Events

NAM events are experiences that bring together top leaders and experts in the industry, providing intel, analysis and networking you won't get anywhere else.

Upcoming Events

Executive Edge is the National Association of Manufacturers’ executive strategy forum—created exclusively for CEOs and senior leaders at the world’s leading manufacturing companies. Next stop: Pittsburgh, PA, December 2026 (date to be confirmed). Learn more about Executive Edge.

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Discounted Hotel Rates in Washington D.C.

The NAM offers its members and guests discounted hotel rates in Washington, D.C. Learn more.

Upcoming Events

04
November 2026
Members Only · Virtual Event

Association Partners International Trade Briefing + Member Exchange

Join the NAM for a year-end policy briefing on international trade and tariff developments and what potential policy shifts could mean for manufacturers and association members.

WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
12–13
November 2026
Multi-Day · In-Person Event | Washington, DC

2026 Manufacturing Legal Summit

The fifth annual Manufacturing Legal Summit — the preeminent conference for manufacturing lawyers addressing the latest pressing challenges across the legal and regulatory landscape, with CLE-accredited sessions and peer networking in Washington, D.C.

2026 Manufacturing Legal Summit
03
December 2026
Members Only · In-Person Event | Washington, DC

Defense Working Group Inaugural Meeting (In-Person)

Join the NAM for an inaugural defense working group meeting focused on strengthening America’s defense industrial base, expanding opportunities for small and medium-sized manufacturers and increasing engagement with national defense leaders.

THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
13–15
January 2027
Members Only Multi-Day · In-Person Event | Baltimore, MD

CMA Winter Leadership Conference

The CMA Winter Leadership Conference convenes association CEOs and senior executives to unpack the trends and technologies shaping manufacturing, set the agenda for the year ahead and strengthen the peer network at the heart of the Council of Manufacturing Associations.

CMA Winter Leadership Conference

Past Events

18
August 2026
Past Event

NAM Energy Monthly Pulse

Join the NAM for updates on energy, infrastructure, environmental and labor policy priorities affecting manufacturers, along with opportunities for member engagement and discussions with federal officials on regulatory, transportation and energy issues.

TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • David Fotouhi, EPA Deputy Administrator
  • James "Jay" Payne, FHWA Deputy Administrator
  • Laura V. Swett, FERC Chairman
NAM Energy Monthly Pulse
11
August 2026
Members Only · Past Event

Eli Lilly and Analog Devices Plant Tour

Join the NAM for a plant tour featuring Eli Lilly and Analog Devices to explore advanced manufacturing operations and best practices.

TUESDAY 10:00 am – 8:30 am
Eli Lilly and Analog Devices Plant Tour
06
August 2026
Members Only · Past Event

TSCA Webinar Series Session 3: Navigating Risk Management – Implications for Supply Chain and Product Stewardship

Join the NAM for an educational webinar on the Toxic Substances Control Act existing chemicals review process, with practical guidance on risk management, product stewardship and supply chain implications for manufacturers and downstream chemical users.

THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • MaryAnn Hoff, Senior Associate, Industrial Hygiene and Regulatory Affairs, AM Health and Safety Consulting
  • Andy Maier, Principal, Toxicology, Health, and Ecological Sciences, Integral Consulting
  • Nick Goldstein, Assistant Chief Counsel, SBA Office of Advocacy
  • Darius Sivin, International Representative, United Auto Workers
TSCA Webinar Series Session 3: Navigating Risk Management – Implications for Supply Chain and Product Stewardship
29–31
July 2026
Members Only Multi-Day · Past Event

CMA Summer Leadership Conference & Forum with State Manufacturing Leaders

The CMA Summer Leadership Conference brings manufacturing trade association CEOs and senior executives together for peer-driven strategy, leadership development and connection — and in 2026 includes the Forum with State Manufacturing Leaders, uniting national and state manufacturing associations around shared…

CMA Summer Leadership Conference & Forum with State Manufacturing Leaders
27–31
July 2026
Members Only Multi-Day · Past Event

MLC Accelerating Digital Transformation 2026

Join the MLC for an exploration of how manufacturers can accelerate digital transformation, improve operations, and drive innovation.

MONDAY 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
MLC Accelerating Digital Transformation 2026
23
July 2026
Members Only · Past Event

Leadership, Org, Culture, People CI Member Forum Call: Dimensions of Change: How a Small Manufacturer Built a Multi-Dimensional Growth Engine

Join the MLC for an exclusive, multi-site immersion into how leading manufacturers operationalize software-defined automation, physical intelligence and highly connected industrial environments, delivering practical insights that translate advanced digital capabilities into real-world performance.

THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • Joe Palomba, Senior Vice President of Information Technologies, Rheem Manufacturing
Leadership, Org, Culture, People CI Member Forum Call: Dimensions of Change: How a Small Manufacturer Built a Multi-Dimensional Growth Engine
09
July 2026
Members Only · Past Event

Session 3 | Navigating Risk Management: Implications for Supply Chain and Product Stewardship

Join the NAM for an educational webinar on the Toxic Substances Control Act existing chemicals review process, including risk management, chemical lifecycle review and potential supply chain and product stewardship impacts for manufacturers and downstream chemical users.

THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • Darius Sivin, International Representative, United Auto Workers
  • Andy Maier, Principal, Toxicology, Health, and Ecological Sciences, Integral Consulting
  • Nick Goldstein, Assistant Chief Counsel, SBA Office of Advocacy
  • Silvia Maberti, Advanced Exposure Scientist, ExxonMobil
Session 3 | Navigating Risk Management: Implications for Supply Chain and Product Stewardship
08
July 2026
Members Only · Past Event

NAM’s Association Partnerships – International Policy Briefing

Join the NAM for a midyear policy briefing on fast-changing international trade and tariff developments, including priorities such as USMCA review, critical minerals and supply chains, along with peer exchange on implications for manufacturers and association members.

WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NAM’s Association Partnerships – International Policy Briefing