Contamination Control Conference Sessions

Contamination Control Conference Sessions

Conference sessions are comprised of technical papers, panels, and case studies on the latest issues impacting the industry. Get the most up-to-date information from leading industry experts in your fields.

Program subject to change. More session presentations will be added below as they are approved.

All session times are listed in Central Time.

Monday, May 4, 2026

Beyond the Specs: Mastering the Assessment, Selection, and Monitoring of Cleanroom Consumables
1:15 - 3:05 p.m.
Discover how mastering the lifecycle of cleanroom wipes, garments, and tools directly impacts yield, compliance, and the overall integrity of critical manufacturing processes.

Presentations:

Limitations of Single Conductivity Tests in Evaluating ESD Protection of Contamination Control Cleanroom Garments - Oliver Christof, Barnet Intelligent Materials
Floor-Level Contamination Control in Cleanrooms and Controlled Environments - Alun Jones, Dycem

Airflow Visualization and Computational Flow Dynamics (CFD) in Controlled Environments
3:25 - 5:15 p.m.
This session features technical papers on advanced methods for analyzing and optimizing airflow within cleanrooms and other controlled environments. Discover how these tools are leveraged to enhance containment efficiency, minimize turbulence, and ensure compliance in critical production and research settings.

Presentations:

Airflow Visualization (Smoke Studies): Recovery Test, Containment Leak Test - Morgan Polen, Microrite
CCFD Visualizations for Pharmaceutical Cleanrooms with Case Studies - Wei Sun, Engsysco

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Environmental or Contamination Control considerations for Data Centers
9:30 - 11:20 a.m.
Description coming soon.

Presentations:

Critical Contamination Control Fundamentals in Liquid to Chip AI Cooling Technologies - Brian Hoffman, Sterile Environment Technologies
AI Data Centers: Evolving ISO Cleanliness Standards for Air and Liquid-to-Chip Cooling - Jason Roth, Sterile Environment Technologies

Battery Manufacturing: Contamination Control, Testing, and the Hazards Surrounding It
1 - 5 p.m.
This session features technical papers addressing the critical aspects of achieving high-quality and safe battery manufacturing. This includes electrostatic control, contamination control through dry rooms, hazards throughout the manufacturing lifecycle for worker safety, plus more.

Presentations:

NAVSEA S9310 Li-Ion Battery Cell Propagation and RCC 319-19 Vent Safety Testing - Justin Ferrales, SIL
Contamination Control and Smart Environmental Monitoring for Battery Manufacturing Dry Rooms - Jason Kelly, Lighthouse Wordwide Solutions
The Challenge to “Do more with Less” in Ultra Low Humidity Dry Cleanroom Environments for Battery EVs and EES - Conor Murray, 3dimension Cleanrooms Ltd
Mitigating Contamination Risk of Consumables in EV Manufacturing - Amy Zielenski, Lakeland Industries

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Future Trends in Cleanrooms
8 - 9:50 a.m.

Presentations:

AI-Assisted PFAS Risk Identification in Manufacturing Materials and Supplier Networks - Jenny Yu, EcoPulse
Let’s Talk Robotics! - Anne Marie Dixon-Heathman, Cleanroom Management Associates, Inc.

Facility Design and Construction of Critical Environments
10:10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The design and construction of critical environments, such as cleanrooms and laboratories, demand meticulous attention to detail and adherence to stringent standards. This session will explore the key considerations involved in creating these specialized facilities.

Presentations:

You Know What You Want, Now Know What You Need for a Critical Controlled Environment - Vern Solomon, Environmental Systems Corporation
Material Selection for Cleanroom Processing Through Material Transfer - Renee Buthe, STERIS
Using Statistical Methods from NANO-201 for Deeper Micro-Vibration Analyses - Byron Davis, Vibrasure

Considerations for Semiconductor, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Device Manufacturing
3 - 4:50 p.m.
Description coming soon.

Presentations:

Nanoparticle Detection in Ultrapure Water - Mike Turnure, TSI
Real-time Surface Particulate Cleanliness Characterization in the Aerospace Industry - De-ling Liu, Aerospace Corporation
Common Pitfalls in a SEMI FAB that can Led to the Unintended Consequences of a Contamination Event - Greg Heiland, Valutek and Victor Sanchez, Avanza Technical Solutions
Decision Framework for Viable Environmental Monitoring Program Design: From Sampling Location Selection to Limit Calculation for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices - Ramanathan Dhakshinamoorthy, PROCEPT BioRobotics

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Regulatory Considerations and Changes in the Pharmaceutical and Other Life-sciences Industries
8 - 9:50 a.m.
This session provides essential updates and analyses regarding regulatory considerations and recent changes impacting the pharmaceutical, medical device, and broader life-sciences industries.

Presentations:

Worldwide Regulations of Combination Medical Devices - Si Myra Tyson, STERIS
Developing a CCS (Contamination Control Strategy) for ATMP Cleanrooms - Jim Polarine, STERIS

Round-table Discussion: Contamination Control Failures and their Solutions
10:10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This session features an interactive round-table discussion focused on analyzing common contamination control failures and sharing proven solutions and recovery strategies. Experts and industry leaders will candidly discuss real-world case studies involving breaches in cleanroom integrity, unexpected excursions, and microbial or particulate incidents. The focus will be on identifying the root causes of failure—including human factors, procedural lapses, and HVAC system weaknesses—and detailing the practical, corrective actions taken to restore compliance, mitigate risk, and prevent recurrence.

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