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CITY FOCUS | AMSTERDAM
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For many , when Amsterdam is mentioned , one thinks of its 13th-century architecture overlooking the canals , its culturally diverse museums , and controversial nightlife . Yet not only does the Netherlands ’ capital have a rich cultural heritage , but it is also a thriving technology hotspot .
With a population of 821,752 , and the majority of Amsterdam ’ s inhabitants speaking English , it makes the city an ideal location for businesses to set up offices . Amsterdam was named best European Tech City by Hubspot , with its expansion providing excellent job prospects for the market . Cristina Carstea , trading developer at Optiver , said of Amsterdam : “ The variety of work you can find here is just massive compared to other places .” Amsterdam is also home to the largest data-transport hub in the world : Amsterdam Internet Exchange .
As Amsterdam becomes a melting pot for developers , startups and established businesses to meet , Business Chief shares four of the largest tech events to take place in Amsterdam this year :
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