STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
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
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DEAL SPOTLIGHT
SPECIAL EO OFFER:
As a follow-up to one of last year’s flagship events where Jean Meeks led the Work of Leaders workshop, we’ve curated a WOW Deal for all EO businesses to benefit from:
Kickstart Your Leadership Journey: Complimentary half-day leadership development workshop upon purchasing Wiley Behavioral Assessments (including Everything DiSC™, PXT™ Select, and 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team).
Unlock Ongoing Savings: 10% discount on all future leadership and workforce development workshops.
Professional Expertise, Now More Accessible: 10% discount on all professional consultancy services.
Experience the Tranquility of “Haven”: Access to “Haven,” Positively People’s exclusive private retreat in Nairobi, designed for confidential and transformative conversations.
Email: bernadette@positivelypeople.com
Click here to see all the WOW Venues and Contact info for easy booking
28TH JANUARY
2026 EO Kenya Learning Calendar
The High Performance Engine: Driving Accountability and Results At Scale
Speaker: African Management Institute WORKSHOP
Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton
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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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OTHER JANUARY
PwC Owners Agenda: The Global Family Business Survey
Speaker: PwC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
OTHER FEBRUARY 17TH
Founders and Funds Pitch
Night: Raising Capital and Manufacturing In Africa
Speaker: BDO East Africa
Time: TBC Venue: TBC
6TH MARCH
KEYNOTE
19TH MARCH
Speaker: Ryan Stramrood
Time: 4.00pm - 6.30pm
Venue: TBC Beyond Fear: Pushing Past Impossible
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How to Sell Your Business
Speaker: Maitri Capital
Time: 4.00pm - 6.30pm
Venue: TBC WORKSHOP
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OTHER
My Biggest F**k Up 2.0
Speaker: EO Member
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
BTS
A BTS at Mayers
Speaker: Mayers
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
2026 EO Kenya Learning Calendar
TBC
Speaker: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
Design Thinking: Tools to Solve Real Business Challenges
Speaker: TBC
Time: TBC Venue: TBC
Truth Coffee: The Story of South Africa’s Largest Coffee Brand
Speaker: David Donde
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
The High Performance Engine: Driving Accountability and Results at Scale
With African Management Institute
Date: 28 January 2026
Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Kwetu Nairobi, Curio
Collection by Hilton
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The High Performance Engine: Driving Accountability and Results at Scale is a highimpact session by the African Management Institute, designed for leaders building organizations that must perform consistently as they grow.
This session explores how highperforming teams create clarity, ownership, and execution discipline at scale. Participants will learn practical frameworks for setting clear priorities, strengthening accountability, and turning strategy into measurable results across teams
and geographies.
Built for founders and senior leaders navigating complexity, this experience moves beyond theory into what actually works in fast-growing organizations. Expect real-world insights, actionable tools, and perspectives grounded in the African business context.
If you are scaling people, processes, and performance, this session will help you build an engine that delivers results, not excuses.
With Heléne Smuts
Date: 30 January
Time: 08:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: TBC
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EOA Coaches training equips coaches to lead accountability groups, ensuring that each Accelerator is pushed beyond their comfort zone. This process fosters growth and equips entrepreneurs with the knowledge and experience to scale their businesses. Heléne, founder and Group CEO of Credo Growth, is dedicated to helping leaders and teams unlock their full potential.
A seasoned Advance Coach and personality profiler, Heléne holds an honours degree in Industrial Psychology and is a TEDx speaker. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked with diverse businesses, from start-ups to global corporations, across six continents. Heléne specializes in high performance, team dynamics,
EOA Coaches Training
and leadership, helping teams work together more effectively.
In 2021, she published Ditch Mediocrity, empowering leaders to develop their teams. She also created an online course to support her book. A member of EO Cape Town, she mentors entrepreneurs scaling their businesses and develops entrepreneurial skills in high school students. Outside work, Heléne enjoys family time, travel, and ocean activities.
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Leaders as Coaches (continued)
With Heléne Smuts
Date: 30 January 2026
Time: 1:00pm - 05:00pm
Venue: TBC
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In today’s fast-paced business world, empowering leaders to coach rather than just manage is key to success. Many teams rely too heavily on leaders for answers, creating bottlenecks and slow decision-making. If you’re looking for a way to shift this dynamic, this workshop is for you.
In this interactive session, Heléne Smuts will equip participants with essential coaching skills for leadership. Learn practical frameworks to shift conversations from directive to developmental, enabling teams to think critically, take ownership, and improve problem-solving. Through guided instruction, real-world examples, and small-group practice, you’ll discover how the right coaching questions can boost performance,
alignment, and accountability within your organization.
Heléne is a seasoned coach, behavioural psychology expert, and TEDx speaker with 15+ years of experience helping teams across six continents. She’s the author of Ditch Mediocrity and a member of EO Cape Town, helping entrepreneurs scale to $1M. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and enjoying the ocean.
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Share This Opportunity with the Next Generation
As a seasoned leader who has built, scaled, and navigated the entrepreneurial journey, you understand the power of early support and the doors it can open. The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Kenya is now accepting applications, and this is your chance to help a young founder in your circle access life-changing mentorship, visibility, and global opportunity.
GSEA is the world’s premier competition for student entrepreneurs running real businesses while still in school young people who remind us of where we once began. By guiding them toward this platform, you offer them
GSEA Kenya Applications Now Open
more than a competition: you offer connection to the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), access to experienced mentors, and the confidence to dream bigger.
If you know a young entrepreneur who deserves a push forward, encourage them to apply. Your influence could shape the next great success story.
Nominate or share the link today.
APPLY HERE
LAST YEAR’S EVENT PHOTOS
EO MEPA FY2026/2027 Regional Council
At the heart of our region’s work is a committed Regional Council - member leaders who generously give their time, experience and perspective to guide EO MEPA with intention, integrity and care. Serving in this role requires thoughtful leadership, collaboration across chapters, and a deep sense of responsibility to the members and the region. We are sincerely grateful to those who step forward to serve with such humility and dedication. To our outgoing board,
thank you.
Looking ahead, we are pleased to announce the EO MEPA Regional Council for 2026/2027. We are confident the region will continue to thrive under their guidance and leadership. 17TH
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.
Experience it Live
Date: 10th -12th June 2026
Location: Winelands Cape Town South Africa
EO IGNITE 2026
10TH -12TH JUNE 2026
WINELANDS CAPE TOWN
SOUTH AFRICA
EO Ignite is a regional event based in South Africa, open to EO members from across the globe rotating yearly between Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Ignite caters to between 150-200 Entrepreneurs who aim to come together to learn, grow, bond, network and of course, have some fun.
Cape Town will be the host for 2026 and we look forward to hosting you in the Winelands.
The format of Ignite is centered around TED style talks, learning from our own member’s stories, their highs and lows and incredible achievements while facing the challenges of being an entrepreneur.
Invited Keynote speakers follow the same 5% principle when sharing their stories.
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Ignite also offers the rare opportunity for members to “shamelessly market their business” through coordinated Mini-Pitch sessions, exhibitions and more.
OPEN TO
EO, EOA and SLP Forum members may attend the full conference.
Spouses who are not in a SLP forum are welcome to join the members for the evening functions. There is a Spousal Supplement cost. A spousal programme will also be in place for daily activities for spouses travelling with members should they wish to take part in it (at an additional cost)
The EO/London Business School Growth Forum (EO/LBS)
For a transformative learning experience on growing your business.
Date: 26 - 30 April 2026
Location: London
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The EO/London Business School Growth Forum (EO/LBS) delivers over time a growing set of tools and frameworks that will help any EO member better manage the challenges that inevitably await them along their growth journey.
Uniquely in the EO Executive Education portfolio, with a new faculty lineup and all-new material every year, EO/LBS is designed so that EOers can return multiple times to add more tools to their entrepreneurial toolkit.
EO/LBS stands out among EO’s Executive Education programs in its use of the case method, using cases on real, EO-like companies that the faculty often know intimately. The cases invariably ask EO participants what they would do about the dilemma the case protagonist faces.
As a result, this style of learning is far more interactive, engaging and experiential than most traditional
lectures.
LEARN MORE -> about case method learning and how it can prepare you to better confront the real-world challenges that lie ahead.
What’s in store for you as an EO/LBS participant?
4 days of faculty-led sessions and study group work culminating in a concise, one-page growth plan tailored to each EOer’s business.
A deep-dive assessment of your growth opportunity, alongside worldclass faculty at a top business school
Connections, peer learning, and inspiration with over 70 growthminded EOers from around the world
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EO @ Wharton: Elevating Finance + Operations
Unlocking Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Date: 9–13th February 2026
Location: University of Pennsylvania, US
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Registration is officially open for EO @ Wharton: Elevating Finance + Operations, taking place 9–13 February 2026 at the University of Pennsylvania.
This five-day program, designed exclusively for EO members, is your opportunity to step into one of the world’s leading business schools and strengthen the skills that drive sustainable success.
With guidance from Wharton faculty and the support of your EO peers, you will:
• Sharpen financial insights to make smarter decisions
• Explore operational strategies that eliminate inefficiencies
• Gain tools to scale with clarity and confidence
“This was nothing short of a world class experience. This was by far the most valuable offering from EO.”
- Keera Brooks | EO Atlanta
Seats are limited and demand is high. Secure your spot today and join a select cohort of entrepreneurs who are ready to elevate their business performance.
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We look forward to seeing you at Wharton.
Entrepreneurial Masters Program
Scale with Intention. Lead with Precision.
Date: 7th -11th June 2026
Location: Dedham, Massachusetts
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If your vision of growth is not just about scale— but about building with intention—EO’s Entrepreneurial Masters Program (EMP) was designed for you.
EMP is a three-year, application-based executive education experience held at the MIT Endicott House. It brings together 68 selected EO members annually to go deep on what fuels real business growth across five key pillars: People, Strategy, Finance, Leadership, Execution.
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What EMP Delivers:
EMP offers a strategic, peer-powered environment where learning is deep, practical, and transformative. Each of the program’s three sessions builds on the last—enabling cumulative growth, sustained momentum, and lasting impact.
Through expert-led sessions and real-time application, you will master the art of cash flow management, sharpen your leadership approach, and align your business strategy with personal vision. Along the way, you will define your core values, refine your company culture, and walk away with a clear, actionable roadmap for scale.
Above all, EMP delivers a tight-knit global cohort that returns year after year—building trust, insight, and accountability that goes far beyond the classroom.
Participation fee:
$15,000 over 3 years
Year 1 includes a $7,000 payment (deposit + first-year fee);
Years 2 and 3 are $4,000 each.
Your EO membership may already cover part of your registration.
Members who have not redeemed their Global Event Voucher can apply it toward EMP registration.
No fee for unsuccessful applications — your deposit is fully refundable if you are not accepted.
What are the benefits of a three-year program?
The time between each annual session allows you to apply what you learned, then reconvene with your peers to reflect, analyze, and plan for the year ahead. By graduation in year three, you will have improved every facet of your knowledge and ability to lead and grow your business.
Admission to the program is highly competitive, reflecting the reputation EMP has earned since its creation in 1991. If you are interested in strengthening yourself and your business, give it a go!
Admission criteria are detailed on the EMP application process website.
Women’s Spa Retreat in Mexico
28th February - 4th or 7th March 2026
Join fellow women entrepreneurs at Rancho La Puerta in Baja California, Mexico, 28 February-4 or 7 March 2026, (4- or 7-night options) for a transformative wellness retreat. Reinvigorate through spa treatments, wellness classes, and meaningful connections with likeminded leaders.
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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
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. 19th – 29th September 2026
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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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UPCOMING EVENTS
EO@Wharton: Elevating Finance + Operations
Unlocking Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
9th –13th February 2026
Location: University of Pennsylvania
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Global Leadership Conference
Uniting EO’s Leaders Worldwide
15th -17th April 2026
Location: Kansas City, MO
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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.
Venue: London, UK 26 - 30 April 2026
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UPCOMING EVENTS
EO Saudi Summit
Unlocking Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
May 2026
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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EO@Oxford Program
Unlocking strategic innovation
26th May 2026
Venue: Oxford University, UK
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EO IGNITE 2026 EO Women Summit 2026
Experience it Live
10th -12th June 2026
Location: Winelands Cape Town, South Africa
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8th – 11th June 2026
Location: Pestana Palace Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Regional Leadership Academy - RLA
13th - 17th June 2026
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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