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
Closing the Talent Gap: Recruiting Women to Manufacturing
Join the MI for actionable strategies to close the manufacturing talent gap by recruiting and retaining more women, including insights from industry leaders on proven approaches that drive innovation and workforce growth.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Leslie Cantu, Vice President of Administration, Toyotetsu North America (TTTX)
Zooming Ahead Mastering Virtual Career Fairs and Employer Engagement
Join the MI for strategies and best practices to master virtual career fairs and strengthen employer engagement.
WEDNESDAY 3:00 pm
Trade Forum
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion on US–Mexico trade relations, tariffs, and the upcoming USMCA review.
WEDNESDAY 11:45 am – 12:45 pm- Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez, Undersecretary of International Trade, Mexico’s Ministry of Economy
Outlook 2025: Operational Trends in Manufacturing
Join this event for insights on current manufacturing issues and opportunities.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NAM Energy Coffee and Conversation with U.S. Representative Troy Balderson (R-OH)
Join the NAM for a discussion with U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson on his energy priorities as the new Chair of the House Energy Action Team and related work on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
WEDNESDAY 8:30 am – 9:30 am- Rep. Troy Balderson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 12th District; Chair, House Energy Action Team; Member, House Energy and Commerce Committee
Innovation Unlocked: Connecting Students to Manufacturing One Quest at a Time
Join the MI for a webinar on how Innovators Quest can help manufacturers engage students early, provide hands-on learning for grades 4–9, and build a stronger future workforce.
FRIDAY 11:00 am
NAM Sustainability and Environmental Quality Committee Meeting
Join the NAM for a discussion on the outlook for TSCA, PFAS, and FIFRA policy as the 119th Congress and the Trump Administration get underway.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Mark Washko, Senior Government Affairs Advisor, Bergeson & Campell PC
CANCELLED – TO BE RESCHEDULED NAM Tech Policy Committee Meeting with Rep. Obernolte, House AI Task Force Co-Chair
Join the NAM for a discussion with the chair of the House Artificial Intelligence Task Force on expected policy recommendations and their impact on manufacturers’ use of AI.
FRIDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Rep. Jay Obernolte, Chair, House Artificial Intelligence Task Force; U.S. Representative (R-CA)
