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 at the world’s leading manufacturing companies. Next stop: Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET at Alcoa Corporation. Event details and registration. Learn more about Executive Edge.
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.
Upcoming Events
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.
Breaking the Property Tax Bottleneck: A Manufacturer’s Guide to Q4 Bills and Q1 Returns
Join the NAM for a webinar on managing property tax compliance challenges for manufacturers, including handling real and personal property at scale, integrating ERP data and automating workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.
THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 1:45 pmPittsburgh – Executive Edge Series
Executive Edge is the NAM executive strategy forum for CEOs and senior leaders. Join NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons for a networking breakfast and opening panel with John Engel (WESCO), Ann Fairchild (Siemens USA) and Bill Oplinger (Alcoa), at…
TUESDAY 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Defense Working Group Inaugural Meeting (In-Person)
Join the NAM for an inaugural defense working group meeting focused on strengthening America’s defense industrial base, expanding opportunities for small and medium-sized manufacturers and increasing engagement with national defense leaders.
THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmCMA 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
COSMA Permitting Reform Action Briefing
Join the NAM for a working briefing on permitting reform, including the latest policy updates, a coordinated call to action for state associations and manufacturers, and resources to support outreach and engagement efforts.
FRIDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmAssociation Partners International Trade Briefing + Member Exchange
Join the NAM for a year-end policy briefing on international trade and tariff developments and what potential policy shifts could mean for manufacturers and association members.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm2026 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
CMA Insights: Association AI Strategy & Benchmarking Discussion
Join the NAM for a strategic discussion on how associations are adopting AI to improve internal efficiency, strengthen member engagement and service delivery, benchmark current initiatives and priorities, and address governance, risk and change management questions.
TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
CMA Insights Lunch: Association AI Strategy & Benchmarking Discussion
Join the NAM for a discussion of benchmarking research and peer strategies on how associations are developing AI roadmaps, governance frameworks, risk management approaches and member-value initiatives.
THURSDAY 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
COSMA State Partner Briefing on Suncor v. Boulder: What We Heard and What It Could Mean for Climate Litigation
Join the NAM for a closed briefing on the Supreme Court climate case Suncor v. Boulder, its implications for manufacturers, state litigation trends and broader climate-related liability efforts.
THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Boulder Oral Arguments Listening Session
Join the NAM for a small-group listening session focused on a U.S. Supreme Court case with major implications for climate litigation, federalism and manufacturers, including a legal overview, live argument audio and a post-argument discussion over lunch.
MONDAY 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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
