The aim this year is to share a wide range of partnerships, benefits and perks to give EO members more value, variety and make it a Wow Experience.
Top Tip: Open up the ‘Wow Deals Deck’ on a regular basis as it is continuously updated with the latest partnerships and benefits. If you have any leads and ideas for partnerships, do reach out! strategic@eokenya.org VIEW WOW DEALS HERE
1. Up to 10% Off for EO Kenya Participants! APPLY PROMO CODE: EO25
2. Enjoy premium travel and arrive ready to connect.
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2026 EO Kenya Learning Calendar
19TH MARCH
WORKSHOP
How to Sell Your Business
Speaker: Maitri Capital
Time: 4.00pm - 6.30pm
Venue: TBC
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MAY
WORKSHOP
Design Thinking: Tools to Solve Real Business Challenges
Speaker: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
My Biggest F**k Up 2.0
Speaker: EO Member
Time: 7.00pm onwards with dinner and drinks.
Venue: TBC
13TH MAY
Setting up family business governance, planning for sucession.
Speaker: Joe Okello and African Family Business Enterprise
Time: TBC
Venue: Hilton, Kwetu
JUNE
A BTS at Mayers
Speaker: Mayers
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC BTS
With Neha Shah & Poonam Vora
Date: 19th March 2026
Time: 4.00pm - 6.30pm
Venue: TBC
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Many founders treat raising capital or selling a business as purely financial decisions. In reality, they are far more complex. These moments reshape control, redefine risk, and influence a founder’s identity and long-term freedom.
This session invites EO leaders to step back and examine the deeper dynamics behind these pivotal choices. How does external capital shift power within a company? How does ownership influence the way founders see themselves and their role in the business? When does timing create wealth and when does it erode it? And how
Control, Capital, Consequence: What Really Happens When you Buy, Sell or Take Money
does deal structure ultimately determine the freedom a founder retains.
Through reflection and real entrepreneurial perspectives, participants will explore how financing and exit decisions shape not just balance sheets, but leadership, autonomy and the future of the business.
Because raising capital or selling is never just a transaction. It is a strategic decision about the kind of company you build and the kind of life you lead.
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
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
Friday Shot EO Journeys
Kavit Shah
Maisha Housing Ltd
Looking back, how would you describe your journey in EO so far?
Hard to describe in just a few words, but it definitely has added so much value in my life. It has helped me grow personally and also as a businessperson.
What kind of value have you gained from these events?
Mindset, Personal, Growth, Family
What has been the single biggest value EO has brought into your life?
Forum has been the biggest value. Forum forced me to pause, reflect and think about my life and then take action.
When did you join EO, and what stage of life or business were you in at the time?
Joined in 2018, I had just got married and was in the middle of delivering Solitaire, the first residential development of my career
Which international learning events or EO global programs have you attended?
RLA, Others
What first encouraged you to attend your first international learning event?
The $500 learning voucher!
Is there one moment, insight, or connection from an international event that really stands out?
The RLA in Varanasi, India. It was really a special event in a special location with some amazing people. I would say that has been the highlight of my EO experience.
What would you tell a new EO member about international learning events?
Make the time to try and do one every 2 years - it could be life-changing.
By being intentional about exploring what EO has to offer locally and internationally. How can members make the most of everything EO has to offer?
In one or two sentences, what does EO mean to you today?
In kind of a form of my identity and who I am. It’s a big part of my habits and mindset. I’ve learnt so much but think there is still so much more out there.
Shot
What would you tell a long-standing EO member who has never attended one?
Why would you not want to try one and perhaps broaden your thinking?
What would you encourage members to do more of within EO?
Business
Any final message you’d like to share with the EO Kenya community?
Keep exploring
Join the waitlist to secure your spot!
Date: 15th - 17th April 2026
Location: Dublin, Ireland
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The energy for GLC 2026 is through the roof, so much so that we have officially hit capacity! Registration is now closed, and we are moving to a waiting list format.
What Happens Next?
If your chapter members missed the window, don’t worry, there’s still a glimmer of hope. We will release spots based on cancellations in the exact order that waitlist
GLC 2026 SOLD OUT!
submissions are received. How to Join the Waitlist:
Please encourage interested members to act fast:
• Visit the GLC website.
• Click the Register button.
• Complete the Waitlist Form.
Let’s keep the momentum going! Don’t miss your chance for a spot in Dublin. 6TH
SAVE THE DATE!
Date: 13 - 17 June 2026
Location: Cape Town
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We’re excited to officially announce the Regional Leadership Academy (RLA) 2026, taking place in Cape Town from 13–17 June 2026.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, iconic Table Mountain, and the city’s vibrant culture, RLA 2026 promises an unforgettable week of leadership development, meaningful connection, and inspired learning. Cape Town’s unique blend of natural beauty and dynamic energy creates the perfect environment to step back from the day-today, reflect, and sharpen your leadership perspective alongside fellow EO leaders from across the region.
RLA - Regional Leadership Academy
Over five immersive days, participants can expect thoughtprovoking sessions, powerful peer conversations, and experiences designed to stretch how you think, lead, and show up both personally and professionally.
Please block your calendars and register as soon as possible to secure your place. More details about the programme, speakers, and curated Cape Town experiences will be shared soon.
Get ready for a week that will challenge, connect, and inspire you.
The EO Global Speakers Academy
The power of your story
Date: 28th Sept - 2nd 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.
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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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
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. 21 - 22 September 2026,
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6TH
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: Dublin, Ireland
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SPARK Saudi Summit 2026
Igniting Leaders. Ideas. Impact.
6th May 2026 & (7th May, 2026 –GSEA MEPA Finals (Associated Event)
