Join the FTC for a workshop on age verification

With so many kids spending time online — gaming, texting, and connecting with friends — parents need tools to help kids make good decisions and stay safe. The FTC has free resources with practical advice to empower parents and caregivers to talk with kids about their privacy and safety online. And this week the FTC will host an Age Verification Workshop to explore whether technology can help.

Are you interested in learning more? Please join us online for the Age Verification Workshop on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The workshop is free, open to the public, and will bring together researchers, academics, industry representatives, consumer advocates and government regulators to discuss topics like why age verification tools matter. Registration is not required to attend, and the workshop will be held online only, due to recent severe winter weather. Learn more about the event, including information about the webcast, on the event page.