Deep Tech Boost
Chips & Beyond @ Slush
19 November at 8.00–11.00
Helsinki Expo and Convention Center
Welcome to Investor & Startup matchmaking!
Step into the future of deep tech innovation with this kick-off session during Slush, designed to explore the cutting-edge of the semiconductor and advanced materials ecosystem. Are you a deep tech investor, startup, R&D professional, or key ecosystem player? This event is built for you!
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Featuring engaging keynote talks, investor perspectives, and a panel discussion, you’ll gain first-hand insights into the opportunities driving the next wave of innovation. At the end of the session there will be time for pitches and free networking.
Date and time
Wednesday 19 November, at 8:30–11:00AM (networking until 12:00PM), registration starts at 8:00AM
Location
Business Finland Happiness Lounge, Room 208, Congress Wing, Helsinki Expo and Convention Center
Speakers
More speaker bios will be published soon!
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Sven De Cleyn
Co-funder,
Program Director
imec.istart
Jussi Heikelä
Moderator
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Dr. Omkaram (Om) Nalamasu
Senior Vice President,
Chief Technology Officer
Applied Materials
Juha Kokkonen
CEO
Canatu
Steven Konsek
Investment Director
Applied Ventures
Program
8.00
8.30
8.35
8.50
Registration and coffee
Opening remarks
Toni Mattila, Head of the Chips Campaign, Business Finland
Industry Keynote
Dr. Omkaram (Om) Nalamasu, Applied Materials
Deep Tech Growth Story
Juha Kokkonen, Canatu
9.00
Finnish Opportunities for Deep Tech Startups
Pasi Pylväs, FiCCC
9.15
9.30
Investor Talk: What are we looking for in investments?
Steven Konsek, Applied Materials
Panel Discussion, moderated by Jussi Heikelä
Steven Konsek, Applied Ventures
Samppa Sirviö, Tesi
Sven De Cleyn, imec.istart
10.00
Deep Tech Pitching
AGATE Sensors
SisuSemi
Chipmetrics
Sensmet
See Through Solutions
Kovilta
Picophotonics
10.40
11.00
11.00–12.00
Networking
End of official program
Free networking in the matchmaking area