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
Trade Forum
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion unpacking presidential tariff authorities, tariff exclusions, and the legal and policy processes surrounding potential tariff announcements under the incoming Trump administration, including Section 301 actions and related trade statutes.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Stephen Kho, Partner, Akin Gump
Scaling Digital Transformation: Part 3 – Practical Strategies for Scaling Digital Manufacturing
Join the NAM for actionable insights on scaling digital manufacturing, covering data standards, use case templates, cross-functional teams, plant readiness, change management, and applying advanced analytics with AI to align people, process, and technology for enterprise-wide adoption.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Dante Vaccaro, Principal, Schneider Electric (Moderator)
- Helenio Gilabert, Global Head of Offer Creation, Schneider Electric
- Sree Hameed, Senior Manager of Industry Marketing, AVEVA
- Sheetal Jain, Americas Practice Lead for MES, AVEVA
PC meeting
Join the NAM for a discussion on trade policy direction and the road ahead on trade legislation in the next Congress.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm- Rep. Adrian Smith, Chairman, Trade Subcommittee, House Committee on Ways and Means; U.S. Representative for Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District (R-NE)
NAM Tax Policy Committee Webinar: Unpacking the NAM’s Landmark Study on the Economic Impact of “Tax Armageddon”
Join the NAM for a briefing on the economic impact of preserving pro-manufacturing tax policies, featuring findings from a new study and resources to support advocacy, with insights from congressional leaders.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Rep. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
- Rep. Jason Smith, Chairman, House Ways and Means Committee
- Sen. Mike Crapo, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee
- Rep. Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader
Association Partnerships Briefing on the Economic Impact of Expiring Pro-Manufacturing Tax Policies
Join the NAM for a confidential preview of a new economic impact study on the risks of expiring pro-manufacturing tax policies and a walkthrough of advocacy resources and state- and district-level data to help educate Congress.
MONDAY 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Legal Policy Task Force on Litigation Trends & Tactics
Join the NAM for an expert-led discussion on third-party litigation funding, the implementation of Rule 702, and key legal reform priorities impacting manufacturers.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Alex Dahl, General Counsel, Lawyers for Civil Justice
Holiday Breakfast
Join the NAM for a festive morning networking gathering to celebrate the season and connect with industry peers.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Empowering Digital Transformation: Part 2 – Navigating Connectivity, Cybersecurity and Empowered Workforces in Industrial Operations
Join the MLC for an in-depth discussion on digitizing the core of industrial operations, covering connectivity, cybersecurity, IT/OT convergence, and workforce empowerment with real-world examples and practical starting points to accelerate digital transformation.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Sree Hameed, Senior Manager, Industry Marketing, AVEVA
- Austin Joe, Information Security Officer, Schneider Electric
- Dante Vaccaro, Principal, Schneider Electric
