Agenda Released for FTC Workshop on the Sharing Economy

FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen will deliver opening remarks at the FTC’s June 9 workshop on issues raised by the "sharing economy," a news release said Thursday. California Public Utilities Commissioner Catherine Sandoval will make a presentation in the afternoon, it said. “Panels will explore sharing economy platforms, mechanisms for trust in the sharing economy, and various perspectives on the interplay between competition, consumer protection, and regulatory issues,” the release said. “Panelists and speakers will include academics from a number of leading universities, representatives from sharing economy businesses including Uber and Airbnb and self-regulation organizations, and former and current state and local government officials.” The full agenda is on the workshop’s Web page. The workshop begins at 8:45 a.m. at the FTC’s Constitution Center offices in the A, B and C conference rooms located at 400 7th St. SW.