Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - to - Thursday, November 19, 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Slush 2026
The planet’s most founder-focused event and largest venture capital gathering
12,000+ Attendees
25,000+ Meetings
€4T AUM
200+ Speakers
600+ Side Events
A HYPER-curated crowd of 12,000+ people
76% of Slush 2026 attendees are Startups or Investors
200 Speakers & Policymakers
300 Media
1,800 Volunteers
2,100 Partners & Ecosystem Builders
3,300 Investors
5,800 Startups
SUPERCHARGED BY THE SLUSH PLATFORM
Designed and built by the Slush team, the platform brings together everything you need to hit the ground running before the doors even open.
MEETING TOOL: See who’s coming to Slush and lock in your meetings before the doors open.
ACTIVITY TOOL: Explore 500+ events across Slush week and find what’s worth your time.
STAGE PROGRAM: Discover the stage programme featuring speakers and sessions.
CONTACT SCANNING: Scan badges on the go and watch your contact list grow in real time.
AGENDA BUILDING: Sync your calendar and show up with your days already planned.
What sets Slush apart from other tech events?
Slush brings together the people who matter most for early-stage startups. We prioritize relevance over scale and spark meaningful connections through 1-on-1 meetings and serendipitous encounters. From stage talks to closed-door sessions, every moment delivers tangible value and practical advice for founders.
What countries are represented at Slush?
Startups from 70+ countries attend Slush, but the core is European—over 80% of attendees come from the Nordics, UK, DACH, France & Benelux, CEE, and Southern Europe. We also gather top venture capitalists from across Europe and the US.
What industries are represented at Slush?
Slush is industry-agnostic and built for early-stage tech founders. Attending startups span 50+ sectors, with SaaS, healthtech, fintech, AI, gaming, deeptech, medtech, energy, edtech, and manufacturing leading the pack.
I don't usually attend large-scale events, how is Slush different?
Slush may be big, but it’s built to feel personal. We curate every part of the experience to spark meaningful encounters—from hundreds of gatherings during the Slush Week to the main event itself. The person you bump into might just become your next investor.
How does Slush ensure high relevance of attendees?
Any company looking to attend Slush is required to fill out a comprehensive application that the Slush team personally reviews. This ensures that anyone wearing e.g., a Startup badge is actually a young, tech-driven company aiming for rapid growth.
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