Program Agenda

Agenda At a Glance

Below is the tentative program at a glance, which is subject to change. As we confirm the timing, sessions, and speakers, we will update this page with more information. 

Date/Time
Program Item

Tuesday, May 12

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
3D Printing and Membranes Short Course
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Introduction to Filter Media Short Course
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Microfiltration Membrane Short Course
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Polymer Aerogels as Filter Media Short Course
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Introduction to Solid/Liquid Separation, with a Liquid Filtration General Overview Short Course
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Registration/Badge Pick-up & Tabletop Set-up
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Introduction to Liquid Cartridge Filtration Short Course
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Liquid Filter Testing Short Course
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Ultrafiltration Membrane Short Course
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Opening Night Networking Reception

Wednesday, May 13

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Attendee Registration/Badge Pick-up
8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Technical Program
Keynote Plenary Talk (8:15-9:15 a.m.)
Critical Minerals Separations: AI/ML -Driven Laboratories and DOE Opportunities
by Prof. Rigoberto Advincula
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Expo Hall
5:15 – 6:00 p.m.
AFS Corporate Sponsors Reception and Awards Presentation
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Student Poster Competition

Thursday, May 14

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Attendee Registration/Badge Pick-up
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Expo Hall
8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Technical Program
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Move Out

Friday, May 15

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Industry Tours

Legend
All times are in Eastern Standard Time
$ = Optional Add-on Events