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.
Pittsburgh, PA
December 2026 date TBC
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 Energy Roundtable: Navigating an Evolving Energy Landscape
Join the NAM for a roundtable discussion on the evolving energy landscape and how manufacturers can respond to grid reliability concerns, capacity market shifts, infrastructure investment needs and regulatory developments with practical risk management and resilience strategies.
WEDNESDAY 11:30 am – 1:00 pm- Lindsey Short, OMA Managing Director, Energy Services
NAM Energy Monthly Pulse
Join the NAM for a briefing on U.S. electricity and natural gas fundamentals, emerging market risks and the key factors shaping forward prices, with practical insights on managing energy procurement risk and market volatility.
TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm- Ben Walker, VP of Market Analytics at Environ
2026 Workforce Summit
The Manufacturing Institute’s fifth annual Workforce Summit ? Skills at Scale: Delivering America’s Competitive Advantage ? brings manufacturing leaders, educators and community partners together in Indianapolis to share proven strategies for attracting, training and retaining the manufacturing workforce.
MONDAY 1:30 pm – 12:00 pm
2026 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.
CMA 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
MFG Day 2024: Sponsorship Opportunities
Join the MI for a webinar highlighting the impact of MFG Day, the levels of sponsorship available for 2024, and the benefits of being an official sponsor of the national MFG Day initiative, with opportunities to ask questions and speak…
WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
MFG Day 2024: Making the Most of Your Event
Join the MI for a webinar where seasoned MFG Day hosts with diverse experiences will share about their own events, best planning tips, lessons learned, ideas for school and community engagement, ways to gauge impact, and a live Q&A.
THURSDAY 2:30 pm
MFG Day 2024: Planning Your Event
Join the MI for guidance on planning impactful MFG Day events that engage students, educators, parents, community leaders and other mentors, build excitement about modern manufacturing careers and encourage students to explore and pursue industry careers, creating a robust and…
THURSDAY 2:30 pm
Association Partnerships Government Relations Peer Group Meeting
Join the NAM for a roundtable with your fellow government relations professionals from manufacturing associations to exchange ideas and strategies on effective advocacy during a presidential election year in a highly polarized environment, including planning strategies based on various election…
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
MFG Day 2024: Getting Started
Join the MI for a webinar offering ideas and recommendations to help your organization create an effective plan to attract the next generation of manufacturing workers, highlighting how industry-hosted events can showcase modern manufacturing careers; recommended for manufacturers, schools, associations,…
THURSDAY 2:30 pm
California Emissions Disclosure Law (signed 10/8/23)
Join the NAM for insights on the California Emissions Disclosure Law (signed 10/8/23).
FRIDAY 1:00 pm- Lance Hastings, President, CMTA
