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 Second Chance Advantage: Manufacturing Success Stories and a New Tool to Drive Adoption
Join the MI for an interactive virtual discussion on second chance hiring, featuring success stories from leading manufacturers and a practical overview of Envoy’s Fair Chance Navigator to remove barriers, build community partnerships, and strengthen manufacturing talent pipelines.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Manufacturers for Sensible Regulations Coalition Meeting
Join the NAM for a hybrid roundtable on anticipated regulatory actions under the Trump Administration, including EPA efforts to revise standards like PM2.5 and power plant rules, and broader cross-agency regulatory developments.
TUESDAY 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
MEMBER MEETING TO DISCUSS NAM TARIFF PROPOSAL
Join the NAM for an interactive working session on its U.S. Manufacturing Investment Accelerator Program proposal, covering outreach to date, member feedback, messaging and next steps.
THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
MFG Day 2025: Getting the Word Out
Join the MI for a practical webinar on strategies to market and promote manufacturing events, using branding and toolkits effectively, leveraging schools, local leaders, influencers and media channels, and telling a compelling story to inspire the next generation.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NAM Task Force on Litigation Trends and Tactics
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on litigation trends impacting manufacturers, including third-party litigation funding developments, the emerging threat of microplastics litigation, and preemption issues.
MONDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Shannan Goss, Senior Counsel – Litigation, ExxonMobil
Trade Forum UK Embassy
Join the NAM for a briefing with UK Embassy trade officials on the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, including the UK’s perspective on updated terms and next steps following the G7 meeting.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Kirsty McVicar, Counsellor of Trade Policy, British Embassy
- Gregor Catto, Senior Trade Policy Advisor, British Embassy
- Mungo Woodifield, Minister Counsellor for Trade and Global Issues, UK Embassy
NAM Emerging Issues Webinar: Food Chemical Safety
Join the NAM for an overview of evolving federal food chemical safety standards and the patchwork of state laws on additives and labeling, the resulting compliance challenges for manufacturers operating across state lines, and insights for companies across the food…
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Trade Forum with Korean Trade Minister (Virtual)
Join the NAM for a discussion with Korea’s trade minister on current trade negotiations, bilateral economic ties, and global trade policy priorities.
TUESDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Han-koo Yeo, Trade Minister of the Republic of Korea
