The early-stage startup ecosystem concentrates in Helsinki in November for a focused mix of founders, VCs and curated meetings. Slush 2026 combines a physical hub with a digital platform to schedule high-relevance encounters before the doors open.
Dates and venue for Slush 2026
Slush 2026 runs from 18 to 19 November at the Helsinki Fair Centre. The main days sit alongside Slush Week and numerous side events across the city. The Slush Platform serves as the central tool for arranging meetings and preparing itineraries.
Who attends Slush 2026
Startups and investors form the bulk of the audience. The event reports that 76% of attendees are startups or investors. Participants include founders, operator teams, venture capital professionals, media, partners and volunteers. Represented startup industries span SaaS, healthtech, fintech, AI and deeptech among others.
Key figures for this edition
Public figures for Slush 2026 list 12,000+ attendees and over 25,000 meetings coordinated through the platform. The program includes 200+ speakers and 600+ side events during Slush Week. The investor community present is associated with €4T in AUM. Startups from more than 70 countries and projects across 50+ sectors participate.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at Slush 2026
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Use the platform to pre-qualify. Filter potential meetings by sector and stage, then block time for back-to-back sessions to maintain focus.
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Bring concise materials. A 6 to 10 slide deck and a one-page factsheet streamline conversations and sharing in the meeting tool. Investors should prepare clear investment criteria.
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Target side events strategically. Many useful introductions happen during Slush Week. Identify two or three vertical events and book attendance ahead of time.
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Schedule follow-up windows. Leave short gaps after meetings to log notes and send follow-ups while details are fresh. The Slush Platform supports ongoing scheduling and priority marking.
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State meeting intent clearly. Specify whether the session is for a demo, valuation talk, partnership exploration or next steps. Clear objectives increase the productivity of short meetings.
Tickets and access
Ticket categories include startup and investor two-day passes and single day options. Public pricing examples show a startup two-day pass at 395€ and an investor two-day pass at 1,195€. Most passes include access to the meeting tool and related Slush Week activities.
Closing note and official link
Slush 2026 combines curated attendance with a technology layer to create focused matchmaking between founders and capital. If your goal is fundraising or scouting early-stage technology, schedule via the Slush Platform and prioritise side events relevant to your vertical. Full event details and ticket purchases are available at slush.org.
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