Events Global Startup Ecosystem Mixer 2025
Global Startup Ecosystem Mixer 2025
Invite only – Welcome to join the Global Startup Ecosystem Mixer hosted by Maria 01! Request for the event password: anni@maria.io
Global Startup Ecosystem Mixer at Maria 01
Are you building startup communities?
Are you investing in startups?
Are you running startup programs?
Are you on a mission to help startups grow?
If the answer is yes, then this is the right event for you!
Maria 01 — one of Europe’s leading startup communities — is excited to host our annual Global Startup Ecosystem Mixer on 18 November (Day 0 of Slush). We’re bringing together peers from across the startup landscape: VCs, seed funds, startup hubs, accelerators, incubators, and tech event organisers. The goal? To strengthen ties, share ideas, and expand our networks of trusted ecosystem leaders.
We can’t think of a better way to kick off Slush week than by gathering with the people who keep this ecosystem thriving. Last year, we brought together nearly 200 guests from 35 countries, representing over 150 key ecosystem organisations.
What to expect:
- It’s the perfect opportunity to learn, share, and spark new ecosystem partnerships. Whether you’re expanding an existing network or building one from scratch, this is your moment to start creating meaningful connections with like-minded peers.
- This event is all about high-quality networking in an intimate setting. Every guest has been carefully selected, and we’re excited to connect you with peers from Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Denmark, Germany, France, Iceland, Norway, the UK, Japan, Singapore, and beyond.
Where: Maria 01, Monda restaurant
Lapinlahdenkatu 16, 00180 Helsinki, Finland (view on map)
When: Tuesday, 18 November, 15:45-19:00
Agenda:
15:45 Doors open
16:00 Opening words by Maria 01
16:10 Keynote: Christopher Haley, Head of Research, Startup Genome
16:30 Facilitated Networking
17:45 Free Networking
19:00 Event ends
Keynote: Christopher Haley, Head of Research, Startup Genome
In this keynote, Christopher Haley — one of Europe’s leading voices on innovation and technology policy — will share exclusive insights into the AI era of startup ecosystems, present Startup Genome’s latest global findings, and explore the policy and program implications shaping the future of innovation.
Christopher Haley was formerly head of new technology and startup research at Nesta, the Innovation foundation, and before that worked in university technology transfer and enterprise strategy. Chris has advisory roles with the U.K.’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Entrepreneurship, the U.K. Intellectual Property Office and the ScaleUp Institute. He is a Startup Europe Ambassador; a Policy Fellow at the Centre for Science and Policy, University of Cambridge; and a Senior Fellow at the Global Entrepreneurship Network. Chris also consults as a Senior Entrepreneurship Strategy Specialist at The World Bank.
PS. You do not need a Slush pass to attend this event.
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