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.
NAM’s Sustainability and Environmental Quality Policy Briefing with Senate EPW TSCA Staff Lead Jake Kennedy
Join the NAM for a discussion on TSCA reauthorization and environmental policy priorities with insights from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, covering chemical safety, PFAS, plastics and opportunities for stakeholder engagement.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Jake Kennedy, Senior Professional Staff, Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Republicans
NAM Member Briefing with National Energy Dominance Council Executive Director Jarrod Agen and Senior Director Peter Lake
Join the NAM for a policy briefing with SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda focused on SEC priorities, corporate disclosure rules and capital formation policy, with opportunities for direct engagement.
WEDNESDAY 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm- Mark Uyeda, Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
NAM Member Briefing with National Energy Dominance Council Executive Director Jarrod Agen and Senior Director Peter Lake
Join the NAM for a policy discussion focused on SEC priorities, corporate disclosure rules and capital formation policy, with opportunities for direct engagement with regulators.
WEDNESDAY 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm- Mark Uyeda, Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
NAM Transportation & Infrastructure Policy Committee Meeting
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on surface transportation reauthorization priorities, featuring insights from congressional committee staff and a business meeting of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
TUESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Paul Wasik, Deputy Policy Director, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Matt Furlow, Counsel, House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
NAM Corporate Finance Policy Committee Meeting Featuring SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda
Join the NAM for a briefing with SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda on the SEC’s regulatory priorities, including shareholder proposal reform, executive disclosure modernization, capital formation and reducing burdens on smaller public companies.
TUESDAY 11:30 am – 12:30 pm- Mark T. Uyeda, Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
August – Military to Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair
Join this event for a virtual career fair connecting military personnel and veterans with manufacturing employers and career opportunities.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Engaging the Next Generation: Inspiring Students to Explore Careers in Manufacturing
Join the MI for insights on engaging students early through immersive learning and educator partnerships to build a purpose-driven manufacturing talent pipeline and strengthen your employer brand.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
United Scrap Metal Plant Tour
Join this event for an inside look at metal recycling and scrap processing operations on a plant tour, highlighting safety practices, sustainability initiatives, and modern manufacturing processes.
TUESDAY 5:30 pm – 5:00 pm
NAM Energy and Natural Resources Policy Committee Briefing with Guest Emily Domenech, Executive Director of the Permitting Council
Join the NAM for a policy discussion featuring insights from the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council and briefings on permitting reform, energy incentives implementation, critical minerals and materials, AI-driven energy demand, and the congressional outlook.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Emily Domenech, Executive Director, Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council
- Melissa Horton, Government Affairs Senior Director, Southern Company
NAM CPSC Policy Discussion
Join the NAM for a policy discussion on the Consumer Product Safety Commission, including recent developments, the proposal to transfer CPSC functions to HHS, and strategies to inform congressional attention and policy recommendations on rulemaking and enforcement.
MONDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Second Chance Advantage: Manufacturing Success Stories and a New Tool to Drive Adoption
Join the MI for an interactive virtual discussion on second chance hiring, featuring success stories from leading manufacturers and a practical overview of Envoy’s Fair Chance Navigator to remove barriers, build community partnerships, and strengthen manufacturing talent pipelines.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Manufacturers for Sensible Regulations Coalition Meeting
Join the NAM for a hybrid roundtable on anticipated regulatory actions under the Trump Administration, including EPA efforts to revise standards like PM2.5 and power plant rules, and broader cross-agency regulatory developments.
TUESDAY 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
