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
Trade Forum with Korean Trade Minister
Join the NAM for a discussion with Korea’s trade minister on current trade agreement negotiations and U.S.–Korea trade issues.
TUESDAY 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm- Han-koo Yeo, Trade Minister of the Republic of Korea
Special Trade Forum with Korean Trade Minister
Join the NAM for a discussion with Korea’s trade minister on current trade agreement negotiations, bilateral economic relations, and developments affecting manufacturers, including issues such as RCEP, the Korea–UK FTA, the Korea–U.S. FTA amendments, and Section 232 steel policy.
TUESDAY 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm- Han-koo Yeo, Trade Minister of the Republic of Korea
Quarterly Manufacturing Outlook & Economic Update
Join the NAM for a review of second-quarter manufacturing trends and survey findings, with expert guidance on navigating trade uncertainty and practical strategies to streamline cross-border operations and reduce risk.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Craig Reed, Senior Vice President of Global Trade, Avalara
Pop-Up Workshop: Delivering Value…In Real Time
Join the NAM for a dynamic workshop exploring how associations are reimagining member engagement strategies to deliver timely, trustworthy updates and responsive services, with peer learning and actionable takeaways to enhance how your organization informs, supports, and retains members.
THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm- Patrick Bailey, Director of Communications, The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
- Alexa Burr, VP, Strategic Growth and Market Development, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
- Robby Helminiak, VP, Legal & Government Relations, Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA)
- Matt Meenan, VP, External Affairs, The Aluminum Association
NAM Virtual General Counsel Roundtable, June 24
Join the NAM for a small-group virtual discussion on the role of general counsel in navigating the shifting tariff environment and strategies to mitigate impacts of a turbulent trade landscape.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Jill Jacobson, Vice President and General Counsel, North America at Electrolux
NAM Partner Briefing on Senate Tax Bill
Join the NAM for a concise briefing on the Senate tax package, outlining key provisions, their impact on manufacturers, strategies to advance pro-growth policies, and ways associations and member companies can help move the legislation forward.
MONDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Solution Series: Building Your Production Workforce
Join the MI for an interactive virtual session exploring practical strategies to expand and retain production talent, featuring how Timken leverages partnerships, employer branding and workforce programs to build a resilient pipeline and overcome common hiring barriers.
WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Michelle Barnhart, Human Resources Manager, Timken
- Heather Lewis, Operations and Supply Chain Manager, Timken
- Jenny Simpson, Supply Chain Manager, Timken
NAM Tax Policy Committee Briefing on Senate Finance’s “OBBBA” Text
Join the NAM for a member briefing on the Senate Finance Committee’s draft tax provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and their implications for manufacturers, including R&D expensing, full expensing for capital investments, interest deductibility, international tax changes,…
WEDNESDAY 10:00 am – 11:00 am
