National Association of Manufacturers – 2026 CMA Winter Leadership Conference 

Join Vault at the 2026 Council of Manufacturing Associations Winter Leadership Conference

 

Vault Consulting is proud to sponsor the 2026 Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) Winter Leadership Conference, hosted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). This premier event brings together nearly 200 manufacturing trade association CEOs and senior executives to explore the trends and technologies reshaping the manufacturing landscape.

 

This high-impact conference focuses on forward-looking conversations designed to help association leaders stay competitive and lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment. Key areas of discussion include:

 

• Disruptive industry and business trends

• Emerging technologies impacting manufacturing

• Association management and leadership development

• Executive-level peer learning and professional growth

 

The 2026 CMA Winter Leadership Conference provides a valuable forum for bold thought leadership, strategic dialogue, and meaningful peer-to-peer networking, offering both structured sessions and small-group interactions.

 

Table Talk: How AI Is Impacting Your Org Chart

 

As part of the conference programming, Vault Consulting will lead an interactive table talk discussion, How AI Is Impacting Your Org Chart, facilitated by Mike Hayes and Kendra Janevski at Vault Consulting.

 

This peer-driven conversation will explore how artificial intelligence is influencing organizational structures, redefining roles, and challenging traditional workforce planning models within associations and manufacturing-related organizations. Participants will discuss practical implications for leadership, talent strategy, governance, and change management—grounded in real-world scenarios leaders are navigating today.

 

Designed to encourage open dialogue and shared insight, the table talk provides an opportunity for executive peers to exchange perspectives on how AI is reshaping teams today—and what it may mean for the future of their organizations.

 

 

Event Details

 

Dates: January 14–16, 2026

Location: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

Address: 200 International Drive, Baltimore 21202

 

We are looking forward to reconnecting with colleagues and association leaders, exchanging insights, and supporting the continued evolution of the manufacturing association community.