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
2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Address
Join the NAM for an address highlighting how U.S. manufacturing drives innovation and competitiveness and the policy choices that will shape the future as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
THURSDAY 8:00 am – 9:45 am
February – Military to Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair
Join this event for a virtual career fair connecting military talent with opportunities in manufacturing.
FRIDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Association Partnerships – Building to Win 2026 Strategy Session
Join the NAM for a strategy briefing with association partners to preview the Building to Win campaign and discuss the policy landscape for surface transportation reauthorization, manufacturers’ priorities, and coordinated advocacy efforts.
MONDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
USMCA Task Force Feb Meeting
Join the NAM for a discussion on the USMCA joint review, recent U.S.–Mexico trade developments, and manufacturers’ advocacy priorities.
THURSDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Trade Forum: Sidley Austin LLP
Join the NAM for timely discussions on navigating customs compliance challenges and on how manufacturers can leverage the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Advocacy Center to compete in foreign procurements and expand exports.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Aaron Applebaum, Counsel on International Trade and Customs, Sidley Austin LLP
- Hiro Rodriguez, Executive Director, Advocacy Center, U.S. Department of Commerce
Outlook 2026: Operational Trends in Manufacturing
Join the NAM for a live webinar where a panel of experts unpacks the top trends reshaping manufacturing operations—including autonomous and adaptive systems, real-time supply chain visibility, integrated sustainability, rising energy exposure, and the use of AI—and shares practical steps…
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
ITP: Next Steps to Advance U.S. Manufacturing Investment Accelerator (VIRTUAL)
Join the NAM for a member discussion on progress and next steps to advance the U.S. Manufacturing Investment Accelerator proposal, including strategy and coordination to move the effort forward with policymakers.
FRIDAY 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Quarterly Manufacturing Outlook & Economic Update
Join the NAM for a timely discussion on America’s new power paradigm and how distributed energy solutions are delivering greater cost predictability, reliability, and resilience for U.S. manufacturers, along with a review of recent economic conditions and the latest Manufacturers’…
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
