NIST Tech Advisors to Meet on Cybersecurity and Budgets
Published Date: 9/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT) will meet on October 27-28, 2026, to review and advise on NIST’s policies, budget, and programs. This meeting affects NIST staff, government officials, and anyone interested in tech policy, with updates on cybersecurity, labs, and emerging tech. If you want to attend in person, sign up by October 13—no cost mentioned, but spots are limited!
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
In-person attendance requires pre-registration
If you want to attend the VCAT meeting in person, you must pre-register by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, by submitting your name, estimated time of arrival, email address, and phone number to Stephanie Shaw. Space is limited and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Virtual attendance limited to members and speakers
Virtual participation via Zoom is available only for VCAT members and speakers; the general public is not offered a virtual attendance option. The public seeking to participate must request a speaking slot by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Federal ID requirement for facility entry
To enter the NIST facility, attendees must pre-register and present a state-issued driver's license or identification card from a REAL ID-compliant state or a state with an extension, or another accepted federal-issued ID. Non-compliant state IDs may prevent admission to the federal facility.
Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities
NIST will provide reasonable accommodations (for example, sign language interpretation or assistive listening devices) if requested by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, by emailing the designated contact so arrangements can be made.
Non-U.S. citizens must provide extra entry information
Non-U.S. citizens who wish to attend in person must submit additional information to gain admission; the notice instructs them to contact Stephanie Shaw for details and pre-registration by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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