Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, October 14, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY
11:30 - 11:55
CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS OF MBR TECHNOLOGY FOR SMALL DECENTRALIZED APPLICATIONS
Reza Shams
BioMicrobics

Reza Shams

BioMicrobics

  • Identifying key challenges in applying membranes to decentralized wastewater treatment systems
  • Assessing feasibility of membrane application in small and remote treatment facilities
  • Reviewing case studies that highlight real-world challenges and solutions for MBR implementation
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING MBR TECHNOLOGY FOR DECENTRALIZED WASTEWATER TREATMENT
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON WASTE STREAM VALORIZATION USING MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY
Wes Alexander
Membrane Specialists LLC

Wes Alexander

Membrane Specialists LLC

  • Understanding membrane potential in driving value creation within the circular economy framework
  • Highlighting emerging technologies and novel applications in waste stream valorization
  • Assessing environmental implications of membrane-based recovery in industrial treatment
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON MEMBRANE SOLUTIONS FOR WASTE STREAM VALORIZATION
14:00 - 14:25
FROM MESH TO RATIONALLY DESIGNED FEATURES PRINTED ON MEMBRANE
Coley Ali
Aqua Membranes

Coley Ali

Aqua Membranes

  • Reducing pressure drop by using 3D-printed spacers, demonstrated in real-world installations
  • Increasing membrane efficiency with thinner feed channels, more active area, and lower pressure drop
  • Enhancing the performance by optimizing flux distribution and minimizing biofouling-prone low-shear zones
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ENHANCING MEMBRANE PERFORMANCE THROUGH 3D-PRINTED SPACERS
14:30 - 15:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:00 - 15:25
DESALINATION USING POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE HOLLOW FIBERS IN MEMBRANE DISTILLATION
Amir Ghobadi
AUC Group

Amir Ghobadi

AUC Group

  • Implementing direct contact membrane distillation with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) hollow fibers for seawater desalination
  • Optimizing operational parameters such as flow rates and temperature gradients to improve efficiency
  • Mitigating polarization effects to maximize water recovery and overall DCMD system performance
15:25 - 15:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING SEAWATER DESALINATION WITH PTFE HOLLOW FIBERS
15:30 - 15:55
HIGH RECOVERY NF TREATMENT OF GROUNDWATER IN FLORIDA
GJ Schers
Jacobs

GJ Schers

Jacobs

  • Optimizing system recovery through a six-month pilot study for membrane softening replacement
  • Exploring multiple configurations including 2-stage, 3-stage, and flow-reversal RO to maximize recovery
  • Evaluating pretreatment strategies such as sand straining, media filtration, and sulfuric acid dosing
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING HIGH-RECOVERY NF TECHNOLOGY FOR GROUNDWATER TREATMENT
16:00 - 17:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, October 15, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:35
SUSTAINABLE, CHEMICAL-FREE DRINKING WATER PRODUCTION WITH LARGEST DUTCH UTILITY
Nik Mehta
NX Filtration

Nik Mehta

NX Filtration

  • Deploying hollow-fiber nanofiltration technology for treating eutrophic surface water with minimal chemical use
  • Collaborating with Vitens utility to pilot a sustainable, low-footprint drinking water solution
  • Analyzing total cost of ownership of HFNF systems against UF-RO and conventional treatment approaches
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING HFNF FOR CHEMICAL-FREE DRINKING WATER PRODUCTION
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
PFAS WASTE DESTRUCTION USING GA’S INDUSTRIAL SUPERCRITICAL WATER OXIDATION
John Follin
General Atomics

John Follin

General Atomics

  • Explaining supercritical water oxidation as a technology for complete per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) waste destruction
  • Processing diverse waste streams such as reverse osmosis concentrate, granular activated carbon (GAC), and IX resin bead waste
  • Reviewing test results and future programs for advancing PFAS destruction and environmental safety
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON INDUSTRIAL SCWO TECHNOLOGY FOR EFFECTIVE PFAS DESTRUCTION
11:30 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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