Slush Oulu Community Side Event & Pitching Competition

Slush is the world’s leading startup event that takes place in Helsinki every year, bringing together top startups and world-class investors. This year’s event will be held on November 20- 21 in Helsinki. However, you don’t need to wait that long to get your first taste of Slush, as the Slush Oulu Community Side Event and Pitching Competition will take place on November 15th.

Participate

Whether you are a growth entrepreneur, a student or a working life expert (or any combination of these) and interested in networking with current and future start-up experts, this celebration of global entrepreneurship is the event for you! Listen to top speakers from around Finland, learn new things, enjoy good food and dive into Oulu’s international startup network.

Pitch

Do you have a business idea that you want to pitch and compete for cash prizes of €1000, €500, and €300? Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a pro as we provide pitching training for the pitching teams. The language of the event is English. Contact: ville.saarenpaa@oulu.fi

Programme:

14:00 Doors Open, Networking and Mingling

15:00 Keynote Speakers:

• Mikael Pentikäinen, Suomen Yrittäjät
• Peter Vesterbacka, Finest Future
• Riikka Pakarinen, Suomen Startup Yhteisö

16:00 Pitching Competition

17:30 Award Ceremony

17:45 Toast for All

18:30 Doors Closed – Afterparty