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.
Tax Briefing: Proposed Regulations on FDDEI Deductions to Foreign Source Income
Join the NAM for a briefing on proposed Treasury regulations affecting the allocation and apportionment of deductions to foreign source income, including implications for manufacturers and guidance for tax and government relations professionals responding to the rules.
THURSDAY 10:00 am – 11:00 am- Michael Cornett, Managing Director of Forvis Mazars Washington National Tax Office
FTC Chairman Ferguson to Address NAM Members on Oct. 5
Join the NAM for a discussion on the Federal Trade Commission’s approach to merger and acquisition review, business collaboration guidelines, noncompete agreements and consumer protection standards.
MONDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Andrew N. Ferguson, Chairman, Federal Trade Commission
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
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
Trade Forum
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion on expectations for the lame duck session and preparations for the incoming Congress and administration, with insights on international trade policy and recent legislation.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Virginia Lenahan, Chief International Trade Counsel, Senate Finance Committee
Tackling Carbon Complexity: A Manufacturer’s Guide to Effective Carbon Tracking
Join the NAM for an expert discussion on effective carbon tracking in manufacturing, exploring how emissions can serve as a proxy for waste to improve operational efficiency and profitability, with actionable steps across greenhouse gas–emitting activities.
WEDNESDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm- Yoram Bernet, Founder and CTO of Environ Energy's Scope 5 Software
NAM Member Roundtable Discussion on IRA Clean Energy Tax Incentives
Join the NAM for a policy committee discussion on member priorities surrounding the Inflation Reduction Act’s energy tax incentives and strategies to engage the incoming administration and Congress, including member experiences and the potential impacts of proposed changes.
TUESDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Emerging Trends: International Trade Update
Join the NAM for a discussion on shifts in U.S. and global trade policy amid a new administration, evolving international regulations and rising protectionism, examining implications for supply chains and China-related issues, prospects for trade initiatives, perspectives from Capitol Hill,…
TUESDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
SMMs and Tax Reform 2025: A Post-Election Outlook
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on the post-election tax policy landscape, including the future of key pro-manufacturing provisions such as the 20% pass-through deduction, full capital equipment expensing, and immediate R&D expensing.
FRIDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Transformative Trends in Association Staffing
Join the NAM for an interactive discussion on association staffing challenges—including recruitment, retention, and staff development amid hybrid work and rapid technological change—drawing on insights from a recent staffing benchmarking survey.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Kendra L. Janevski, Managing Director, Human Resources, Vault Consulting, LLC
NAM Food and Beverage Industry Group Roundtable with FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones (In Person)
Join the NAM for an in-person roundtable with FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones to discuss priorities for the unified Human Foods Program, food safety and nutrition oversight, and engage in a member Q&A.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Jim Jones, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods
CMA Post-Election Tax Roundtable
Join the NAM for a discussion on the post-election tax policy landscape and the expiring 2017 tax reform provisions, focusing on preparing manufacturers for 2025 negotiations and protecting pro-manufacturing policies.
THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
