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

Discounted Hotel Rates in Washington D.C.

The NAM offers its members and guests discounted hotel rates in Washington, D.C. Learn more.

09
September 2026
Members Only · In-Person Event

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
Featured Speakers:
  • Lindsey Short, OMA Managing Director, Energy Services
NAM Energy Roundtable: Navigating an Evolving Energy Landscape
15
September 2026
Virtual Event

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
Featured Speakers:
  • Ben Walker, VP of Market Analytics at Environ
NAM Energy Monthly Pulse
2628
October 2026
Multi-Day · In-Person Event | Indianapolis, IN

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 Workforce Summit
1213
November 2026
Multi-Day · In-Person Event | Washington, DC

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.

2026 Manufacturing Legal Summit
1315
January 2027
Members Only Multi-Day · In-Person Event | Baltimore, MD

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.

CMA Winter Leadership Conference

Past Events

18
June 2025
Members Only · Past Event

NAM Member Call on Senate IRA Changes

Join the NAM for a briefing on the Senate Finance Committee’s proposed changes to strategic manufacturing and energy incentives, including modifications to key clean energy tax credits, transferability, and FEOC restrictions, and what they mean for manufacturers.

WEDNESDAY 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
NAM Member Call on Senate IRA Changes
13
June 2025
Members Only · Past Event

NAM Tax Policy Committee Advocacy Update and Discussion

Join the NAM for a members-only update on the status of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and recent tax advocacy priorities, including messages to Senate leadership and insights from the Keeping Our Promises report.

FRIDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
NAM Tax Policy Committee Advocacy Update and Discussion
12
June 2025
Members Only · Past Event

Proposal- Member Briefing 2

Join the NAM for information sessions outlining the U.S. Manufacturing Investment Accelerator Program and how manufacturers can participate.

THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Proposal- Member Briefing 2
12
June 2025
Members Only · Past Event

Proposal- Member Briefing 2

Join the NAM for a briefing on a proposal to accelerate U.S. manufacturing growth by improving access to critical inputs through duty-free import licenses, investment-linked tariff rebates, and ongoing dialogue with federal agencies, along with guidance for engaging policymakers.

THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Proposal- Member Briefing 2
12
June 2025
Members Only · Past Event

6.26 NAM-PAC Chairman Richard Hudson Dinner

Join the NAM for a dinner honoring a congressional leader and an opportunity to engage on manufacturing policy priorities.

THURSDAY 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • Rep. Richard Hudson, Chairman; U.S. Representative (R-NC-09)
6.26 NAM-PAC Chairman Richard Hudson Dinner
11
June 2025
Members Only · Past Event

Proposal- Member Briefing

Join the NAM for member-only information sessions providing an overview of a new federal manufacturing investment accelerator, including key features and potential impacts for manufacturers.

WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Proposal- Member Briefing
11
June 2025
Members Only · Past Event

Proposal- Member Briefing

Join the NAM for a member briefing on a proposal to accelerate U.S. manufacturing by improving access to critical inputs through duty relief, investment rebates, and structured dialogue with federal agencies.

WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Proposal- Member Briefing
11
June 2025
Members Only · Past Event

CMA Partner Briefing on U.S. Manufacturing Investment Accelerator Program

Join the NAM for an in-depth discussion on a proposal to accelerate U.S. manufacturing investment by improving access to critical inputs, addressing tariff uncertainty, and outlining how manufacturers can leverage these ideas in advocacy with policymakers.

WEDNESDAY 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
CMA Partner Briefing on U.S. Manufacturing Investment Accelerator Program