Get Your Boiler Project Solved in 2 Days –
Flights & Hotel Covered for Qualified Buyers

The ABMA Qualified Buyer + VIP Access Program is a curated experience for infrastructure professionals actively involved in boiler and thermal system decisions.

Approved participants receive a personalized schedule of 1:1 meetings with manufacturers matched to their project needs – saving months of vendor evaluation in a single, high-impact visit.

This is not a general attendee program. It is designed for serious decision-makers and influencers with active or planned projects.

Who Should Apply:

Decision-Making Roles

• Facilities Directors

• Energy Managers

• Plant Managers

• Chief Engineers

• Procurement Leaders

• VP of Operations

Organization Types

• Hospitals & Healthcare Systems

• Universities & Research Institutions

• Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities

• Food and Beverage Industry

• District Energy Providers

• Government & Municipal Agencies

What You Receive as an Approved Buyer:

Efficient Use of Time - No wandering the floor. Your schedule is pre-built around meetings that match your specific requirements.
Curated Manufacturer Matches - ABMA reviews your profile and project needs to connect you with relevant manufacturers and suppliers.
Substantive Technical Discussions - Direct conversations with manufacturer representatives who can address capacity, specifications, and timelines.
Decision-Maker Focus - A program designed for professionals responsible for capital equipment and infrastructure decisions.

“At ABMA, we recognize that our industry’s leaders require more than just a general overview; they need focused, high-level engagement to drive their organizations forward. By facilitating these targeted 1:1 interactions, we are ensuring that the 2026 BOILER Expo serves as a powerful catalyst for innovation and project execution, placing the most influential decision-makers exactly where they need to be: in direct dialogue with the manufacturers shaping the future of steam and hot water technology.” Scott Lynch, President & CEO of ABMA

How It Works:

1. Submit Qualification Form - Complete a brief form outlining your role, organization, and current boiler-related projects or needs.
2. ABMA Review - The ABMA team evaluates submissions and determines eligibility based on decision-making authority and project scope.
3. Curated Schedule - Approved participants receive a personalized meeting schedule with manufacturers matched to their requirements.
4. Logistics & Attendance - Depending on tier assignment, ABMA arranges travel, accommodation, and expo access for qualified buyers.

Participation Levels

VIP Buyer Access

• Round-trip airfare

• Hotel accommodations

• Full expo access

• Curated 1:1 meetings

Preferred Buyer Access

• Hotel accommodations

• Full expo access

• Curated 1:1 meetings

Buyer / Influencer Access

• Full expo access

• Curated 1:1 meetings

*Level assignment is determined by ABMA based on qualification criteria, geographic location, project scope, and program capacity. All tiers include curated manufacturer meetings.

Eligibility & Capacity

- Participation is complimentary for approved buyers
- Acceptance is by ABMA review only
- Program capacity is limited each year
- Priority given to active infrastructure projects

Submit your qualification information to be considered for the ABMA Qualified Buyer + VIP Access Program.

AI Program Details

The program is powered by BondAI.me, a purpose-built Hosted Buyer automation platform designed specifically for high-stakes B2B events and associations. BondAI orchestrates the entire Qualified Buyer lifecycle end-to-end including buyer sourcing, multi-step qualifications (via intelligent forms and Voice AI), project-based matching, curated scheduling, and post-meeting intelligence - with a single integrated system. This infrastructure is designed to improve meeting quality, increase exhibitor ROI, and enable scalable revenue growth without adding operational headcount.

For questions contact Shaunica Jayson at shaunica@abma.com. For registration questions, please contact Kenlee Steighner at kenlee@abma.com.

Takes 2-3 minutes. Approval Required.