Upcoming event
Tuesday, August 7
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Registration & Light Breakfast
9:00 - 9:05 AM
Welcome & Agenda Setting
9:05 - 9:35 AM
Keynote: Vint Cerf
9:40 - 10:00 AM
Context Setting - The Last 10 Years of M-Lab
10:15 - 11:45 AM
Lightning Talks into Breakout Sessions
Tech scrambles to navigate White House privacy push
The Trump administration is exploring some sort of national privacy proposal amid efforts by the European Union and California to impose their own data requirements on the tech industry.
TAC will discuss progress on work initiatives discussed at the previous meeting
The FCC’s Technological Advisory Council, comprised of a diverse group of leading technology experts, provides technical expertise to the Commission to identify important areas of innovation and develop informed technology policies supporting the United States’ competitiveness in the global economy. The TAC is helping the Commission to continue the momentum spurred by the National Broadband Plan to maximize the use of broadband to advance national interests and create jobs.
Topics selected for FCC open meeting agendas will be posted on the Commission's website approximately three weeks prior to the Commission's next monthly meeting. The Commission will also issue a public notice of the "Commission Meeting Agenda" one week before the meeting and announce at that time the items that are scheduled for the agenda.
Topics selected for FCC open meeting agendas will be posted on the Commission's website approximately three weeks prior to the Commission's next monthly meeting. The Commission will also issue a public notice of the "Commission Meeting Agenda" one week before the meeting and announce at that time the items that are scheduled for the agenda.
As part of the committee’s oversight responsibilities, this hearing will examine policy issues before the Commission and review the FCC’s ongoing duties and activities.
Witnesses
- The Honorable Ajit Pai, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
- The Honorable Michael O’Rielly, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
- The Honorable Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
- The Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Witnesses
Dr. Todd Helmus
Senior Behavioral Scientist, RAND Corporation
Ms. Renee DiResta
Director of Research, New Knowledge
Mr.John Kelly
Founder and CEO, Graphika
On July 31, Commissioner Brendan Carr and Harold Furchtgott-Roth, Hudson senior fellow and director of the Center for the Economics of the Internet, will discuss Connected Care and other communications issues facing the United States.
This event will be livestreamed.
The hearing will review international internet policies that are impacting the competitiveness, investment, and innovation opportunities of U.S. businesses domestically and abroad in today’s global digital economy.
Witnesses:
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) BroadbandUSA Program, in partnership with the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), will host the Virginia Broadband Summit in Roanoke, Virginia on October 30, 2018. The purpose of the Summit is to engage the public and stakeholders with information to accelerate broadband connectivity, improve digital inclusion, and support local priorities. The Summit will provide information on topics including local broadband planning, funding, and engagement with service providers.