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 Transportation & Infrastructure Policy Committee Meeting with Rep. David Rouzer (NC-7)
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion on surface transportation reauthorization with a member Q&A and updates on transportation and infrastructure policy priorities.
THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm- Rep. David Rouzer, U.S. Representative (NC-7) and Chairman, House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Joint International Trade Policy Committee and International Investment, Finance and Export Controls Committee Meeting
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion with Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Sushan Demirjian on market access negotiations, tariff policy, rules of origin, and manufacturers’ trade priorities.
THURSDAY 9:30 am – 11:00 am- Sushan Demirjian, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Small Business, Market Access, and Industrial Competitiveness
NAM Sustainability and Environmental Quality Committee Meeting
Join the NAM for a meeting of the Sustainability and Environmental Quality Committee featuring remarks from Steven Cook on the Office of Land and Emergency Management’s priorities and collaboration with manufacturers on topics such as hazardous waste disposal and brownfield…
TUESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Steven Cook, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM)
NAM Tech Policy Committee – Feb. 9, 2026
Join the NAM for member briefings with senior federal officials on SEC disclosure reforms, international tax policy, consumer product safety priorities, artificial intelligence governance, and congressional health policy, featuring interactive discussion of manufacturers’ advocacy priorities.
MONDAY 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm- Paul Atkins, Chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
- Rebecca Burch, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Tax Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Peter Feldman, Acting Chairman, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Josh Smith, Counsel and lead staffer on AI policy, U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
NAM Legal Policy Committee Meeting
Join the NAM for a bi-annual discussion of manufacturers’ legal reform priorities, with updates on litigation and policy and insights on courts, intellectual property, artificial intelligence and internet issues.
MONDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm- David A. Foley, Jr., Senior Special Counsel, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, House Judiciary Committee
Health Policy Committee Meeting with Josselin Castillo, PSM for the Ways and Means Committee Majority
Join the NAM for a discussion with a House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health staff member on committee priorities, commercial health insurance and health tax policy, along with policy updates and member input.
MONDAY 10:00 am – 11:00 am- Josselin Castillo, Professional Staff Member, House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health
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
Regulatory Policy Committee Meeting with CPSC Acting Chairman Peter Feldman
Join the NAM for a roundtable discussion with the Acting Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission focused on enforcement of imported goods and agency priorities, followed by policy updates and member feedback.
WEDNESDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Peter Feldman, Acting Chairman, Consumer Product Safety Commission
NAM Labor and Employment Policy Committee Meeting with NLRB General Counsel, Crystal Carey
Join the NAM for an off-the-record roundtable with NLRB General Counsel Crystal Carey on her priorities and the NLRB’s agenda, followed by member updates and discussion on labor and employment policy.
WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Crystal Carey, General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board
