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.
CMA Insights: How to Level Up Your Industry Research Program
Join the NAM for a conversation on key manufacturing policy priorities and the latest developments impacting manufacturers.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
IRI Shaping Innovation Leaders 2026
Join the IRI for a development program aimed at strengthening innovation leadership and managerial capabilities.
MONDAY 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Smart Factory Technologies Critical Issue Member Forum Call- Case Study: How Smucker’s Unlocked Efficiency and Quality with AI and Digital Twins
Join the MLC for practical insights on accelerating digital transformation in manufacturing, covering AI adoption, software-defined automation, connected operations, data governance, leadership readiness, and real-world case studies through member forums, master classes, and exclusive plant tours.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Joe Palomba, Senior Vice President of Information Technologies, Rheem Manufacturing
CMA-Vault Webinar: How to Provide Members with Actionable Data
Join the NAM for a practical primer on the TSCA existing chemicals review process, its implications for manufacturers and downstream users, and steps to engage early to manage compliance and supply chain impacts.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- MaryAnn Hoff, AM Health and Safety Consulting
- Patrick Mulrooney, Lockheed Martin
- Nick Goldstein, SBA Office of Advocacy
NAM – UFI Infrastructure Week Kickoff Reception
Join the NAM for a networking reception focused on infrastructure policy and investment, connecting attendees with peers and partners.
MONDAY 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Trade Forum: Daniel Watson, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for the Western Hemisphere
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion on the latest USMCA developments and expectations ahead of upcoming meetings and the joint review with Daniel Watson, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for the Western Hemisphere.
MONDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Daniel Watson, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for the Western Hemisphere
2026 FAME National Conference
Join this event for a national conference on advanced manufacturing education and workforce development.
MONDAY 5:00 pm – 12:00 pm
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
