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
2026 IRI Innovators Summit
Join the IRI for a collaborative summit exploring cutting-edge innovation and R&D management, featuring discussions on emerging technologies, commercialization strategies, and practical tools to accelerate growth.
WEDNESDAY 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Association Briefing: AI Skills in Manufacturing
Join the MI for an informational briefing on a new AI skills initiative to strengthen manufacturing workforce readiness, offering scalable, co-branded training for association partners and manufacturers across sectors.
TUESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
USMCA Task Force – May Meeting
Join the NAM for an exclusive intelligence briefing on how U.S.–China economic activity may evolve in the coming years and its potential impacts on markets, supply chains, the global balance of power, and implications for North American trade and the…
MONDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm- Dave McLaughlin, Principal, Ergo Global Intelligence
- Matt Moneyhon, Managing Partner, Ergo Global Intelligence
Meet & Greet with Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA-20)
Join the NAM for a meet-and-greet discussion with Rep. Vince Fong on his priorities in Congress and his service on the Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, and Homeland Security committees.
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Rep. Vince Fong, U.S. Representative (R-CA-20), California’s 20th Congressional District
2026 STEP Ahead Awards
Join the MI for a session supporting the awards program that recognizes women in manufacturing, including guidance on submitting required personal information.
WEDNESDAY 11:00 am – 10:00 am
NAM Energy Monthly Pulse
Join the NAM for a 30-minute briefing delivering practical insights on electricity and natural gas market conditions, pricing trends, key market drivers and timing considerations to support smarter energy purchasing and planning for manufacturers.
TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm- Ben Walker, Vice President of Market Analytics, Environ
NAM Task Force on Litigation Trends & Tactics
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on litigation trends and tactics, including third-party litigation funding reform at the federal and state levels and other legal reform issues impacting manufacturers.
MONDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
IEEPA Case Webinar: April Update
Join the NAM for an expert-led discussion on CBP’s development of an IEEPA refund system pursuant to Court of International Trade orders, DOJ’s positioning, and practical steps manufacturers should consider.
THURSDAY 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm- Michael Jacobson, Hogan Lovells trade litigation practice
- Katie Wellington, Hogan Lovells appellate and Supreme Court litigation practice
