The Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will take up IPO modernization and potential changes to Regulation Crowdfunding on October 27, 2026, at 10 a.m., with discussions focused on encouraging companies to go public and expanding access to early-stage capital.
The Securities and Exchange Commission said in an October 14, 2026, press release that the meeting will be open to the public, with a live stream on SEC.gov. It will take place at the agency’s headquarters at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington D.C.
IPO modernization and crowdfunding on the agenda
The morning session will examine ways to encourage more companies to go public through IPO modernization. Drawing on concepts raised in prior committee sessions, members will examine possible reforms touching on the offering process, IPO communication rules, and analyst coverage and support.
The afternoon discussion will turn to Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF). Members will review the existing framework, its successes so far and the challenges associated with it. They will also explore potential policy changes aimed at improving the exemption and broadening access to early-stage capital raising.
Several experienced crowdfunding professionals will provide insights during that session to help inform the committee’s discussion.
The committee’s role is to advise the agency and make recommendations on rules, regulations and policy affecting small businesses. The October meeting brings both the public-offering process and the crowdfunding framework into that advisory work.
The full meeting agenda is available on the agency’s website.
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