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 who want not only to overcome but also to lead on today’s most complex challenges. Executive Edge offers a space to step back, gain insight, reframe your thinking and elevate your voice alongside the top minds from the world’s leading manufacturing companies. These events feature a mix of panel discussions and open exchange time.

Cleveland, OH
September date TBC
8:00am-1:00pm

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21
April 2026
Past Event

NAM Energy Monthly Pulse

Join the NAM for a 30-minute briefing delivering practical insights on electricity and natural gas market conditions, pricing trends, key market drivers and timing considerations to support smarter energy purchasing and planning for manufacturers.

TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • Ben Walker, Vice President of Market Analytics, Environ
NAM Energy Monthly Pulse
13
April 2026
Past Event

NAM Task Force on Litigation Trends & Tactics

Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on litigation trends and tactics, including third-party litigation funding reform at the federal and state levels and other legal reform issues impacting manufacturers.

MONDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NAM Task Force on Litigation Trends & Tactics
09
April 2026
Past Event

IEEPA Case Webinar: April Update

Join the NAM for an expert-led discussion on CBP’s development of an IEEPA refund system pursuant to Court of International Trade orders, DOJ’s positioning, and practical steps manufacturers should consider.

THURSDAY 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • Michael Jacobson, Hogan Lovells trade litigation practice
  • Katie Wellington, Hogan Lovells appellate and Supreme Court litigation practice
IEEPA Case Webinar: April Update
02
April 2026
Past Event

USMCA Task Force – April Meeting

Join the NAM for a hybrid briefing and member discussion on USMCA developments, including rules of origin, the joint review process, and opportunities to highlight U.S. content in North American trade.

THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
USMCA Task Force – April Meeting
02
April 2026
Past Event

TRADE FORUM: Sarah Whitten, EXIM Bank (VIRTUAL)

Join the NAM for policy briefings and discussions on the manufacturing outlook, trade and supply chain dynamics, critical minerals strategy, and evolving U.S.–China and U.S.–Japan economic relations, featuring insights from government and private-sector experts.

THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Featured Speakers:
  • Sarah Whitten, Global Head of Origination and Senior Vice President, Export-Import Bank
  • David McLaughlin, Ergo
  • Matt Moneyhon, Ergo
  • Minister Masanori Tsuruda, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Japan
TRADE FORUM: Sarah Whitten, EXIM Bank (VIRTUAL)
02
April 2026
Past Event

Military to Manufacturing Fort Carson Career Fair

Join the MI for a career fair connecting transitioning service members and military spouses with manufacturing career opportunities.

THURSDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Military to Manufacturing Fort Carson Career Fair
26
March 2026
Past Event

Quarterly Manufacturing Outlook & Economic Update

Join the NAM for an economic update on manufacturing trends and a discussion on managing supplier quality and cost controls amid tariff uncertainty, rising input costs and global supply chain complexity, featuring insights from ETQ.

THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Quarterly Manufacturing Outlook & Economic Update
25
March 2026
Past Event

Export-Import Bank Competitiveness Report Presentation and Roundtable

Join the NAM for a manufacturer-focused roundtable with Export-Import Bank officials to share input that will shape EXIM’s annual Competitiveness Report and inform reauthorization priorities, including how U.S. export credit policies compare with foreign ECAs.

WEDNESDAY 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Export-Import Bank Competitiveness Report Presentation and Roundtable
19
March 2026
Past Event

Trade Forum: Mexican Minister of Economy

Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion with Mexico’s Under Secretary of Foreign Trade on the latest updates on U.S.–Mexico bilateral negotiations under the USMCA Joint Review.

THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Featured Speakers:
  • Luis Rosendo Gutierrez Romano, Under Secretary of Foreign Trade, Mexican Ministry of Economy
Trade Forum: Mexican Minister of Economy
18
March 2026
Past Event

NAM OSHA Heat Rule Working Group

Join the NAM for a working group discussion on OSHA’s heat rule to develop a pro-manufacturing, performance-based approach and align industry priorities as the administration considers potential changes.

WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NAM OSHA Heat Rule Working Group
17
March 2026
Past Event

NAM Energy Monthly Pulse

Join the NAM for a timely conversation on manufacturing policy priorities, industry trends, and advocacy updates.

TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
NAM Energy Monthly Pulse
17
March 2026
Past Event

NAM Association Partnerships: Briefing on New Permitting Reform Report

Join the NAM for a virtual preview discussion of a new permitting reform report developed with the Foundation for American Innovation, offering an early look at key findings, practical reforms to address permitting delays that hinder manufacturing investment, and guidance…

TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
NAM Association Partnerships: Briefing on New Permitting Reform Report