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
Unlocking IRA Incentives: Actionable Strategies for Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers
Join the NAM for a session where experts share actionable strategies to leverage IRA climate and energy tax credits and incentives for small and mid-sized manufacturers, including lessons learned, best practices for claiming benefits, documentation requirements, monetization options, and insights…
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Dan Lee, Principal, Plante Moran
- Donny Lucaj, CPA, Partner, Plante Moran
Trade Forum
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion on current export control rulemaking and the trajectory of global export control policies from the Bureau of Industry and Security.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Matthew S. Borman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
CMA CEO Fall Workshop
Join this event for an interactive CEO workshop on building a high-performance culture, drawing on proven manufacturing leadership strategies, peer feedback, and real case studies to help teams stay focused, engaged, and results-driven.
THURSDAY 8:00 am – 10:00 am- Carolyn Lee, President & Executive Director, The Manufacturing Institute
- Don Rheem, Founder of CultureID & Culture Changer
Association Partnerships GR & External Affairs Peer Group
Join the NAM for an insider discussion on the post-election landscape, exploring the key factors behind the results, effective engagement tactics, and what the outcomes mean for the business community as a new Congress and Administration take shape.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- T.W. Arrighi, Vice President, Push Digital Group
NAM Webinar on Final FTC HSR Pre-Merger Rules
Join the NAM for an expert briefing on the FTC and DOJ’s finalized HSR pre-merger notification rule amendments, covering new filing requirements, compliance implications for manufacturers, and practical guidance from antitrust practitioners.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Sean P. McConnell, Partner and Chair, Antitrust Division, Duane Morris LLP
- Brian H. Pandya, Partner, Duane Morris LLP
Webinar Detailing Measure 118
Join the NAM for an informative webinar presented by Oregon Business & Industry on Measure 118 and the bipartisan coalition opposing the ballot proposal.
TUESDAY 4:00 pm
Successfully Navigating Labor Laws to Support Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Students Under the Age of 18
Join the MI for a session, conducted in partnership with Fisher Phillips, that explains federal labor laws for youth under 18 and offers guidance to manufacturers on safely structuring compliant work-based learning opportunities—such as job shadowing, high school internships, apprenticeships,…
THURSDAY 2:30 pm
MFG Day 2024: Getting the Word Out
Join the MI for fresh tips and best practices for equitable student engagement and crowd building, along with practical methods to promote and amplify MFG Day events. Topics include planning resources, messaging to engage students, advancing the message, event amplification,…
THURSDAY 2:30 pm
