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 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
Trade Forum: Akin Gump on Customs Enforcement
Join the NAM for a virtual briefing on customs enforcement developments, including practical guidance on the administration’s executive order, customs compliance expectations and implications for manufacturers’ trade policy teams.
THURSDAY 9:30 am – 10:30 am- Lars-Erik A. Hjelm, Partner
- Raymond Magorien, Counsel
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
USMCA Virtual Meeting
Join the NAM for an update on the USMCA review, development of the NAM submission and next steps, and a discussion collecting company input on non-tariff barriers in Mexico and Canada.
WEDNESDAY 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Strategies for Successful Nominations
Join the MI for a webinar sharing best practices and tips to craft strong nominations for the STEP Ahead Awards, with experienced nominators discussing lessons learned and how to make submissions stand out.
WEDNESDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
EUDR Information Session
Join the NAM for briefings with senior officials on energy policy, EU deforestation regulation, customs enforcement, and the fast-changing tariff environment.
WEDNESDAY 9:30 am – 10:15 am- Jarrod Agen, Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Director, National Energy Dominance Council
- Peter Lake, Senior Director of Power, National Energy Dominance Council
- Emily Sandall, Foreign Agricultural Service Advisor, U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Gerry Moody, Partner, Akin
General Motors Plant Tour
Join this event for an inside look at modern automotive manufacturing through a guided plant tour highlighting production workflows, automation, quality systems, and safety practices.
TUESDAY 5:30 pm – 4:00 pm
From Complexity to Clarity: Transform Your Business (and Your Bottom Line)
Join the NAM for an expert-led session on using 80/20 analysis to identify complexity, simplify operations, and drive profitable transformation and market share growth.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm- Marc Fooksman, Vice President and 80/20 Expert, Strategex
- Jenn Desrosiers, Managing Director, 80/20, Strategex
August – Military to Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair
Join this event for a virtual career fair connecting military personnel and veterans with manufacturing employers and career opportunities.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Engaging the Next Generation: Inspiring Students to Explore Careers in Manufacturing
Join the MI for insights on engaging students early through immersive learning and educator partnerships to build a purpose-driven manufacturing talent pipeline and strengthen your employer brand.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
United Scrap Metal Plant Tour
Join this event for an inside look at metal recycling and scrap processing operations on a plant tour, highlighting safety practices, sustainability initiatives, and modern manufacturing processes.
TUESDAY 5:30 pm – 5:00 pm
