Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024 will gather hundreds of startups, investors, community builders, media agents, world-class speakers, tech companies and ecosystem support organisations.
The Main Stage is packed with a full-day lineup, lasting from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (see the full program here). But there are also other things to explore, dive into and connect with! Don’t miss out on:
- The Workshops – there are 2 workshop rooms. Scroll down to see what tickles your interest and join in!
- The Pitching Stage by ALX – over 30 startups from Africa and beyond will step up at his special stage dedicated to only startups! You can see the schedule and lineup here!
- The Infobip Startup Tribe Track – this part of the side program will take place between 11:00AM and 2:00PM and will include 4 panel discussions, plus a projection of Infobip’s insightful documentary “New Horizons: Developing African Tech Ecosytem(s)” 🎥 Head here for more info & registration.
- The Health Booths – check out the Health Expo on the 2nd floor of the event site where Dr. Franka Aguko from Gear Health Team will help you find interesting insights about your own health!
- The Expo Area – we have over 35 booths set up at the Expo Area, come and explore companies and startups active on the East African martket and unlock collaboration opportunities that could take your business to the next level!
- The Official L59 Afterparty – once the main event is over, we’ll all roll out to wind down and mingle at the Alchemist (feel free to invite your friends, they can grab a ticket here)
- The Side Events – Sling Money welcomes all latituders to their side event “Lunch ‘n’ Build” to wind down together on November 29. The morning after L59, Sling Money is hosting a free lunch and fireside chat to share ideas on bringing borderless finance to Kenya. Sign up here and come hang with the Sling team. FYI: Download the Sling Money App on Apple Store or Play Store as your pass. Registration and more info here.
- The Investor-Speaker VIP lounge – we have 100+ investors and funds present at the event! If you have a speaker or investor badge, feel free to step in for a quick break
- .. and a few surprises scattered across the event area!
Workshops at Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024
Learn hands-on from the best in the industry – there are 9 workshops to choose from! Workshops are part of the core happenings, taking place at A.S.K Dome on November 28. Please note that most of the workshops are open for all to attend, while some other require prior registration (these include the workshops by: Smart Africa, AWS, Sling Money, House of Genius).
Workshop room LUMI:
- 11:00AM – “Why Some Startups Get Funded and Others Don’t: Start with Your Investor-Passing Pitch Deck” with Adoptomedia
- 12:00PM – “Beyond the Pitch with House of Genius Kenya” with House of Genius
“Join our collaborative workshop to tackle global challenges in sustainability, digital inclusion, and healthcare through impactful problem-solving and idea exchange.” Registration open for founders only. - 1:00PM – “Forging Synergies: Strategic Alliances between Researchers and Startups for Scalable AI and Green-Tech Solutions” with GIZ
- 2:00PM – “Empowering Underrepresented Female Founders” with AWS
A workshop for female founders discussing how to navigate bias when fundraising.
More info & signup here! - 3:30PM – “Exploring Corporate Venture Studios as an Alternative to VC Funding” with KCK
Workshop room MALEWA:
- 11AM – “Data-Driven Business Models for Sustainable Growth” with EstDEV
- 1:30PM – “Building the Future: Lessons from Kenya and Estonia’s Innovation Ecosystems” with Anza Village
- A workshop deisgned to support organizations within various startup ecosystems.
- 2:30PM – “Why Africa’s eCommerce Needs Its Own Blueprint″ with ShipShap
- The workshop dives into Africa’s unique e-commerce landscape, highlighting innovative solutions that address its distinct challenges and opportunities. Sign up here!
- 3:30PM – “Smart Africa VC Lab Launch and Validation Workshop” with Smart Africa (Invitation only)
Africa remains one of the fastest-growing Venture Capital (VC) markets with significant interest from VC investors, both from within the continent and globally. However, to fully unlock the continent’s potential, there is a need for alignment between policy frameworks, market realities, and investor expectations. A strategic dialogue between African policymakers, International and African focused VCs and investment firms can help create a more conducive environment for sustainable investment, innovation, and economic development. This roundtable seeks to address the existing gaps, opportunities, and challenges in Africa’s investment landscape.
The Area Map at A.S.K Dome aka the Event Site of Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024
Grab a ticket to join Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024 and dive into the program, the networking, the workshops, the side-happenings and more!
