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.
Upcoming Events
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
CMA Insights: Association AI Strategy & Benchmarking Discussion
Join the NAM for a discussion on energy policy, permitting reform and congressional priorities affecting manufacturers.
TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm- August Pfluger, Republican Study Committee Chairman; senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Homeland Security Committee
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
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- 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
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
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
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
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- Luis Rosendo Gutierrez Romano, Under Secretary of Foreign Trade, Mexican Ministry of Economy
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 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 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
