An unveiling is a ceremony or other event during which something is presented or revealed, especially for the first time. Showing and demonstrating (definition of unveiling from the cambridge advanced learner's dictionary & thesaurus © cambridge university press) There is always a potential unveiling:
But it wasn't just disappointment at having to postpone the unveiling. The industry has changed – unveiling new technology is now just – if not. Unveil something to remove a cover or curtain from a painting, statue, etc.
A formal or ceremonial removal of a covering, as from a new statue or exhibit. The unveiling of the company's new retirement benefits package. A ceremony in which a statue or monument is presented or displayed for the first time by removing its covering.
An act or instance of presenting, displaying, or revealing, esp. A formal or ceremonial removal of a covering from a new statue, tombstone, etc. Many people were present for the unveiling of the statue.