WFI 2026 Session 5: Filter Media Innovation & Future Technologies – Chaired by Mike Clark
We’re honored to have Mr. Mike Clark, President, Filtration Division, H&V, US, chairing Session 5 of WFI 2026 Annual Virtual Conference – “Filter Media Innovation and Future Technologies.”
December 9, 2026 |9:25–9:35 AM EST
9:25–10:35 Session 5: Filter Media Innovation and Future Technologies
Chaired by Mr. Mike Clark, President, Filtration Division, H&V, USA
Presented by Dr. Cédric Vallet, Head of Business Development and Product Management, Ahlstrom, France
Presented by Ms. Emily Peterson, Director, R&D, H&V, US
9:55–10:10 5.3 From Best Media to Best Filter
Presented by Dr. Lu Liu, Engineering Fellow, Parker, USA
10:10–10:35 Round Table Panel Discussion
Panelists: Dr. Samual Li, Vice President, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, CN
Mr. Martin Klein, Sr. Vice President, MANN+HUMMEL, DE
Dr. Fabian Fritze, Director, Research & Development, Gessner, DE
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: