One Day, 150+ Experts

You could spend weeks researching contractors, energy consultants, attorneys, or reserve study specialists… or you could come to the Expo and meet them all at once. With over 150 exhibitors from all sectors of the multifamily residential industry, the New England Expo brings together the full range of vendors and service providers your building or association relies on. You’ll meet experts in:

• Legal and compliance services
• Insurance and risk management
• Capital improvement financing
• HVAC, elevators, energy and water efficiency
• Security, pest control, janitorial services, and staffing
• Building management software
• Reserve studies, engineering, and architectural services

For trustees and building owners, the Expo is your one-stop shop to check out new vendors, vet proposals, ask questions, compare service offerings, and discover emerging technologies that can cut costs, improve sustainability, and streamline operations for your building or association. It’s your chance to evaluate partners firsthand and come back to your building with concrete options—not just price quotes. For managers, the show is an incredibly efficient way to expand your vendor network and explore options for your entire portfolio.   

Seminars With Practical Takeaways

These aren’t just quick overviews. You’ll walk away with specific, actionable insights to bring back to your board or management team—ideas you can put to use immediately. Plus, because the seminars are live and in-person, you can ask questions tailored to your association’s unique challenges, and even follow up with speakers or experts afterward.

The 2025 Fall seminars include: 

Getting On Board—Combating Apathy & Improving Community Engagement

Sponsored by New England Condominium 

Among the biggest challenges boards face is residents' apathy and lack of participation in the governance of their own community. Poor attendance at meetings, failure to reach a quorum, and vacant board positions all make it hard—if not impossible—to carry out the vital business of running a solvent, functional building or HOA. This panel will offer concrete, real-world methods for improving resident participation and engagement, from getting board candidates on the ballot to encouraging better attendance at annual meetings. You'll get expert advice on how committees can help get people involved, as well as social events and other community programming.

A Matter of Trust—Defending Your Board Against Common Claims

Sponsored by Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks

This presentation offers an overview of the most common claims brought against condo boards for decisions related to maintenance, spending, budgeting, board appointments, and more. Learn how specific legal causes of action are asserted, and how they are defended, as well as how a condo’s governing documents and existing case law play a role in litigation.

Escaping the Echo Chamber—How to Improve Transparency & Build Your Community's Leadership

Sponsored by Schernecker Property Services (SPS) and  Allcock & Marcus

Lack of transparency and cooperation among the leadership of a condo or HOA community can lead to financial, legal, and liability issues that erode stability and tank property values. This expert panel will discuss why siloed decision-making makes the problem worse—and how building the right strategic team can prevent such problems from the start, with actionable strategies your board can use right now to improve transparency, planning, and long-term resilience in our changing world.

A Hard Market—How Boards Must Adapt to Navigate the Insurance Crisis

Sponsored by New England Condominium

Over the last few years, the cost of insurance premiums has risen sharply, coverage has been rolled back, and boards are feeling the pinch as they chart a path forward. This panel will discuss the reasons for the higher costs, offer advice on how to limit liabilities in order to keep premiums under control, and help boards assess their coverage in order to avoid both overpaying and being underinsured.

It Takes a Village—What to Do (and Not Do) When a Resident is Struggling

Sponsored by New England Condominium

In our fast-paced, overstimulated world, it's easy to overlook—or even ignore—the signs that a community member may be struggling with isolation, mobility challenges, or mental health issues like agoraphobia and hoarding. While boards and managers may not have a legal responsibility to intervene, there are steps they can take to help. Come find out what you can do to provide a better sense of community in your condo or HOA, avoid liability, and make it less likely for struggling neighbors to fall through the cracks.

Meet Industry Experts, Network with Peers 

Sometimes you need more than a Google search or a vendor email. At the Expo, you can speak directly to the professionals behind the services, who understand New England’s multifamily building and association landscape inside and out.

If you have questions about anything from negotiating a contract for a major HVAC upgrade to choosing between funding options for a capital project, understanding board liability on a pending lawsuit, or implementing a preventive maintenance program, this is your chance to ask! Many vendors offer free on-the-spot consultations at their booths. You might even leave with a next-step plan or a helpful referral you didn’t expect.

If you're new to a board or recently took on a new property, it's also a great opportunity to learn from those with more experience and develop a deeper understanding of the landscape. Thousands of board members and managers from across New England will be at the show, seeking info and advice on the same rising insurance and utility costs, resident disputes, and emergency boiler breakdowns you are, making the Expo a fantastic opportunity to connect, compare, and learn from one another. Many attendees leave with new ideas sparked by casual conversations, or with contacts at associations nearby who have faced similar issues.

One Day, Big ROI, Zero Cost to Attend

Unlike most national conferences or multi-day industry events, the New England Expo is local, focused, and designed for busy professionals and volunteers. It’s structured to deliver maximum value in one productive day. If you’ve been to the Expo in the past, this year will feel familiar—but new vendors, updated seminar content, and a changing regulatory and financial environment mean there’s always something new to learn. Whether you’re navigating rising insurance premiums, aging infrastructure, stricter laws, or changing board dynamics, you’ll find answers, ideas, and trusted partners here.

For anyone involved in the management or governance of condos, HOAs, and co-ops in New England, the Expo isn’t just another event; it’s a tool designed to save you time, help you spend funds more wisely, and strengthen your community’s performance and compliance in an increasingly complex landscape. Even if you’ve been to the show before, 2025 will deliver new connections, updated resources, and expanded insights—all tailored to the rapidly shifting needs of trustees, managers, and other building professionals. If you’re making decisions about repairs, upgrades, budgets, staff, or resident issues, this event is for you!

Register now at ne-expo.com and we’ll see you at the Hynes Center in Boston on Thursday, October 30!