To commence the festivities for Apple’s 50th anniversary, the Computer History Museum will present a panel featuring numerous veteran Apple executives, with journalist David Pogue serving as the moderator. This event is slated for 7 p.m. PDT / 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on the Computer History Museum’s YouTube channel.
The panel, called “Apple at 50,” will comprise prominent individuals such as former Apple CEO John Sculley, Senior Employee Chris Espinosa, former Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering Jon Rubinstein (participating remotely), and Avadis “Avie” Tenevian, who acted as Chief Software Technology Officer. The discourse will delve into Apple’s progression from its inception in the 1970s, through the Macintosh period in the 1980s, to its evolution in the 2000s with the launch of the iPhone.
David Pogue, who has recently published the book “Apple: The First 50 Years,” will guide the discussion, utilizing insights from interviews with significant figures in Apple’s past. The event promises to deliver a rich narrative of Apple’s story, emphasizing crucial moments of transformation and worldwide influence.
Although the in-person event is fully booked, viewers can still engage by tuning into the livestream. For those looking for a memento, complimentary virtual tickets can be secured on the Computer History Museum’s event page.
The livestream is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. PDT / 10 p.m. EDT, and viewers are invited to join and contribute their opinions in the comments.