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
NAM Policy Webinar: Shifting Food Manufacturing Regulations and Their Supply Chain Impacts
Join the NAM for a webinar exploring changing food additive policies, including state proposals to ban certain ingredients and potential FDA revisions to the GRAS program, and what these shifts mean for manufacturers and their supply chains.
WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Tony Pavel, Partner, Keller & Heckman LLP
- Devon Hill, Partner, Keller & Heckman LLP
NAM Member call on April 2 Tariffs
Join the NAM for a briefing on the implications of planned U.S. tariff announcements for manufacturers.
FRIDAY 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
NAM Road & Automotive Task Force Meeting
Join the NAM for member-driven task force discussions to gather input on infrastructure legislation reauthorization priorities, including freight mobility programs, robust funding levels, and improved project and program delivery efficiencies.
THURSDAY 10:00 am – 11:00 am
MFG Day 2025: Getting Started & Planning Your Event
Join the MI for a practical webinar on planning and hosting impactful MFG Day experiences that engage students, showcase modern manufacturing, build partnerships, and leverage free resources to maximize reach and impact.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
3.31 NAM-PAC Rep. Rudy Yakym Reception
Join the NAM for a reception featuring Rep. Rudy Yakym, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.
MONDAY 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm- Rep. Rudy Yakym, U.S. Representative (R-IN-02); Member, House Committee on Ways and Means
Quarterly Manufacturing Outlook & Economic Update
Join the NAM for a deep dive into first-quarter manufacturing trends, featuring analysis of the latest Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey and insights on trade uncertainties, raw material costs, and broader economic indicators impacting the sector.
THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NAM Rail Task Force Meeting
Join the NAM for a member discussion on rail transportation priorities for infrastructure legislation reauthorization, including permitting reform, funding programs, and strategies to improve the efficient movement of freight.
THURSDAY 10:00 am – 11:00 am
3.25 NAM-PAC Rep. Darin LaHood Reception
Join the NAM for a reception honoring Rep. Darin LaHood, highlighting his leadership on the House Ways and Means Committee, trade, intelligence, and China policy.
TUESDAY 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm- Rep. Darin LaHood, U.S. Representative (R-IL-16); Chair, House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare; Member, House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade; Member, House Select Committee on Intelligence; Member, House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party
