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
ITP: Next Steps to Advance U.S. Manufacturing Investment Accelerator (VIRTUAL)
Join the NAM for a member discussion on progress and next steps to advance the U.S. Manufacturing Investment Accelerator proposal, including strategy and coordination to move the effort forward with policymakers.
FRIDAY 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Quarterly Manufacturing Outlook & Economic Update
Join the NAM for a timely discussion on America’s new power paradigm and how distributed energy solutions are delivering greater cost predictability, reliability, and resilience for U.S. manufacturers, along with a review of recent economic conditions and the latest Manufacturers’…
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CMA 2026 Winter Leadership Conference
Join this event for leadership insights, best practices, and networking at a winter leadership conference.
WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Legal Policy Committee Task Force on Litigation Trends and Tactics
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on litigation trends and tactics, including third-party litigation funding reform at the federal and state levels and other legal reform priorities.
FRIDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NAM Webinar: IEEPA Tariff Refund Outlook
Join the NAM for a briefing on the IEEPA-related tariff refund outlook, including updates on Supreme Court and Court of International Trade proceedings, DOJ positions on reliquidation, and considerations for company actions.
WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Michael Jacobson, Partner, Hogan Lovells
- Katie Wellington, Partner, Hogan Lovells
AI Keys to Manufacturing Success: From Concept to Reality – Sustaining AI Success
Join the NAM for an inside look at real-world AI applications in manufacturing, including building scalable foundations, deploying models for operational efficiency and predictive maintenance, and sustaining AI at scale through continuous improvement, collaboration, and real-time insights.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Virtual Experience: The Future of Manufacturing Project: The Future of Digital Leadership
Join this event for insights into the future of manufacturing and digital leadership.
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Innovating the Future 2025
Join this event for insights on innovation and future trends shaping 2025.
WEDNESDAY 12:00 pm – 11:00 am
