Space After Hours (Slush Day 1)

​WHAT

Join us for a casual afterwork for the local and international space ecosystem – no Slush ticket required!

​We’re bringing together founders, investors, industry professionals, students and researchers, across the space ecosystem for a relaxed evening of conversations and new connections.

​No stage, no pitches, no program. Instead: free drinks, and great conversations.

​WHEN & WHERE

• ​Wednesday 18 November 2026, 17:00 to 19:00 (Slush Day 1)

• ​Free – no Slush ticket required

• ​Helsinki (venue available upon registration)

• ​Space is limited, so register early

• ​Free drinks

​Welcome to join to kick off your Slush Day 1 evening right.

HOSTS

Sixty North | The ecosystem-owned not-for-profit helping international startup founders explore, relocate, and build in Finland.

Aalto Space Association | The student association at Aalto University that brings students together around hands-on space projects, from satellites to rockets to rovers.

ESA BIC Finland | Incubation and funding for startups using space technology, data, or expertise, and for businesses building for the space market.

​ESA Phi-Lab Finland | Funding and advisory support for geospatial innovation in sensor technologies, advanced computation, and digital services.