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1st International Filtration Conference (IFC 2026)
Published on 17 Aug 2026

International Filtration Conference (IFC 2026)

Date: September 8‑10, 2026

Venue: Hotel Inter-burgo EXCO, Daegu, Republic of Korea

Chair: Prof. Kwang-Ho Choo (Kyungpook National University, Republic of Korea)

Message from Chair:

“Dear Colleagues,

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 1st International Filtration Conference (IFC 2026), to be held from September 8–10, 2026, in Daegu, Korea.

As filtration technologies become increasingly essential for clean water, clean air, sustainable manufacturing, healthcare, and advanced industries, international collaboration has never been more important. IFC 2026 aims to provide a global platform where researchers, engineers, industry leaders, and policymakers can share knowledge, exchange ideas, and build meaningful partnerships.

Hosting the inaugural IFC in Daegu, one of Korea's leading centers for advanced manufacturing and innovation, reflects our commitment to connecting scientific excellence with industrial advancement. We hope this conference will serve as a bridge between academia and industry while fostering international cooperation, particularly across the Asia-Pacific region.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I warmly invite you to join us in Daegu and look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and rewarding conference.

Sincerely,”

About IFC

Launching in 2026, IFC is a new international conference focused on advancing filtration and separation technologies across Asia and beyond. By connecting academia, industry, and government, IFC promotes collaboration, innovation, and sustainable technological development.

The Topics of Interest

  • Filtration Processes for Water, Gas, and Industrial Applications
  • Membrane Materials and Fabrication
  • Electrochemical and Electrified Membrane Technologies
  • Advanced Ion Separation, Desalination, and Water Reuse
  • Bioseparation and Resource Recovery
  • Membrane Fouling, Process Design, and Scale-Up
  • Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, and Emerging Filtration Technologies

For more details about this conference, please visit: https://filtexco.org/

Clean Water and Sanitation (CWS) has the honor of becoming an official Media Partner of the International Filtration Conference (IFC 2026). Prof. Kwang-Ho Choo, Editor‑in‑Chief of this journal, will serve as the Chair of the conference.

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