Tim Cook to open keynote at startups festival in Amsterdam

I think we can all agree that, in terms of keynotes and speeches, Tim Cook it doesn't have the same unbelievable talent as its predecessor in Apple's CEO chair. Anyway, the executive speaks well and is able, yes, to deliver good public performances, the presentation of the Apple Watch comes to mind as an example of this.

So much so that Cook has just been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the opening of the Startup Fest Europe, a festival filled with more than 25 events aimed at stimulating, growing and supporting hundreds of startups worldwide.

Tim Cook at the March 2016 Special Event

Between May 24th and 28th, investor and business groups will be in Amsterdam (Netherlands) to close deals and listen to the Apple CEO, as well as other speakers like Eric Schmidt (Google / Alphabet), Travis Kalanick (Uber) and Mark Rutte ( Dutch Prime Minister). The team without any doubts, and if interest is beaten, get ready to spend something around 1,000 euros (~ R $ 4,000) s on ticket. 😛

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Following the theme “Tim Cook around the world”, Reuters reported today that the executive is planning for the end of the month a trip to Beijing (China). The reasons for going around the world? The recent blockages of the iTunes / iBooks Store by l, as well as the loss of exclusivity of the “iPhone” brand in Chinese territory.

According to the story, Cook will meet with senior government officials and Communist Party leaders to discuss these and other issues. It is important to note that the travels of the CEO of Apple China are frequent, but this occurs at a time of some instability. in the company's relations with the country. And the effort is no less: Mao's land is Ma's second market in the world, and the one with the greatest growth potential.

(via Cult of Mac, Apple World Today)