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
Manufacturing Leaders Convening at Carpenters’ Hall
Join the NAM for a discussion with manufacturing, business and civic leaders on the policy, economic and competitive forces shaping U.S. manufacturing, with opportunities to hear insights from industry leaders and public officials, engage peers on how manufacturers can lead,…
FRIDAY 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Trade Forum: Hiro Rodriguez, Executive Director, Advocacy Center
Join the NAM for timely discussions on navigating customs compliance challenges and leveraging the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Advocacy Center to support manufacturers in foreign procurement and export growth.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Aaron Applebaum, Counsel on International Trade and Customs, Sidley Austin LLP
- Hiro Rodriguez, Executive Director, Advocacy Center, U.S. Department of Commerce
2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Address
Join the NAM for an address highlighting how U.S. manufacturing drives innovation and competitiveness and the policy choices that will shape the future as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
THURSDAY 8:00 am – 9:45 am
February – Military to Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair
Join this event for a virtual career fair connecting military talent with opportunities in manufacturing.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Association Partnerships – Building to Win 2026 Strategy Session
Join the NAM for a strategy briefing with association partners to preview the Building to Win campaign and discuss the policy landscape for surface transportation reauthorization, manufacturers’ priorities, and coordinated advocacy efforts.
MONDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
USMCA Task Force Feb Meeting
Join the NAM for a discussion on the USMCA joint review, recent U.S.–Mexico trade developments, and manufacturers’ advocacy priorities.
THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Trade Forum: Sidley Austin LLP
Join the NAM for timely discussions on navigating customs compliance challenges and on how manufacturers can leverage the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Advocacy Center to compete in foreign procurements and expand exports.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Aaron Applebaum, Counsel on International Trade and Customs, Sidley Austin LLP
- Hiro Rodriguez, Executive Director, Advocacy Center, U.S. Department of Commerce
Outlook 2026: Operational Trends in Manufacturing
Join the NAM for a live webinar where a panel of experts unpacks the top trends reshaping manufacturing operations—including autonomous and adaptive systems, real-time supply chain visibility, integrated sustainability, rising energy exposure, and the use of AI—and shares practical steps…
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
