May 15th 2026
Pledges submission ends
Final deadline for the submission of sponsorship and donor pledges, enabling the exhibition team to confirm financial commitments and proceed with implementation planning.
June 15th 2026
Payment to 501(3)(c)
Completion of payment processing through the designated 501(c)(3) fiscal entity, ensuring proper stewardship of funds and formal activation of the exhibition budget.
June 30th 2026
Historical headsets submission
Deadline for the submission of historical XR, AR, and VR headsets and related materials for curatorial review, selection, and integration into the exhibition narrative.
July 15th 2026
Demo fine-tuning
Final refinement, testing, and calibration of exhibition demonstrations and interactive experiences to ensure technical reliability and a high-quality visitor experience.
August 15th 2026
Volunteers identified & trained by CHM
Completion of volunteer identification and training by Computer History Museum, including preparation in visitor engagement, exhibition operations, and device handling protocols.
September 2026
Exhibition starts
Official public opening of the exhibition, marking the launch of a curated experience that presents the historical development and future potential of immersive technologies.