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 STEP Ahead Awards
Join the MI for a session supporting the awards program that recognizes women in manufacturing, including guidance on submitting required personal information.
WEDNESDAY 11:00 am – 10:00 am
NAM Energy Monthly Pulse
Join the NAM for a 30-minute briefing delivering practical insights on electricity and natural gas market conditions, pricing trends, key market drivers and timing considerations to support smarter energy purchasing and planning for manufacturers.
TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm- Ben Walker, Vice President of Market Analytics, Environ
NAM Energy and Environment Policy Committee Meeting with E&C Environment Subcommittee Chairman Gary Palmer (R-AL)
Join the NAM for a discussion with Rep. Gary Palmer on energy policy, environmental permitting, chemicals, and critical minerals priorities as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Environment Subcommittee.
TUESDAY 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm- Rep. Gary Palmer, U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District; Chairman, House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Environment Subcommittee
TRADE FORUM: Minister Tsuruda, Japanese Embassy
Join the NAM for briefings on EXIM’s strategy including Project Vault, forecasts on U.S.–China economic competition, and insights on critical minerals cooperation following the U.S.–Japan summit.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Sarah Whitten, Global Head of Origination and Senior Vice President, Export-Import Bank of the United States
- Dave McLaughlin, Principal, Ergo
- Matt Moneyhon, Managing Partnership, Ergo
- Masanori Tsuruda, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan)
NAM Task Force on Litigation Trends & Tactics
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on litigation trends and tactics, including third-party litigation funding reform at the federal and state levels and other legal reform issues impacting manufacturers.
MONDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
TRADE FORUM: Ergo Global Intelligence (VIRTUAL ONLY)
Join the NAM for briefings on EXIM Bank initiatives, the trajectory of U.S.–China economic competition, and U.S.–Japan collaboration on critical minerals.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Sarah Whitten, Global Head of Origination and Senior Vice President, EXIM Bank
- David McLaughlin, Principal, Ergo
- Matt Moneyhon, Managing Partnership, Ergo
- Masanori Tsuruda, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan)
IEEPA Case Webinar: April Update
Join the NAM for an expert-led discussion on CBP’s development of an IEEPA refund system pursuant to Court of International Trade orders, DOJ’s positioning, and practical steps manufacturers should consider.
THURSDAY 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm- Michael Jacobson, Hogan Lovells trade litigation practice
- Katie Wellington, Hogan Lovells appellate and Supreme Court litigation practice
USMCA Task Force – April Meeting
Join the NAM for a hybrid briefing and member discussion on USMCA developments, including rules of origin, the joint review process, and opportunities to highlight U.S. content in North American trade.
THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
TRADE FORUM: Sarah Whitten, EXIM Bank (VIRTUAL)
Join the NAM for policy briefings and discussions on the manufacturing outlook, trade and supply chain dynamics, critical minerals strategy, and evolving U.S.–China and U.S.–Japan economic relations, featuring insights from government and private-sector experts.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Sarah Whitten, Global Head of Origination and Senior Vice President, Export-Import Bank
- David McLaughlin, Ergo
- Matt Moneyhon, Ergo
- Minister Masanori Tsuruda, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Japan
TRADE FORUM: Sarah Whitten, EXIM Bank
Join the NAM for a series of Trade Forum discussions featuring EXIM Bank’s strategy and Project Vault, expert analysis of U.S.–China economic competition and its market and supply chain impacts, and insights on critical minerals and outcomes of the U.S.–Japan…
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Sarah Whitten, Global Head of Origination and Senior Vice President, Export-Import Bank of the United States
- David McLaughlin, Principal, Ergo
- Matt Moneyhon, Managing Partnership, Ergo
- Masanori Tsuruda, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
Military to Manufacturing Fort Carson Career Fair
Join the MI for a career fair connecting transitioning service members and military spouses with manufacturing career opportunities.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Quarterly Manufacturing Outlook & Economic Update
Join the NAM for an economic update on manufacturing trends and a discussion on managing supplier quality and cost controls amid tariff uncertainty, rising input costs and global supply chain complexity, featuring insights from ETQ.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
