AARHUS

OCT 13, 2022 - 12.30-22.00

Join us for a day of

amazing speakers
high quality networking
and surprises!

OCT 13, 2022, 12.00-22.00

Filmbyen 23, aarhus c

Humans make more than 35,000 decisions per day. Founders & Investors probably make a lot more… At Aarhus Slush'D, we want to explore those choices - by asking the right questions. This year's theme is CHOICES.

what's happening?

Aarhus Slush'D gathers the Danish startup community in one place. From 12:00 PM to late in the evening, the Slush'D conference will be exploding with inspiring speakers, unique networking opportunities, and exciting exhibitors. This is a must-attend event for founders, investors, and startup curious folks. If you choose to join, you just might meet your next investor, investment, co-founder, costumer, or best friend.

SPEAKERS

Mette Hoberg Tønnesen

Mette Hoberg Tønnesen

CEO, The Link

Christian Jølck

Christian Jølck

Co-founder and Partner at 2150.vc

Hekla Arnardóttir

Hekla Arnardóttir

Founding Partner, Crowberry Capital

Heini Zachariassen

Heini Zachariassen

Founder of Vivino & Investor

Jan Hellesøe

Jan Hellesøe

Manipulator

Line Breckling

Line Breckling

Head of Comms, Startup Aarhus

Geeta Schmidt

Geeta Schmidt

VP Humio, CrowdStrike

Sofi Laakso

Sofi Laakso

Head of Expansion, Slush

Nichlas Walsted

Nichlas Walsted

Co-founder and CEO, Swap Language

Teija Nousiainen

Teija Nousiainen

Deal Flow Manager, Nordea Startup & Growth

Maya Færch

Maya Færch

Philanthropy in Planetary Wellbeing

Reetta Heiskanen

Reetta Heiskanen

Platform & Marketing Manager, Maki.vc

Charlotta Tönsgård

Charlotta Tönsgård

Founder of Kind App

Lone Ryg Olsen

Lone Ryg Olsen

EVP for Enterprise and Innovation, Aarhus University

Tommy Ahlers

Tommy Ahlers

Climate Investor

Lasse Chor

Lasse Chor

Co-founder of IINlist

PROGRAM

MEGA MEGET PROGRAM

Mainstage

Side stage and Exhibition
12.00
ARRIVAL AND CHECK IN
Exhibition opens
13.30
KICK OFF FROM MAINSTAGE

Keynote
What happens when you don't have a choice?
Jan hellesøe

Panel Discussion
key choices on the startup journey
GEETA SCHMIDT, HEINI ZACHARIASSEN
15.00
Funding stage 
THE HONEST TRUTH ABOUT FUNDRAISING
hekla Arnardöttir, TEIJA Nousiainen, nichlas walsted, reetta heiskanen

Decision Makers x DI Mingle
16.00
TALK 
THE HARDEST CHOICES
Charlotta TÖnsgård

Panel discussion
The most important choices We have to make
Tommy Ahlers, Christian Jølck, Maya Færch, Lone Ryg Olesen

Closing remarks
17.20
Talent Mixer

Slush KAMP (Pitch battle)

18.00

Dinner
19.00
Local Hero Award

!! MEGA SURPRISE !!
19.45
AARHUS SLUSH'D PARTY
22.00
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT!

Partners

AREA PARTNERS

GENERAL PARTNERS

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Main Partners

SIDE EVENTS

Before and after Aarhus Slush'D, the city will be booming with side events. Some are invitation only, some are open to join. We'll share them all here: 

Capital Connect - Townhall Edition

April 27, 2023 10:00

An informal “Open-Office-Hours” opportunity for you as a promising entrepreneur/startup to meet investors.

DanBAN Academy: Unconscious Biases When Investing

March 29, 2023 13:00

This Academy is designed to cater to both startups and investors, providing them with valuable insights into the impact of our unconscious decision-making processes on our company presentations and investment decisions.

Deep Tech Founder's Breakfast

March 29, 2023 8:45

A tasty breakfast for deep tech and research-based female founders, where we'll connect, learn from-, and inspire each other.

Women In Cyber Security

March 27, 2023 17:00

An event for girls/women interested in cyber security - whether you are a student, graduate, or with years of experience. Open to join!

Policy Roundtable

March 29, 2023 15:30

A roundtable discussion on what needs to be structurally changed, initiated, and prioritised to support a more diverse startup ecosystem in Aarhus. Invite only.

Tuesday Drinks

March 28, 2023 16:00

Diversity equals inclusion - so, this one's for everyone! We'll gather founders, founder-to-be's, investors, & everyone else with an inch of startup curiosity to celebrate diversity week.

Male Founder Lunch

March 29, 2023 12:00

A lunch, where male founders talk honestly and openly about their role in the diversity agenda. Invite only.

HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY FUNDRAISE IN 2023/2024

March 30, 2023 17:00

BackingMinds, Nordea and KPMG gather 50 pre-seed/seed startups raising capital in the next 3-6 months. Top VC's + founders will share concrete strategies, experience, and advice on how to best fundraise. Invite only.

Official Townhall Afterparty

April 27, 2023 21:00

Not ready to go home at 9? Join us for the official Townhall afterparty!

Think Big - From Idea Through Scale

March 28, 2023 14:00

Join female founders, investors, and women working in startups for an afternoon of knowledge sharing, inspiration, and connection. Open to join!

Machine learning & startups

October 14, 2022 11:30

Tech City Aarhus invite you to a Aarhus Slush'D sideevent where they dive into what machine learning is and how to get started.

Tourism Brunch

October 13, 2022 10:30

Hub for Innovation in Tourism invites all with interest in tourism innovation to a nice brunch and networkingsession before going to Aarhus Slush'D.

Fintech Firesides: Scaling beyond Aarhus and Future of Fundraising

October 12, 2022 15:00

You are invited to join for an afternoon of discussions with fintechs and investors on what it takes to scale beyond Aarhus and as a fintech and what to look out for when fundraising for the future.

Talent Mix & Match

October 13, 2022 8:30

Meet a number of exciting startups and hear about their concept and mission. Maybe the next internship, student job, semester project or a valuable addition to your network awaits.

Software Innovation Partner Day

October 13, 2022 10:00

Want to learn more about how partnering with Microsoft can help you accelerate your business? Join us when we showcase how Microsoft helps thousands of B2B Software Company and ISV-partners every day with real life ISVs talking about their journey. Limited places.

Briefing on Public funding in Denmark - for danish and international investors

October 13, 2022 11:00

We will give a short intro to public funding in Denmark from an Investor's perspective. Topics will include the innobooster grants and innofounder scholarships, venture financing, and debt financing programs. Invite only.

Health & Care Tech

October 13, 2022 9:30

Explore the ecosystem. Discuss the options for collaboration. Expand your Health and Care Tech stakeholder network - in Aarhus and beyond.

Danish Business Angels - Tour de Aarhus

October 12, 2022 12:30

DanBan will do a tailored program, having different talks and workshops at the Kitchen followed by a visit to the new POP2 hub and ending with dinner and drinks at KPMG. On the 13th, we will of course be joining AARHUS SLUSH´D. Invite only.

Software Innovation Partner Day

October 13, 2022 10:00

Want to learn more about how partnering with Microsoft can help you accelerate your business? Join us when we showcase how Microsoft helps thousands of B2B Software Company and ISV-partners every day with real life ISVs talking about their journey.

Morning Talk - Slush'D Edition

October 13, 2022 8:30

Learn about global venture firms like Antler and how they invest in startups like Zupply. Hosted by The Kitchen.

Slush'D Investor Dinner

October 12, 2022 17:00

The official Aarhus Slush'D Investor Dinner, hosted by Nordea and Founderment. Invite Only.

Unicorn Academy

October 13, 2022 9:00

Get the insights on how to become the next Danish Unicorn from Unicorn founders themselves. Invite Only.