ABMA Announces Initial Educational Sessions and Expert Speaker Lineup for 2026 BOILER Expo in Nashville
The American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) is excited to announce the initial lineup of educational sessions and expert speakers for the 2026 BOILER Expo. These sessions are designed to share key insights on innovation, safety, and emerging trends within the boiler industry.
The 2026 BOILER Expo features a revitalized educational program with over 20 breakout sessions categorized into four key tracks: Fundamentals & Essentials, Safety & Compliance, Technology & Innovation, and Emerging Trends & What’s Next.
Confirmed Speakers & Topics Include:
Jay Ehrfurth (ASOPE): The Art of Replacing Boilers in a Centralized Plant
Tom Garrett & William Evans (Autoflame): Emissions Standards & Future-Ready Monitoring
Scott Kossman (Chicago Blower): The Truth About Unrealistic Fan Sound Ratings
Nate Klein (Clark-Reliance): ASME Section I Requirements for Level Instrumentation
Brandon Fultz (Elliott Tool Technologies): Master the Heavy Wall Challenge: Tooling and Techniques for Successful Drift Rolling
Tim Dwyer & Russell Wilfong (Emerson): Boiler Valve Operations
Jon Kapel (Steamworks): Top 10 Must-Have Skills for Boiler Operators
Jamie Tighe (E-Tech): New Heat Recovery Retrofits into Legacy Systems
Dominik Mahne & Bernie Sapp (Gestra): Improve Boiler Efficiency Through TDS Control
Jim Lieskovan (Nationwide Boiler): Emissions Regulations, Control Strategies, Lessons Learned
David Eoff (Preferred Utilities): Understanding the Fundamental Safety of Burner Management Systems
Matt McDonald (RF MacDonald): Hybrid Systems with Gas or Electric Boilers Plus Heat Pumps
Troy Edens (Rogue Combustion): CFD Modeling
Robert Reid (Weishaupt): Combustion Theory and Low NOx Technology
Don Whitman & Mokhtar Matallah (Superior Boiler): Firetube vs. Watertube: The Right Boiler Type for Your ApplicationAdditional topics and speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. For the most up-to-date information, visit the 2026 BOILER Expo Speaker page.
No other event in 2026 will bring so many leading boiler experts together in one place. The experience begins with expanded pre-conference workshops ($99/each), including Boiler Types & Applications (presented by WARE) and a Boiler Water Treatment Workshop (presented by the Association of Water Technologies - AWT).
The Expo will also feature the highly anticipated Women in the Boiler Industry (WIBI) panel, a State of the Boiler Industry Leadership discussion, and unique Boiler Room Tours at the Gaylord Opryland. Attendees can also explore the Mobile Equipment Pavilion (formerly the Mobile Boiler Parking Lot) for an up-close look at the latest technology.
Event Details:
2026 ABMA BOILER Expo
Dates: March 31 – April 2, 2026
Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center – Nashville, Tennessee
The 2026 BOILER Expo promises more exhibitors, more attendees, and more networking opportunities than ever before. General attendee registration is now open. Early-bird pricing ends December 31st.
Register Today at ABMABOILEREXPO.com.
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About ABMA
Since our founding in 1888, the American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) has advocated for the safe and efficient design, manufacture, and operation of boiler systems. ABMA is the longest-standing technical trade association in the energy sector and represents the leading companies in the boiler industry.