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
Innovation Unlocked: Connecting Students to Manufacturing One Quest at a Time
Join the MI for a webinar on how Innovators Quest can help manufacturers engage students early, provide hands-on learning for grades 4–9, and build a stronger future workforce.
FRIDAY 11:00 am
NAM Sustainability and Environmental Quality Committee Meeting
Join the NAM for a discussion on the outlook for TSCA, PFAS, and FIFRA policy as the 119th Congress and the Trump Administration get underway.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Mark Washko, Senior Government Affairs Advisor, Bergeson & Campell PC
CANCELLED – TO BE RESCHEDULED NAM Tech Policy Committee Meeting with Rep. Obernolte, House AI Task Force Co-Chair
Join the NAM for a discussion with the chair of the House Artificial Intelligence Task Force on expected policy recommendations and their impact on manufacturers’ use of AI.
FRIDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Rep. Jay Obernolte, Chair, House Artificial Intelligence Task Force; U.S. Representative (R-CA)
Trade Forum
Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion unpacking presidential tariff authorities, tariff exclusions, and the legal and policy processes surrounding potential tariff announcements under the incoming Trump administration, including Section 301 actions and related trade statutes.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Stephen Kho, Partner, Akin Gump
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
