The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a virtual workshop on January 28, 2026, to examine issues related to age verification technologies. These technologies are used by companies to determine the ages of people who visit websites and use online services.
The event is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will be accessible only online. The webcast link can be found on the event page.
Opening remarks will be delivered by FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Commissioner Mark R. Meador, and Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Christopher Mufarrige. The agenda includes four panel discussions that will explore various aspects of age verification.
Participants can join the conversation on X using the hashtag #AgeVerifyFTC.
According to the FTC, "The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition and protect and educate consumers. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize." The agency encourages people to learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov or report fraud at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
