AM–12:00PM ET
8:00–8:10 Welcome Introduction
8:10–9:20 Session 1: Filtration Innovations for Resilient & Healthy Buildings
Chaired by Mr. Tyler A. Smith, Vice President, Global Lifecycle Solutions, Johnson Controls, US
8:10–8:25 1.1. From Pollution to Prosperity: Integrating Filtration into Sustainable Urban Design, Dr. Iyad Al-Attar, Visiting Academic Fellow, Cranfield Univ., UK
8:25–8:40 1.2. Odor Control and Fragrance enhancement in Residential Buildings and Occupied Spaces, Dr. Thomas Caesar, Vice President, Freudenberg, DE
Presented by Dr. Marc Schmidt, Vice President, AAF International, DE
8:55–9:20 Round Table Panel Discussion
Panelists: Dr. Stephanie Taylor, MD, Medical Advisor, ThinkLite Air, US
Ms. Kathleen Owen, ASHRAE Fellow, Air Filter Expert, US
Mr. Jon Douglas, Director, Healthy Building, Johnson Control, US
9:20–9:25 Coffee break
