Duolingo Hosts Fourth Annual Duocon Event

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Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) hosted its fourth annual Duocon on August 26, 2022, featuring global leaders such as Chef José Andrés and Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn. The virtual conference showcased Duolingo's new products, including a redesign of the Duolingo ABC literacy app and the launch of Duolingo Math. The event aimed to connect over 130,000 viewers worldwide, highlighting language learning and cultural engagement. Key highlights included a new Zulu language course and interactive social features for learners, reinforcing Duolingo's commitment to accessible education.

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• Launch of new literacy app, Duolingo ABC, for children aged 3 to 8.
• Introduction of Duolingo Math, expanding offerings beyond language.
• Debut of Zulu language course, enhancing course variety.

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Free virtual conference features a conversation between world renowned chef José Andrés and Luis von Ahn, Duolingo co-founder and CEO

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL), the world’s leading mobile learning platform, today hosts its fourth annual Duocon, the largest free global event at the intersection of language, learning, and technology. This year’s conference expands beyond language with appearances from global celebrities and experts in food, math, and dance. For the first time, Duolingo world characters Lily and Zari will serve as animated emcees for the livestreamed conference. Tune in to the live event today starting at 11AM EST at duolingo.com/duocon.

Featured talks include deep dives into Duolingo’s most exciting new products, including the complete redesign of Duolingo ABC, a literacy app for children aged 3 to 8. Hear from Sammi Siegel, the lead software engineer behind Duolingo’s first app outside of language, Duolingo Math! Meet Linda Simensky, renowned children's television executive, who will pull back the curtain on the characters and stories that make up the Duolingo world. Get the latest on new features and features from Duolingo co-founder and CEO, Luis von Ahn. He’ll share our newest language course, Zulu the most widely spoken native language in South Africa, plus give viewers an early look at new social features including, ‘Friends Quest,’ designed to help learners have fun while reaching their language learning goals

“We’re proud to host Duocon virtually so that people all over the world can tune in and hear how we’re improving the Duolingo app and expanding beyond languages,” said Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of Duolingo. “We had over 130,000 learners from more than 150 countries stream last year’s event, with huge audiences tuning in from India and Brazil. We hope this year’s Duocon helps people around the globe feel more connected and engaged with the Duolingo learning community.”

The event also brings together impressive global talent to explore the ways people communicate and connect beyond language. Duolingo's CEO will interview Chef José Andrés, one of Time's "100 Most Influential People," about his favorite childhood dishes and how food became his life's mission. Viewers will enjoy performances from Angelique Kidjo, a five-time Grammy Award winner, and Mary J Lee, dance trainer for the hit Korean reality dance competition “Produce 48”. Even math can be considered a universal language, as Dr. Tom Crawford (the ‘Naked Mathematician’ to his YouTube followers) demonstrates with surprisingly fun applications of pi.

For more information on the talks, guest speakers, and to see Lily and Zari in action, tune in at duolingo.com/duocon.

About Duolingo
Duolingo (www.duolingo.com) is the most popular language-learning platform and the most downloaded education app worldwide. The app makes learning new languages fun with bite-sized lessons that feel like playing a game. The company's mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. Duolingo offers over 100 total courses across 41 distinct languages, from Spanish, French, German and Japanese to Navajo and Yiddish.

Press Contact
Sam Dalsimer for Duolingo
press@duolingo.com

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FAQ

What is Duocon and when was it held?

Duocon is Duolingo's annual virtual conference, held on August 26, 2022.

Who were the notable speakers at Duocon 2022?

Notable speakers included Chef José Andrés and Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn.

What new products were announced at Duocon 2022?

New products included the redesigned Duolingo ABC literacy app and Duolingo Math.

How many viewers attended Duocon 2022?

Over 130,000 viewers from more than 150 countries attended Duocon 2022.

What new language course was introduced at Duocon 2022?

The new language course introduced was Zulu, the most widely spoken native language in South Africa.