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
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
USMCA Task Force Meeting – Dec 18
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on USMCA developments, including updates from recent USTR hearings, congressional outreach on manufacturers’ priorities, developments with Mexico and Canada, and planning for the 2026 joint review.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 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
