President Trump Announces Appointments to President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

On March 26, 2026, President Donald J. Trump appointed the inaugural members of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The council is tasked with advising the President on strengthening U.S. leadership in science and technology, specifically focusing on the impact of emerging technologies on the American workforce. Key highlights include: Leadership: The council will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios. High-Profile Appointees: The initial roster features a "who’s who" of Silicon Valley titans, semiconductor leaders, and scientific innovators, including: Jensen Huang (NVIDIA) and Lisa Su (AMD). Mark Zuckerberg (Meta) and Sergey Brin (Google). Larry Ellison and Safra Catz (Oracle). Michael Dell (Dell) and Marc Andreessen (Andreessen Horowitz). Fred Ehrsam (Paradigm/Coinbase) and David Friedberg (The Production Board). Specialists in advanced energy and physics, such as Jacob DeWitte (Oklo), Bob Mumgaard (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), and quantum physicist John Martinis. Mission: Under the Trump Administration, PCAST will prioritize navigating the challenges and opportunities of the "Golden Age of Innovation" to ensure economic competitiveness and national security. Future Growth: While 13 members were named today, the council is authorized for up to 24 members, with additional appointments expected in the near future. The appointment continues a presidential tradition dating back to 1933 of maintaining a dedicated advisory committee of scientific and industry experts.