Convening Industry Leaders to Advise on Digital Future

The fact is that we are no longer moving toward the digital economy. We have arrived. This disruption presents tremendous opportunities to grow our economy, strengthen American businesses, and create new jobs for our workers. But it also forces us to modernize and reconsider policies that have been in place for decades. That is why my team and I at the Department of Commerce were so enthusiastic about creating our new Digital Economy Board of Advisors. We want to hear from senior leaders in the field about what trends are coming and get advice on what the government can do to support and foster private sector innovation.

The Board met for the first time during the week of May 23 to offer recommendations on what the government should be doing to better advance economic growth and opportunity in the digital age. During the meeting, the Digital Economy Board of Advisors agreed to meet two more times this year, set up a series of working groups, and work together to put forth a set of digital economy recommendations in the fall. Federal registrar notices will be filed in advance of future meetings, and participation by the public is welcome.