Two days for founders and investors to meet in Helsinki: Slush 2026 Slush 2026 takes place on November 18–19 at Messukeskus in Helsinki, Finland. Founders, investors and members of the startup ecosystem can explore stage programmes and one-to-one meetings in one place. If you want to meet teams introducing new technologies or begin a conversation about investment and collaboration, choose the stories you want to hear and the people you want to meet in advance. Author: EVENTODIT Editorial Team Published: 2026.11.01 Updated: 2026-11-01T10:56:46.159219+00:00 Original URL: https://eventodit.com/en/stories/slush-2026-helsinki-pass-meetings-arrival.html Practical summary Event overview: Slush 2026 takes place November 18–19 at Messukeskus in Helsinki, Finland. Key decision: Check current sales displays and eligibility, then choose meetings, badge collection and arrival plans that match the pass held. Responsible roles / intended readers: Startups, investors, ecosystem participants and visitors who have secured a Slush ticket Record / next task: Pass category and assignment, meeting list, photo ID, badge-collection and arrival plan Basis of information: Compared Slush’s official 2026 homepage, fully loaded public shop, Event Info, FAQ, official 2026 media kit and editorial-image use conditions. Editorial review: 2026-11-01 Check which programmes your pass includes Startup Pass includes mentoring, Investor Office Hours and founder-only programmes. Investor Pass includes Investor Day on November 17. Day 0, the day before the main event, is for holders of the relevant pass types, so check the registration guidance to see which programmes your pass allows you to attend. Check availability before making plans As shown on the official website on November 1, Startup, Thursday and Ecosystem passes are sold out. A purchase button is displayed for Investor Pass. All prices are in euros and include 13.5% VAT. | Pass | Displayed price | Sales display on November 1 | | --- | --- | --- | | Startup | €395 | Sold out | | Investor | €1,195 | Purchase button displayed | | Thursday | €595 | Sold out | | Ecosystem | €1,195 | Sold out | Investor Pass is for individuals and institutions investing in high-growth technology startups or venture capital funds. You must submit a company profile and receive organiser approval before purchasing. A visible purchase button does not confirm admission, so check the application process carefully. Further releases of sold-out pass types and actual remaining quantities have not been confirmed. Arrange your meetings in advance The Meeting Tool on Slush Platform lets you search for participants, startups, investors and speakers, and request meetings. According to the official FAQ, meetings in the Meeting Area run in 25-minute slots. Choose the people you want to meet and prepare a short introduction and questions to help you plan your route between stage programmes and meetings. Tickets are non-refundable. To reassign a ticket to someone else, you must do so before the event and before the badge has been printed, using the Tickets menu on Slush Platform. If the person attending changes, check both the meeting schedule and the name assigned to the ticket. Bring photo ID and check the timetable The venue address is Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki. Photo ID is required when collecting your badge and wristband. You can collect them in advance at Helsinki Airport from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on November 16 and 17, or at the main venue. Your badge and wristband must be worn throughout the event and afterparty. Doors open at 8 a.m. on both main-event days, and close at 6 p.m. on November 18. The afterparty starts at 6 p.m. on November 19 and ends at 2 a.m. the following day, November 20. It is open only to Slush ticket holders aged 18 or older. All times are Helsinki local time, so leave enough room in your accommodation and return-travel plans for the final evening. Plan your arrival route The organisers recommend public transport and provide a route taking tram 2 from Pasila station. Taxis and ride-hailing vehicles should use the north entrance at Ratapihantie 17. Agree on your meeting point and entrance in advance so you can arrive with time to spare before your first meeting. Check the official guidance before your visit. - Official website (pass types and sales display): [https://slush.org/](https://slush.org/) - Event Info (venue, local times, badges and travel): [https://slush.org/event-info](https://slush.org/event-info) - Official FAQ (eligibility, approval, meetings and refunds): [https://slush.org/faq](https://slush.org/faq) - Official ticket shop (login and application review): [https://platform.slush.org/public/slush26/tickets/shop](https://platform.slush.org/public/slush26/tickets/shop) Application conditions On November 1 the official homepage displayed Startup, Thursday and Ecosystem as sold out and a purchase button for Investor. Investor requires eligibility review and approval. Listed prices include 13.5% VAT. Tickets are non-refundable; reassignment is before the event and badge printing. Unconfirmed information Actual inventory and checkout behind login, and further sales of sold-out categories, were not checked. Individual meeting or mentoring allocations and programme availability are not confirmed. Sources Slush · official 2026 website · listed ticket prices and sales status · checked November 1, 2026 https://slush.org/ Slush · 2026 Event Info · venue, local times, badge collection and transport · checked November 1, 2026 https://slush.org/event-info Slush · official FAQ · eligibility, review, meetings, refunds and reassignment · checked November 1, 2026 https://slush.org/faq Slush Platform · official 2026 ticket shop · login and application-review requirements · checked November 1, 2026 https://platform.slush.org/public/slush26/tickets/shop Slush · “Noora Saksa appointed as new Slush CEO” · January 27, 2026 · official link to 2026 media kit https://slush.org/newsroom/slush-org-newsroom-ceo-noora-saksa Slush · Media · editorial image-use conditions and official media kit · checked November 1, 2026 https://slush.org/audience/media