Preliminary Program
15 Year Anniversary Edition

ARCTIC15, June 11-12, Helsinki

Kaapelitehdas / Cable Factory, Tallberginkatu 1, 00180 Helsinki, Finland
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ARCTIC15 2026 – 15th Year Anniversary Edition marks a forward-looking checkpoint for the Nordic and European startup ecosystem. Day 1 explores how founders and investors can build globally relevant, resilient companies from the Nordics  without losing trust, values, or speed.

Day 2 spotlights the Nordic startup ecosystem’s brightest stars. Dive into the Top 100 Innovations, with the Top 30 taking the stage to pitch live to investors, partners, and industry leaders celebrating the most promising ventures driving global impact.

Welcome to the ARCTIC15 !

Program is subject to change

Day 1

Preliminary Program

Thursday, June 11th, 2026

Deal Room Meetings

Main Stage Program

Workshops

Speed Dating

9:30

Event Opening

Opening Words

Global Scaling from the Nordics

Learn the practical lessons of growing internationally while staying rooted in Nordic values, design, and product-first thinking.

From Science to Scale

Explore how deep tech, dual-use innovation, and research-driven startups transform into deployable businesses with global impact.

AI, Robotics & the Future of Work

See how AI agents, robotics, and emerging technologies are being integrated into real operations, shaping tomorrow’s workflows.

Space, Climate & Sustainability

Get inspired by the next frontiers — space infrastructure, climate innovation, and sustainable energy solutions that are becoming operational realities.

Startups in Action

Experience live showcases, deal tanks, and founder stories that reveal how Nordic startups tackle challenges, scale responsibly, and navigate risk.

15th Year Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate ARCTIC15’s 15th Anniversary, raise a glass with the community and toast the founders, partners, and wins.

16:45

Wrapping Up Day 1

Day 2

Preliminary Program

Friday, June 12th, 2026

Deal Room Meetings

Main Stage Program

Workshops

Speed Dating

10:00

Event Opening for Day 2

Opening Words

Top 100 Innovations Showcase

Discover the curated Top 100 startups selected for their innovation, traction, and potential to redefine industries from the Nordics. Interact with booths, demos, and team meetups to uncover hidden gems across deep tech, AI, climate, and beyond.

Top 30 Live Stage Pitches

Watch the elite Top 30 innovations deliver high-stakes pitches on the main stage. Each founder presents to a panel of top-tier investors and experts, battling for visibility, feedback, partnerships, and the ultimate Day 2 spotlight award.

Founders & Investors Panels

Hear battle-tested insights from successful entrepreneurs, VCs, and ecosystem builders on turning innovation into scale—covering fundraising tactics, global expansion, and what separates winners from the pack.

Experience Zone

Get hands-on with immersive tech demos, AR/VR experiences, and live product trials from Arctic15 Experience Zone startups, revealing how Nordic & global ingenuity solves real-world challenges.

Alumni Firesides

Join intimate conversations with past ARCTIC15 pitching champions, unpacking how their wins fueled hypergrowth, key pivots, and lessons for the next generation of founders.

Celebration & Awards

Cap the day with the Top 30 pitch winner announcement, VIP dinners, and the legendary Arctic15 after-party—prime time to network, toast breakthroughs, and forge the connections that power Nordic innovation.

Stay tuned: Full Top 100 lineup, Top 30 pitchers, judges, and session details coming soon.

17:00

Closing Day 2