April 29-May 1, 2025
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, Florida
April 29-May 1, 2025
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, Florida

Conference Schedule

Tuesday, April 29

Networking

Coffee & Networking Break
8:30 am - 9:00 am

Welcome

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Moderator: Martin Lehmann, Ph.D., Principal Expert Research Network and Public Funding, Mann + Hummel GmbH

Healthy Buildings: Transforming IAQ - Strategies, Technologies, and Innovations for Healthy Living Spaces

9:10 am - 10:40 am

Moderator: Mike Clark, Division President, Filtration Solutions, Hollingsworth & Vose Company

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality: Assessing, Addressing and Assuring Quality Indoor Air through Proven Strategies and Technologies
Lisa Greenfield, CAFS, Director, Erlab USA
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Jesse Coiro, Director/General Manager, Erlab USA
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Promoting Enhanced Filtration for Human Health
Bruce Lorange, Global Marketing Manager, Hollingsworth & Vose
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Advancing Healthy Buildings through Real-Time Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
Maria Figols, Chief Scientific Officer, InBiot Monitoring SL
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John Oliver, International Business Development Manager, InBiot Monitoring SL
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Networking

Coffee & Networking Break
10:40 am - 11:00 am

Healthy Buildings: Transforming IAQ - Strategies, Technologies, and Innovations for Healthy Living Spaces II

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Moderator: Rahul Bharadwaj, Senior Applications Engineering Manager, Alkegen

The Healthy Building of Tomorrow: Leveraging Smart Buildings to Realize Decarbonization and Occupant Health Goals
Tyler Smith, Vice President, Healthy Buildings, HVAC & Controls, Johnson Controls Inc.
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Charge Protection in Electret Air Filtration Nonwoven Materials
Eunkyoung Shim, Research Assistant Professor, North Carolina State University
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Lunch

Lunch (On Your Own)
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Indoor Air Quality in Data Centers: Balancing Airflow, Filtration, and Energy Efficiency

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Moderator: Michael Chen, Ph.D., President, Midwest Filtration

Air Quality in Data Centers: People vs. the Machines
Christopher Muller, Director IEQ Technical Services, AAF International
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Networking

Coffee & Networking Break
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Panel Discussion: Indoor Air Quality in Data Centers: Balancing Airflow, Filtration, and Energy Efficiency

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Moderator: Michael Chen, Ph.D., President, Midwest Filtration

As data centers evolve to support increasing computational demands, the need for effective indoor air quality (IAQ) management has never been more critical. This panel will explore the intersection of airflow, filtration, and energy efficiency, examining how contamination control impacts both equipment reliability and operational sustainability. Experts will discuss the challenges posed by rising heat loads, the effects of outdoor air integration, and the industry’s response to regulatory changes. Join our panelists as they delve into the future of IAQ in mission-critical environments and strategies to optimize air quality for both machines and energy efficiency.

Panelist
Jon deRidder, VP of Innovation, Data Clean
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Christopher Muller, Director IEQ Technical Services, AAF International
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Industry Reception

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Separate Fee Required

Wednesday, April 30

Networking

Coffee & Networking Break
8:30 am - 9:00 am

Innovations in Nonwovens: Advancing Quality, Sustainability, and Filtration Solutions

9:10 am - 10:40 am

Moderator: Kimberley Espinosa, VP - Sales & Marketing, CEREX Advanced Fabrics, Inc.

Establishing Superior Needle-Punched Nonwovens’ Quality
Lothar Kaierle, VP Sales Nonwovens, American Truetzschler, Inc.
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AI-Driven Analysis of Fiber and Material Properties in Nonwovens Using Microct Imaging
Andreas Wiegmann, Ph.D., CEO, Math2Market GmbH
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A Novel and Universal Product Line for All Respiratory Protection Filter Needs
Samia Moore, Global Marketing Management, Hollingsworth & Vose Company
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AI-Driven Analysis of Fiber and Material Properties in Nonwovens Using Microct Imaging
Oliver Rimmel, Business Manager Digital Material R&D, Math2Market GmbH
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Networking

Coffee & Networking Break
10:40 am - 11:00 am

Innovations in Nonwovens: Advancing Quality, Sustainability, and Filtration Solutions II

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Moderator: Martin Lehmann, Ph.D., Principal Expert Research Network and Public Funding, Mann + Hummel GmbH

PFAS and Alternatives: Sustainable Filtration Solutions for Air and Liquid Filtration
Ping Hao, Ph.D., Sr. Nonwoven & Filtration Scientist, Superior Felt & Filtration, LLC
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PFAS Free Nanofiber Solution to Replace ePTFE in Filtration and Protective Gear
Kevin Guo, Ph.D., COO, Matregenix
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Lunch

Lunch (On Your Own)
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Sustainable Filtration: Innovating for Circularity, Efficiency, and the Future

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Moderator: Koen Bastiaens, Principal,

Sustainability and Circularity in Filtration
Wes Fisher, Director of Government Relations, INDA
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Innovating the Future of Filtration for a More Sustainable World
Kent Williamson, Head of Product Development & Quality, Ahlstrom
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Spunbond Web with Higher Spot to Spot Uniformity for Filtration
Saravanan Andan, Principal Engineer Scientist, Magnera
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Networking

Coffee & Networking Break
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Panel Discussion: Sustainable Filtration - Balancing Performance and Environmental Impact

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Moderator: Koen Bastiaens, Principal,

Our panelists will discuss sustainable filtration innovations, focusing on circularity, advanced materials, and eco-friendly practices. Topics will include new government regulations, cutting-edge filtration technologies and the impact of improved filter media on performance and sustainability

Panelist
Saravanan Andan, Principal Engineer Scientist, Magnera
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Wes Fisher, Director of Government Relations, INDA
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Kent Williamson, Head of Product Development & Quality, Ahlstrom
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