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, December 2026 (date to be confirmed). 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
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
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
CMA Insights: Association AI Strategy & Benchmarking Discussion
Join the NAM for a discussion on energy policy, permitting reform and congressional priorities affecting manufacturers.
TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm- August Pfluger, Republican Study Committee Chairman; senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Homeland Security Committee
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
CMA 2026 Winter Leadership Conference
Join this event for leadership insights, best practices, and networking at a winter leadership conference.
WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Legal Policy Committee Task Force on Litigation Trends and 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 priorities.
FRIDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
USMCA Task Force Meeting – Dec 18
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on USMCA developments, including updates from recent USTR hearings, congressional outreach on manufacturers’ priorities, developments with Mexico and Canada, and planning for the 2026 joint review.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NAM Webinar: IEEPA Tariff Refund Outlook
Join the NAM for a briefing on the IEEPA-related tariff refund outlook, including updates on Supreme Court and Court of International Trade proceedings, DOJ positions on reliquidation, and considerations for company actions.
WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Michael Jacobson, Partner, Hogan Lovells
- Katie Wellington, Partner, Hogan Lovells
AI Keys to Manufacturing Success: From Concept to Reality – Sustaining AI Success
Join the NAM for an inside look at real-world AI applications in manufacturing, including building scalable foundations, deploying models for operational efficiency and predictive maintenance, and sustaining AI at scale through continuous improvement, collaboration, and real-time insights.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Virtual Experience: The Future of Manufacturing Project: The Future of Digital Leadership
Join this event for insights into the future of manufacturing and digital leadership.
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Innovating the Future 2025
Join this event for insights on innovation and future trends shaping 2025.
WEDNESDAY 12:00 pm – 11:00 am
The Future of Manufacturing Project
Join this event for insights on how digital leadership is shaping the future of manufacturing, including strategies, skills, and transformation best practices.
TUESDAY 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
