Happiness Lounge at Slush 2025
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In the happiest country in the world, happiness is much more than just an emotion. It is a state of mind – a driver and an enabler. And more than just a way to come together and solve problems, it’s a way forward. It lowers obstacles by offering predictability, assurance and shared potential to grasp onto opportunities.
make things happen in the state of happiness
Happiness is a superpower. It takes you down paths that truly attract you, like building a quantum computer, diving under the ice, turning waste into wealth, learning to speak wolf.
Slush is the world's leading startup festival, bringing together investors, companies and startups. Business Finland is hosting a number of side events during the event week to showcase how foreign companies and investors can benefit from collaboration with Finnish companies and ecosystems.
Time: 19–20 November 2025
Venue: Helsinki Exhibition Centre (Messukeskus), Conference Center (Siipi), Rooms 208–209
The location of the Happiness Lounge is going to change from previous years. This time, Happiness Lounge will take over the lobby area in the second floor of the Siipi Conference Center, and the meeting rooms 208 and 209. Meeting room 208 will serve as the main venue for the side events.
Please note: Slush ticket is not required for Business Finland's Happiness Lounge events in the Conference Center.
day 1: 19 November 2025
Deep tech boost – Chips & Beyond
Step into the future of deep tech innovation with this kick-off session, designed to explore the cutting-edge of the semiconductor and advanced materials ecosystem. Are you a deep tech investor, startup, R&D professional, or key ecosystem player? This event is built for you!
Deep tech boost – Chips & Beyond
Step into the future of deep tech innovation with this kick-off session, designed to explore the cutting-edge of the semiconductor and advanced materials ecosystem. Are you a deep tech investor, startup, R&D professional, or key ecosystem player? This event is built for you!
Scale It Up! Accelerating Climate Tech for the Built Environment
In this reverse pitching event major buyers and Finnish startups and scale ups are going to the take the stage. Warmly welcome to shape the future of climate tech!
Scale It Up! Accelerating Climate Tech for the Built Environment
In this reverse pitching event major buyers and Finnish startups and scale ups are going to the take the stage. Warmly welcome to shape the future of climate tech!
Arctic Ambitions – Finland’s Startup Powerhouse
What are the strong sectors of the happiest country in the world and what kind of support services are available for international startup founders? Join Work in Finland's session at to learn more what the Startup Powerhouse of Finland has to offer for your startup.
Arctic Ambitions – Finland’s Startup Powerhouse
What are the strong sectors of the happiest country in the world and what kind of support services are available for international startup founders? Join Work in Finland's session at to learn more what the Startup Powerhouse of Finland has to offer for your startup.
Day 2: 20 November 2025
Innovating your next big thing in Finland
Invest in Finland team warmly welcomes companies of all sizes to join the Slush Day 2 morning wake-up session to find out how to unlock your business potential and settle down for success in Finland.
Innovating your next big thing in Finland
Invest in Finland team warmly welcomes companies of all sizes to join the Slush Day 2 morning wake-up session to find out how to unlock your business potential and settle down for success in Finland.
Harness the Power of Supercharged Ecosystems for Your Company’s Success
In this unique matchmaking event leading companies operating in Finland and visionary startups connect to co-create the future through transformative digital solutions, emerging technologies, and disruptive innovations. You are most welcome to join the session!
Harness the Power of Supercharged Ecosystems for Your Company’s Success
In this unique matchmaking event leading companies operating in Finland and visionary startups connect to co-create the future through transformative digital solutions, emerging technologies, and disruptive innovations. You are most welcome to join the session!
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