Slush

Slush is a startup-focused event held annually in Helsinki, Finland, attracting approximately 25,000 attendees. The conference has run continuously across tracked editions from 2015 through 2026. The speaker lineup reflects expertise spanning consumer technology, artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, space technology, and the future of work. Notable speakers have included Tony Fadell, co-founder of Nest and design pioneer; Cal Henderson, who built Slack to a 27.7 billion dollar valuation; Peter Sarlin, CEO of Silo AI and European machine learning expert; and Andrey Khusid, founder of Miro. Additional speakers have brought perspectives on autonomous vehicles, gaming, early-stage business development, and problem validation. The event brings together founders, investors, and technology professionals to explore emerging trends and opportunities in the startup ecosystem.