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.

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Discounted Hotel Rates in Washington D.C.

The NAM offers its members and guests discounted hotel rates in Washington, D.C. Learn more.

24
September 2026
Members Only · Virtual Event

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
Featured Speakers:
  • Michael Cornett, Managing Director of Forvis Mazars Washington National Tax Office
Tax Briefing: Proposed Regulations on FDDEI Deductions to Foreign Source Income
05
October 2026
Members Only · In-Person Event | Washington, DC

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
Featured Speakers:
  • Andrew N. Ferguson, Chairman, Federal Trade Commission
FTC Chairman Ferguson to Address NAM Members on Oct. 5
08
October 2026
Members Only · Virtual Event

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
COSMA State Partner Briefing on Suncor v. Boulder: What We Heard and What It Could Mean for Climate Litigation
2628
October 2026
Multi-Day · In-Person Event | Indianapolis, IN

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 Workforce Summit
1213
November 2026
Multi-Day · In-Person Event | Washington, DC

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.

2026 Manufacturing Legal Summit
1315
January 2027
Members Only Multi-Day · In-Person Event | Baltimore, MD

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.

CMA Winter Leadership Conference

Past Events

20
November 2024
Members Only · Past Event

COSMA Post-Election Tax Webinar

Join the NAM for a virtual discussion on the post-election tax policy landscape and the 2025 tax debates that could impact manufacturers’ tax burdens.

WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
COSMA Post-Election Tax Webinar
19
November 2024
Members Only · Past Event

Navigating the Post-Election Landscape: Business Implications for Manufacturing

Join the NAM for insights on how the post-election policy landscape will affect manufacturers, including potential shifts in trade and tax policy, infrastructure and innovation incentives, the economic outlook for supply chains and inflation, and practical strategies to manage risks…

TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • Ryan Corcoran, Partner, Washington National Tax, RSM US LLP
  • Matt Dollard, Principal & Industrials Senior Analyst, RSM US LLP
Navigating the Post-Election Landscape: Business Implications for Manufacturing
19
November 2024
Members Only · Past Event

NAM Tax Policy Committee – November Meeting

Join the NAM for a post-election briefing on the 2025 tax policy landscape, including expiring 2017 tax reform provisions, interest deductibility, and other pro-growth tax priorities for manufacturers.

TUESDAY 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
NAM Tax Policy Committee – November Meeting
14
November 2024
Members Only · Past Event

Unlocking IRA Incentives: Actionable Strategies for Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers

Join the NAM for a session where experts share actionable strategies to leverage IRA climate and energy tax credits and incentives for small and mid-sized manufacturers, including lessons learned, best practices for claiming benefits, documentation requirements, monetization options, and insights…

THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • Dan Lee, Principal, Plante Moran
  • Donny Lucaj, CPA, Partner, Plante Moran
Unlocking IRA Incentives: Actionable Strategies for Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers
14
November 2024
Members Only · Past Event

Trade Forum

Join the NAM for an off-the-record discussion on current export control rulemaking and the trajectory of global export control policies from the Bureau of Industry and Security.

THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • Matthew S. Borman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
Trade Forum
14
November 2024
Members Only · Past Event

CMA CEO Fall Workshop

Join this event for an interactive CEO workshop on building a high-performance culture, drawing on proven manufacturing leadership strategies, peer feedback, and real case studies to help teams stay focused, engaged, and results-driven.

THURSDAY 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Featured Speakers:
  • Carolyn Lee, President & Executive Director, The Manufacturing Institute
  • Don Rheem, Founder of CultureID & Culture Changer
CMA CEO Fall Workshop
14
November 2024
Members Only · Past Event

Association Partnerships GR & External Affairs Peer Group

Join the NAM for an insider discussion on the post-election landscape, exploring the key factors behind the results, effective engagement tactics, and what the outcomes mean for the business community as a new Congress and Administration take shape.

THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • T.W. Arrighi, Vice President, Push Digital Group
Association Partnerships GR & External Affairs Peer Group
08
November 2024
Members Only · Past Event

NAM Webinar on Final FTC HSR Pre-Merger Rules

Join the NAM for an expert briefing on the FTC and DOJ’s finalized HSR pre-merger notification rule amendments, covering new filing requirements, compliance implications for manufacturers, and practical guidance from antitrust practitioners.

FRIDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Featured Speakers:
  • Sean P. McConnell, Partner and Chair, Antitrust Division, Duane Morris LLP
  • Brian H. Pandya, Partner, Duane Morris LLP
NAM Webinar on Final FTC HSR Pre-Merger Rules