Latitude59 Singapore Edition 2024: The Official Aftermovie

Latitude59 is all about being bold, making meaningful connections, and helping startups thrive!

That's why the Latitude59 Global Mixer: Estonian Tech Meets Singapore, taking place in October 2024, was such an exciting milestone!

🌏 First, it was our very first satellite in Asia (after already expanding to Africa in 2023). It was a leap into the unknown, but anything is possible when passion meets determination.

🦄 Second, we got to stand for Estonian startups and represent the bold mindset that's created the most unicorns in the world! Estonia is written into the name of “Latitude59” - it’s where our roots are, and we are proud to make this brave and innovative 1.3M person country bigger.

🛰️ Third, this satellite event strengthened our connections with one of the leading tech and startup ecosytems. The #globalvillage is coming together, step by step! In many ways, Singapore is very similar to Estonia - it’s also a small location that’s been forced to think bigger and make connections. But we also have lots to learn from each other - like how to improve the process of digitalization within the society, or fostering even more deep techs!

Latitude59 Singapore Edition shook expectations - we gathered the attendees at a pool-side villa with jungle vibes, at a secret location we didn’t reveal until the very end. What a perfect setting to inspire, break down barriers, and showcase the vibrant tech mindset of world-leading ecosystems.

🌏 The event took place in collaboration with Estonian Embassy in Singapore, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, EIS, and our dear partner Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) #SWITCHSG.

We are grateful to all the participants and panelists, most of all: Clara Chen (Founding Partner of Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance), Kädi Ristkok (CEO of Estonian Cleantech Association), Jari Talvinen (Managing Director at Karuna Capital, and Vikram Bharati (Founder of Draper startup House Estonia), Priit Turk (Ambassador of Estonia to Singapore) for welcoming us; and our very own Liisi Org for leading the panel about connecting the two ecosystems of 🇸🇬 Singapore and 🇪🇪 Estonia.