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.
2025 Manufacturing Legal Summit
Join this event for a discussion on legal issues affecting manufacturing.
WEDNESDAY 5:00 pm – 1:00 pm
(OLD) Trade Forum Business Europe on Transatlantic Trade
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion with USTR Europe leaders on developments in the UK and EU framework deals and other transatlantic trade priorities.
WEDNESDAY 10:30 am – 11:30 am- Matt Siordia, Deputy Assistant USTR for the UK and Europe
- Karly Graf, Deputy Director for Europe and the Middle East
November – Military to Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair
Join this event for a virtual career fair connecting military talent with manufacturing career opportunities.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Trade Forum: November 6 Mike Dankler on 232 Inclusions (In-Person Registration)
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion on the Section 232 inclusion process and next steps, as well as transatlantic trade developments including potential EU tariff reductions on U.S. manufactured goods, EUDR, and other key regulatory reforms.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Mike Dankler, Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Rudy Yakym
- Fredrik Persson, President, BusinessEurope
- Markus Beyrer, CEO and Director General, BusinessEurope
NAM Panel Discussion on Sustainability Reporting
Join the NAM for a member-only panel on best practices for sustainability reporting and data collection, highlighting internal processes for gathering data across companies and suppliers and providing practical insights from industry experts.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Alicia Meads, Director of Public Affairs and Sustainability at CF Industries
- Jennifer Koenig, Chief Sustainability Officer at Brunswick Corporation
- Allison Maginot, Senior Director of Corporate Government Affairs and Sustainability at Regal Rexnord
Compliance, Clarity & Cost Control: Turning Use Tax from Liability to Leverage
Join the NAM for strategic insights on managing complex manufacturing tax compliance, including sales and use tax obligations, exempt sales, certificate management, audit readiness, and how automation and AI-enabled tools integrated with ERP and procurement systems can reduce risk and…
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Luke Marlatt, Solution Consultant – Tax Research, Avalara
- David Knuff, Use Tax – Solution Consultant, Avalara
- Scott Peterson, VP, U.S. Tax Policy and Government Relations, Avalara
CMA Trade Dialogue with NAM’s Andrea Durkin
Join the NAM for a virtual dialogue on trade policy and the Accelerator Program’s reception among policymakers, focusing on strengthening domestic manufacturing, competitiveness, and access to global markets.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Association Partnerships – Domestic Policy Briefing from Jake Kuhns
Join the NAM for a focused briefing on the domestic policy landscape, including emerging issues across immigration, tax and food and beverage policy, and strategies to coordinate advocacy efforts for maximum impact.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 11:45 am
NAM Food and Beverage Industry Group Roundtable with FDA Office of Food Chemical Safety Director Mark Hartman (IN-PERSON)
Join the NAM for a policy roundtable discussion with the FDA’s Director of the Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation, covering oversight of food ingredient and contact substance programs, GRAS and additive petitions, and emerging technologies like…
TUESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Mark Hartman, Director, FDA Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation
Regulatory Policy Committee Meeting with Rep. Hageman (In-Person)
Join the NAM for a policy roundtable featuring insights on regulatory reform, the Administrative State, and the use of the Congressional Review Act to address regulations impacting manufacturers.
MONDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Rep. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative; Member, House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust; Member, House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Compliance, Clarity & Cost Control: Current Tax Landscape and Mastering Exempt Sales
Join the NAM for practical insights on managing manufacturers’ tax compliance, from navigating evolving rules and optimizing exempt sales processes to leveraging automation for use tax and preparing for audits with data-driven strategies.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Luke Marlatt, Solution Consultant – Tax Research, Avalara
- David Knuff, Use Tax – Solution Consultant, Avalara
- Scott Peterson, VP, U.S. Tax Policy and Government Relations, Avalara
USMCA Task Force Meeting
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on the draft submission to USTR for the USMCA joint review, including member feedback and updates on U.S.–Mexico relations.
WEDNESDAY 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
