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: 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
EUDR Information Session
Join the NAM for briefings with senior officials on energy policy, EU deforestation regulation, customs enforcement, and the fast-changing tariff environment.
WEDNESDAY 9:30 am – 10:15 am- Jarrod Agen, Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Director, National Energy Dominance Council
- Peter Lake, Senior Director of Power, National Energy Dominance Council
- Emily Sandall, Foreign Agricultural Service Advisor, U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Gerry Moody, Partner, Akin
General Motors Plant Tour
Join this event for an inside look at modern automotive manufacturing through a guided plant tour highlighting production workflows, automation, quality systems, and safety practices.
TUESDAY 5:30 pm – 4:00 pm
From Complexity to Clarity: Transform Your Business (and Your Bottom Line)
Join the NAM for an expert-led session on using 80/20 analysis to identify complexity, simplify operations, and drive profitable transformation and market share growth.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm- Marc Fooksman, Vice President and 80/20 Expert, Strategex
- Jenn Desrosiers, Managing Director, 80/20, Strategex
August – Military to Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair
Join this event for a virtual career fair connecting military personnel and veterans with manufacturing employers and career opportunities.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Engaging the Next Generation: Inspiring Students to Explore Careers in Manufacturing
Join the MI for insights on engaging students early through immersive learning and educator partnerships to build a purpose-driven manufacturing talent pipeline and strengthen your employer brand.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
United Scrap Metal Plant Tour
Join this event for an inside look at metal recycling and scrap processing operations on a plant tour, highlighting safety practices, sustainability initiatives, and modern manufacturing processes.
TUESDAY 5:30 pm – 5:00 pm
NAM CPSC Policy Discussion
Join the NAM for a policy discussion on the Consumer Product Safety Commission, including recent developments, the proposal to transfer CPSC functions to HHS, and strategies to inform congressional attention and policy recommendations on rulemaking and enforcement.
MONDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Second Chance Advantage: Manufacturing Success Stories and a New Tool to Drive Adoption
Join the MI for an interactive virtual discussion on second chance hiring, featuring success stories from leading manufacturers and a practical overview of Envoy’s Fair Chance Navigator to remove barriers, build community partnerships, and strengthen manufacturing talent pipelines.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
