Slush 2023
Finland As Female Tech Founder Frontrunner
BIG BANG ANNOUNCEMENT AND LAUNCH: Europe’s only International Accelerator for Tech Companies led by Women Coming to Finland
When: 30 November 2023, 16.00-18.00
Where: Messukeskus, Messuaukio 1, Helsinki Lounge
NB: The event is open for all registered attendees, Slush ticket isn't required for entry.
Event objectives:
- Announce launch of International Accelerator for growth stage tech companies, led by women in Finland
- Celebrate the success of the 2022/23 early stage international mentoring programme
- Hear from International Accelerator Alumni from other countries how the programme has helped scale and expand their tech business internationally
- Invite growth stage tech companies, led by women , to apply for the International Accelerator
- Hear the perspectives of Finnish and international partners on why we need to support growth stage tech companies, led by women, and the value of Tech Nordic Advocates' programme and international footprint
- How to get involved with the International Accelerator?
Who should attend?
- Growth stage tech companies, led by women
- 2022/2023 early stage programme Alumni
- Investors looking to boost diverse deal flow and diverse tech companies
- Finnish and international corporates
- Ecosystem partners
- Anyone else interested in and wanting to support inclusive tech entrepreneurship
Programme:
15.30 - 16.00: Arrival and networking
16.00 - 16.15: Welcome, Quick intro to Tech Nordic Advocates (TNA) and Global Tech Advocates and announcement of International Accelerator. Jeanette Carlsson - Founder and CEO, Tech Nordic Advocates
16.15 - 16.45: Interactive panel - Accelerating (the growth of) Female Led Tech companies - what's needed, and what does the international accelerator offer: Panel of growth-stage tech companies led by women from the early-stage programme and International Accelerator Alumni.
Panel:
Eija Kiviranta - Co founder & CEO - Chief Enabling Officer, WorkPilots
Feiya Long - CEO & Founder, Moi Panda
Guðný Nielsen - Founder & CEO, SoGreen
Susan Poulsen - CEO & Founder, AdPlenty
16.45 - 17.15: Let's hear from our Finnish and international partners and investors who can help accelerate international expansion.
Panel:
Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen - CEO, FiBAN
Teija Nousiainen - Deal Flow Manager, Nordea
Annika Nevaste - Regional Lead, Digital Natives, Google Cloud
Moderated by Marko Moilanen - Attorney, Lexia & Chairman, Tech Nordic Advocates Finland
17.15 - 17.45 : Interactive debate -how can the ecosystem better support growth stage tech companies with international expansion potential and plans for all tech companies?
Panel:
Pia Pakarinen - CEO, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce
Inka Mero - CEO, Founder & Managing at Partner, Voima Ventures
Sarita Runeberg - CEO, Maria 01
Heli Hiden - Senior Advisor, Economic Development, City of Espoo
Moderated by Tommo Koivusalo - Director, City of Vantaa
17.45 - 18:00: How can I get involved in the 2024 International Accelerator Programme?
Jeanette Carlsson, Founder / CEO, Tech Nordic Advocates
18.00 - Close
