Apple at 50

On April 1, 1976, Apple Computer was founded with a radical idea: that powerful computing should be personal. Fifty years later, Apple stands as one of the most influential technology companies in history—shaping not only products, but culture, design, and how billions of people interact with technology every day.

Join the Computer History Museum for a special CHM Live evening celebrating Apple’s first half-century, featuring a conversation with leaders who helped guide the company through pivotal moments of reinvention, growth, and global impact. From the early garage days of the 1970s, to the heyday of the Macintosh in the 1980s, to Apple's transformation in the 2000s with the iPhone, the program will explore how Apple repeatedly redefined itself while holding fast to a distinctive vision.

Join us for a landmark anniversary celebration as only CHM does it, honoring one of Silicon Valley’s most iconic companies, fifty years in to its continuing history-making legacy.

What You'll Experience:

• A panel moderated by legendary journalist and bestselling author on all things Apple, David Pogue, whose new book Apple: The First 50 Years, releases March 10. (CHM's event marks the first event on his book tour!)
• Speakers from across the eras of Apple history, including giants like former Apple CEO John Sculley, and Avie Tevanian, a key architect of the operating system foundations that underpin today’s Apple platforms, plus more exciting names to be announced!
• Reflect on the ideas, decisions, and people that shaped Apple’s stunning trajectory—and reflect on the incredible impact of a company that dared to "Think Different" and truly made a dent in the universe.

Agenda

5:30 p.m.
Member Reception Check-in Opens

6 p.m.
Member Reception

7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Program