Slush 2026 is one of Europe’s most founder-focused startup events and one of the largest venture capital gatherings globally. Held in Helsinki, the event is designed for early-stage founders, venture capital investors, LPs, startup operators, and ecosystem leaders looking to build meaningful connections, secure funding opportunities, and gain practical company-building insights. Official website
The 2026 edition will take place on November 18–19 in Helsinki, Finland. According to the official event website, Slush brings together 12,000+ attendees, 25,000+ meetings, 200+ speakers, and 600+ side events, with a highly curated audience focused on startups and investors.
Key focus areas include startup growth, venture capital, fundraising, company building, SaaS, fintech, AI, deeptech, healthtech, gaming, energy, edtech, and early-stage innovation. The event also offers a dedicated meeting tool, investor-focused programming, founder sessions, mentoring opportunities, startup-only side events, and access to a dense network of VCs and operators.
For early-stage founders, VCs, LPs, and startup teams, Slush is a high-value event for fundraising, investor meetings, ecosystem visibility, and practical founder-to-founder learning.