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
The Future of Manufacturing Project
Join this event for insights on how digital leadership is shaping the future of manufacturing, including strategies, skills, and transformation best practices.
TUESDAY 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Compliance, Clarity & Cost Control: Aud*ts Happen
Join the NAM for a webinar series exploring strategies to manage evolving tax compliance for manufacturers, including mastering exempt sales, optimizing use tax with automation, and preparing for audits.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Luke Marlatt, Solution Consultant – Tax Research, Avalara
- David Knuff, Use Tax – Solution Consultant, Avalara
- Scott Peterson, VP, U.S. Tax Policy and Government Relations, Avalara
A Proven Playbook for Strategic Energy Procurement
Join the NAM for insights on strategic energy procurement—treating energy like a financial market to reduce risk, strengthen supplier negotiations, ensure regulatory compliance, align analytics with on-site generation and efficiency goals, and optimize supply across electricity, natural gas, renewables, and…
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Association Partnerships – F&B Legislative Landscape Webinar
Join the NAM for a discussion of the evolving federal and state landscape on food chemical safety, including emerging legislation on artificial colors and additives, new labeling requirements, and implications for manufacturers across the food and packaging supply chains.
MONDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Bill Bissett, President, West Virginia Manufacturers Association
- Donovan Griffith, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
- John Hewitt, Senior Vice President, Packaging & Sustainability and State Affairs, Consumer Brands Association
AI Keys to Manufacturing Success: Cutting Through the Hype with Practical AI Solutions
Join the NAM for a practical exploration of how manufacturers can move beyond AI hype to build scalable foundations, deploy models that improve operational efficiency and predictive maintenance, and sustain AI at scale through continuous improvement, collaboration, and real-time insights.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Trade Forum: Business Europe on Transatlantic Trade
Join the NAM for a candid, off-the-record discussion on the Section 232 inclusion process and key transatlantic trade issues, including prospects for EU tariff reductions on U.S. manufactured goods, the EUDR and other regulatory reforms, and next steps under the…
WEDNESDAY 10:30 am – 12:00 pm- Mike Dankler, Deputy Chief of Staff for Representative Rudy Yakym (R-IN)
- Fredrik Persson, President, BusinessEurope
- Markus Beyrer, CEO and Director General, BusinessEurope
2025 Manufacturing Legal Summit
Join this event for a discussion on legal issues affecting manufacturing.
WEDNESDAY 5:00 pm – 1:00 pm
(OLD) Trade Forum Business Europe on Transatlantic Trade
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion with USTR Europe leaders on developments in the UK and EU framework deals and other transatlantic trade priorities.
WEDNESDAY 10:30 am – 11:30 am- Matt Siordia, Deputy Assistant USTR for the UK and Europe
- Karly Graf, Deputy Director for Europe and the Middle East
