Operators Night 2026
Reasoning Project is hosting the #1 Day 0 event for founders and builders at Slush.
Join founders, operators and builders scaling companies from zero to global as we kick off Slush 2026.
We’ll hear from world-class founders and operators, with plenty of time to catch up with friends and meet fellow builders.
Operators Night is powered by OpenAI, Ashby, Vanta and Dust.
Agenda
19:00 - doors open
19:30 - fire-side chat #1
20:00 - fire-side chat #2
20:30-22:00 - drinks and vibes
22:00 - doors close
Speakers
Our previous speakers have raised millions, built teams of thousands and sold companies for billions. This year, we’re joined by:
Gabriel Hubert - Co-founder & CEO of Dust, which raised a $40m Series B with investors including Sequoia and Abstract.
Jan Philipp Haas - Co-founder & CEO of Conduct, which raised a $60m Series A with investors including Index and ICONIQ.
More speakers and the full agenda coming soon. Apply to join and celebrate the start of Slush week with us :)
FAQ
Do I need a Slush ticket to join Operators Night?
Nope! Just apply for Operators Night and wait for confirmation. No Slush ticket needed.
Who is Operators Night for?
Current and future founders, builders and operators across engineering, product, GTM and design. We’re prioritising founders and operators over investors and VCs for this event.
Can I bring a +1?
Yes! Share this page with them so they can apply separately. Each guest needs their own confirmed registration.
Will there be food and drinks?
Yes - food and drinks will be available to purchase on site.
About Reasoning Project
Reasoning Project brings together founders and technical builders across Europe and the US, alongside leading venture firms and companies shaping the next generation of technology.
We back teams at the earliest stages as angels, before and alongside tier-1 investors, and help them find their first hires, design partners and early customers.