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, Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET at Alcoa Corporation. Event details and registration. 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
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.
Breaking the Property Tax Bottleneck: A Manufacturer’s Guide to Q4 Bills and Q1 Returns
Join the NAM for a webinar on managing property tax compliance challenges for manufacturers, including handling real and personal property at scale, integrating ERP data and automating workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.
THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 1:45 pmPittsburgh – Executive Edge Series
Executive Edge is the NAM executive strategy forum for CEOs and senior leaders. Join NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons for a networking breakfast and opening panel with John Engel (WESCO), Ann Fairchild (Siemens USA) and Bill Oplinger (Alcoa), at…
TUESDAY 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Defense Working Group Inaugural Meeting (In-Person)
Join the NAM for an inaugural defense working group meeting focused on strengthening America’s defense industrial base, expanding opportunities for small and medium-sized manufacturers and increasing engagement with national defense leaders.
THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmCMA 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
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
