WFI 2026 Session 1: The Future of Data Center Cooling & Advanced Filtration – Chaired by Tyler Smith
We’re honored to have Mr. Tyler A. Smith, Vice President, Global Service Product Management, Johnson Controls, US, chairing the opening session of the WFI 2026 Annual Virtual Conference – “Data Center Cooling and Advanced Filtration.”
December 6, 2026 |8:10–9:20 AM EST
8:10–9:20 Session 1: Data Center Cooling and Advanced FiltrationChaired by Mr. Tyler A. Smith, Vice President, Global Service Product Management, Johnson Controls, US
Presented by Dr. Imran Latif, Global VP, Data Center, Johnson Controls, US
Presented by Mr. Matt Koukl, Principal, AEI, Past Chair, AHRAE TC 9.9, US
8:40–8:55 1.3 Optimizing Filtration for Data Centers: Performance, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability
Presented by Mr. Paul Flanagan, Director, EMEA West, Camfil, Ireland
8:55–9:20 Round Table Panel Discussion
Panelists: Dr. Wu Chen, Dow Fellow (Ret.) and AFS Education Committee Chair, US
Mr. Michael Corbat, VP, Engineering, Rensa Filtration, US
Mr. Chris Muller, Global Director, Gas Phase, AAF International, US
On behalf of the WFI 2026 organizing committee and all the distinguished speakers, we invite you to join us at the World Filtration Institute 2026 Annual Conference (WFI 2026), December 8–9, 2026, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST. The theme of this year’s conference is “Future of Filtration: Why Filtration Matters.” Our distinguished international experts will explore the latest advances, emerging opportunities, and strategic importance of filtration and separation technologies across data centers, healthcare, energy systems, sustainability, advanced materials, digitalization, and next-generation industrial applications.
The virtual conference will feature the following six sessions:
Data Center Cooling and Advanced Filtration
Biopharmaceutical and Life Science Filtration
Filtration Advances in the Energy Sector
Sustainable Filtration and Circular Economy
Filter Media Innovation and Future Technologies
AI, Digitalization, and Smart Filtration
WFI 2026 brings together global experts, industry and academic leaders, researchers, innovators, and professionals to share insights, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of filtration and separation. Whether your focus is energy, AI infrastructure, healthcare, manufacturing, sustainability, clean air, water, or advanced materials, this event will provide a unique global platform to learn, connect, collaborate, and inspire innovation.
No travel required. Join leading global experts at WFI 2026 to explore the future of filtration through AI, data centers, energy, pharma, sustainability, and next-generation filter media. Register by October 8 to save $100 with Early Bird registration.
Attendance is limited to 500 participants. Register early to secure your spot!
Special Opportunity for Academia
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Johnson Controls and Camfil, WFI is proud to offer complimentary registration to university professors and students (up to 100), helping connect the next generation of filtration professionals with leading experts and emerging technologies.
WFI 2026 Sponsored by: