Schedule

Morning remarks by Conference Chairs.

Chairs: Everlyn Tamayo and Carlo Bontia, Clean Air Asia Speakers: David Riallant, Groupe TeraSandeep Battula, Qualivon Technologies Pvt LtdAdisorn Lertsinsrubtavee, Asian Institute of TechnologyJack Kodros, Clarity MovementJames B. McQuaid, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, UK SLIDO: 4062922 Southeast Asia’s unique environmental challenges require tailored solutions for air quality monitoring. This session will discuss adaptations of low-cost sensors to perform in tropical climates characterized by high humidity, extreme temperatures, and diverse pollution sources. Topics may include innovative sensor materials, performance optimization, and applications in urban and rural settings.

Coffee and refreshments in Expo Hall. Networking opportunity.

Chairs: Shriram Manogaran, Clean Air Fund, Vasu Kilaru, EPA, and Sebastian Diez, Univerdidad del Desarrollo Speakers: Garima Raheja, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia UniversityCarlo Bonito, Clean Air AsiaAshley Collier- Oxandale SLIDO: 2422715 Over the last 15 years, of the use of air sensor to monitor air quality has shown continued growth. Once a nascent technology, air sensors are becoming more widely used and accepted as an alternative method of monitoring air quality. The good news is that there now exist numerous manufacturers of these devices such that in any area there is a heterogeneous landscape of devices. The bad news for anyone attempting to integrate data from various manufacturers (and other sources of data) to obtain a coherent picture of air quality is that it requires an inordinate level of effort to harmonize data sets. In addition, when communities choose to design and implement an air sensor monitoring campaign, a back end system capable of ingesting and processing data is required. This panel discussion session will address the lack certain infrastructure that are bottlenecks in the air sensors domain. Elements such as data / metadata standards, free cloud based storage for sharing data, modular and open-source data management tools for analytics and visualization can facilitate the use and reuse of sensor data. Furthermore, this session will explore capacity-building strategies specifically designed to develop infrastructure that meets the unique needs of less affluent regions. The session will consist of a couple of talks and an open panel discussion among experts and participants.

Buffet lunch served in the expo hall

Chairs: Achim Haug, AirGradient, and Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Speakers: Daniel Westervelt, Columbia UniversityKim Oanh Nguyen, Asian Institute of TechnologyAnil Namdeo, Northumbria University, UKKanang Sivula, Vaisala Oyj, Vantaa, FinlandEmil Varghese, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)Q&A - Part 1Anika Krause, AirGradient LtdMichel Gerboles, European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)Fidel Raja Wabinyai, AirQoHugo Ruiz Verastegui, UNICEFEverlyn Tamayo, Clean Air AsiaQ&A Part 2 SLIDO: 1209395 This session will explore advancements in validating air sensors for accuracy, reliability, and performance across diverse environments. Discussions will focus on creating interoperable sensor networks, calibration best practices, and strategies to expand regional and global data networks. Presentations may include innovative validation techniques, case studies of successful data network integration, and challenges in scaling sensor-based air quality monitoring.