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
November – Military to Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair
Join this event for a virtual career fair connecting military talent with manufacturing career opportunities.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Trade Forum: November 6 Mike Dankler on 232 Inclusions (In-Person Registration)
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion on the Section 232 inclusion process and next steps, as well as transatlantic trade developments including potential EU tariff reductions on U.S. manufactured goods, EUDR, and other key regulatory reforms.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Mike Dankler, Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Rudy Yakym
- Fredrik Persson, President, BusinessEurope
- Markus Beyrer, CEO and Director General, BusinessEurope
CMA Trade Dialogue with NAM’s Andrea Durkin
Join the NAM for a virtual dialogue on trade policy and the Accelerator Program’s reception among policymakers, focusing on strengthening domestic manufacturing, competitiveness, and access to global markets.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Association Partnerships – Domestic Policy Briefing from Jake Kuhns
Join the NAM for a focused briefing on the domestic policy landscape, including emerging issues across immigration, tax and food and beverage policy, and strategies to coordinate advocacy efforts for maximum impact.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 11:45 am
USMCA Task Force Meeting
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on the draft submission to USTR for the USMCA joint review, including member feedback and updates on U.S.–Mexico relations.
WEDNESDAY 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The Manufacturing Institute’s Workforce Summit 2025
Join the MI for insights and discussion on manufacturing workforce development, talent attraction, and best practices.
MONDAY 2:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Legal Policy Committee Task Force on Litigation Trends and Tactics
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on legal reform issues, including third-party litigation funding, civil rules developments, expert evidence standards, and efforts to prevent foreign manipulation of the courts.
MONDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Nicole Manley, Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA)
- Dan Steen, Executive Director, Lawyers for Civil Justice
- Alex Dahl, General Counsel, Lawyers for Civil Justice
Transformation: Coming to a Company Near You
Join the NAM for expert-led sessions on 80/20 methods to simplify operations, leverage data-driven analyses to drive profitable growth, and apply practical approaches to business transformation.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm- Marc Fooksman, Vice President and 80/20 Expert, Strategex
- Jenn Desrosiers, Managing Director, 80/20, Strategex
