Conference Agenda
PFAS Remediation Xchange 2026 · June 4, 2026 · Virtual
Thursday, June 4, 2026
All timings are in Pacific Time (PT / UTC-7)
09:25 – 09:30
Opening Remarks
09:30 – 10:00
A World Without PFAS? A Nuanced View
- PFAS scope, industrial realities and implications
- Analysis of current remediation solutions
- Finding a pragmatic balance between PFAS properties and their footprint
Rudy Dams|Rudy Dams Consulting
10:00 – 10:30
Softening Sticker Shock: Navigating PFAS Regulatory Shifts and Public
- Analyze the impact of shifting EPA standards and legal challenges on utility compliance
- Develop proactive communication strategies to secure stakeholder support for rate increases
- Defend utility reputation against disinformation by providing transparent messaging
10:30 – 11:00
Refreshment Break
11:00 – 11:30
Unseen Emissions: Identifying and Quantifying Fugitive Losses from Storage Tanks Handling PFAS
- Undetected Risks: Identifying how fugitive emissions from breather valves on storage tanks containing PFAS contribute to environmental and regulatory risk
- Vent-Less Technology: Utilizing specialized technology to measure and verify leakage rates, providing defensible data for remediation strategies
- Compliance Reporting: How accurate quantification enables better decision-making and strengthens mandatory environmental reporting
11:30 – 12:00
High-Flow Filtration: Efficient Removal of PFAS Using Proprietary Absorbers
- Evaluate advantages of unique absorber resin technology for cost-effective PFAS destruction
- Implement high-flow filtration solutions to optimize throughput in large-scale applications
- Integrate advanced absorber technology into existing treatment trains to enhance performance
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch Break
Afternoon Sessions
12:30 – 13:00
Surfactant Enhanced PFAS Aquifer Remediation and Decontamination of AFFF Systems
- Achieving a paradigm shift in PFAS mass removal from soil and groundwater using specialized surfactants
- Surpassing 99.9% decontamination efficiency for AFFF fire suppression systems vs. standard flushing
- Reviewing results from multi-year university studies and real-world regulatory compliance cases
13:00 – 13:30
Superior PFAS Removal: Leveraging Long-Life Anion Exchange Resin
- Explain the removal mechanisms of ion exchange resins versus GAC performance
- Analyze how resin chemistry and influent water quality impact selectivity and capacity
- Optimize system design and EBCT to improve capacity and delay PFAS breakthrough
13:30 – 14:00
Refreshment Break
14:00 – 14:30
Novel and Field-Proven Carbon Regeneration and PFAS Concentration Technology
- Implement technology to concentrate PFAS from media for efficient, small-scale destruction
- Restore full adsorptive capacity of GAC and IX resins through simultaneous regeneration
- Reduce PFAS remediation costs by approximately 70% using validated field-proven methods
14:30 – 15:00
Puratech® G400+ vs. Granular Activated Carbon for Removal of PFAS Compounds from Water
- Analyzing the efficiency of Puratech G400+ as a PFAS selective media
- Comparing empty bed contact times between Puratech G400+ and granular activated carbon (GAC)
- Evaluating performance resilience against total organic carbon (TOC), anions, iron, and manganese compared to GAC and ion exchange resins
15:00 – 15:30
Championship DNA in Remediation: Leading High-Performance Teams Through the PFAS Challenge
- Managing the Pivot: Leading organizational culture when regulatory goalposts and "market rules" are constantly shifting
- The 49.3 Execution Standard: Applying elite performance metrics to ensure zero-fail execution in high-stakes environmental projects
- The Global Roster: Strategic leadership insights on recruiting and managing specialized technical teams in an ultra-competitive remediation landscape
15:30 – 15:45
Closing Remarks
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