Executive Edge
The NAM’s executive strategy forum — created exclusively for CEOs and senior leaders at the world’s leading manufacturing companies.
Step back. Gain insight. Lead on what comes next.
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 and reframe your thinking. These half-day sessions elevate your voice alongside the top minds from the world’s leading manufacturing companies.
What to Expect
Each Executive Edge stop follows the same format: a focused half day, a curated room and a conversation that moves from the stage to the table.
A Half-Day Format
Focused half-day sessions give senior leaders the space to step back from daily operations, gain insight and reframe their thinking — without a multi-day commitment.
Panels and Open Exchange
Every event features a mix of panel discussions and open exchange time, so the ideas on stage become a working conversation among peers.
The Right Room
Attendance is limited to C-suite and senior executives at manufacturing companies, elevating your voice alongside the top minds from the world’s leading manufacturers.
Who Attends
Attendance is limited to C-suite and senior executives at manufacturing companies.
Event content is intended for VP, SVP, EVP and director-level professionals in operations, engineering, supply chain, IT, HR and digital transformation at manufacturing companies.
Upcoming Event
Pittsburgh, PA
December 2026 — date to be confirmed
Theme: Technology, Production and “New” Manufacturing
Details and registration will be posted here as they are confirmed.
Previous Events
Executive Edge travels to manufacturing communities across the country. Recent stops:
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May 2026
Minneapolis, MN
Theme: Strategic Supply Chains -
September 2025
Cleveland, OH
Theme: Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities -
June 2025
Milwaukee, WI
Theme: Artificial Intelligence
Bring your perspective to the table.
Executive Edge convenes a limited group of manufacturing leaders at every stop. Let the NAM know you are interested in a future session.
