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
NAM Food and Beverage Industry Group Roundtable with FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones (In Person)
Join the NAM for an in-person roundtable with FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones to discuss priorities for the unified Human Foods Program, food safety and nutrition oversight, and engage in a member Q&A.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Jim Jones, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods
CMA Post-Election Tax Roundtable
Join the NAM for a discussion on the post-election tax policy landscape and the expiring 2017 tax reform provisions, focusing on preparing manufacturers for 2025 negotiations and protecting pro-manufacturing policies.
THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
COSMA Post-Election Tax Webinar
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on the post-election tax policy landscape and the 2025 tax debates that could impact manufacturers’ tax burdens.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Navigating the Post-Election Landscape: Business Implications for Manufacturing
Join the NAM for insights on how the post-election policy landscape will affect manufacturers, including potential shifts in trade and tax policy, infrastructure and innovation incentives, the economic outlook for supply chains and inflation, and practical strategies to manage risks…
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Ryan Corcoran, Partner, Washington National Tax, RSM US LLP
- Matt Dollard, Principal & Industrials Senior Analyst, RSM US LLP
NAM Tax Policy Committee – November Meeting
Join the NAM for a post-election briefing on the 2025 tax policy landscape, including expiring 2017 tax reform provisions, interest deductibility, and other pro-growth tax priorities for manufacturers.
TUESDAY 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Unlocking IRA Incentives: Actionable Strategies for Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers
Join the NAM for a session where experts share actionable strategies to leverage IRA climate and energy tax credits and incentives for small and mid-sized manufacturers, including lessons learned, best practices for claiming benefits, documentation requirements, monetization options, and insights…
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Dan Lee, Principal, Plante Moran
- Donny Lucaj, CPA, Partner, Plante Moran
Trade Forum
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion on current export control rulemaking and the trajectory of global export control policies from the Bureau of Industry and Security.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Matthew S. Borman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
CMA CEO Fall Workshop
Join this event for an interactive CEO workshop on building a high-performance culture, drawing on proven manufacturing leadership strategies, peer feedback, and real case studies to help teams stay focused, engaged, and results-driven.
THURSDAY 8:00 am – 10:00 am- Carolyn Lee, President & Executive Director, The Manufacturing Institute
- Don Rheem, Founder of CultureID & Culture Changer
