WFI 2026 Session 3: Filtration Advances in the Energy Sector – Chaired by Dr. Martin Lehmann
We’re honored to have Dr. Martin Lehmann, Principal Expert Research Network and Public Funding, MANN+HUMMEL GmbH, Germany, chairing Session 3 – Filtration Advances in the Energy Sector during the WFI 2026 Annual Virtual Conference.
December 8, 2026 9:25–10:35 Session 3: Filtration Advances in the Energy Sector
10:40–10:55 3.1 New Test Methods Enable Optimized Water Retention in Turbomachinery Air Intake Systems
Presented by Dr. Thomas Caesar, Vice President Global Filter Engineering, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, DE
10:55–11:10 3.2 Design and Scale-Up of Air Path Balance-of-Plant Components for High-Power PEM Fuel Cells
Presented by Dr. Saeed Khandan Siar, Lead Product Engineer Fuel Cell Humidifiers, MANN+HUMMEL, DE
11:10–11:25 3.3 From Fuel Economy to Energy Efficiency: Filtration Through the Power Transition for Vehicles and Equipment
Presented by Mr. Brian Schwandt, Director, Research & Technologies, Atmus, US11:25–11:50 Round Table Panel Discussion
Panelists: Dr. Luke Thompson, Product Manager, AAF International, DE
Ms. Sophie Bélanger, VP Americas, Camfil Power Systems, CA
Mr. Nick Agopian, President, Reviveaire, 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:
