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 who want not only to overcome but also to lead on today’s most complex challenges. Executive Edge offers a space to step back, gain insight, reframe your thinking and elevate your voice alongside the top minds from the world’s leading manufacturing companies. These events feature a mix of panel discussions and open exchange time.
Cleveland, OH
September date TBC
8:00am-1:00pm
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.
2026 Workforce Summit
The Manufacturing Institute’s fifth annual Workforce Summit ? Skills at Scale: Delivering America’s Competitive Advantage ? brings manufacturing leaders, educators and community partners together in Indianapolis to share proven strategies for attracting, training and retaining the manufacturing workforce.
MONDAY 1:30 pm – 12:00 pm
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.
THURSDAY 7:15 am – 1:30 pm
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.
NAM Webinar on New Mexico PFAS Regulation
Join the NAM for an informative discussion on key issues affecting manufacturers.
MONDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
IRI Shaping Innovation Leaders 2026
Join the IRI for a development program aimed at strengthening innovation leadership and managerial capabilities.
MONDAY 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Trade Forum: Sara Schuman
Join the NAM for an informative session on manufacturing trends and policy updates.
THURSDAY 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Smart Factory Technologies Critical Issue Member Forum Call- Case Study: How Smucker’s Unlocked Efficiency and Quality with AI and Digital Twins
Join the MLC for practical insights on accelerating digital transformation in manufacturing, covering AI adoption, software-defined automation, connected operations, data governance, leadership readiness, and real-world case studies through member forums, master classes, and exclusive plant tours.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Joe Palomba, Senior Vice President of Information Technologies, Rheem Manufacturing
Session 2 | How to Tell Your Company Story to Inform the Existing Chemical Review Process
Join the NAM for a discussion on manufacturing policy updates and industry priorities.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
ENR Policy Committee briefing with the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing
Join the NAM for an informative discussion on manufacturing priorities and industry insights.
WEDNESDAY 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
USMCA Task Force – June Meeting (VIRTUAL)
Join the NAM for a fully virtual discussion on USMCA developments, insights from recent negotiations, takeaways from Trade Forum updates, and guidance for members on submitting Section 301 comments and the NAM U.S. Manufacturing Investment Accelerator proposal.
MONDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ITP Call: Tariff Landscape Update
Join the NAM for a timely discussion on manufacturing policy priorities and industry trends.
MONDAY 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
CMA-Vault Webinar: How to Provide Members with Actionable Data
Join the NAM for a practical primer on the TSCA existing chemicals review process, its implications for manufacturers and downstream users, and steps to engage early to manage compliance and supply chain impacts.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- MaryAnn Hoff, AM Health and Safety Consulting
- Patrick Mulrooney, Lockheed Martin
- Nick Goldstein, SBA Office of Advocacy
