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.
Trade Forum
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion on current export control rulemaking and the trajectory of global export control policies from the Bureau of Industry and Security.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Matthew S. Borman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
CMA CEO Fall Workshop
Join this event for an interactive CEO workshop on building a high-performance culture, drawing on proven manufacturing leadership strategies, peer feedback, and real case studies to help teams stay focused, engaged, and results-driven.
THURSDAY 8:00 am – 10:00 am- Carolyn Lee, President & Executive Director, The Manufacturing Institute
- Don Rheem, Founder of CultureID & Culture Changer
Association Partnerships GR & External Affairs Peer Group
Join the NAM for an insider discussion on the post-election landscape, exploring the key factors behind the results, effective engagement tactics, and what the outcomes mean for the business community as a new Congress and Administration take shape.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- T.W. Arrighi, Vice President, Push Digital Group
NAM Webinar on Final FTC HSR Pre-Merger Rules
Join the NAM for an expert briefing on the FTC and DOJ’s finalized HSR pre-merger notification rule amendments, covering new filing requirements, compliance implications for manufacturers, and practical guidance from antitrust practitioners.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Sean P. McConnell, Partner and Chair, Antitrust Division, Duane Morris LLP
- Brian H. Pandya, Partner, Duane Morris LLP
Successfully Navigating Labor Laws to Support Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Students Under the Age of 18
Join the MI for a session, conducted in partnership with Fisher Phillips, that explains federal labor laws for youth under 18 and offers guidance to manufacturers on safely structuring compliant work-based learning opportunities—such as job shadowing, high school internships, apprenticeships,…
THURSDAY 2:30 pm
MFG Day 2024: Getting the Word Out
Join the MI for fresh tips and best practices for equitable student engagement and crowd building, along with practical methods to promote and amplify MFG Day events. Topics include planning resources, messaging to engage students, advancing the message, event amplification,…
THURSDAY 2:30 pm
MFG Day 2024: Sponsorship Opportunities
Join the MI for a webinar highlighting the impact of MFG Day, the levels of sponsorship available for 2024, and the benefits of being an official sponsor of the national MFG Day initiative, with opportunities to ask questions and speak…
WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
MFG Day 2024: Making the Most of Your Event
Join the MI for a webinar where seasoned MFG Day hosts with diverse experiences will share about their own events, best planning tips, lessons learned, ideas for school and community engagement, ways to gauge impact, and a live Q&A.
THURSDAY 2:30 pm
MFG Day 2024: Planning Your Event
Join the MI for guidance on planning impactful MFG Day events that engage students, educators, parents, community leaders and other mentors, build excitement about modern manufacturing careers and encourage students to explore and pursue industry careers, creating a robust and…
THURSDAY 2:30 pm
Association Partnerships Government Relations Peer Group Meeting
Join the NAM for a roundtable with your fellow government relations professionals from manufacturing associations to exchange ideas and strategies on effective advocacy during a presidential election year in a highly polarized environment, including planning strategies based on various election…
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
MFG Day 2024: Getting Started
Join the MI for a webinar offering ideas and recommendations to help your organization create an effective plan to attract the next generation of manufacturing workers, highlighting how industry-hosted events can showcase modern manufacturing careers; recommended for manufacturers, schools, associations,…
THURSDAY 2:30 pm
California Emissions Disclosure Law (signed 10/8/23)
Join the NAM for insights on the California Emissions Disclosure Law (signed 10/8/23).
FRIDAY 1:00 pm- Lance Hastings, President, CMTA
