Events
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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
Let's Talk Science: Quantum Technology
Thursday, May 1 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building
A GAO quantum physicist will talk with you about quantum technologies, which build on bizarre properties that operate at the smallest scale. Quantum sensors are already being used in medicine, defense, and beyond. Quantum computers could make current encryption methods obsolete and transform information security.
RSVP for the Quantum Technology Event
Let's Talk Science: Private Sector Cloud Computing Best Practices
Thursday, May 8 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building
Federal agencies must address the risks and challenges that come with their move to cloud computing. GAO surveyed 18 companies and identified leading cloud practices. The report authors will review these practices and we’ll also be providing an update on GSA’s FedRAMP program.
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Let's Talk Science: Wildfire Detection Technology, Natural Disasters, and Using AI in Natural Hazards Modeling
Monday, June 9 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building
Severe storms, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires kill hundreds of people and cause billions of dollars in damage in the U.S. each year. Forecasting models (from sensor data) can help predict these hazards and AI can help improve model accuracy, increasing warning time and reduce uncertainty. But there may not be enough data to train these models.
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Let's Talk Science: Water Rights, Markets, and Quality
Monday, June 16 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building
Drought hurts American farmers, cities, and households, and it exacerbates wildfires and pollution. The U.S. uses water rights and state compacts to allocate this indispensable resource. GAO experts will describe the strains on those systems, along with policy options and considerations like recycling, water quality requirements, and alternative methods of allocation.
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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.