NewsPCAST Meeting: What the November 13 Notice Actually Says
An official federal notice names November 13 as the rescheduled date for a White House science advisory meeting, even as news reporting described a withdrawn scheduling announcement. Here's how to read the conflicting signals without assuming the event is guaranteed.
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What does the November 13 PCAST notice say?
The Department of Energy notice, document 2026-22668, identifies a rescheduled open meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). It names Friday, November 13, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. Eastern and describes a virtual/livestreamed format. The notice says the original November 6 meeting had been announced in an October 22 notice.
The official public-inspection PDF provides the designated federal officer's contact and a webinar-registration address. A published notice is stronger evidence of a proposed schedule than a social-media rumor, but it is not proof that a future meeting ultimately takes place.
Why did reports say the new date was withdrawn?
Reuters reported on November 6 that the administration canceled that day's PCAST meeting, citing an Energy Department spokesperson. Reuters also said the department briefly showed November 13 on its meeting website and later sent an email retracting that date.
These records do not conclusively resolve whether the November 13 meeting will go ahead. The Federal Register notice and Reuters' account should both be considered; a later cancellation or correction from the department would supersede earlier scheduling information. No verified reason beyond the reported scheduling explanation should be inferred from the timing.
What is PCAST, and why does AI policy matter here?
PCAST advises the president on science, technology and innovation. A March 25 White House appointment release names David Sacks and Michael Kratsios as co-chairs and lists members including Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, Lisa Su and Larry Ellison. Membership does not establish who planned to attend either meeting.
The federal notice describes advice on the economy, national security and emerging technologies, including requests related to the administration's Super Intelligence initiative. An advisory meeting does not itself enact a new AI law, change state permitting rules or announce a corporate investment.
How can readers verify whether the meeting will happen?
| Question | Best available evidence |
|---|---|
| Original meeting | November 6, according to the October 22 federal notice |
| Rescheduled time on record | November 13, noon–1 p.m. ET, in November 6 Federal Register notice |
| Has the new date been disputed? | Yes; Reuters reported an agency retraction of a website listing |
| Will the session definitely occur? | Not established; check for a later official update |
Before registering or citing the meeting as completed, check the Federal Register document and any subsequent correction and the Department of Energy's current PCAST announcements. The listed designated federal officer is another official contact route.
What happens next for U.S. technology policy?
A new advisory session could produce recommendations, but no recommendations, binding rules or company-specific decisions are established by the scheduling notice alone. Readers tracking AI's economic implications can compare our report on local data-center election restrictions and our analysis of AI's energy tradeoffs. For broader coverage see Technology news.
Sources and transparency
- U.S. Department of Energy, November 6, 2026 rescheduled-meeting notice
- Federal Register official public-inspection PDF
- Reuters, November 6: meeting cancellation and retracted website date
- White House, March 25: PCAST appointments
Editorial note: This report distinguishes an official scheduling notice from independent reporting of a subsequent retraction. We have not independently confirmed that the November 13 event will occur.