The American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) will convene its 2025 Annual Meeting, January 17-20, at the JW Marriott Hotel, Plant Riverside District, in Savannah, GA. There, attendees will be treated to an impressive lineup of compelling presenters focused on helping members grow their business and ready themselves for the challenges ahead.
After the disruptive U.S. election this fall, the conference keynote choice now looks even more appropriate.
Sheryl Connelly, a leading futurist and global consumer trends expert, will open the annual meeting with Disruption Is Inevitable... Is Your Business Ready?
The former Chief Futurist for Ford Motor Company, Connelly will present her proven framework for how anyone at any level of an organization can think like a futurist. In this captivating session, she will share her expertise on how leaders and teams can anticipate trends, identify opportunities, and navigate uncertainty as they work to position their organizations for long-term success.
Groups will learn to embrace a futurist mindset — gaining insights into strategic foresight, scenario planning, and the art of connecting seemingly disparate dots to create incredible breakthroughs. Perhaps now more than ever, business leaders, innovators, and decision-makers should prepare to adopt a futurist lens to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
For those focused on the nearer term, economist Connor Lokar, a senior forecaster with ITR Economics, will return to the ABMA stage for a market-by-market breakdown as part of his
Economic Outlook for 2025 and Beyond. Based in Manchester NH, Lokar is now in his 10th year with ITR, where he specializes in economic modeling and strategic planning. His skills are most prized in the current environment.
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"Overview of Hydrogen Blending Certification for Boilers"Travis Hardin, UL Solutions
- "Workforce Development Opportunities in the Military Community"
Hire Our Heroes, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation - "How Effective Boiler Training Creates Lasting Customers"
Jonathan Kapel, Steamworks - "The Evolution of Hydrogen – Sourcing, Supply & Opportunities"
Timothy Lebrecht, Air Products - "AI in Manufacturing: Identifying Strategies & Creating Adoption"
Chris Stephenson, Alliant Group - "Creating a Safer Boiler Room: Lessons Learned"
Adam Henson, U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) - "Trends & Challenges in the Rental Sector: Panel Discussion"
Steve Taylor, WARE, Jim Lieskovan, Nationwide Boiler, Michael Pfeiler, Wabash Power - "Transitioning Generational Ownership: Finding the Right Path"
Chase Hoover, Acuity Advisors
For more information about ABMA's Annual Meeting, including complete details on travel and accommodations, go to www.abma.com/annual-meeting.
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