TUESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER
NOKIA EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE CENTER, ESPOO

“The metaverse won’t happen without the network.”

Today, you'll meet top-notch startups and scaleups and explore the latest Deep Tech innovations which shape our everyday life. You'll also have the chance to connect with Finnish peer investors and network.

1.30 PM Bus transportation leaves from Kamppi.

2.00 PM Registration opens

                   Networking

                   Opening, Jukka Mäkelä, Mayor, City of Espoo

                   Nokia and the Metaverse, Thierry Klein, President of Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia

                   Startup pitches, themes: Smart City & New Space; ICT, AI & Big Data 

4.00 PM Networking at Startup stands

4.30 PM Startup pitches, themes: Health Tech & Happiness; Sustainable & Circular Economy

5.20 PM Food & Drinks, Networking at Startup stands

6.00 PM Event ends

6.15 PM Buses to Kamppi

WEDNESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER
CASTRÉN & SNELLMAN, HELSINKI

1.30 PM-3.30 PM: Investor and selected Growth Company meetings.

3.30 PM-6 PM: Seminar and Networking at Castrén & Snellman, Helsinki, Finland

Meet key players and get insights on the latest developments in the Nordics at Castrén & Snellman. High-level experts and investors will share their knowledge and connect with you.

1.00 PM: Registration

1:30 PM: Opening & company presentations

2:30 PM: Meetings with investors

3:30 PM: Knights of Nordics - 10 Year Anniversary Seminar

Welcome and introduction

Jarno Tanhuanpää, Partner, Castrén & Snellman Attorneys Ltd.

EIC financing for technology start-ups and scale-ups

Jussi Hätönen, Head of the EIC Unit at European Investment Bank, EIB

Husqvarna Ventures - Nanobubbles for a sustainable future

Mark Johnson, Vice President, Husqvarna

Green Transition Investment Opportunities in Finland and Nordics

Toni Mikkonen, Director, Investments, Finnish Climate Fund

Firechat “Tech for Sustainable Future”

Panelists:

Jussi Hätönen, Head of the EIC Unit at European Investment Bank, EIB

Mark Johnson, Vice President, Husqvarna

Toni Mikkonen, Director, Investments, Finnish Climate Fund

5:00 PM: End of seminar & drinks

HOUSE OF NOBILITY

10th Anniversary Dinner at the House of Nobility, Helsinki, Finland Please note that EU ID/passport will be checked when entering. You're invited to mingle with fellow top-notch investors from all around the world, enjoy great company and food at the most prestigious venue you can find in Finland: Welcome to the House of Nobility!

Dress code: Dark/Smart Suit Due to historical wooden flooring, no ladies’ stilettos.

6.00 PM  Doors open

                    Possibility to claim Slush badges until 8 PM

                    Welcome drinks

                    Photos at 2nd stair level

7.00 PM  Please be seated 

                    Opening and welcome words  

                    Jukka Mäkelä, Mayor, City of Espoo 

                    Claude Finckenberg, Founder & Chairman of Knights of Nordics
                    Jaana Tuomi, Co-Founder of Knights of Nordics & CEO of Enter Espoo
                    Jarno Tanhuanpää, Partner, Castrén & Snellman Attorneys

7.45 PM  Dinner starts. During the dinner you will be able to enjoy the music of Pop Kantele Diva Ida Elina.

11.00 PM Event ends

Please be prepared to show your ID when entering Knights of Nordics events. Knights of Nordics will have a videographer and photographer on site. Please email us at contact@knightsofnordics.com if you don't want to be included in photos or videos.

Should you have any questions: contact@knightsofnordics.com