Media Advisory
FTC to Host Virtual Workshop on January 28 on Age Verification Technologies
| WHAT: | The Federal Trade Commission is hosting a virtual workshop to discuss a range of issues related to age verification technologies, which can help companies obtain age information of potential visitors to websites and other online services. |
| WHEN: | Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. ET - 5:00 pm ET. |
| WHERE: | The workshop will be online only. The webcast link is available on the event page. |
| WHO: | The event will feature opening remarks by FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Commissioner Mark R. Meador and Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Christopher Mufarrige, as well as four panel discussions. |
| X: | Join the discussion on X using the hashtag #AgeVerifyFTC |
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