The Archon Institute will hold its first public open house on April 12, 2026, at its main campus in Arlington, Virginia — an unprecedented move for an organization that has historically operated well outside the public spotlight.

The event, announced today by Director of Communications Nora Tanaka, will include panel discussions featuring Archon's leadership team, tours of the Institute's unclassified research facilities, and an open Q&A session with senior staff.

"This is something we've been building toward since I joined," Tanaka told the Signal. "The Archon Institute does important work, and we think the public should be able to see that firsthand. An open house felt like the right first step."

"If we're going to talk about transparency, we should demonstrate it."

Nora Tanaka, Director of Communications

The event is free and open to the public, though registration is required. Press credentials are available through Archon's communications office.

Details are still being finalized, but Tanaka confirmed that CEO David Chen will deliver opening remarks — notable for a leader who has avoided public speaking for most of his tenure. Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Elaine Morrow and Director of Partnerships Marcus Webb are expected to participate in panel discussions.

"We want people to meet the team, understand the mission, and ask hard questions," Tanaka said. "If we're going to talk about transparency, we should demonstrate it."

Registration and event details will be available at archoninstitute.com/open-house. The Signal will provide coverage of the event.