WASHINGTON — Chairman Michael S. Selig, sponsor of the Innovation Advisory Committee, today announced the IAC will host its inaugural meeting at 1 p.m. EST on Aug. 20, in Washington.

The Innovation Advisory Committee was created to advise the Commission on complex issues at the intersection of technology, law, policy, and finance. This council of American innovators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and builders will provide insights and recommendations to the Commission to help ensure its regulations keep pace with the rapid speed of innovation on the new frontier of finance. 

This meeting will be livestreamed on CFTC.gov. Dial-in information can be found below. For highest quality, select a number nearest your current location.

• San Jose: 669-254-5252 or 669-216-1590
• New York: 646-828-7666
• New Jersey: 551-285-1373
• U.S. Spanish Line: 646-964-1167 or 415-449-4000
• U.S. Toll Free: 833-435-1820 or 833-568-8864 
• International Numbers
• Webinar ID: 165 371 7748
• Passcode: 172798

Individuals with additional questions should contact IAC Designated Federal Officer Michael Passalacqua.

The views, opinions, and information expressed by the Advisory Committees are solely those of the respective Advisory Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, its staff, or the U.S. government.