Latitude59 Transforms Tallinn into Capital of the New Nordics
The 14th edition of Latitude59, a premier startup and technology event, is set to take place in Tallinn from May 20–22, 2026. Under the theme 'The Global Village Experiment,' the conference aims to position Tallinn as the 'Capital of the New Nordics' by fostering cross-border cooperation between Baltic, Nordic, and global startup ecosystems. Key focus areas include climate and defense technologies, alongside the balance between humanity and technology. For the first time, the event will feature the 'Builders Lab,' offering software developers opportunities to present solutions to major companies like Google and receive expert feedback. Finland’s Aalto University will highlight deep tech, while global giants such as Google Cloud, Meta, Mastercard, and Amazon Web Services will participate. Google Cloud will host its first AI agents workshop in the Baltics. The event expects attendees from over 70 countries, including significant delegations from Italy, the UK, Ukraine, South Korea, and Canada. Organizers emphasize practical problem-solving and active co-creation, aiming to spark meaningful collisions between diverse experiences. This gathering reinforces Estonia’s status as a digital innovation leader with the highest concentration of unicorns per capita in Europe.
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Latitude59 Transforms Tallinn into Capital of the New Nordics
The 14th edition of Latitude59, a premier startup and technology event, is set to take place in Tallinn from May 20–22, 2026. Under the theme 'The Global Village Experiment,' the conference aims to position Tallinn as the 'Capital of the New Nordics' by fostering cross-border cooperation between Baltic, Nordic, and global startup ecosystems. Key focus areas include climate and defense technologies, alongside the balance between humanity and technology. For the first time, the event will feature the 'Builders Lab,' offering software developers opportunities to present solutions to major companies like Google and receive expert feedback. Finland’s Aalto University will highlight deep tech, while global giants such as Google Cloud, Meta, Mastercard, and Amazon Web Services will participate. Google Cloud will host its first AI agents workshop in the Baltics. The event expects attendees from over 70 countries, including significant delegations from Italy, the UK, Ukraine, South Korea, and Canada. Organizers emphasize practical problem-solving and active co-creation, aiming to spark meaningful collisions between diverse experiences. This gathering reinforces Estonia’s status as a digital innovation leader with the highest concentration of unicorns per capita in Europe.
The Baltic Times