GLOBAL STARTUP ECOSYSTEM MIXER 2026 / SLUSH DAY 0

W Love Games is a hybrid conference from Finland, designed by developers for developers, that focuses on diversity and inclusion in games industry. “W” stands for women but also for “we” as people, we who play and make games, we of all backgrounds and interests that games bring together and make all differences disappear! All our conferences since 2018 have been in a hybrid format and we aim to remain it so that we can accommodate as many participants around the world. For the third year, WLG is proudly presenting and co-organizing a week long event Finnish Games Week ! Our annual conference is completely FREE TO ATTEND , as we wish to make sure that everyone - and we mean EVERYONE - is able to attend equally with no worries of travel restrictions nor any "hidden" costs. Everyone is treated equally and has access to all the content and networking opportunities across the event program. The conference tracks are dedicated to diversity and leadership, accessibility, education, and gamedev practices. Through workshops and mentoring sessions we wish to help you in advancing in your career! NOTE: As venue has set capacity of attendees, once the in-person tickets are "sold out" we will have open form to fill in with the waiting list. In case of cancellations the spots would be filled on "first come first served" basis. For more information fee free to visit our pages wlovegames.org

Monitor Roadshow is the Nordic region’s biggest touring B2B trade fair for audio, video and lighting professionals in the broadcast and AV industry, focusing on technology, networking and sales. Distributors all share the same booth space in a silent sphere so that you, as an attendee , can get the most out of the meeting, without any distractions. No more overly crowded and over sized booths, no more aggressive sale offers, and no more deafening loud noises from every angle. Monitor Roadshow is built to facilitate the meeting between you and the exhibitor, with no distractions.

HELSEED x Lovable: Idea to Implementation 22.10. at 16.30–19.30 | at Think Nook, Think Corner, second floor Turn your idea into a working prototype in one evening. This workshop combines a Slush presentation and prep session with hands-on vibe-coding using Lovable. Every participant receives around 100 free credits to build with. You'll get to work on your own idea, showcase your prototype to the group, and hear about HELSEED funding opportunities along the way. Schedule 16:30–16:40 Introduction – Helsinki Think Company 16:40–17:00 Slush presentation and instructions – Casimir Rönnlöf 17:00–18:30 Building with the Lovable 18:30–19:00 Prototype showcase 19:00–19:30 HELSEED funding – Marko Berg, University of Helsinki https://www.thinkcompany.fi/what-we-do/programs/helseed-workshops