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
USMCA Task Force – April Meeting
Join the NAM for a hybrid briefing and member discussion on USMCA developments, including rules of origin, the joint review process, and opportunities to highlight U.S. content in North American trade.
THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
TRADE FORUM: Sarah Whitten, EXIM Bank (VIRTUAL)
Join the NAM for policy briefings and discussions on the manufacturing outlook, trade and supply chain dynamics, critical minerals strategy, and evolving U.S.–China and U.S.–Japan economic relations, featuring insights from government and private-sector experts.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Sarah Whitten, Global Head of Origination and Senior Vice President, Export-Import Bank
- David McLaughlin, Ergo
- Matt Moneyhon, Ergo
- Minister Masanori Tsuruda, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Japan
Military to Manufacturing Fort Carson Career Fair
Join the MI for a career fair connecting transitioning service members and military spouses with manufacturing career opportunities.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Quarterly Manufacturing Outlook & Economic Update
Join the NAM for an economic update on manufacturing trends and a discussion on managing supplier quality and cost controls amid tariff uncertainty, rising input costs and global supply chain complexity, featuring insights from ETQ.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Export-Import Bank Competitiveness Report Presentation and Roundtable
Join the NAM for a manufacturer-focused roundtable with Export-Import Bank officials to share input that will shape EXIM’s annual Competitiveness Report and inform reauthorization priorities, including how U.S. export credit policies compare with foreign ECAs.
WEDNESDAY 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Trade Forum: Mexican Minister of Economy
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion with Mexico’s Under Secretary of Foreign Trade on the latest updates on U.S.–Mexico bilateral negotiations under the USMCA Joint Review.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Luis Rosendo Gutierrez Romano, Under Secretary of Foreign Trade, Mexican Ministry of Economy
NAM OSHA Heat Rule Working Group
Join the NAM for a working group discussion on OSHA’s heat rule to develop a pro-manufacturing, performance-based approach and align industry priorities as the administration considers potential changes.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NAM Energy Monthly Pulse
Join the NAM for a timely conversation on manufacturing policy priorities, industry trends, and advocacy updates.
TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
