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.
IRI Shaping Innovation Leaders 2026
Join the IRI for a development program aimed at strengthening innovation leadership and managerial capabilities.
MONDAY 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
NAM Webinar on New Mexico PFAS Regulation
Join the NAM for an informative discussion on key issues affecting manufacturers.
MONDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
CMA Insights: How to Level Up Your Industry Research Program
Join the NAM for a conversation on key manufacturing policy priorities and the latest developments impacting manufacturers.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NAM Energy Monthly Pulse
Join the NAM for an informative discussion on manufacturing priorities and policy insights.
TUESDAY 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
2026 Rethink: Accelerating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Join the NAM for insights and strategies to accelerate digital transformation in manufacturing, focusing on emerging technologies, best practices, and change management to improve productivity and competitiveness.
SUNDAY 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
NAM Corporate Finance Policy Committee Briefing with Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01)
Join the NAM for an informative discussion on key issues and trends impacting manufacturers.
WEDNESDAY 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tax Policy Committee Meeting with Chairman Arrington
Join the NAM for an informative discussion on manufacturing policy and industry priorities.
WEDNESDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Biannual Joint Trade Committee Meeting with Representative Young Kim
Join the NAM for a bi-annual joint session discussion on international trade, investment, finance, and export controls with a focus on market access, protecting American business from foreign adversaries, strengthening global critical mineral supply chains, and Export-Import Bank reauthorization.
THURSDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am- Rep. Young Kim, U.S. Representative (CA-40)
Pulse of Quality 2026: Turning Insight into Action
Join the NAM for a discussion on current manufacturing priorities, policy developments, and opportunities impacting manufacturers.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Leadership, Org, Culture, People CI Member Forum Call: Dimensions of Change: How a Small Manufacturer Built a Multi-Dimensional Growth Engine
Join the MLC for an exclusive, multi-site immersion into how leading manufacturers operationalize software-defined automation, physical intelligence and highly connected industrial environments, delivering practical insights that translate advanced digital capabilities into real-world performance.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Joe Palomba, Senior Vice President of Information Technologies, Rheem Manufacturing
MLC Accelerating Digital Transformation 2026
Join the MLC for an exploration of how manufacturers can accelerate digital transformation, improve operations, and drive innovation.
MONDAY 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
CMA Summer Leadership Conference & Forum with State Manufacturing Leaders
The CMA Summer Leadership Conference brings manufacturing trade association CEOs and senior executives together for peer-driven strategy, leadership development and connection — and in 2026 includes the Forum with State Manufacturing Leaders, uniting national and state manufacturing associations around shared…
