Slush is the world’s leading startup event, held annually in Helsinki, where thousands of founders, investors, and ecosystem builders gather to spark innovation and shape the future.

Slush’D takes this vision global by empowering local teams to create their own Slush branded experiences. These community-driven events share the same mission — “to create and help founders who change the world” — while focusing on local ecosystems and impact. Together, they form a global network of entrepreneurs and innovators.

Istanbul Slush'D is a Turkish spin-off of Slush Helsinki, a student-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to changing perceptions of entrepreneurship with the aim of inspiring and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

All profits generated from the event, beyond covering the organizational costs, will be reinvested in future events. If no future events are planned, all revenue will be allocated to supporting the local startup ecosystem.

The inaugural Istanbul Slush’D will take place on October 3-4, 2025. Doors open at 9:00 AM, and the program will run until 8:00 PM. More information on our networking app!

The event will be held at the iconic Rixos Tersane located at Camiikebir, Taşkızak Tersanesi Caddesi No:23/1, 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions. Additionally, there will be exhibition booths where startups and companies can showcase their products and services.

Yes. Individuals under 18 years old cannot access the venue. We will request a valid ID or passport to verify the identity of attendees. Please note that copies will not be accepted.

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Yes! We offer a Future Founder Ticket — a discounted ticket exclusively for aspiring student entrepreneurs. It’s designed to make Istanbul Slush’D more accessible to the next generation of founders, and is priced lower than general admission. If you're a student with big startup dreams, this one’s for you - check out our tickets page!

We offer press passes for qualified media professionals through an application process. For details and to apply, visit our Press page.