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Slush Week is the highest concentration of the boldest thinkers, tech founders, investors, and operators.
Side Events are the easiest way to meet the most relevant people among the 13,000 during Slush.
If you want to organize a gathering, your event will be listed on our Side Event listing and you can handle the registrations through the Slush Platform.
Here are some past events for your inspiration:
🏓 Investor vs. Startup Padel
🍳 Networking Breakfast
🛗 Elevator Pitching
High-performing ecosystems do not appear out of thin air, they are created. Now is the chance for you to play your part.
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Curious about what happens the day before Slush starts? 🏖️
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For our Investor Pass holders,
Welcome to the largest gathering of ventures at Slush.
On Nov 19 (Day 0) from 1 pm–5 pm, meet us at The Cable Factory for a power-packed afternoon with top VCs, LPs, and ecosystem leaders.
🔍 What’s in store:
👉 Get insights from world-class speakers on the hottest investment trends of 2024.
👉 Engage in intimate, 45-minute rountable sessions with 10 investors, diving deep into critical topics.
👉 Pre-book 1-on-1s with key players at Meeting Area, with tables reserved just for your meetings.
👉 A VIP space for LPs to connect and recharge.
👉 Meet like-minded investors in a relaxed and social setting of Networking Lounges.
Secure your spot early and get ready to dive into Investor Day.
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For our Startup Pass holders,
Are you ready for an unforgettable founder-only experience?
Join us at Biitsi Salmisaari on Nov 19 (Day 0) from 5 pm–11 pm for a night of fun, networking, and relaxation with your peers. This is where founders kick back before diving into the excitement of Slush.
🌴 What to expect:
👉 Real talk about founder stories including the ups and downs of building a startup.
👉 Connect with fellow founders at the Matchmaking Oasis over beach games and drinks.
👉 End the night with the only beach party in Helsinki this November.
Dress comfy, ditch the shoes (sand floor alert 🏝️), and get ready for a night to remember.
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⚠️ Note:
Both Founders Day and Investor Day are exclusive to Investor Pass and Startup Pass holders, respectively, and passes are running out fast. Don’t miss your chance to register for these events by buying your pass now.
Once you've secured your pass, be sure to book your flight early, as these events take place on Nov 19, the day before Slush, and plan your stay accordingly.
We’ve curated a list of hotel offers with special discounts just for Slush attendees. Check them out in our Guide to Helsinki ✈️ 🏨
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Introducing the Thursday Pass—our best-kept secret 🤫
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With a Thursday Pass, you get access to:
🎟️ Slush 2024 on Day 2 (Thu, Nov 21)
🎟️ Slush Week Activities and Side Events curated for your accepted company type
🎟️ The Matchmaking Tool, where you can be visible based on your accepted company type
🎟️ Pre-bookable tables at the Meeting Area
And what happens on Day 2 at Slush? Here's our team's top 3:
1️⃣ Slush 100 Finals
2️⃣ Closing Show
3️⃣ Slush Official Afterparty
Best of all? The Thursday Pass is open to all—no company application is needed to purchase.
Join the most relevant crowd in the ecosystem and snatch yours for €595.
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We organize several curated side events with our trusted partners. These gatherings are the easiest way for you to meet the most relevant people at Slush.
Whether you’re:
👉 Looking to find your next investor
👉 Learning from top-tier startup operators
👉 Exploring the next generation of tech
We choose our partners based on our mutual goal—to help founders and investors succeed at Slush.
This means leading scaleups, multinational corporations, and leading startup communities from across the world.
Most Partner Side Events take place in Messukeskus during Slush on Nov 20-21, while some are organized throughout the whole Slush Week 💚
Ps. Want to organize your own Partner Side Event? Reach out to partners@slush.org
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See 1 of 100 first speakers at Slush 2024 🎤
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Guess who used to build data systems to help K-12 teachers in the classroom?
Meet Olivier Pomel, the Co-founder and CEO of a leading cloud monitoring and security platform valued at nearly $40 billion.
Simply put, Datadog offers organizations the ability to look inside all their apps, systems, and services.
Founded in 2010, Datadog IPO’d in 2019. Its customers range from startups to major brands like Samsung, 21st Century Fox, and Peloton.
Over the years, Datadog has been backed by funds like ICONIQ, Index, Meritech, and IVP.
Olivier has long had a knack for solving complex organizational problems. Prior to Datadog, he built data systems to help K-12 teachers in the classroom.
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A sustainable future with Aalto University 🌱
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Aalto University, where Slush originated from the entrepreneurial efforts of AaltoES students, has been a key supporter and partner since the early days.
Known for its leadership in multidisciplinary research, Slush is a platform for Aalto to network with investors, partners, and media, while promoting projects from their accelerator, Aalto Startup Center, particularly in healthcare and the environment.
This year's theme at Slush focuses on "radical creativity," a core value at Aalto. To foster this, the university will offer a free online course aimed at enhancing creative thinking for business developers, both new and experienced.
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See you in 72 days in the chilly North,
the Slush Team 🖤
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