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
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
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- Ryan Corcoran, Partner, Washington National Tax, RSM US LLP
- Matt Dollard, Principal & Industrials Senior Analyst, RSM US LLP
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
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- Dan Lee, Principal, Plante Moran
- Donny Lucaj, CPA, Partner, Plante Moran
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- Matthew S. Borman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
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- Carolyn Lee, President & Executive Director, The Manufacturing Institute
- Don Rheem, Founder of CultureID & Culture Changer
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- T.W. Arrighi, Vice President, Push Digital Group
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- Sean P. McConnell, Partner and Chair, Antitrust Division, Duane Morris LLP
- Brian H. Pandya, Partner, Duane Morris LLP
