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!

Event 19.11.2025

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

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
How Startups and Growth Companies Can Leverage the Chips Act?
Pasi Pylväs, FiCCC
Tuomas Lahtinen, SipFAB
Jussi Tuovinen, Kvanttinova

9:15AM
Investor Talk: What are we looking for in investments?
Steven Konsek, Applied Materials

9:30AM
Panel Discussion, moderated by Jussi Heikelä

10:00AM
Deep Tech Pitching
AGATE Sensors
SisuSemi
Chipmetrics
Sensmet
FurnaQuantum

10:40AM
Networking

11:00AM
End of official program

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

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