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.
Cleveland, OH
September date TBC
8:00am-1:00pm
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 Labor and Employment Policy Committee Meeting
Join the NAM for a committee discussion on next steps for ratification of the labor agreement for East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Timothy P. Lynch, Senior Director at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
NAM Transportation & Infrastructure Policy Committee Meeting
Join the NAM for a discussion with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s staff director on committee priorities in the 119th Congress and preparation for surface transportation reauthorization, along with committee updates.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Jack Ruddy, Staff Director, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The NAM’s Energy and Natural Resources Policy Committee Meeting with Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
Join the NAM for a committee session featuring a discussion with Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks on conservative climate and energy priorities, along with updates on permitting reform, energy incentives, and advocacy plans.
TUESDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm- U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Chair, Conservative Climate Caucus; Member, House Energy and Commerce Committee (IA-01)
- Melissa Horton, Government Affairs Senior Director, Southern Company
Scaling Digital Transformation: Part 3 – Practical Strategies for Scaling Digital Manufacturing
Join the NAM for actionable insights on scaling digital manufacturing, covering data standards, use case templates, cross-functional teams, plant readiness, change management, and applying advanced analytics with AI to align people, process, and technology for enterprise-wide adoption.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Dante Vaccaro, Principal, Schneider Electric (Moderator)
- Helenio Gilabert, Global Head of Offer Creation, Schneider Electric
- Sree Hameed, Senior Manager of Industry Marketing, AVEVA
- Sheetal Jain, Americas Practice Lead for MES, AVEVA
PC meeting
Join the NAM for a discussion on trade policy direction and the road ahead on trade legislation in the next Congress.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm- Rep. Adrian Smith, Chairman, Trade Subcommittee, House Committee on Ways and Means; U.S. Representative for Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District (R-NE)
NAM Tax Policy Committee Webinar: Unpacking the NAM’s Landmark Study on the Economic Impact of “Tax Armageddon”
Join the NAM for a briefing on the economic impact of preserving pro-manufacturing tax policies, featuring findings from a new study and resources to support advocacy, with insights from congressional leaders.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Rep. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
- Rep. Jason Smith, Chairman, House Ways and Means Committee
- Sen. Mike Crapo, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee
- Rep. Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader
Association Partnerships Briefing on the Economic Impact of Expiring Pro-Manufacturing Tax Policies
Join the NAM for a confidential preview of a new economic impact study on the risks of expiring pro-manufacturing tax policies and a walkthrough of advocacy resources and state- and district-level data to help educate Congress.
MONDAY 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Legal Policy Task Force on Litigation Trends & Tactics
Join the NAM for an expert-led discussion on third-party litigation funding, the implementation of Rule 702, and key legal reform priorities impacting manufacturers.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Alex Dahl, General Counsel, Lawyers for Civil Justice
Holiday Breakfast
Join the NAM for a festive morning networking gathering to celebrate the season and connect with industry peers.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Empowering Digital Transformation: Part 2 – Navigating Connectivity, Cybersecurity and Empowered Workforces in Industrial Operations
Join the MLC for an in-depth discussion on digitizing the core of industrial operations, covering connectivity, cybersecurity, IT/OT convergence, and workforce empowerment with real-world examples and practical starting points to accelerate digital transformation.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Sree Hameed, Senior Manager, Industry Marketing, AVEVA
- Austin Joe, Information Security Officer, Schneider Electric
- Dante Vaccaro, Principal, Schneider Electric
NAM Legal Center Webinar: Cannabis in the Workplace
Join the NAM for insights on navigating cannabis legalization and workplace drug policies, including compliance considerations and best practices for manufacturers operating across multiple states.
TUESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Catharine Morisset, Partner, Fisher Phillips LLP (Seattle office)
- Kristin White, Partner, Fisher Phillips LLP (Denver office)
Chairman Cruz’s 2025 tech policy priorities
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on congressional technology policy priorities, including spectrum, AI and data privacy, with remarks and Q&A.
MONDAY 11:00 am – 11:30 am- Ryan Cannon, Coalitions Director, Office of Sen. Ted Cruz
