Apple co-founder Ronald G. Wayne to appear at Vintage Computer Festival West

Ronald G. Wayne will be a special guest at Vintage Computer Festival West on Aug. 1-2 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. The appearance includes a discussion, Q&A, meet-and-greet and autograph signing tied to the event’s celebration of vintage computing history.

Why it matters: - Ronald G. Wayne is part of Apple’s founding story, and his appearance gives attendees a rare chance to hear directly from one of the people involved in the company’s earliest days. - The event also spotlights the broader history of personal computing through the Vintage Computer Federation and Computer History Museum.

What happened: - Wayne will be a special guest at Vintage Computer Festival West on Saturday, Aug. 1, in Mountain View, California. - The event is hosted by the Vintage Computer Federation and the Computer History Museum. - Wayne will take part in a 45-minute discussion and Q&A on his work at Atari and Apple. - Wayne will also return on Sunday, Aug. 2, for an additional discussion session. - Wayne said he is excited to be part of the event and to share insight with attendees.

The details: - Wayne helped improve Atari’s internal systems and organization before Apple. - Wayne authored the original Apple partnership agreement. - Wayne designed Apple’s first logo. - Wayne produced the Apple-1 Operations Manual, along with early technical drawings and enclosure concepts. - The release says Wayne’s documentation and organizational systems formed the backbone of Apple’s earliest operations. - After the Q&A, Wayne will do a 45-minute meet-and-greet and autograph signing in CHM’s Learning Lab. - Wayne will sign copies of his books and appear alongside replica memorabilia and artifacts from the 1960s through the 1990s. - More information is available through the event page. - Tickets are available through Computer History Museum.

Between the lines: - Wayne’s return to CHM follows a surprise appearance earlier this year at the museum’s Apple@50 Celebration. - The event leans into nostalgia and first-person history at a moment when vintage computing has become a draw for collectors, historians and longtime tech fans. - Wayne’s role in Apple is often discussed in terms of what he helped structure, not just what he helped launch, which makes his presence unusually relevant for an audience interested in company formation and early product development.

What's next: - Organizers say pre-event, on-site and post-event interviews with Wayne are available. - Those interested in coverage or interviews can contact Adrienne Mazzone at amazzone@transmediagroup.com or 561-908-1683. - Attendees can expect additional discussion time on Aug. 2 and autograph opportunities during the festival weekend.