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
MLC Accelerating Digital Transformation 2026
Join the MLC for an exploration of how manufacturers can accelerate digital transformation, improve operations, and drive innovation.
MONDAY 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Leadership, Org, Culture, People CI Member Forum Call: Dimensions of Change: How a Small Manufacturer Built a Multi-Dimensional Growth Engine
Join the MLC for an exclusive, multi-site immersion into how leading manufacturers operationalize software-defined automation, physical intelligence and highly connected industrial environments, delivering practical insights that translate advanced digital capabilities into real-world performance.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Joe Palomba, Senior Vice President of Information Technologies, Rheem Manufacturing
USMCA Task Force – July Meeting
Join the NAM for a discussion on the latest developments in USMCA negotiations, the outcome of the joint review process and upcoming manufacturer advocacy related to North American trade talks.
THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NAM’s Association Partnerships – International Policy Briefing
Join the NAM for a midyear policy briefing on fast-changing international trade and tariff developments, including priorities such as USMCA review, critical minerals and supply chains, along with peer exchange on implications for manufacturers and association members.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pulse of Quality 2026: Turning Insight into Action
Join the NAM for a discussion on current manufacturing priorities, policy developments, and opportunities impacting manufacturers.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NAM Association Partnerships – Domestic Policy Briefing
Join the NAM for a midyear briefing on domestic policy developments in Washington and their implications for association partners, including updates on tax, energy and environment, workforce and immigration, health care, infrastructure and related advocacy priorities.
THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tax Policy Committee Meeting with Chairman Arrington
Join the NAM for an informative discussion on manufacturing policy and industry priorities.
WEDNESDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026 Rethink: Accelerating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Join the NAM for insights and strategies to accelerate digital transformation in manufacturing, focusing on emerging technologies, best practices, and change management to improve productivity and competitiveness.
SUNDAY 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
