Slush
The world's most founder-focused event.
- Nov 18–19, 2026
- Helsinki, Finland
- In-person
About
Slush turns the darkest week of the Helsinki winter into the densest founder–investor gathering in Europe. Run as a non-profit by a rotating, largely student-led team, it packs more than 12,000 attendees and tens of thousands of curated meetings into two days at Messukeskus — with a program built for getting rounds raised rather than watching keynotes. If you sell to startups or invest in them, this is the room.
Who it's for: Startup founders and venture capital investors
Organized by Slush
- Attendees
- 12,000+
- Speakers
- 200+
- Countries
- 70+
- Meetings
- 25,000+
Key facts
- Attendees12,000+ from 70+ countriesSource
- Investor meetings25,000+ curated meetingsSource
- Founded2008 in Helsinki, ~250 attendees at the first editionSource
- Capital in the room€4 trillion in assets under management representedSource
Facts on this page are verified against the linked sources.
Speakers
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Anton Osika
Founder & CEO
Lovable
Speaker
Lucy Liu
Co-founder & President
Airwallex
Speaker
Qasar Younis
Co-founder & CEO
Applied Intuition
Speaker
Gabe Pereyra
Co-founder & President
Harvey
Speaker
Hélène Huby
Founder & CEO
The Exploration Company
Speaker
Max Junestrand
Co-founder & CEO
Legora
Speaker
Luciana Lixandru
General Partner
Sequoia Capital
Speaker
Markus Villig
Founder & CEO
Bolt
Speaker
Agenda
- Day 0 Founder ProgrammingA day of pre-event founder activities, including Hardware Foundry, Founder Dawn, 360º Pitching and the Founders Party.
- Science to ScaleA startup program track, free to attend with a Slush Pass.
Venue
FAQ
Who can apply for a Startup Pass?
Young tech companies founded in 2016 or later with a scalable business model; every application goes through manual review.
How do I buy an Investor Pass?
Register a company profile first; the team reviews it, which typically takes about two working days before the purchase unlocks.
Can I get a refund?
Passes are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to someone else before badge printing.
Are discounts offered?
No discounts outside occasional early campaigns; students can attend through the volunteer program instead.
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