For more than two decades, ACT | The App Association has been bringing our U.S.-based members together in Washington, D.C., for our Global App Economy Conference (GAEC), formerly known as AppCon. This annual event positions the real-world experiences of small and medium-sized tech companies at the center of the [...]
On 8 May 2025, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (U.S.) announced a new trade agreement. While much of the news coverage has focused on tariffs for steel, cars, and agricultural goods, there’s are also reasons to be optimistic for small tech businesses on both sides of [...]
As App Store Accountability Act proponents put more chum in the water, one particular red herring stands out. Specifically, some of the proponents of the bills argue that because minors’ use of an app store involves an agreement, a statutory mandate should exist for app stores to obtain parental [...]
Throughout the year, our policy team submits filings with government bodies worldwide to advocate for a regulatory environment that inspires and rewards innovation. From issues around regulating artificial intelligence to digital trade, our team is ACTive on a wide range of topics that could have a positive or negative [...]
As the nation marks National Small Business Week, we’re celebrating our way by bringing the voices of small tech innovators straight to Capitol Hill. From May 4 to 7, ACT | The App Association is convening more than 60 small business members from nearly 50 unique companies nationwide for [...]