LatBAN October Gathering
LatBAN October Gathering takes place on Tue, 27 Oct 2026 at 17:00 (GMT+2) at Startup House Riga in Riga, Latvia, and runs until 19:00. Entry is free; the listing is on Luma.
About this event
Sasha Kelberg, founder of Groglass, shares his journey from a Latvian lab concept to a global leader in anti-reflective coatings. The event highlights the company's acquisition by Apogee Enterprises and its expansion into over 50 countries. Visitors will hear about scaling a high-tech business through international investment and strategic exits.
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Our special guest this month is Sasha Kelberg — Founder and Chairman of Groglass, the Latvian high-tech company he built over 20 years from ex-Soviet glass coating technology into a global leader in anti-reflective coatings, exporting to 50+ countries and achieving 80% EU market share. In September 2026, Groglass was acquired by US publicly traded company Apogee Enterprises in a transaction valued at €62.5 million. A landmark exit for the Latvian tech and manufacturing ecosystem. Sasha's journey covers the full entrepreneurial arc — from lab concept to international scale, through a management buyout, 20+ international investors, and ultimately a strategic exit to a major US player. 🗓️ Date: 27th October 2026🕕 Time: 17:00–19:00📍 Location: TBD
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Details
- When
- Tue, 27 Oct 2026 · 17:00 (GMT+2) · until 19:00
- Where
- Startup House Riga
- Address
- Startup House Riga, Lastādijas iela 12-k-3, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- tech
Questions
- When is LatBAN October Gathering?
- Tue, 27 Oct 2026 at 17:00 GMT+2.
- How much are tickets for LatBAN October Gathering?
- Entry is free.
- Where is LatBAN October Gathering?
- Startup House Riga, Startup House Riga, Lastādijas iela 12-k-3, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia, Riga, Latvia.
- Where can I buy tickets for LatBAN October Gathering?
- Tickets are sold on Luma. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does LatBAN October Gathering end?
- It runs until 19:00.