Manufacturing sector prepares for legal and financial summits

The manufacturing sector is preparing for upcoming professional development events focused on legal, financial, and regulatory challenges.

Sumer will host a webinar on 24 September 2026 to mark National Manufacturing Day. The session aims to address financial, tax, and employment issues, specifically focusing on FRS 102 reporting changes, lease accounting, and capital investment tax reliefs. Specialists will also discuss identifying R&D opportunities within day-to-day operations.

In the United States, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) will hold its 2026 Manufacturing Legal Summit on 12–13 November in Washington, D.C. The conference is designed for manufacturing lawyers and will cover topics such as tariffs, trade landscapes, PFAS regulations, generative artificial intelligence, and labor law updates.