2025 BOMA Conference in Boston Recap

BOMA Greater Seattle Shines at the 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo

From June 28 to July 1, the 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo brought together property professionals, industry leaders, and exhibitors in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. With standout keynote speakers, invaluable educational sessions and plentiful networking opportunities, attendees were able to take home more than just some insights – they made long lasting connections.

Couldn’t make it to Boston or want to relive the highlights? Read the full conference recap here.

• Day 1 – The conference officially opened with a day of committee meetings and discussion hubs, setting the stage for collaboration and learning.
• Day 2 – Attendees were inspired by a powerful Opening Keynote from Brad Meltzer, host of the History Channel’s Lost History and Decoded and a New York Times best-selling author.
• Day 3 – Day three began with networking breakfasts, including a record-breaking Student Day Orientation + Breakfast and the Women in CRE Breakfast featuring Julie Brown, founder of Julie Brown Speaks.
• Day 4 – The final day concluded with educational sessions, the debut of the One BOMA Recognition Lunch, and the grand finale—The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards Reception + Gala.

BOMA Greater Seattle Takes Boston by Storm
With over 40 members in attendance, BOMA Greater Seattle made its presence known across the conference floor, leadership sessions, and celebrations. Our local members didn’t just show up—they showed out:

🏆 Starbucks Center Takes Home an International TOBY Win – Mixed-Use Category
🏅 Patrick Hennessy is Recognized as Regional Member of the Year
🎓 Cori Taniguchi Earns Prestigious CAE Designation

Celebrating Our Scholarship Recipients
We were proud to have six scholarship recipients who represented our local at the BOMA International Conference. Read about their experiences below:

• When in Boston, Sip Some Tea - Wurrie Njadoe, DEI Scholarship Recipient
• Historic Streets & Industry Insights: My Boston 2025 BOMA Conference Experience - Aysia Deru, Emerging Professional Scholarship Recipient
• An Invaluable Opportunity for Both Personal and Professional Growth - Jesse Smothers, Engineer Scholarship Recipient
• New Knowledge, Fresh Motivation, and a Renewed Sense of Pride in the Work We Do - Eric Lichneckert, Engineer Scholarship Recipient
• You Better Recognize - Kacie Rahm, Impact Scholarship Recipient
• 2025 Yardi-BOMA Sustainability Grant Recipient - Hayley Thomas

Visit our Instagram page for more photos, videos, and highlights from the conference.

Mark your calendars now and plan to join us in Long Beach next June 27-30! We hope to see you there!