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Must-Attend Conferences Driving Innovation in 2025

By Caryn Smith, Chief Content Officer, IFN

In today’s filtration industry, research and development are driving change in methods and materials, often prompted by societal stressors, such as increasing demands for clean natural resources, environmentally sustainable end solutions, as well as durability and cost considerations of filtration methods.

For these reasons, conference and exposition opportunities continue to thrive. They offer opportunities to bring scholars, researchers, developers, engineers, and heads of companies together to explore new ideas, products and services, and network amongst the finest teams leading global filtration efforts. Whether you’re a manufacturer, researcher, or end-user, these events offer something for everyone in the filtration ecosystem.

As the industry evolves and innovates, staying informed and connected is crucial for professionals seeking to remain at the forefront of their field. In 2025, a lineup of premier industry conferences offers unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and discovering cutting-edge technologies that will shape the future and forge new partnerships.

We have identified seven conferences that stand out as mustattend events in 2025:

• A HR Expo 2025 (February 10-12, Orlando, FL): This event showcases the latest in HVACR technology, including advanced filtration systems for air quality improvement.

• FILTREX 2025 (March 25-26, Vienna, Austria): A two-day conference and exhibition bringing together filtration experts and industry leaders, focusing on technological and sustainability innovations.

• FiltCon 2025 (April 1-3, Louisville, KY): Organized by the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS), this conference offers extensive educational opportunities and fosters collaboration within the filtration community.

• INTERPHEX 25 (April 1-3, New York): While not exclusively focused on filtration, this event covers pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovations, including filtration technologies crucial to this industry.

• FiltXPO (April 29-May 1, Miami Beach, FL): North America’s largest filtration exhibition and conference, FiltXPO brings together professionals from around the world to exchange cutting-edge technologies and market intelligence.

• 14th World Filtration Congress (June 30-July 4, Bourdeaux, France): Held every three to four years, WFC serves as a meeting place for scientists, engineers, and applicators from all over the world, specialists in filtration and separative techniques, to discuss the latest advances in science and technology.

• WEFTEC 2025 (September 27-October 1, Chicago, IL): The 98th annual Water Environment Federation (WEF) Technical Exhibition and Conference is a place to learn about the latest innovations in water and wastewater treatment, see the latest technologies and solutions in action, and connect with water professionals worldwide.

What You Need to Know

AHR Expo 2025 (February 10-12, Orlando, FL)

The AHR Expo (International AirConditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) is the world’s premier HVACR event, attracting the most comprehensive gathering of industry professionals from around the globe each year. It remains one of the industry’s best resources for OEMs, engineers, contractors, facility operators, architects, educators, and other industry professionals to explore the latest trends and applications and to cultivate mutually beneficial business relationships.

This year’s program will feature more than 250 sessions that include 230 free industry seminars, a robust panel series lineup, new product presentations and more.

This year, AHR is supported by an exposition with approximately 1870 exhibitors from all parts of the supply chain.