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.
More Events from the NAM’s Family of Brands
- The Manufacturing Institute, the 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development and education affiliate of the NAM
- The Manufacturing Leadership Council, the NAM’s digital transformation division
- Innovation Research Interchange, the NAM’s innovation management division
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
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 pm2026 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.
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 pmCMA 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.
Past Events
3.31 NAM-PAC Rep. Rudy Yakym Reception
Join the NAM for a reception featuring Rep. Rudy Yakym, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.
MONDAY 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm- Rep. Rudy Yakym, U.S. Representative (R-IN-02); Member, House Committee on Ways and Means
Quarterly Manufacturing Outlook & Economic Update
Join the NAM for a deep dive into first-quarter manufacturing trends, featuring analysis of the latest Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey and insights on trade uncertainties, raw material costs, and broader economic indicators impacting the sector.
THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3.25 NAM-PAC Rep. Darin LaHood Reception
Join the NAM for a reception honoring Rep. Darin LaHood, highlighting his leadership on the House Ways and Means Committee, trade, intelligence, and China policy.
TUESDAY 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm- Rep. Darin LaHood, U.S. Representative (R-IL-16); Chair, House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare; Member, House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade; Member, House Select Committee on Intelligence; Member, House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party
3.24 Rep. Riley Moore Meet and Greet
Join the NAM for a meet-and-greet with Rep. Riley Moore to hear his perspectives as a new member of Congress and his work on the House Appropriations Committee.
MONDAY 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm- Rep. Riley Moore, U.S. Representative (R-WV-02); Member, House Appropriations Committee
Association Partnerships GR Peer Group Meeting
Join the NAM for a candid roundtable for manufacturing association government relations and external affairs professionals to exchange ideas on advocacy, share best practices, and discuss strategies for managing diverse and competing member priorities.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
EXIM/NAM Competitiveness report Focus Group
Join the NAM for an exporter focus group gathering industry feedback to inform EXIM’s annual competitiveness assessment, brief incoming leadership and Congress, and discuss priorities for U.S. export credit programs.
TUESDAY 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
NAM Association Partners Trade Survey Update & Dialogue
Join the NAM for a briefing and dialogue on rapidly evolving trade developments, featuring insights from recent tariff survey data and an opportunity for manufacturing association partners to share intelligence and discuss potential next steps.
THURSDAY 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
NAM Tax Policy Committee – Budget Update
Join the NAM for a virtual briefing on federal tax policy, featuring legislative updates and the latest actions in the ‘Manufacturing Wins’ Tax 2025 campaign.
TUESDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
