Slush 2026 | ConfeRanK - Premier Startup Conference

2026-11-16

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Slush 2026 brings founders, investors, and technology operators to Helsinki for a large-scale international startup conference held at Messukeskus Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre.

Slush is a major conference taking place from November 18 to November 19, 2026, at the Messukeskus Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre in Helsinki, Finland. The event features prominent speakers including Markus Villig of Bolt, Lucy Liu of Airwallex, Luciana Lixandru of Sequoia Capital, and Hélène Huby of The Exploration Company. It brings together IT leaders, practitioners, partners, press, and students.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders across any sector looking for global exposure, fundraising opportunities, or connections with international media will gain value here. It also welcomes IT leaders, engineering practitioners, ecosystem partners, and students interested in high-growth technology companies.

What happens

Programming centers on presentations and stage sessions from prominent operators and investors, running across November 18 and 19, 2026. Attendees gather at the convention centre for keynote insights, industry discussions, and structured in-person networking throughout the venue.

Who's in the room

Confirmed speakers feature Markus Villig of Bolt, Lucy Liu of Airwallex, Luciana Lixandru from Sequoia Capital, and Hélène Huby of The Exploration Company. Around them sits a wide mix of technology executives, venture capital investors, partners, press, and students.

How to prepare

Refine a concise, two-minute explanation of your business model and traction metrics before arriving. With major venture partners and operators in attendance, research the key speakers in advance and identify specific conversation goals to make the most of hallway discussions.

Organizer: ConfeRanK

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Sectors
Agnostic

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Hélène Huby — Founder and CEO, The Exploration Company (Speaker)
  • Luciana Lixandru — General Partner, Sequoia Capital (Speaker)
  • Lucy Liu — Co-founder and President, Airwallex (Speaker)
  • Markus Villig — Founder and CEO, Bolt (Speaker)