Invitation to Latitude59

Suur-Ameerika 1 / 10122 Tallinn / ESTONIA

Phone: +372 625 6342 / Fax: +372 631 3660 / E-mail: [email protected] / http://www.mkm.ee

Dr Lim Jui

SGInnovate

Our Ref: 07.04.2025 No 10-2/1490-1

Invitation to Latitude59

Dear Dr. Jui Lim,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia

to invite you to Latitude59, taking place in Tallinn from May 21-23, 2025. As Estonia’s flagship

technology and startup conference, Latitude59 plays a central role in shaping the global innovation

landscape, bringing together world-class founders, investors, and policymakers to exchange ideas

and drive meaningful collaborations.

About Latitude59

Estonia is known as the world’s first digital society and a pioneer in innovation. Over the past

decade, Latitude59 has become a key meeting place for our entrepreneurial, tech-savvy

community, which has produced the most unicorn startups per capita in the world. Each year, the

conference gathers over 3,500 participants from more than 60 countries, creating an international

platform that connects startups, investors, and decision-makers.

At its core, Latitude59 is about fostering a #globalvillage—building bridges across startup

ecosystems, sharing expertise, and enabling cross-border collaboration. This vision extends

beyond Estonia; in 2024, the conference expanded to Kenya and Singapore, reinforcing our

commitment to strengthening global partnerships.

Why your involvement matters

We would be honoured to have you join us at Latitude59 to share your expertise in deep tech

innovation and venture building. Your leadership at SGInnovate has been instrumental in

advancing Singapore’s deep tech ecosystem, and your insights into research commercialization,

funding, and talent development align closely with Estonia’s own ambitions in the sector. With

your extensive experience in bridging academia, entrepreneurship, and investment, your

participation will contribute to shaping discussions on how deep tech can drive economic

transformation, scientific innovation, and global competitiveness.

Beyond the main stage, your presence at Latitude59 would also serve to strengthen ties between

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Singapore and Northern Europe’s innovation ecosystems, fostering new opportunities for

collaboration and investment.

What to expect

● Speaking Engagement: We would be delighted for you to deliver a keynote and/or join a

panel discussion focused on deep tech or health tech innovation.

● Exclusive Networking: Alongside the main program, our public sector partners will host

special events, connecting you with Estonia’s leading entrepreneurs, government leaders, and

international investors.

● Global Influence: With strong media coverage and a diverse audience, your insights on

deep tech commercialization and venture building will reach decision-makers worldwide, shaping

conversations on the future of science-driven innovation and international collaboration.

Estonia – a leading innovation hub

What makes Latitude59 unique is Estonia’s strong public-private collaboration. Here, startups and

government work hand in hand to drive innovation and economic growth. The conference is

traditionally opened by the President of Estonia, and as part of the event, we co-host Thinking in

Billions (thinkinginbillions.eu), bringing together global decision-makers to explore the future of

technology and investment.

Despite a population of just 1.3 million, Estonia has the highest number of unicorns per capita and

leads in venture funding per capita worldwide. This is a country where technology and innovation

are not just encouraged but actively supported at the highest levels.

Invitation & next steps

We would be delighted to welcome you to Latitude59 and believe that your expertise would bring

invaluable insights to the discussions shaping the future of deep tech and global innovation. Please

let us know if you require any additional details—we would be happy to assist in ensuring a

seamless and productive visit.

We look forward to the opportunity to host you in Tallinn in May 2025.

With best regards,

Sandra Särav

Deputy Secretary General for Economics and Innovation (signed digitally)

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Henrik Kutberg

+372 +372 553 3687 [email protected]