Slush 2026 takes place on 18 and 19 November 2026 in Helsinki, Finland, at Messukeskus (Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre). Per the organiser's site as of 30 October 2026, the Startup, Ecosystem and Thursday passes are sold out, while an Investor pass at €1,195 was still on sale.

Slush 2026 dates and venue

The official Slush site gives the dates as 18–19 November 2026, Wednesday and Thursday. The city's visitor portal MyHelsinki lists the same dates and puts the event at Messukeskus, Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki. The organiser's page does not name the venue (the city portal does), and neither published opening hours when checked in October 2026, so confirm session times in the organiser's agenda and in the My Slush app before you travel.

Messukeskus sits in the Pasila district, a short rail hop from central Helsinki. Local trains and trams serve the area; check HSL journey planning for the exact route from your hotel.

Slush 2026 ticket prices

Prices on slush.org, as of 30 October 2026, include 13.5% Finnish VAT:

  • Startup: €395, two-day access. Marked sold out.
  • Investor: €1,195, two-day access. On sale. Solo GPs and angel investors get a €100 discount.
  • Ecosystem: €1,195, two-day access. Marked sold out.
  • Thursday: prices of €1,195 and €595 are listed, both marked sold out. The layout does not make clear which price belongs to which ticket.

Availability and prices can change before the event, and organisers often raise prices as dates approach. Treat the list above as a snapshot, not a guarantee.

The page mentions no free ticket category. Startups, investors and ecosystem partners are the passes it sells, so anyone planning to attend without paying should look for sponsor or partner invitations rather than expect a public giveaway.

Schedule and app

The 2026 stage programme was not on the organiser's site at the time of checking; the agenda link there still pointed to the 2025 edition. Slush publishes a mobile app, My Slush, for iOS and Android, which is where ticket holders typically find the agenda and meeting tools. Look for the 2026 programme in the app or on slush.org closer to the event.

Around the main event

Helsinki fills with community events around Slush, from founder dinners to investor meetups. Hackathon fans can read about Junction 2026, the Helsinki-area hackathon whose application deadline was 25 October.

For other dates on the calendar, see our Europe startup and tech conference calendar for 2026–27, and browse more in Conferences and Events.

Frequently asked questions

When is Slush 2026?

18–19 November 2026, according to the organiser and the city of Helsinki's visitor portal.

Where is Slush 2026 held?

At Messukeskus, Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki, in the Pasila area.

How much are Slush 2026 tickets?

As of 30 October 2026, the Startup pass was €395 and the Investor and Ecosystem passes €1,195, all including 13.5% VAT. The Startup and Ecosystem passes were sold out.

Is there a Slush 2026 app?

Yes. The organiser lists My Slush for iOS and Android.