Slush 2026, one of the world's leading startup and venture capital gatherings, takes place on 18 and 19 November 2026 at Messukeskus, the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, in Helsinki, Finland.
Organized by Slush, the event connects startup founders with international venture investors, operators and corporate leaders. The main event is preceded on 17 November by an Investor Day at Finlandia Hall and Founders Day programming at the Cable Factory, which together serve as the traditional day zero of Slush week.
Slush has grown from a Nordic student initiative into a global fixture of the venture calendar, and its November edition draws founders and funds from across Europe, North America and Asia. Side events across Helsinki extend the program well beyond the two official days.
For corporate executives, Slush is a window on the Nordic technology ecosystem and a dense venue for corporate venturing, partnership scouting and talent conversations at the leadership level.
