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 who want not only to overcome but also to lead on today’s most complex challenges. Executive Edge offers a space to step back, gain insight, reframe your thinking and elevate your voice alongside the top minds from the world’s leading manufacturing companies. These events feature a mix of panel discussions and open exchange time.
Cleveland, OH
September date TBC
8:00am-1:00pm
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.
CMA: Manufacturers Feed America Campaign Strategy Call
Join the NAM for a strategy discussion previewing a national campaign to strengthen policymakers’ understanding of the food and beverage supply chain, including its core components, a new ad featuring CMA CEOs, and ways partners can engage in advocacy with…
MONDAY 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Association Partners: Manufacturers Feed America Strategy Discussion
Join the NAM for a strategy discussion previewing the Manufacturers Feed America campaign, focused on strengthening policymakers’ understanding of the scale, complexity, safety and economic importance of food and beverage manufacturing and aligning state and national associations on adaptable advocacy…
MONDAY 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Manufacturing Leaders Convening at Carpenters’ Hall
Join the NAM for a discussion with manufacturing, business and civic leaders on the policy, economic and competitive forces shaping U.S. manufacturing, with opportunities to hear insights from industry leaders and public officials, engage peers on how manufacturers can lead,…
FRIDAY 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Trade Forum: Hiro Rodriguez, Executive Director, Advocacy Center
Join the NAM for timely discussions on navigating customs compliance challenges and leveraging the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Advocacy Center to support manufacturers in foreign procurement and export growth.
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
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
