2026 EO Kenya Learning Calendar
OTHER JANUARY
PwC Owners Agenda: The Global Family Business Survey
Speaker: PwC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
27TH FEBRUARY
BTS
Sales Workshop: Growing Business Through Sales Structure and Process
Speaker: Umesh Bhojwani
Time: 9.00am - 12.30pm
Venue: Vision Plus, Tatu City
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6TH MARCH
KEYNOTE
Beyond Fear: Pushing Past Impossible
Speaker: Ryan Stramrood
Time: From 4.00Pm with drinks and biting after Venue: TBC
SLP allowed with children over 12 years
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19TH MARCH
How to Sell Your Business
Speaker: Maitri Capital
Time: 4.00pm - 6.30pm
Venue: TBC WORKSHOP
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OTHER APRIL
My Biggest F**k Up 2.0
Speaker: EO Member
Time: 7.00pm onwards with dinner and drinks. Venue: TBC
13TH MAY
ITB
Setting up family business governance, planning for sucession.
Speaker: Joe Okello and African Family Business Enterprise Time: TBC Venue: Hilton, Kwetu
MAY
WORKSHOP
Design Thinking: Tools to Solve Real Business Challenges
Speaker: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
2026 EO Kenya Learning Calendar
JUNE
BTS
A BTS at Mayers
Speaker: Mayers
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
10:00am to 12:00pm
Followed by relaxed social session. a
Deal Making Webinar Series
10TH MARCH 2026
Pitching Your Business: What Makes Investors Commit Capital
Quality pitching and keeping investor interest
Learn the art of crafting a compelling pitch that grabs investors' attention. Discover what makes investors commit their capital and how to keep them engaged throughout the process. Key takeaways will include tips on building an effective pitch deck, understanding investor psychology, and communicating your business’s potential for growth.
How FDI Deals
in Africa
Are Actually Negotiated
Negotiation principles, priorities and pitfalls
Dive into the principles of negotiating Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) deals in Africa. Understand the negotiation strategies, priorities, and common pitfalls that can make or break a deal. Learn from seasoned professionals about the unique considerations when negotiating FDI deals on the continent, and how to navigate challenges effectively.
HERE
24TH MARCH 2026 4TH APRIL 2026
The Legal Issues That Shape Investment Deals
Key legal areas, terms and documents
This webinar will focus on the essential legal aspects of investment deals, including key terms, documents, and areas that every founder and investor must be aware of. Discover how legal frameworks influence the structure of deals, and gain an understanding of the common legal pitfalls in the deal-making process that can delay or derail agreements.
HERE A to Z of dealmaking - bringing the perspectives of those with the finances to those seeking capital
HERE
Deal Making Webinar Series
28TH APRIL 2026
Making the Investor Relationship Work After the Deal
How to work together effectively and how to get a head start
Successfully managing investor relations after a deal is critical to long-term success. In this session, learn how to build a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship with your investors. We’ll discuss best practices for maintaining communication, aligning on strategic goals, and addressing any challenges that may arise post-deal
6TH JUNE 2026
Exit Considerations Every Founder Should Discuss Early
How to forward plan investors exiting the business for a mutual gain
It’s never too early to think about your exit strategy. This webinar will provide founders with the tools to plan for a successful exit. Understand how to align your long-term vision with investor goals, structure deals for future exits, and ensure both parties gain from a well-planned exit strategy.
26TH JUNE 2026
Perspectives From Companies That Have Raised Capital
HERE
Seeing the deal from the other side and working through disagreements
Gain valuable insights from companies that have successfully raised capital. In this session, you’ll hear first-hand accounts of what it’s like to navigate the deal-making process from the other side. Learn about the challenges, decision-making processes, and how to manage disagreements between founders and investors to keep the relationship productive and positive.
The
strategic
M&A perspective
Noting the priorities and processes of strategic investors
This webinar will provide a deep dive into the priorities and processes of strategic investors in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Learn how to approach strategic M&A deals from both an investor’s and a company’s perspective. This session will give you the tools to effectively navigate M&A negotiations, understand the strategic goals behind M&As, and leverage these opportunities for business growth.
HERE
7TH JULY 2026
HERE
Mergers and Acquisition Webinar Series: MA Dream Maker Series
Pitching Your Business: What Makes Investors Commit Capital
Learn the art of crafting a compelling pitch that grabs investors' attention. Discover what makes investors commit their capital and how to keep them engaged throughout the process. Key takeaways will include tips on building an effective pitch deck, understanding investor psychology, and communicating your business’s potential for growth.
10th Mar, 2026
16:00 – 17:30 EAT
Friday Shot
Looking back, how would you describe your journey in EO so far?
Looking back, my journey in EO has been one of deep personal growth as much as entrepreneurial growth. I joined at a stage where I was scaling businesses, but more importantly, I was learning how to scale myself — as a leader, a partner, and a human being. EO gave me a safe space to be honest about the pressures, doubts, and trade-offs that come with entrepreneurship, without needing to have all the answers. Over time, it’s helped me be present, reflect more intentionally, and have wider perspectives — not just for my companies, but for my family and myself. It’s been less about tactics and more about perspective, joy, and learning that I don’t have to carry everything alone.
What kind of value have you gained from these events?
When did you join EO, and what stage of life or business were you in at the time?
I joined EO just after turning 30, at a moment when both my personal life and my entrepreneurial life were stretching into a new season of growth. Everything was expanding — responsibility, ambition, pressure, and identity — and I needed a space that could hold all of it
Which international learning events or EO global programs have you attended?
What first encouraged you to attend your first international learning event?
In one or two sentences, what does EO mean to you today?
EO is a trusted space where I can show up fully as a human being — and gain perspective, clarity, and grounding from others who truly understand the journey.
What has been the single biggest value EO has brought into your life?
The single biggest value EO has brought into my life is perspective. It gave me a trusted space where I can be fully honest about the highs and lows of an entrepreneur — without judgment, advice, or performance. Hearing others navigate similar struggles helped me realize that many of the challenges I carry are not personal failures, but part of the shared entrepreneurial experience. That perspective has made me a calmer person, a more present partner and parent, and more intentional about how I create things.
Any final message you’d like to share with the EO Kenya community?
One of the ways we justify our existence is by creating and building. Cheers to all of you who are in the arena doing exactly that.
The EO Global Speakers Academy
The power of your story
Date: 28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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The EO Global Speakers Academy is a fiveday immersive learning experience designed to elevate high-impact communication and leadership storytelling. Through expert coaching, peer collaboration, and practical speaking sessions, participants refine their voice, sharpen their message, and build confidence on stage. The program guides entrepreneurs to craft a clear, compelling signature talk that reflects their unique experiences, perspectives, and leadership journey. By combining structured learning with real-time feedback, members leave equipped to inspire audiences, communicate with greater clarity, and amplify their influence within and beyond the EO community. It is a transformative space where ideas are shaped into powerful narratives that create lasting impact.
20TH
With Will Guidara
Restaurateur | New York Times Bestselling
Author of Unreasonable Hospitality
Date: 12 March 2026
Time: 4AM (EAT)
Location: Online
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Welcome to the EO Powerhouse Series!
The EO Powerhouse Series is designed to give exclusive access to thought leaders and change-makers across various industries.
You will hear first-hand about their stories, challenges and the journeys that have brought them to where they are today through real-time virtual keynote and moderated interview sessions.
Will Guidara is a restaurateur, author, and one of the most influential voices redefining what leadership and service look like at the highest level. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Unreasonable Hospitality and the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which, under his leadership, was named the Best Restaurant in the World.
Guidara’s work goes far beyond fine dining. His philosophy of hospitality has become a blueprint for building exceptional teams, cultures, and customer experiences across industries. Today, he
EO Powerhouse Series!
is the host of The Welcome Conference, a co-producer on the Emmy Award-winning series The Bear, and a recipient of the Wall Street Journal Innovator Award.
Known for translating world-class service into practical leadership principles, Will challenges leaders to rethink how they show up for their teams, their customers, and their communities. His upcoming book, Unreasonable Hospitality: The Field Guide (April 2026), expands this philosophy into an actionable playbook for leaders and founders.
In this EO Powerhouse conversation, Will joins us for a candid discussion on leadership, culture, and what it truly takes to create organizations people want to be part of and customers never forget.
Please note that both AM and PM interviews will be different, as questions to Will Guidara will not be repeated, so you are welcome to register for both sessions.
XII BBQ Masters – MyEO Guatemala
28 February 2026
Entrepreneurs from around the world gather on 28 February at El Pulté Ecuestre for a full-day, fire-fueled BBQ showdown— where bold flavors, global connections, and entrepreneurial energy come together in true MyEO style.
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Lifepilot Retreat for Post-Exit Founders
18 – 20 March 2026
Step away from the noise and into clarity from 18–20 March at Themika Farm in Tulbagh, just outside of Cape Town, South Africa. Designed for post-exit founders (and those approaching exit), this immersive MyEO retreat helps you reconnect with purpose, define what’s next, and build a personal operating system alongside peers in a natural setting.
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Women’s Spa Retreat in Mexico
28 February – 4 or 7 March 2026
Join fellow women entrepreneurs at Rancho La Puerta in Baja California, Mexico, 28 February–4 or 7 March, (4- or 7-night options) for a transformative wellness retreat. Reinvigorate through spa treatments, wellness classes, and meaningful connections with like-minded leaders.
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Global Leadership Conference 2026
15th–17th April 2026
MyEO Events at EO’s Global Leadership Conference invite you to experience Dublin beyond the main stage—through connection, movement, and unforgettable shared moments. Curated MyEO experiences are designed to help you kick off GLC early, connect deeply with fellow EOers, and create legendary memories on the Emerald Isle.
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Upcoming MyEO Events
SUYO: A Retreat for Women Who Lead
25th April -1 May 2026
Experience SUYO, a transformative surf-and-yoga retreat for women leaders in Costa Rica, running 25 April-1 May 2026. Expect guided workshops, nourishing food, oceanfront stillness, and a powerful community of women.
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Bali and Komodo Islands Voyage
19th – 29th September 2026
Set sail 19–29 September 2026 aboard Aqua Blu for an exclusive 10-night EO adventure. Explore Bali and the Komodo Islands through diving, kayaking, hiking, and curated island experiences an unforgettable luxury expedition with fellow explorers.
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MyEO x Zero G
21 - 22 September 2026,
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime MyEO adventure in Bordeaux from 21-22 September 2026, featuring a members conference and an exclusive Zero-G flight with astronaut-led experiments, real weightlessness, and rare insights into European space training.
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20TH FEBRUARY
UPCOMING EVENTS
RLA APAC 2026
Discover the spirit of leadership in the heart of Australia
23rd – 27th March 2026
Location: Uluru, Australia
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The EO/London Business School Growth Forum (EO/LBS)
For a transformative learning experience on growing your business.
26 - 30 April 2026
Venue: London, UK
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Global Leadership Conference
Uniting EO’s Leaders Worldwide
15th -17th April 2026
Location: Kansas City, MO
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SPARK Saudi Summit 2026
Igniting Leaders. Ideas. Impact.
6th May 2026 & (7th May, 2026 –GSEA MEPA Finals (Associated Event)
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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UPCOMING EVENTS
EO Saudi Summit
Unlocking Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
May 2026
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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EO IGNITE 2026
Experience it Live
10th -12th June 2026
Location: Winelands Cape Town, South Africa
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EO@Oxford Program
Unlocking strategic innovation
26th May 2026
Venue: Oxford University, UK
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Regional Leadership Academy - RLA
13th - 17th June 2026
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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EO Women Summit 2026
8th – 11th June 2026
Location: Pestana Palace Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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The EO Global Speakers Academy
The power of your story
28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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Past Friday Shots
