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From Lab to Road: Cathode Air Filters Built for Global Fuel Cell Scale-Up


As fuel cell technologies move from pilot projects to global deployment, filtration performance becomes a critical enabler of reliability, efficiency, and scale. At the CFSS 2026 Opening Ceremony, the World Filtration Institute is honored to feature Mr. Martin Klein, Senior Vice President of Engineering for Filter Elements and Filtration Materials at MANN+HUMMEL, presenting:


“From Lab to Road: Cathode Air Filters Built for Global Fuel Cell Scale-Up.”


As hydrogen and fuel cell technologies scale worldwide, filtration engineers, material scientists, and system designers play a pivotal role in enabling performance, durability, and sustainability. This session offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the industry’s leading engineering executives on how filtration innovation supports the future of clean mobility and energy systems.


Join industry-leading experts at the CFSS 2026 Opening Ceremony for the latest update on the Global Filtration Market, Trends, and Opportunities.


Time: March 10, 2026 | 8:00–10:30 AM ET

Chair: Mr. Mike Clark, President, Filtration Solutions, H&V, USA


Featuring 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, USA

CFSS 2026 Program



Want to tap into global expertise, stay current on the latest developments, strengthen your career and team, and grow your business in the fast-growing filtration industry? Join the CFSS 2026 Program Now!


Why CFSS 2026

  • Timely coverage of key industry dynamics

  • A wealth of global filtration & separation expertise at your fingertips

  • 30+ courses led by industry leaders — live or on-demand to fit your schedule


The CFSS Program is the filtration industry’s most comprehensive, practical, flexible, efficient, and cost-effective education program, covering:

  • Global Filtration Market

  • Filter Media Market & Technologies

  • Air & Liquid Filtration Technologies

  • Air & Liquid Filter Design

  • Air & Liquid Filter Testing & Evaluation

  • New Developments, Opportunities & Trends





 
 
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