Slush 2026

18/11/2619/11/26

Ready to take your tech startup to the next level? Join hub.brussels, AWEX and FIT at Slush Helsinki in November to showcase your solution. Apply now to join our Belgian booth and seize this unique opportunity to accelerate your growth on the international stage.

About

This November, hub.brussels is excited to announce its participation in Slush 2026. Together with AWEX and FIT, we will host a joint booth showcasing Belgian start-ups and offering them the opportunity to exhibit their solutions and connect with key players in their ecosystem.

Slush or The Ultimate Startup-Investor Gathering is the world’s leading startup event, bringing together over 6,000 founders and 3,500 investors. With curated networking, startup booths, investor office hours and mentoring sessions, it’s the perfect platform to pitch your project, gain visibility, and connect with top-tier investors.

2026 Programme Highlights

Alongside your participation in this flagship event, two networking events will be organised:

  • A Welcome Networking Drink (17 November, evening) with the entire Belgian delegation, regional partners and the Embassy of Belgium;
  • A Belgian Beer Night (18 November, evening) – for Belgian companies and their prospects on-site, organised by hub.brussels in collaboration with FIT and Awex.

Program

Practical info

Interested? Don’t wait to register fast, as spots are very limited this year! . Companies participating in the fair will be selected based on the following criteria:

  • Be headquartered in the Brussels-Capital Region;
  • Operate in the technology sector;
  • Demonstrate strong international ambitions ;
  • You are already past the pre-seed stage;
  • You are ready to pitch your project (you will have the opportunity to take part in the Slush 100 Pitching competition);
  • Cover their own travel and accommodation costs;
  • brussels reserves the right to evaluate and select applicants based on eligibility and relevance.

2026 Participation Fees

In order to offer Brussels-based companies the opportunity to shine at Slush, we’ve designed the following participation packages tailored to everyone’s needs:

Start-up – €400 (excl. VAT)

  • 1 Start-up Pass valid for the entire event
  • No booth presence
  • 1 invitation to the Welcome Networking Drink and 1 invitation to the Belgian Beer Night

Scale-up – €800 (excl. VAT)

  • 1 Start-up Pass valid for the entire event
  • Booth presence included
  • 1 invitation to the Welcome Networking Drink and 1 invitation to the Belgian Beer Night

Grown-up – €1,200 (excl. VAT)

  • 2 Start-up Passes valid for the entire event
  • Booth presence included
  • 2 invitations to the Welcome Networking Drink and 2 invitation to the Belgian Beer Night

Accommodation Option

We have negotiated a limited number of 15 rooms at Scandic Grand Central at a preferential rate of €240/night for our participating companies. You may book 1, 2, or 3 nights for the following dates:

  • 17 November
  • 18 November
  • 19 November

Please note that spots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Any cancellation made after 31 August will be subject to a charge of the requested night(s).

Useful resources

Any questions? Just ask Lorenzo and Terry!

Lorenzo Van Elsen

Account Manager | Start to Export

lvanelsen@hub.brussels

Terry Huyghe

Sweden

Embassy of Belgium
Kungsbroplan 2, Box 1040
SE 101 38 Stockholm
Sweden

+ 467 39 08 69 53

stockholm@hub.brussels