WFI 2026 Session 2: Sustainable Filtration and Circular Economy – Chaired by Mr. Wu Chen
We’re honored to have Dr. Wu Chen, Dow Fellow (Ret.) and Chair of AFS Education Committee, USA, chairing Session 2 – Biopharmaceutical and Life Science Filtration during the WFI 2026 Annual Virtual Conference.
December 8, 2026 9:25–10:35 Session 2: Biopharmaceutical and Life Science Filtration
Chaired by Dr. Wu Chen, Dow Fellow (Ret.) and AFS Education Committee Chair, US
Presented by Dr. Andrew L. Zydney, Bayard D. Kunkle Chair and Professor, Penn State University, US
9:40–9:55 2.2 Latest Designs and Applications of Modern Sanitary Centrifuges for the Biopharmaceutical Industry
Presented by Mr. Michael Rohr, Sales Engineer – Chem/Pharm/Biotech, GEA, US
9:55–10:10 2.3 Virus Filtration in Downstream Bioprocessing: Prefilter Strategies and Next-Generation Membrane Technology
Presented by Mr. Jaime De Souza, Sr. Process Development Scientist, MilliporeSigma, US
10:10–10:35 Round Table Panel Discussion
Panelists: Mr. Scott Yaeger, CTO, XF2 Water Technologies, US
Dr. Mélanie Caron, Laboratory Manager, Atmus Filtration Technologies, FA Mr. Patrick McGough, Principal Scientist, RD&I, Evonik, 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: WFI 2026 Full Program.
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.
Attendance is limited to 500 participants. We reached the capacity last year. Register now 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:
