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
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR USMCA REVIEW
Join the NAM for an organizational member-only meeting to prepare for the USMCA review, outline working groups across key sectors, and coordinate input for USTR consultations.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NAM Regulatory Policy Committee Meeting featuring Susan Lent, Partner, Akin
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on federal regulatory priorities, featuring insights on energy and transportation infrastructure and updates for manufacturers.
FRIDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm- Susan Lent, Partner, Akin
NAM Corporate Finance Policy Committee Meeting Featuring Mike Lucia, Director at Patomak Global Partners
Join the NAM for a policy discussion on corporate governance and SEC developments, including expectations for the new Congress and administration, with updates from staff and member Q&A.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Mike Lucia, Director, Patomak Global Partners; advisor to SEC Chairman-Designee Paul Atkins; former staff director, House Financial Services Committee’s Capital Markets Subcommittee
NAM Health Policy Committee Meeting with Rep. Neal Dunn, Vice Chair, House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
Join the NAM for an in-person policy discussion with Rep. Neal Dunn on healthcare and food policy priorities, including pharmaceutical, PBM and insurance issues, FDA regulation, diet-related chronic illness and other topics affecting manufacturers.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Rep. Neal Dunn, Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health (R-FL)
Workplace and Legal Implications of the DEI Executive Order
Join the MI for a webinar exploring the workplace implications of the new executive order on diversity, equity, and inclusion, including practical guidance for employers on compliance and risk management.
MONDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm- Sheila Abron, Partner, Fisher Phillips (Columbia, SC); Co-Chair, Affirmative Action and Federal Contract Compliance Practice Group
NAM Tech Policy Committee Meeting with Rep. Obernolte, House AI Task Force Co-Chair
Join the NAM for an in-person discussion with Rep. Jay Obernolte on the implementation of the House Artificial Intelligence Task Force’s recommendations and to exchange manufacturers’ perspectives on AI policy and deployment.
FRIDAY 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm- Rep. Jay Obernolte, Chair, House Artificial Intelligence Task Force
NAM Tax Policy Committee Meeting with Rep. Max Miller, House Ways and Means Committee
Join the NAM for a discussion with Congressman Max Miller on the House Ways and Means Committee’s agenda, along with updates on tax policy and the Manufacturing Wins Tax 2025 campaign.
FRIDAY 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm- Rep. Max Miller, U.S. Representative (R-OH), Member, House Ways and Means Committee
Legal Policy Committee
Join the NAM for a discussion on anticipated state attorney general enforcement in 2025, along with updates on litigation and legal policy developments.
THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Rebecca Fiebig, Partner, Wiley Rein
- JJ Darby, Outgoing Committee Chair, J&J
- Mary Garceau, Incoming Committee Chair, Sherwin-Williams
