Slush 2026
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On 18 and 19 November, Helsinki will host Slush 2026, one of the world’s leading events for founders, investors and technology leaders, bringing together more than 12.000 attendees and facilitating an expected 25.000 meetings.
VITO will be present at Slush 2026 to explore opportunities for collaboration, technology transfer and venture building, together with entrepreneurs, investors and innovation partners. Our ambition: turning breakthrough research into market-ready innovations with real-world impact.
VITO at Slush: from technology to investment
We are heading to Helsinki with a team that represents different areas of expertise to bring technology to market:
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VITO leadership - CEO Inge Neven and Valorisation Director Nils Wuytens: putting technology valorisation and venture creation high on our strategic agenda;
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Technology Transfer Office - Lien Callens: building pathways from intellectual property and research towards commercial opportunities and new ventures;
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VITO4STARTERS - Ilke Geleyn: connecting deep-tech startups with VITO technologies, infrastructure, expertise and the wider innovation ecosystem;
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VITO research, Steff Taelman: validating the market readiness of emerging technologies with investors and potential customers.
Going to Slush 2026? Let’s meet in Helsinki
Connect with our VITO team to explore opportunities for collaboration. Reach out through email or Linkedin to our colleagues attending.