Slush
Europe's flagship founder-and-investor conference. Held each November in Helsinki and run entirely by student volunteers.
- Next edition
- November 19 – November 20, 2026
- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Attendees
- ~13,000
- Since
- 2008
About Slush
Slush is the most respected European startup conference, founded in 2008 in Helsinki and famous for being organized almost entirely by student volunteers. It brings together roughly 13,000 founders and 5,000 investors — the highest founder-to-investor density of any major conference — for two days of curated matchmaking, dark-stage keynotes, and side events.
Programming favors deep tech, AI, climate, and B2B SaaS, and Slush has become the de facto meeting point for the European VC scene. Smaller sister events run in Tokyo and Singapore.
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Past & upcoming editions
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2026November 19 – November 20, 2026
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2025November 19 – November 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- When is Slush 2026?
- Slush 2026 runs November 19-20 in Helsinki, Finland.
- How much does Slush cost?
- Tickets range from €395 (early-bird) to €1,495+ (premium) depending on tier and timing. Founder/investor matchmaking access is the main premium feature.
- Who attends Slush?
- European founders (heavy presence from Nordics, Baltics, UK, Germany), international VCs (NA + EU + Asia), and corporate venture teams.
- Is Slush worth attending from outside Europe?
- For VCs and founders raising European capital, yes. The founder-to-investor density is the highest of any major conference and the matchmaking platform is well-run.
- Why is Slush run by students?
- A unique tradition — Slush has been operated by Aalto University student volunteers since founding. It contributes to the conference's distinctly non-corporate culture.
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