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
PC meeting
Join the NAM for a discussion on trade policy direction and the road ahead on trade legislation in the next Congress.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm- Rep. Adrian Smith, Chairman, Trade Subcommittee, House Committee on Ways and Means; U.S. Representative for Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District (R-NE)
NAM Tax Policy Committee Webinar: Unpacking the NAM’s Landmark Study on the Economic Impact of “Tax Armageddon”
Join the NAM for a briefing on the economic impact of preserving pro-manufacturing tax policies, featuring findings from a new study and resources to support advocacy, with insights from congressional leaders.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Rep. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
- Rep. Jason Smith, Chairman, House Ways and Means Committee
- Sen. Mike Crapo, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee
- Rep. Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader
Association Partnerships Briefing on the Economic Impact of Expiring Pro-Manufacturing Tax Policies
Join the NAM for a confidential preview of a new economic impact study on the risks of expiring pro-manufacturing tax policies and a walkthrough of advocacy resources and state- and district-level data to help educate Congress.
MONDAY 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Legal Policy Task Force on Litigation Trends & Tactics
Join the NAM for an expert-led discussion on third-party litigation funding, the implementation of Rule 702, and key legal reform priorities impacting manufacturers.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Alex Dahl, General Counsel, Lawyers for Civil Justice
Holiday Breakfast
Join the NAM for a festive morning networking gathering to celebrate the season and connect with industry peers.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Empowering Digital Transformation: Part 2 – Navigating Connectivity, Cybersecurity and Empowered Workforces in Industrial Operations
Join the MLC for an in-depth discussion on digitizing the core of industrial operations, covering connectivity, cybersecurity, IT/OT convergence, and workforce empowerment with real-world examples and practical starting points to accelerate digital transformation.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm- Sree Hameed, Senior Manager, Industry Marketing, AVEVA
- Austin Joe, Information Security Officer, Schneider Electric
- Dante Vaccaro, Principal, Schneider Electric
NAM Legal Center Webinar: Cannabis in the Workplace
Join the NAM for insights on navigating cannabis legalization and workplace drug policies, including compliance considerations and best practices for manufacturers operating across multiple states.
TUESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm- Catharine Morisset, Partner, Fisher Phillips LLP (Seattle office)
- Kristin White, Partner, Fisher Phillips LLP (Denver office)
Chairman Cruz’s 2025 tech policy priorities
Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on congressional technology policy priorities, including spectrum, AI and data privacy, with remarks and Q&A.
MONDAY 11:00 am – 11:30 am- Ryan Cannon, Coalitions Director, Office of Sen. Ted Cruz
