About the Future of Tech CommissionIn response to discussions with the White House and Federal Communications Commission, the Future of Tech Commission will convene the American public, leaders, and experts from across sectors to inform an inclusive tech policy agenda for the nation and a blueprint of public-private solutions for action at the local, state, and federal levels. The Commission aims to generate input on the most urgent tech policy challenges and opportunities facing America’s economy and democracy. We hope you’ll join us.The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has reminded American families of the enormous possibilities and advantages of technology for the future. We’ve also experienced the hazards of technology, absent a coordinated Federal effort to harness its potential.Future of Tech CommissionFOTC_6d35360e-dda3-11eb-b852-c88e1183ea00The Future of Tech Commission is an independent and bipartisan working group of civic leaders developing a comprehensive, inclusive tech policy agenda for the nation.Margaret SpellingsCo-Chair ~ Margaret Spellings is president and CEO of Texas 2036, a long-term, data-driven organization working to secure Texas’ prosperity through the state’s bicentennial. Her extensive leadership in education and government include serving as president of the University of North Carolina System and president of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, as well as U.S. secretary of education and White House chief domestic policy advisor for President George W. Bush. Deval L. PatrickCo-Chair ~ Deval L. Patrick is a business and civil rights attorney, a former senior executive in two Fortune 50 companies, an impact investing entrepreneur, and the former two-term Governor of Massachusetts. He is the author of two books, A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life and Faith in the Dream: A Call to the Nation to Reclaim American Values, a devoted spouse of 36 years to Diane, a lover of Labs, and a beekeeper.James P. SteyerCo-Chair ~ James Steyer is the founder and CEO of Common Sense, the nation's leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a powerful voice for kids and families in the 21st century. He is also the author of his latest book Which Side of History: How Technology is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives (2020), an award-winning consulting professor at Stanford University, and the dad of four great kids. American PublicAmerican LeadersAmerican ExpertsWhite HouseFederal Communications CommissionA comprehensive, inclusive tech policy agenda_6d353780-dda3-11eb-b852-c88e1183ea00To inform an inclusive tech policy agenda for the nation and a blueprint of public-private solutions for action at the local, state, and federal levels_6d353816-dda3-11eb-b852-c88e1183ea00IndependenceBipartisanshipTechnologyComprehensivenessInclusionTechnology PolicyRelease a technology policy blueprint and call to action to the public and for the nation_6d3538f2-dda3-11eb-b852-c88e1183ea00A Blueprint for U.S. Technology Policy ~ The Commission expects to release a comprehensive blueprint and clear call to action to the public and for the nation.InputConduct virtual town hall events across to gather input_6d35397e-dda3-11eb-b852-c88e1183ea00CommunitiesRural CommunitiesUrban CommunitiesGovernorsPolicymakersCommunity LeadersCivil Society GroupsAcademicsIndustry ExpertsBusiness LeadersEntrepreneursAmerica’s tech policy agenda should represent every corner of America. Join the Commission for a series of virtual town hall events across rural and urban communities to gather input from governors and policymakers, community leaders, civil society groups, academics, industry experts, and business leaders and entrepreneurs.2021-07-05https://www.futureoftechcommission.org/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net