Events

Upcoming Events

2023 IRI Spring Networks Conference, presented by Innovation Research Interchange, a division of the NAM that helps companies customize, implement and scale impactful innovation for bottom-line results, will explore key topics in research and development through the lens of “connectivity” across four focus areas: technology, people, ideas, and communities.
March 13-15, 2023
Charlotte, NC

Manufacturing Institute Solution Series: Recruitment, a new workshop series focused on one of the top issues facing manufacturers: recruitment. The MI’s Solution Series will be a results-oriented workshop for an exclusive group of manufacturing leaders and will equip you with real action items you can begin to implement immediately to recruit entry level workers.
March 29-30, 2023
Washington, D.C.

2023 Women MAKE Awards, presented by the Manufacturing Institute, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the NAM, will recognize women in science, technology, engineering and production careers who exemplify leadership within their companies. This national honor identifies top talent in the manufacturing industry and further encourages award winners to mentor and support the next generation of female talent to pursue modern manufacturing careers. The Women MAKE Awards give women across the country a platform to showcase the incredible opportunities the industry has to offer, whether they are running the company, designing the next big product or testing innovations on the shop floor. 
April 20, 2023
Washington, DC

Shaping Innovation Leaders 2023, presented by Innovation Research Interchange, a division of the NAM that helps companies customize, implement and scale impactful innovation for bottom-line results, and the Kellogg School of Management, is specifically designed to meet the needs of demanding technology leadership roles for promising, mid-level managers in research, development and engineering.
May 13-19, 2023
Evanston, IL

2023 IRI Annual Conference, presented by Innovation Research Interchange, a division of the NAM that helps companies customize, implement and scale impactful innovation for bottom-line results, will explore key topics in research and development through the lens of “connectivity” across four focus areas: technology, people, ideas, and communities. This event will share emerging trends, technologies, and toolkits to help innovation leaders drive a successful organization.
May 22-25, 2023
Philadelphia, PA

Rethink 2023, presented by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, the NAM’s digital transformation division, is the world’s premier event for senior operational executives and their teams as they continue to navigate disruption.
June 26-28, 2023
Marco Island, FL

NAM Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) Summer Leadership Conference brings together more than 200 manufacturing trade association executives to discuss disruptive trends and technologies impacting the manufacturing industry.
August 2-4, 2023
Chicago, IL

Enterprise Solutions: Leading in the New Normal

A newly launched NAM series with content developed by and for U.S. enterprise manufacturing companies. Learn More

Discounted Hotel Rates in Washington D.C.

The NAM offers its members and guests discounted hotel rates in Washington, D.C. Learn more.