Independent event guide | Slush Helsinki 2026 Side Events

Slush Helsinki 2026 Side Events

Plan Slush week in Helsinki: confirmed investor breakfasts, startup pitches, fintech and healthtech meetups, dinners and parties. Slush runs 18-19 November 2026; side events have their own dates and access rules. All times are local.

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Editorial rating: 3★ strongest picks, 2★ solid specialized events, 1★ additional verified options. Ratings are editorial selections, not attendee reviews.

Date and timeEventOrganizerVenueCategoryRatingAccessAction
Mon 16 Nov16:00-18:00Getting Funded: The Stories Nobody Tells YouInternational Founders Finland and Business HelsinkiKansakoulukatu 3Startups, Founder networking, Investors / VC2Free; registration requiredRegister
Mon 16 Nov19:30-23:00SLUSH: Breaking The IceForas VenturesVenue shared by organizer; check registration pageStartups, Founder networking, Investors / VC2Service Providers / Ecosystem: GBP 8; approved free ticket types also availableRegister
Mon 16 Nov20:00-22:00Sauna & Ice Dipping | Icebreaker x ConcentricIcebreaker.vc and ConcentricLöyly HelsinkiStartups, Founder networking, Investors / VC2Free; organizer approval requiredRegister
Tue 17 Nov08:00-10:00Amplify Europe, Amplify Impact BreakfastRockstartHotel St. George HelsinkiFounder networking, Investors / VC2Free; organizer approval requiredRegister
Tue 17 Nov08:15-10:00Finest Nordic Growth Breakfast 2026 – Where Nordic Innovation Meets Global Opportunity!CleanTech Region Group and Crazy TownMalleniuksenkatu 1Startups, Founder networking, Investors / VC2Free; organizer approval requiredRegister
Tue 17 Nov09:00-11:30HARD2SCALE Helsinki Networking BreakfastHARD2SCALEBotta Events (Ostrobotnia House)Startups, Founder networking, Investors / VC2Last places for investors; price not statedRegister
Tue 17 Nov09:00-11:00Pitch and Pancakes - Are you ready for the US?In2America and Wise BusinessLazy Fox KamppiStartups, Investors / VC, Pitch events2Free; full capacity, waitlist and organizer approval requiredRegister
Tue 17 NovTime TBARecotech 2026RecotechVenue shared by organizer; check registration pageStartups, Investors / VC, Pitch events2Free; full capacity, waitlist and organizer approval requiredRegister
Tue 17 Nov10:00-13:00Techstars presents: ☕ Thaw. Slush PullakahvitTechstars, Notion, Vercel and SeapointVenue shared by organizer; check registration pageStartups, Founder networking, Investors / VC2Free; organizer approval requiredRegister
Tue 17 Nov10:00-12:00Why Startup Founders Choose FinlandBusiness Finland and partnersArcade5, Maria 01Startups, Founder networking2Price not stated; check organizer registrationRegister
Tue 17 Nov12:00-14:00*SLUSH WEEK* What does it take to expand in the US? 🇺🇸Scaling StatesideSavoyStartups, Founder networking2Free; organizer approval requiredRegister
Tue 17 Nov12:30-17:30Slush Investor Day 2026SlushFinlandia HallInvestors / VC2Slush Investor Pass required; separate registrationRegister
Tue 17 Nov15:30-18:30WE'RE FULL! GLOBAL STARTUP ECOSYSTEM MIXER 2026 / SLUSH DAY 0Maria 01Venue shared by organizer; check registration pageStartups, Founder networking, Investors / VC2Free; full capacity, waitlist and organizer approval requiredRegister
Tue 17 Nov16:30-20:00Sport Finland - Slush Side Event 2026Sport Finland NetworkTavastia ClubStartups, Investors / VC, Healthtech, Pitch events2Free; registration closed and no places availableRegister
Tue 17 Nov18:30-23:30THE GLOBAL TECH PARTY | PRE-SLUSH 2026 | HelsinkiEpicenterEpicenterStartups, Investors / VC, Parties / Afterparties2Free; registration requiredRegister
Tue 17 Nov19:00-22:00German x Finnish Beer Together 2026German-Finnish Chamber of CommerceApollo Live ClubStartups, Founder networking, Investors / VC2Free; organizer currently reports sold outRegister
Tue 17 Nov19:00-22:00Investor After Party - Baltic Sea UnicornsFiBAN and partnersVanha YlioppilastaloInvestors / VC, Parties / Afterparties2Free; organizer approval requiredRegister
Wed 18 Nov08:00-09:30LP Trust Breakfast by Vestberry & EUVCVestberry and EUVCVenue shared by organizer; check registration pageInvestors / VC2Free; organizer approval requiredRegister
Wed 18 Nov08:15-10:00Global Hiring in the Age of AI (Slush Day 1)Elva and RipplingVenue shared by organizer; check registration pageAI, Startups, Founder networking2Free; full capacity, waitlist and organizer approval requiredRegister
Wed 18 Nov16:00-21:00#musictech at Slush 2026SingaApollo Live ClubStartups, Founder networking, Investors / VC2Free; organizer approval requiredRegister
Wed 18 Nov17:00-20:00Mastercard Lighthouse Grand Finale: Fintech & ImpactMastercard LighthousePartner Side Event Wing, Venue 8Startups, Pitch events, Fintech2Open to anyone; price not statedRegister
Wed 18 Nov18:00-22:00Mobile App Growth Dinner during Slush, Helsinkiweb2wave and partnersVenue shared by organizer; check registration pageStartups, Gaming, Dinners2Free; full capacity, waitlist and organizer approval requiredRegister
Wed 18 Nov18:00-22:00New Nordics Healthtech MatchmakingTerkko Health Hub and partnersTerkko Health HubStartups, Investors / VC, Healthtech2Free; approval required. Startup tickets currently unavailableRegister
Wed 18 Nov18:00-20:00Startuplab x Vipps Slush DinnerStartuplab and VippsAperteStartups, Founder networking, Dinners2Free; full capacity, waitlist and organizer approval requiredRegister
Wed 18 Nov18:00-21:00Venture Night Helsinki 2026 – The Ultimate Startup & Investor Experience!TechEmbassyMaria 01Startups, Founder networking, Investors / VC, Pitch events2Early Bird: EUR 25 (until 2026-11-15); General Admission: EUR 35; approved free ticket types also availableRegister

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Selected for a clear audience and practical networking value. Admission is controlled by each organizer.

Editor pick

For founders raising capital

Getting Funded: The Stories Nobody Tells You

Founders share practical fundraising lessons, investor introductions and setbacks in an open discussion about raising capital in Finland.

Editor pick

For investor conversations

Amplify Europe, Amplify Impact Breakfast

An investor and LP breakfast exploring European venture capital, pension-fund allocation and early-stage risk through interactive discussion.

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