EDANA announced the program of speakers and topics for the 8th edition of Filtrex Europe, the nonwoven filtration conference and exhibition.

Filtrex has strengthened its position as one of the leading platforms for the filtration industry. As with previous editions, Filtrex promises to attract high-level attendees and to be a memorable event with excellent opportunities for networking and business development. This conference will also offer high level inspirational speeches of resonance to any leader in today’s complex business world.

Held in Berlin on May 14-15, 2019, the conference opens with an exploration on the future of mobility by Dr. Bodo Schwieger, general manager at Team Red. The first day will also showcase the second edition of the Filtrex Innovation Awards, an accolade which honors the efforts of manufacturers of nonwoven based filtration products/elements and celebrates their continuous efforts for excellence and innovation. The nominees will each receive a 10-minute slot to present their innovation.

Day 2 will kick-off with Dr. Stefan Berbner, chief operating officer - AAF Europe. He will guide the audience through the megatrends that will drive increased global demand for filtration products for decades to come, including digitalization, urbanization, industrialization, a booming middle class, and the proliferation of smart technologies. Other topics include filtration in mobility, innovative filter materials, media converting technology, new developments in media design and modelling/testing.

The program can be found here.