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GAO holds events for congressional staff in the Longworth House Office Building. Some of these events are recurring with regular hours, while others are held on specific dates.
 

Scheduled Events

AI and the U.S. Patent System

Let's Talk Science Series

Monday, May 4 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building

GAO intellectual property experts will explore what can happen when AI systems lower innovation costs, along with other emerging issues related to AI and the patent system.

RSVP for the AI and Patent System Event

Deep-Sea Mining and Alternatives to Critical Minerals

Let's Talk Science Series

Monday, May 18 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building

As the use of deep-sea mining is a critical way to extract valuable minerals from the ocean floor, we will discuss the technology as well as challenges and opportunities and share some early views on technologies that could reduce dependence on critical minerals.

RSVP for the Mining and Critical Minerals Event

NASA, Space Dominance, and High-Value Research

Let's Talk Science Series

Monday, June 8 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building

GAO is watching the enormous range of federal programs concerned with outer space. That includes keeping an eye on NASA's efforts to return to the moon under the Artemis mission, responses to adversarial actions by China and Russia, and research into crucial topics like orbital debris. Experts in all three areas will be ready to answer your questions.

RSVP for the NASA and Space Dominance Event

Autonomous Operations in Vehicles, Aviation, Maritime and Defense

Let's Talk Science Series

Monday, June 22 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building

We will explore the latest technological and regulatory developments to do with automated vehicles. The discussion will range from passenger vehicles to autonomous operations in aviation, maritime, and defense.

RSVP for the Autonomous Operations Event

Office Hours (No Appointment Necessary)

Appropriations Law

Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building 

Need assistance with appropriations issues? GAO is holding weekly office hours where you can chat with a representative from our Appropriations Law group. No appointment is necessary.

Science and Technology

Wednesdays 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building

Have questions about science and technology policy or programs? GAO’s Chief Scientist will be available to chat and field questions. No appointment is necessary.

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