Join CHM on the 40th anniversary of the Mac’s launch to celebrate one of the most iconic and impactful products ever created, and don’t forget to wear your favorite Apple swag! 

What You’ll Experience 

• With David Pogue as moderator, hear insider stories of the Mac and Apple’s early days from key members of the original hardware, software, design, and marketing/PR teams, such as Andy Hertzfeld, Bill Atkinson, Susan Kare, Steve Capps, Mike Murray, and Andy Cunningham.  
• Learn about the impact of the Mac from experts like Steven Levy and former Apple evangelist Guy Kawasaki.
• Come early to see Hello: The Apple Mac at 40, a special popup exhibit featuring a unique array of artifacts from CHM and Apple alumni.* 

Agenda 

6 – 6:45 p.m. PST  
Mac@40 Popup Exhibit Open 

7 – 8:45 p.m. PST  
CHM Live Program

*In-person attendance is currently at capacity. Join the in-person waitlist and/or register to attend virtually below.

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Humans have an extraordinary ability to cooperate and learn fast, and that has led to breathtaking innovations. But under the wrong conditions, we create bureaucracy, chronic delays, cultures of silence, and other classic dysfunctions of the Industrial Era.  

Join us to learn how McAfee’s new book, The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results, can serve as a handbook for thriving in a faster-moving world.  

What to Expect

• Andrew McAfee, cofounder and codirector of MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy, will explore four norms of the Geek Way: science, ownership, speed, and openness. 
• Learn through provocative, insightful stories from iconic (and lesser-known) tech companies. 
• Take away key insights from a book that Google’s Eric Schmidt calls a “handbook for disruptors.” 

Agenda

5:30 p.m. PST
Check-in

6 p.m. PST
Member Reception

7 p.m. PST
Program Begins

8:15 p.m. PST
Program Ends

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On October 14, we’re discovering how technology opens up new possibilities in the world of creativity. Come see exciting ways that artists and musicians use computers and cutting-edge technology to push the boundaries of their imaginations. Have fun expressing your own creativity as you make and tinker at CHM!

Click here to buy tickets.

• October 14, 2023: Create and Innovate 
• April 27, 2024: Gameplay 
• July 27, 2024: Robots and AI in Action

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Is it possible to create wealth AND foster social justice? Can investing in startups that close opportunity gaps for communities of color and low-income groups also be good business? Is it possible for venture capital to truly focus on a double bottom line? 

Renowned venture capitalists and social activists Freada Kapor Klein and Mitchell Kapor are exploring these questions for companies and funds valued at millions and billions of dollars. Along with Liz Carey and Troy Cosey, they’ll provide perspectives as entrepreneurs, investors, and social impact leaders. 

Join us for an evening of thought-provoking ideas and actionable strategies, including a roadmap for creating wealth and addressing inequalities with companies that defy the assumptions of Silicon Valley venture capitalists and Wall Street financiers. 

What to Expect 

• Insights and stories from the Kapors’ book, Closing the Equity Gap: Creating Wealth and Fostering Justice in Startup Investing. 
• A hard look at the challenges faced by entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities and how they have overcome them. 
• Personal insights and stories behind remarkable companies that have achieved social and economic justice and significant growth.

Agenda

6:30 p.m. PST
Check-in

7 p.m. PST
Program Begins

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CHM is proud to honor the exceptional achievements of the 2023 Fellows, who have changed the world through their advancements in computing and evolution of the digital age:

Rodney Brooks for the advancement of robotics and consideration of its implications for humanity.

Thomas E. Kurtz for the co-invention of the BASIC programming language, which brought the power of computers to beginners around the world, and the Dartmouth Timesharing System.

Barbara Liskov for practical and theoretical contributions to programming language and system design that continue to shape modern computing.

During the Awards ceremony, attendees will gain insights into the honorees’ remarkable journeys through video stories showcasing their past accomplishments, heartfelt tributes acknowledging their impact on today, and remarks from the honorees about their visions for the future.

Agenda

5:30 p.m. PDT
Program Begins Live Online

Sponsorship

CHM offers several levels of corporate sponsorships. For more information about becoming a CHM Fellow Awards sponsor, please contact Leslie Grothaus.

Headline Sponsor 

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Is AI a threat to humanity or a partner with the power to unlock our full potential? 

Explore a vision of the future with Reid Hoffman, cofounder of Inflection AI and former board member of OpenAI. Hoffman will expand on key issues from his new book, Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI, cowritten with AI chatbot GPT-4. 

Can AI be put to work to make human life more meaningful and prosperous? Can chatbots play a role in helping to solve global challenges? What will AI’s impact be on work, education, creativity, and privacy? 

The discussion will help you make informed decisions as AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily life. Don’t miss it!* 

Agenda

5:30 p.m. PDT
Check-in

6 p.m. PDT
Member Reception

7 p.m. PDT
Program Begins  

8:15 p.m. PDT
Program Ends 

*In-person attendance is currently at capacity. Join the in-person waitlist and/or register to attend virtually below.

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Be among the first to learn about the latest emojis approved by Unicode. Join us after hours at CHM to celebrate the announcement of Emoji 15.1.  

Enjoy emoji-themed fun and games, hear from special guests who’ve helped expand the lexicon of diverse emojis, and check out our current lobby exhibit, Little Emoji, Big Story. We’ll be giving away prizes for the best emoji outfit and the most creative social media post from the night. 

Special food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Cloud Bistro and you can explore Museum exhibits—from the Apple I to World of Warcraft and AI interactives—free of charge.  

You must be 21+ to register. See you there! 

Agenda  

7 p.m. PDT
Check-in, Emoji Activities, and Exhibits Open

7:30 – 8 p.m. PDT
Emoji 15.1 Announcement and Discussion 

9 p.m. PDT
Event and Exhibits Close

Attend in Person  
 
You must be 21+ to register. Please register using the form below to guarantee your spot.  

Watch Livestream  
 
We will livestream the discussion portion of this event on the Computer History Museum’s YouTube Channel. Register using the form below to receive the livestream link.  

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Technology has revolutionized access to information, enabling news to spread instantly and to reflect and represent diversity. And yet together with this promise comes the risks posed when disinformation goes viral. Amid these changes in the digital era, we have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of news—both the practice of journalism and the news business itself—with the intention to restore trust, build shared understanding, preserve the vital role of the free press, and empower citizens to help shape a better future.  

But how? 

Speakers will explore the underlying drivers of change, what’s at stake, and who decides and benefits. Conversations will center on these issues through three interconnected threads: 

• Evolving audiences engaging with news through technologies in new ways  
• Tech-powered changes in news creation and consumption—from AI-generated content to news delivery on TikTok
• Transformation of business models and evolving regulation and policy impacting the industry

Join us for a dynamic and timely public forum on Tech and the Future of News, featuring top newsmakers, experts, and changemakers at the intersection of media and technology.

What You’ll Experience 

• Learn key takeaways from a new survey and news industry insiders and academics  
• Hear insights on innovative technologies engaging younger, more diverse audiences and local communities
• Consider challenges and opportunities for news posed by technologies such as AI-generated content and chatbots and rising platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp
• Explore evolving business models and policies with leaders shaping the future of the industry

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