#Latitude59xKenya - Dec 3-5, 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya

Celebrating the African tech ecosystem & connecting the global startup community at Latitude59 x Kenya 2025

Latitude59 returns to Nairobi December 3-5, 2025 for our biggest African event yet. We’re bringing together 3,000+ participants – 1,500 entrepreneurs, 350 investors, ecosystem leaders, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond.

Latitude59 Kenya 2025 is more than a conference. It’s an ecosystem engine – designed to spark long-term partnerships, scale meaningful ventures, and turn ambitious ideas into reality. Ready to build the future? Join in, be bold and build the world you want!

Making a global impact through tech & startups

Why Kenya?

3000+ attendees, shaping the world as we know it

From ideas to impact

Latitude59 x Kenya is a platform for African and international founders to find valuable connections, discuss innovation, and overcome obstacles with the support and know-how of the global community. We build bridges and import the know-how of global industry experts to increase sustainability and competitiveness of the local market, workforce and business environment. 

40+ speakers & Pitch Competition with Africa's fast-rising startups

The program in 2025

Get to know the best of Africa's tech ecosystem

The exclusive Investor Experience

Dive into the insightful L59 Investor Day at the Kenyan countryside, enjoy the VIP dinner with the star-players of the community, connect with the continent’s superstars at the main day of the conference, and wind down at the exclusive Networking Safari.

TOP STARTUP FOUNDERS TAKING THE STAGE IN NAIROBI, KENYA ON DECEMBER 5, 2025

L59 Startup Pitch Competition

The L59 Pitch Competition will be back in Kenya in 2025 – do you have what it takes to make it to the finals and pitch in front 3000 people from the international tech and startup scene?  

APPLICATION DETAILS: TBA

It's time to scale & grow global!

What are we looking for in a startup?

  • Actively fundraising – you are ready to raise a round / set a valuation
  • Business model – you are in the field of B2B
  • Proven traction – you have an existing MVP that’s bringing (at least some) revenue
  • Location – the core team is based in Africa

Show the jury what you've got!

A prize pool that opens doors

The best startup will get a golden ticket to Tallinn, Estonia to participate in Latitude59 Tallinn 2026 and fast-pass to its Pitch Competition Pre-finals. For two years in a row, the prize pool in Estonia has been one million euros!

Latitude59 partners have not forgotten our startups either and have contributed perks & funds that will help to skyrocket your company!

What's in the prize pool

  • Pitch in front of a live audience of 2000 people & wow the international jury of startup experts & fund managers.
  • Fast track to the semi-finals (the TOP 40) of the Latitude59 2025 Pitch Competition in Tallinn (May 21-23, 2025). NB! This includes a trip to Estonia, paid by Latitude59 (flights & 2 nights accommodation + Latitude59 tickets) for 1 founder!
  • Investor readiness training workshop by Diligence Africa.
  • “Go-to-market” workshop by Adoptomedia
  • $20,000 in service credits by Infobip.
  • $200,000 in AWS credits by Cloudplexo.
  • 3 tickets to EMERGING Valley.
  • Membership to IHUB for the TOP 3 (3 team members: 1st place for 3 months, 2nd place for 2 months, 3rd place for 1 month).
  • Extra activities by SPURT GROUP include Annual SpurtX! subscriptions for the top three winners, Workforce Development Advisory valued at $2,000 for the first-place winner, and Investment Readiness Advisory valued at $4,200 for the first-place winner.
November 1, 2024
November 12, 2024
Announcing the TOP10

Out of all the applicants, just 10 teams will be selected based on the application criteria.

November 18-26, 2024
Startup training & coaching

The top teams have a chance to perfect their pitch and learn about investment readiness from Diligence Africa and startup growth from Adoptomedia. Many have reported that these few days of intense work have been highly valuable in their startup career!

November 28, 2024
The finals & announcing the winners

Top 10 teams will pitch live on the stage, in front of the 2000 local and international attendees of L59 Kenya Edition 2024. The winners will be announced at the closing ceremony of the conference.

PS. Make a stand at Latitude59 x Kenya 2025 – a limited number of startup booths are now available for €175. Book yours here.

The Past Speakers

The program of Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024 focused on the most crucial topics shaping the tech ecosystem on the African continent, including sustainability & cleantech, accessibility & funding, founder stories to inspire & share the practical know-how & more. Let’s dive in!

 

JOIN THE 3-DAY VIP TRACK EXCLUSIVE FOR INVESTORS AT #LATITUDE59XKENYA

VIP Investor Experience

Day 1 

  • INVESTOR DAY at the Tigoni Tea Plantation. Meetings with local and international investors. Powered by Smart Africa.
  • OFFICIAL RECEPTION with the ambassador-at-large Daniel Schaer & VIP Speaker-Partner Networking Mixer of Latitude59 Kenya Edition

Day 2 – November 28

  • LATITUDE59 KENYA EDITION – the main conference day
  • INVESTOR LOUNGE for meetings
  • Smart Africa roundtable workshop with policy makers & Smart Africa validation workshop for investor community development ideas 
  • The official Latitude59 afterparty

Day 3 – November 29

  • NETWORKING SAFARI:
    – Morning pick up to head to Nairobi National Park
    – Joint lunch and networking
    – Giraffe sanctuary

 NB! Registration for the Investor Day is now closed. See you at Latitude59xKenya!

Supported by

 
EU funds
adopto
cloudplexo
global gateway
sling money
Diligence Africa
Emerging valley
Cleantech
Norad
Smart Africa
yaga
GIZ
Silicon
TWO rivers
ALX
shipshap
Belva Digital
Growthlab
Car general
ROAM
aws
European Union
Kenyan Wall Street
Est Ministry of Foreign Affairs
ESTDEV
infobip
Spurt!
Tech Safari
Trade Estonia
 

 
 

#bebold #buildtheworldyouwant #Latitude59xKenya

Let's join forces!

We’re looking for bold partners and community-builders to take Latitude59 x Kenya to the next level and create the best early-stage startup event on the continent! Africa is rising fast an we can’t wait to exchange lessons, build bridges and help the next generation of global startups change the world for the better!

Latitude59 x Kenya is collaborating with

 
 

The Venue

A.S.K Dome in Nairobi is Kenya’s leading events & exhibitions venue, providing the perfect backdrop for Latitude59’s vibrant startup & tech gathering in East Africa.

Apply now to join the team behind the scenes

The call for volunteers is now open!

Volunteers are the true force behind the scenes that makes Latitude59 happen! We are happy that you wish to join us for Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024 – it will be an unforgettable experience with like-minded people, opening new doors on your professional path to the world of tech and startups!

On December 8, 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya

The highlights of Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2023

Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2023 was even bigger and more successful than we dared to hope. And this just the beginning of our bigger vision of building a Global Village, bringing diverse communities together to make the tech world more human. Working on another continent was a new challenge for our team, but it was an amazing experience, well worth it, and we are so proud of what we put together.

– Liisi Org, the CEO of Latitude59

WATCH THE AFTERMOVIE

Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024