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
Webinar Detailing Measure 118
Join the NAM for an informative webinar presented by Oregon Business & Industry on Measure 118 and the bipartisan coalition opposing the ballot proposal.
TUESDAY 4:00 pm
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
