Photo credit: The Ocean Cleanup PRESS RELEASE TALLINN, ESTONIA – One of the standout sessions at this year’s Latitude59 startup and technology conference will be a fireside chat featuring Boyan Slat, founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, and Markus Villig, founder of Estonian unicorn Bolt. Latitude59 CEO Liisi Org said that the appearance of […]| Latitude59
Latitude59 is the flagship startup and tech event of the world’s first digital society, Estonia. Join the unicorns of the North next May in Tallinn - be bold, and build the world you want!| Latitude59
The global village is getting smaller by the day and Latitude59's team is eager to bring the international tech and startup scene closer together. Thus our next stop will be Kenya, Africa!| Latitude59
Press ReleaseAugust 14, 2025 Latitude59 Returns to Kenya: Three Days with 3,000+ Innovators, Founders and Investors to Bridge Africa-Europe Through Digital and Green Entrepreneurship Nairobi, Kenya – Latitude59, the largest startup and technology event in the New Nordics, will host the third and most ambitious Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2025 from December 3–5 at the A.S.K Dome […]| Latitude59
A total of 391 startups from 47 countries around the world have applied to participate in the Latitude59 Pitch Competition 2025, taking place this May in Tallinn. The grand prize is a syndicated investment of up to half a million euros, offered jointly by the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian business angel networks EstBAN, LatBAN, and […]| Latitude59
Latitude59 lasts for 3 days - dive into our agenda and make the most out of your conference experience! From investors to startups, government innovators to media managers, we've got a treat for everyone!| Latitude59
The grand prize of the Latitude59 Pitch Competition at the international startup and technology conference Latitude59, held in Tallinn, was shared between three startups. Investments ranging from €175,000 to €250,000 will be made in Estonian green energy solutions developer MarkeDroid, Latvian construction startup Adventum Tech, and Lithuanian defense technology company Luna Robotics. The syndicated investments […] The post Luna Robotics, Adventum Tech, and MarkeDroid share the Latitude...| Latitude59
Kasvuhoone will host 100 companies and 1000 employees The anchor accelerator is Norrsken Accelerator, focusing on impact investments The goal is to grow Estonia’s GDP Estonian entrepreneurs Taavet Hinrikus and Sten Tamkivi are establishing Kasvuhoone – the largest Nordic hub for tech and creativity. The aim is to bring at least 100 new startups […] The post The Largest Nordic Hub For Tech and Creativity is Being Established in Tallinn appeared first on Latitude59.| Latitude59
The Europe Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA) has officially launched Volume I of the ESNA Compendium (2024) at Latitude59, the flagship startup and technology event of Estonia and the Baltics. Unveiled today in Tallinn, this first volume—focused on cutting red tape—marks a pivotal step in supporting the forthcoming EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy through concrete policy […] The post ESNA Introduces Solutions to Cut ‘Red Tape’ and Boost European Startup Ecosystem at Latitude59 appeared...| Latitude59
Latitude59 2025 kicks off in Tallinn with a bold message for Europe TALLINN, ESTONIA – Estonia’s most international startup and technology conference, Latitude59, kicked off today in Tallinn and was officially opened by President of Estonia, Alar Karis. In his opening speech, he emphasized that digital innovation plays a vital role in shaping a stronger […] The post President of Estonia, Alar Karis at Latitude59 2025: “How can digital innovation contribute to a stronger, more resili...| Latitude59
Thinking in Billions 2025 May 21 The message from the Latitude59 opening event “Thinking in Billions” was that the European Union and the West are not learning the lessons of war quickly enough. It was also emphasized that accelerating innovation in the defence industry is critical today, but for this to happen, regulations must change, cooperation […]| Latitude59
PRESS RELEASEStartups from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are set to take the stage at Latitude59, the flagship startup and tech conference of the Baltics and New Nordics, held this week in Tallinn, Estonia. The top six finalists will compete for a syndicated investment of up to half a million euros. The six finalists include the […] The post Finalists Revealed for Latitude59’s Pitch Competition appeared first on Latitude59.| Latitude59
SEB and Latitude59 continue their long-term cooperation, marking innovative collaboration models by bringing together startups and large companies. This year, the cooperation will take on a new dimension at the Latitude59 Podcast Stage – Powered by SEB – where the question of how startups and large companies can truly support each other can be addressed honestly […] The post The Podcast Stage at Latitude59 2025: Candid. Constructive. Collaborative. appeared first on Latitude59.| Latitude59
PRESS RELEASE One of the most exciting presentations on Latitude59’s Bold Stage this year will feature renowned British urban strategist and creative city concept developer Charles Landry alongside investor Taavet Hinrikus. In addition to discussing how creativity and innovation benefit urban development, details about a unique future hub being created in Estonia will be revealed. […] The post Internationally Acclaimed Urban Visionary to Present on Latitude59’s Main Stage appeared first...| Latitude59
Thinking in Billions – the official opening event of the international tech and startup conference Latitude59 2025 – will spotlight innovation in the defence industry, the implications of drone warfare, and regulatory hurdles – with lessons drawn from Ukraine and other countries. The keynotes and panels of the day will tackle the biggest challenges in […] The post Thinking in Billions 2025: Urgent Innovation for the Future of Defence in Europe appeared first on Latitude59.| Latitude59
Latitude59's annual Pitch Competition is looking for bold and promising startups! Application deadline: April 5, 2025.| Latitude59
PRESS RELEASE TALLINN, ESTONIA – Latitude59, the flagship startup and tech event of the world’s first digital nation, Estonia, is seeking the boldest early-stage startups from Europe and around the world to compete for a funding opportunity. In 2023 and 2024, winners secured investments totalling over €2 million. Latitude59 CEO Liisi Org described the event as […]| Latitude59
Latitude59 2024 took place on May 22-24 in Tallinn, Estonia. Dive into the highlights of this past event - including the best parts of the program, the winners of the L59 Pitch Competition, the surprises the organizing team had in store, and more!| Latitude59
