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.
CMA Member Orientation
Join the NAM for an orientation session for CMA member association staff to learn how CMA operates, engage with the network, partner on shared advocacy priorities, and access available member resources.
THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Webinar: IEEPA Supreme Court Decision
Join the NAM for an expert briefing on the Supreme Court’s IEEPA tariff ruling, potential replacement tariffs under Section 122, and what manufacturers should expect next.
WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Michael Jacobson, Hogan Lovells, Trade Litigation Practice
- Katie Wellington, Hogan Lovells, Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Practice
Webinar: Last Sale Valuation Legislation
Join the NAM for a briefing on the Last Sale Valuation Act, featuring legal experts from Akin Gump LLP discussing the bill’s provisions and potential implications for how exporters assess the value of imports, followed by an open discussion.
TUESDAY 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm- Josh Teitelbaum, Lawyer, Akin Gump LLP
- Suzanne Kane, Lawyer, Akin Gump LLP
IRI TRACK Workshop: Mastering Open Innovation Strategies
Join the IRI for a workshop on open innovation strategies, exploring best practices for partnerships, governance, and metrics to accelerate collaborative R&D.
TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NAM Food and Beverage Industry Group: Manufacturers Feed America Strategy Discussion (VIRTUAL)
Join the NAM for a virtual strategy discussion previewing the Manufacturers Feed America campaign, outlining its core components and member engagement opportunities to strengthen policymakers’ understanding of the food and beverage manufacturing sector and align messaging for launch.
MONDAY 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
CMA: Manufacturers Feed America Campaign Strategy Call
Join the NAM for a strategy discussion previewing a national campaign to strengthen policymakers’ understanding of the food and beverage supply chain, including its core components, a new ad featuring CMA CEOs, and ways partners can engage in advocacy with…
MONDAY 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Association Partners: Manufacturers Feed America Strategy Discussion
Join the NAM for a strategy discussion previewing the Manufacturers Feed America campaign, focused on strengthening policymakers’ understanding of the scale, complexity, safety and economic importance of food and beverage manufacturing and aligning state and national associations on adaptable advocacy…
MONDAY 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
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
Dignity Act: NAM Endorsement Briefing
Join the NAM for a virtual briefing on manufacturers’ priorities in immigration policy and current bipartisan reform proposals, covering workforce pathways, E-Verify, protections for Dreamers, asylum processing, and border security measures.
FRIDAY 10:00 am – 11:00 am- John-Mark Kolb, Deputy Chief of Staff to Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL-27)
