Slush 2025: Deep Tech Boost – Chips & Beyond

Step into the future of deep tech innovation with this kick-off session during Slush, 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!

Date and time:

Wednesday 19 November, at 8:30–11:00AM (networking until 12:00PM), registration starts at 8:00AM

Location:

Business Finland Happiness Lounge, Room 208, Congress Wing, Helsinki Expo and Convention Center

Happiness Lounge location at the Helsinki Expo

Featuring engaging keynote talks, investor perspectives, and a panel discussion, you’ll gain first-hand insights into the opportunities driving the next wave of innovation. At the end of the session there will be time for pitches and free networking.

Program:

The event is moderated by Jussi Heikelä.

8:00AM
Registration, coffee and light breakfast

8:30AM
Opening remarks
Toni Mattila, Head of the Chips Campaign, Business Finland

8:35AM
Industry Keynote
Dr. Omkaram (Om) Nalamasu, Applied Materials

8:50AM
Pure luck or determined strategy? A Deep Tech Growth Story
Juha Kokkonen, Canatu

9:00AM
Finnish Opportunities for Growing Deep Tech Startups
Pasi Pylväs, FiCCC

9:15AM
Investor Talk: Investing Across Materials to Systems Stack in Deep Tech
Steven Konsek, Applied Ventures

9:30AM
Panel Discussion, moderated by Jussi Heikelä
Steven Konsek, Applied Ventures
Samppa Sirviö, Tesi
Sven De Cleyn, imec.istart

10:00AM
Deep Tech Pitching
Sensmet
See Through Solutions
Picophotonics
SisuSemi
Kovilta
Chipmetrics
AGATE Sensors

10:40AM
Networking

11:00AM
End of official program

11:00AM–12:00PM
Free networking in the matchmaking area

Please note there will be photos and videos taken at the venue.

More information

Toni Mattila
Head of The Chips Program Toni Mattila
Anna Välkky
Program Coordinator Anna Välkky