ARCTIC15 is more than just what happens inside the venue. Throughout the Arctic15 week, we, and our partners, investors, founders, and ecosystem players host gatherings across Helsinki.
From intimate networking dinners to industry meetups, rooftop cocktails, and private investor sessions, Side Events are where many of the most memorable conversations happen.
These events are designed to bring the community together in smaller settings, allowing for deeper discussions, new connections, and meaningful follow-ups beyond the main program.
Stay Tuned
The Side Events schedule will be continuously updated as we confirm new gatherings and experiences around the city. Check back regularly to discover the latest additions during the ARCTIC15 week.
VIP Experiences
VIP Dinner
End of Day 2 | Invitation Only
To close the second day of ARCTIC15, a small group of invited guests will gather for a curated VIP dinner with fellow investors, founders, speakers, and partners.
This evening is designed for meaningful conversations in a more intimate setting — a place where new ideas, partnerships, and collaborations often begin.
The dinner will take place at a carefully selected Helsinki venue and is available by invitation.
ARCTIC15 After Party
End of Day 2
The ARCTIC15 After Party brings together founders, investors, speakers, and partners to continue the discussions in a relaxed setting over drinks in the heart of Helsinki. It’s where many of the day’s introductions turn into deeper conversations, new friendships, and unexpected collaborations.
The exact location will be revealed closer to the event. Stay tuned for more details and be ready to join the ARCTIC15 community for a memorable evening in the city.
VIP Rooftop Cocktails & Sauna
Invitation Only
As the day winds down, selected guests are invited to an exclusive evening at one of Helsinki’s iconic rooftop sauna venue at Kaapelitehdas. Enjoy relaxed rooftop cocktails, panoramic views over the city, and the uniquely Finnish experience of sauna and conversation. This informal setting offers the perfect opportunity to continue discussions from the day, connect with fellow founders and investors, and experience a small piece of Finnish culture.
Investor Breakfast
Invitation Only
Investor Breakfasts offer partners a unique opportunity to host a curated, invite-only gathering of investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders before the main conference program begins. These smaller, high-quality sessions are designed for deeper conversations, relationship-building, and early deal flow in a more relaxed setting.
Investor Breakfasts can be arranged at Kaapelitehdas or at a separate location selected by the partner, offering flexibility to create the right atmosphere and experience for your guests. Partners can shape the guest list, theme, and discussion focus—whether it’s sector-specific insights, fundraising trends, or informal roundtable conversations—creating a premium touchpoint with key decision-makers.
Workshops
Legal Readiness for Fundraising:
What Startups Must Have in Place Before Talking to Investors
Raising capital is not only about pitch decks and traction. Investors also look closely how startup is legally structured. This workshop hosted by Kalliolaw Attorneys is delivered as a 50-minute interactive session for approximately 30–40 participants. Unlike a stage talk or panel discussion, it offers the attendees a more focused environment for direct engagement and practical discussion with highly experienced start-up lawyers. The session covers the core legal readiness areas startups should have in place before fundraising, including company structure, shareholder matters, IP ownership, contracts, compliance, and common legal red flags that can delay, complicate, or break a deal.
Entering into the Finnish Market:
A Practical Guide for International Entrepreneurs
Dreaming of launching your startup in Finland? This immersive workshop provides foreign founders with a comprehensive roadmap to navigate Finland’s dynamic business environment. Explore practical steps for setting up your company, from selecting the optimal legal structure and securing essential immigration permits to managing operational compliance, taxation, accounting, and insurance.
Led by Metic Global Oy, experts in Nordic business relocation and international entrepreneurship, this session equips you with actionable strategies, resources, and clarity to confidently kick off your Finnish startup journey, turning your vision into a thriving business.
Masterclasses
Go beyond inspiration, deliver real value.
Masterclasses give partners the stage to host hands-on, content-driven sessions for a highly targeted audience. These sessions are designed to provide practical insights, tools, and expertise whether it’s scaling strategies, fundraising tactics, product growth, or emerging technologies.
Unlike traditional talks, Masterclasses are interactive and focused, allowing partners to engage directly with participants and showcase their expertise in a meaningful way.Partners can define the topic, format, and target audience ensuring the right people are in the room and the content aligns with their strategic goals.
Founder Roundtables
Small, moderated discussions where founders at similar stages share challenges and insights. Partners can host around a specific theme (e.g. scaling to the US, Series A readiness, AI go-to-market).
Why it works:Highly relevant, practical, and attractive for founders—while giving partners direct access to a targeted group.
VC Office Hours / 1:1 Sessions
Direct access to capital.Structured sessions where selected startups can book short 1:1 meetings with investors. Can be pre-matched based on stage, sector, and interest.
Why it works:Very tangible value for startups → increases demand and engagement.
Thematic Meetups (e.g. AI, Health, Climate)
Bring your niche audience together.Casual but focused gatherings around a specific industry or topic. These can be hosted at the venue or externally.
Why it works:Easy to scale, great for community partners, and helps segment the audience meaningfully.
Interested in Hosting a Side Event?
We welcome selected partners and ecosystem players to organize official ARCTIC15 Side Events.
If your company or organization would like to host a gathering for founders, investors, or the wider tech community during ARCTIC15 week, please get in touch with our partnerships team.
You can also explore partnership opportunities via our Become a Partner page.
Get Your Ticket
for 15th Anniversary Edition!
Early energy matters! Every early ticket helps our team craft a more magical, meaningful anniversary edition for all.
Secure your ticket now!
These tickets are only for startups, and your startup must have a valid Business ID.
We will verify your eligibility. Agencies and consultancies are not eligible.
Startup Ticket
SiRA™ Verified
SiRA assesses startup fundraising readiness and improves startup-investor matching quality.
149€
79€
Including 13.5% VAT – 89.66€
4 May – 31 May 79€
1 June – 11 June 149€
*Fill out the SiRA assessment after purchase to keep the reduced price.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days event program access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2days)
Not Included
❌ 15th Year Reception
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Lunch Ticket
Startup Ticket
249€
149€
Including 13.5% VAT – 169.12€
4 May – 31 May 149€
1 June – 11 June 249€
No SiRA assessment required.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days event program access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
Not Included
❌ 15th Year Reception
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Lunch Ticket
Startup Booth
SiRA™ Verified
SiRA assesses startup fundraising readiness and improves startup-investor matching quality.
1499€
699€
Including 25.5% VAT – 877.25€
4 May – 31 May 699€
1 June – 11 June 1499€
*Fill out the SiRA assessment after purchase to keep the reduced price.
Startup Booth Includes:
✅Startup Booth for 1 Day (2x2m)
✅Electricity
✅Wi-Fi
✅Carpet
✅Cocktail Table
✅2x Startup | SiRA™ Verified Tickets
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days event program access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
Not Included
❌ 15th Year Reception
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Lunch Ticket
Startup Booth
1699€
899€
Including 25.5% VAT – 1,128.25€
4 May – 31 May 899€
1 June – 11 June 1699€
No SiRA assessment required.
Startup Booth Includes:
✅Startup Booth for 1 Day (2x2m)
✅Electricity
✅Wi-Fi
✅Carpet
✅Cocktail Table
✅2x Startup | SiRA™ Verified Tickets
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days event program access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2days)
Not Included
❌ 15th Year Reception
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Lunch Ticket
Investor Ticket
SiRA™ Verified
SiRA assesses startup fundraising readiness and improves startup-investor matching quality.
249€
199€
Including 13.5% VAT – 225.87€
4 May – 31 May 199€
1 June – 11 June 249€
*Fill out the SiRA assessment after purchase to keep the reduced price.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days Event Program Access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting Tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
✅ 15th Year Reception
Not Included
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Lunch Ticket
Investor Ticket
499€
299€
Including 13.5% VAT – 339,37€
4 May – 31 May 299€
1 June – 11 June 499€
No SiRA assessment required.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days Event Program Access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting Tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
✅ 15th Year Reception
Not Included
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Lunch Ticket
Investor Select Ticket
SiRA™ Verified
SiRA assesses startup fundraising readiness and improves startup-investor matching quality.
1499€
1299€
Including 13.5% VAT – 1,474.37€
4 May – 31 May 1299€
1 June – 11 June 1499€
*Fill out the SiRA assessment after purchase to keep the reduced price.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days Event Program Access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting Tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
✅ 15th Year Reception
✅ Invite-only investor gatherings
✅ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
✅ VIP Dinner
✅ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
✅ Fast-tracked at the Registration
✅ Lunch Ticket
Not Included
❌ Media Lounge
Investor Select Ticket
1699€
1399€
Including 13.5% VAT – 1,587.87€
4 May – 31 May 1399€
1 June – 11 June 1699€
No SiRA assessment required.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days Event Program Access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting Tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
✅ 15th Year Reception
✅ Invite-only investor gatherings
✅ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
✅ VIP Dinner
✅ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
✅ Fast-tracked at the Registration
✅ Lunch Ticket
Not Included
❌ Media Lounge
Limited Partner Ticket
Free for LPs
We offer complimentary attendance for qualifying LPs from: banks, corporate investors, development finance institutions, endowments, family offices, foundations, insurance companies, investment consultants, pension funds, registered investment advisers (RIAs), and sovereign wealth funds are subject to qualification.
Apply Here
General Partner / Fund Managers Ticket
General Partners are welcome to join ARCTIC15 by holding a valid Investor Ticket. To participate in the GP program, please complete the application form. All applications are subject to review and approval.
Apply Here
Attendee Ticket
999€
949€
Including 13.5% VAT – 1,077.12€
4 May – 31 May 949€
1 June – 11 June 999€
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days event program access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2days)
✅ 15th Year Reception
What’s Included
❌ DealTank
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ Lunch Ticket
Expo Pass
This is one-day ticket. Valid on 12 June.
Day 2 is dedicated to tech enthusiast, deep dives into emerging technologies, hands-on demos, and founders sharing how things are actually built.
49€
29€
Including 13.5% VAT – 32.92€
4 May – 31 May 29€
1 June – 11 June 49€
What’s Included
✅ Day 2 Access (on 12 June)
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zone
Not Included
❌ Name / Company Name Badge
❌ Day 1 Access
❌ Workshop Rooms
❌ Book 1-1 meeting tables
❌ Matchmaking Tool
❌ DealTank
❌ ARCTIC15 After Party
❌ Free Coffee & Snacks
❌ 15th Year Reception
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Lunch Ticket
❌ Speed Networking Area
Media Pass
For press members who are searching for opportunities to explore the latest updates on startup news and funding in the Nordic and Baltic regions
FREE
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