NOV 17–18
HELSINKI, FINLAND
4,200 startup founders and operators.
2,200 investors.
400 media representatives.
A gathering of 12,000 curious minds at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Center.
And yes, it’ll be carbon-negative.
What’s Happening?
Slush is bringing the global startup ecosystem under one roof. In cold, dark November, a curated group of speakers from across the globe, showcases, and unique networking opportunities will all be in Helsinki. With hundreds of Side Events happening across the city throughout the Slush Week, the fun flows out of Messukeskus and into the streets.
Stage Program
At its core, our stage program is straightforward: brutally hands-on, honest like nowhere else. We gauge whom to bring on stage by one predominant metric: what concrete advice can they bring to the table. The result? A dissection of the art of company-building, delivered by people who have created some of the most exceptional ventures on the planet.
Additionally, the Slush stages have featured never-before-seen startup product launches, the ABCs of company-building from idea to IPO, and notably, the Slush 100 Pitching Competition. You can read about the Slush 2021 stage program here.
The Slush 2022 Agenda will be published in the fall.
Speaker Sneak Peek
Matchmaking
4,200 startup founders or operators and 2,200 investors are joining us at Slush this year. Make the most of this crowd by using our Matchmaking Tool – scroll and filter through attendees, book meetings, and chat.
We have a separate Meeting Area at the venue with dedicated tables that can be reserved when booking through our tool.
Our Matchmaking Tool model 2022 will be launched in the fall.
10,829 meetings were booked through the Matchmaking Tool in 2021. Imagine.
Side Events
Originally a two-day event, Slush has now become an entire week of exhilarating program around the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
In addition to the events organized by Slush, including our Official Slush Side Events, there is a wealth of industry and theme-specific gatherings all adding up to the Slush experience.
Side Events and applications to organize Side Events will open in the fall.
Day 0 Events
Founders Day
An exclusive side event offering startup founders hands-on mentoring and advice, as well as meaningful encounters with peers, who are most likely going through similar struggles.
Investor Day
The event for all you investors coming to Slush. At Investor Day, you can dive into the most investor-focused stage program Slush has ever seen and join your peers in engaging roundtable discussions, one-on-one meetings, and casual networking. Read more here.
Media Day
An event exclusive to journalists attending Slush. Media Day will give you a sneak peek at the upcoming event days, story tips, highlights from our program, and meaningful encounters with peers. How to sign up? Media Day registration opens in August.
Apply to Day 0 in your application.
Why Attend?
Relive Slush 2021
Can’t wait for November? Relive last year’s Slush magic with key speaker stage talks and the a-z for building a company in the Builders’ Studio.