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
Legal Policy Task Force on Litigation Trends & Tactics
Join the NAM for an expert-led discussion on third-party litigation funding, the implementation of Rule 702, and key legal reform priorities impacting manufacturers.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Alex Dahl, General Counsel, Lawyers for Civil Justice
Holiday Breakfast
Join the NAM for a festive morning networking gathering to celebrate the season and connect with industry peers.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Empowering Digital Transformation: Part 2 – Navigating Connectivity, Cybersecurity and Empowered Workforces in Industrial Operations
Join the MLC for an in-depth discussion on digitizing the core of industrial operations, covering connectivity, cybersecurity, IT/OT convergence, and workforce empowerment with real-world examples and practical starting points to accelerate digital transformation.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Sree Hameed, Senior Manager, Industry Marketing, AVEVA
- Austin Joe, Information Security Officer, Schneider Electric
- Dante Vaccaro, Principal, Schneider Electric
NAM Legal Center Webinar: Cannabis in the Workplace
Join the NAM for insights on navigating cannabis legalization and workplace drug policies, including compliance considerations and best practices for manufacturers operating across multiple states.
TUESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Catharine Morisset, Partner, Fisher Phillips LLP (Seattle office)
- Kristin White, Partner, Fisher Phillips LLP (Denver office)
Chairman Cruz’s 2025 tech policy priorities
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on congressional technology policy priorities, including spectrum, AI and data privacy, with remarks and Q&A.
MONDAY 11:00 am – 11:30 am- Ryan Cannon, Coalitions Director, Office of Sen. Ted Cruz
Trade Forum
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion on expectations for the lame duck session and preparations for the incoming Congress and administration, with insights on international trade policy and recent legislation.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Virginia Lenahan, Chief International Trade Counsel, Senate Finance Committee
Tackling Carbon Complexity: A Manufacturer’s Guide to Effective Carbon Tracking
Join the NAM for an expert discussion on effective carbon tracking in manufacturing, exploring how emissions can serve as a proxy for waste to improve operational efficiency and profitability, with actionable steps across greenhouse gas–emitting activities.
WEDNESDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm- Yoram Bernet, Founder and CTO of Environ Energy's Scope 5 Software
NAM Member Roundtable Discussion on IRA Clean Energy Tax Incentives
Join the NAM for a policy committee discussion on member priorities surrounding the Inflation Reduction Act’s energy tax incentives and strategies to engage the incoming administration and Congress, including member experiences and the potential impacts of proposed changes.
TUESDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
