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
NAM Tax Policy Committee Meeting with Sen. Lankford, Senate Finance Committee (IN-PERSON)
Join the NAM for a discussion on federal tax policy, including the reconciliation package, pro-manufacturing tax provisions and efforts to restore full capital expensing under the ALIGN Act, along with updates on the ‘Manufacturing Wins’ Tax 2025 campaign.
TUESDAY 4:15 pm – 4:15 pm- Senator James Lankford, U.S. Senator (R-OK); Member, Senate Finance Committee
6.9 NAM-PAC Rep. Rudy Yakym Reception
Join the NAM for a reception honoring Rep. Rudy Yakym and a discussion of pro-manufacturing priorities, including his work on the House Ways and Means Committee.
MONDAY 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm- Rep. Rudy Yakym, U.S. Representative (R-IN-02)
Trade Forum with Make UK CEO
Join the NAM for a discussion on what’s in the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, the status of ongoing talks, and insights into the UK’s approach to the next phase of negotiations.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Stephen Phipson, CEO, Make UK
How to Maximize Energy Efficiency Projects in Manufacturing
Join this event for insights and discussion relevant to the manufacturing community.
THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Updates on the Workplace and Legal Implications of the DEI Executive Order Webinar
Join the NAM for a practical discussion on the workplace and legal implications of the Executive Order on DEI, including recent DOJ and EEOC guidance and anticipated enforcement actions, with actionable compliance insights and Q&A.
THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Sheila Abron, Partner, Fisher Phillips; Co-Chair, Affirmative Action and Federal Contract Compliance Practice Group
MFG Day 2025: Sponsorship Opportunities
Join this event for an overview of sponsorship opportunities that support a national manufacturing initiative to build the future workforce, including inclusive sponsorship levels, strategic benefits, and ways to align with community and talent development goals.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Workforce and Education Policy Committee Meeting
Join the MI for a discussion of President Trump’s Executive Order 14278 on preparing Americans for high-paying skilled trade jobs, highlighting key actions and gathering manufacturer feedback on improving federal workforce and apprenticeship programs.
WEDNESDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NAM TRADE PAGE CALL
Join the NAM for a briefing on Section 232 investigations and bilateral trade negotiations, with an overview of NAM’s new trade data map and discussion of tariff proposals and advocacy plans.
WEDNESDAY 10:00 am – 10:45 am
