WFI 2026 Session 6: AI, Digitalization, and Smart Filtration – Chaired by Greg Hoverson
We’re honored to have Greg Hoverson, Vice President & CTO, Atmus Filtration Technologies, chairing Session 6 – AI, Digitalization, and Smart Filtration at the WFI 2026 Annual Virtual Conference.
December 9, 2026 |10:40–11:50 AM EST
10:40–11:50 Session 6: AI, Digitalization, and Smart Filtration
10:40–10:55 6.1 Measuring Air Accessibility: The Next Evolution in Real-Time Air Cleaning Performance
Presented by Mr. Stanton Wong, Executive Director, RESET Standard, CA
Presented by Dr. Andreas Wiegmann, MATH2MARKET GmbH, DE
Presented by Dr. Rigoberto Advincula, Governor's Chair Professor, ORNL/UTK, US
11:25–11:50 Round Table Panel Discussion
Panelists: Dr. Jatin Khanpara, Sr. Vice President, Engineering & Technology, AprilAire. US
Mr. Arun Ramaratnam , Data Science Manager, Atmus, US
Mr. Ryan Pastrana, VP, Technology & Innovation, Parker Hannifin, 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 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: