Slush

Slush is the world's most founder-focused startup event, held annually in Helsinki. This two-day conference is recognized as a premier event for early-stage startups, attracting over 13,000 curated attendees from more than 70 countries, with over 80% from Europe. The event brings together 6,000 startups, 3,500 investors, and 1,700 ecosystem builders. Slush facilitates meetings between startup founders and investors through matchmaking and pitching competitions, featuring the signature Slush 100 pitch competition. The event is industry-agnostic, welcoming startups from 50+ sectors including SaaS, healthtech, fintech, AI, gaming, deeptech, medtech, energy, and edtech. Slush emphasizes quality connections through 1-on-1 meetings and serendipitous encounters, prioritizing relevance over scale. The event includes stage talks, closed-door sessions, and hundreds of community activities during Slush Week. Founded in 2008 as a not-for-profit organization, Slush aims to help founders change the world by providing practical advice and meaningful connections.