October 14, 2025 - 7:00pm CDT
October 14, 2025 - 5:00pm PDT
Austin, TX
EFF-Austin, a local organization in the Electronic Frontier Alliance, (not EFF) will host this event:

Austin’s Technology Commission: What It Is and Why It Matters

From the Organizers:

What role do local governments—and their commissions—play in technology policy? In Austin, the Technology Commission serves as the official advisory body to City Council on matters of telecommunications, emerging technology, public access, and digital equity. Its duties include advising on technology contracts, monitoring the deployment of new tools such as AI and surveillance systems, guiding the city’s approach to digital inclusion, and overseeing the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs), which funds community organizations expanding digital access.

As Chair of the Commission, Steven Apodaca will share how this structure provides a democratic check on how cities adopt technology. He will discuss the Commission’s work in shaping recommendations for Council, elevating community concerns, and examining the public impact of sensitive technologies.


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When:

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
7 pm – 9 pm CT

Where:

Capital Factory
701 Brazos Street Suite 150 · Austin, TX
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/user/austintechlive

This event is organized not by EFF, but by  EFF-Austin, a grassroots group participating in the Electronic Frontier Alliance. The EFA is a network of grassroots organizations across the country committed to promoting digital rights. Together, we're building a movement to promote freedom of expression, privacy, security, creativity, and access to knowledge.

Austin’s Technology Commission: What It Is and Why It Matters