Latitude59 Satellite: Estonia Meets Cape Town
Estonia Meets Cape Town
Join us on 12 November for founder stories, cross-border inspiration, and real conversations about building big from small ecosystems.
Here’s what to expect at our first-ever Latitude59 Satellite in Cape Town - an evening bringing together founders, innovators, and ecosystem leaders from Estonia and South Africa. 🌍✨
AGENDA
🕔 17:00–18:00 Arrival & Networking
Settle in, grab a drink, and connect with fellow founders before we kick off.
🎤 18:00–18:15 Opening Words
With Mrs. Mariin Ratnik (Deputy Minister of Economic and Development Affairs, MFA Estonia),
Daniel Schaer (Estonia’s Ambassador to Kenya & South Africa), and
Liisi Org (CEO, Latitude59).
💡 18:15–18:40 Founder2Founder Panel
Stories from founders who are scaling across borders and proving that small ecosystems can build globally significant companies.
Speakers: Siseko Siwali, Robyn Moore, Madis Sassiad
Moderator: Krista Meinarde
🌐 18:45–19:15 Ecosystem Panel: Bridges Between Communities
How collaboration, investment, and cross-regional partnerships fuel growth between Estonia and Africa.
Speakers: Mats Kuuskemaa, Kieno Kammies, Mathew Marsden, Weyinmi Aghadiuno
Moderator: Liisi Org
🚀 19:15–20:00 Startup Pitches: Open Mic
A showcase of early-stage innovation from Estonian and South African founders ready to make their mark.
Moderator: Kai Nhete
🥂 20:00 → Networking & Founder Exchange
Stay for informal conversations, new connections, and open-ended discussions over drinks.
Matchmaking Through Latitude59 App
All approved attendees will receive a separate email invitation from Latitude59, our matchmaking platform. We encourage you to create your profile, browse participants, and use the tool to set up 1:1 meetings with founders, innovators, and partners throughout the evening.
It’s the easiest way to meet the people you want to meet - and make the most out of the event.
About the Organizers Latitude59 x Cape Town is organized as part of the Africa Tech Festival, in collaboration with the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Latitude59. The event is partly funded by European Union – Next Generation EU.
📩 Questions or ideas? Reach out at [email protected].
💡 Next stop: Estonia Meets Johannesburg! On 14th of November, we’re bringing a piece of Estonia’s bold digital spirit to Johannesburg! Join an intimate evening where investors, founders, and ecosystem builders from South Africa meet the Estonian startup scene, e-Residency, and innovation community.
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions or proposals.