Events
Stay informed about the vibrant health and life sciences landscape in Helsinki and beyond. Find here all key gatherings and opportunities for networking and learning in the coming months.
Wed27 Aug 27 Copenhagen, Denmark With over 8,000 attendees last year, TechBBQ is a key event connecting the Nordic and Baltic startup ecosystem to the global stage. Are you a life sciences startup or investor? Discover the opportunities the event has in store for you! Wed03 Sep 3 – Sep 4 Turku, Finland The event gathers key figures in the health and biotechnology sectors – executives, investors, and innovators – to foster new perspectives on the industry’s future. The highlight of this year’s program will be stimulating keynote speeches. Sun07 Sep 7 – Sep 11 London, UK Partner with the leaders shaping the future of medtech at LSI Europe, this year hosted in London. The 2025 event will bring together industry-leading startups, venture capital and private equity investors, strategics – and more! Fri12 Sep 12 Online Discover the future of health tech at the New Nordics Health Tech Ecosystem Online Demo Day on September 12, 2025. The event features pitches from the 12 most promising early-stage startups from leading accelerators including Health Founders and Health Incubator Helsinki. Get exclusive early access to groundbreaking solutions and connect directly with top founders. Tue16 Sep 16 Helsinki, Finland Aalto Startup Center, Business Helsinki Accelerator, and Health Incubator Helsinki present 12 exciting startup ventures, each raising €200,000 to €700,000. The evening features an inspiring keynote on boosting Finnish entrepreneurship, dynamic pitches from groundbreaking companies, and exclusive networking with founders. Enjoy refreshments and engage with the future of Finnish innovation! Mon22 Sep 22 – Sep 23 Copenhagen, Denmark On September 22-23, 2025, in Copenhagen, the Nordic Innovation Fair will showcase up to 130 business opportunities. This free event offers a unique chance for matchmaking and networking, connecting all innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Researchers and spin-outs from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark will present inventions seeking licensing, co-development, research collaboration, funding, or investment. Thu02 Oct 2 – Oct 3 Espoo, Finland Business meets technology and science in Espoo at the NORDEEP Deep Tech Business Summit on 2–3 October 2025. Join the event to network with startups, research teams, investors, corporations, universities, and research institutions! Sun05 Oct 5 – Oct 8 San Diego, USA The MedTech Conference 2025 on the US West Coast will host over 3,500 attendees from 45 countries, with 400 speakers and 100+ educational sessions. This event offers a focused environment for start-up founders, clinicians, and regulators to gain insights and build relationships across the entire medtech value chain. Tue07 Oct 7 – Oct 9 Basel, Switzerland Eurobiomed invites you to Sachs Autumn Life Sciences Week 2025 in Basel, Switzerland—a pivotal healthcare investment event for investors, experts, and innovators. Participate for B2B meetings, strategic conferences, and international visibility. The week features two streams: Mon13 Oct 13 – Oct 14 Gothenburg, Sweden Nordic Life Science Days (NLSDays) is the largest life science partnering event in the Nordics. The 2025 edition will be hosted for the first time in Gothenburg, offering two days packed with groundbreaking insights, unparalleled networking opportunities, and the latest advancements in the life science industry! Startups, don’t miss your chance to shine in the Nordic Star 2025 Pitch Competition! More details coming soon. Tue28 Oct 28 – Oct 29 Espoo, Finland Connect with leading Hospitals, Companies, and Research Organizations across the Nordics, Baltics, and Europe. This event features Keynotes, Panels, Workshops, Networking, and an Expo, covering AI, Data, RDI, Fundraising, and Product Innovation, with special focus on Prevention, Women’s Health, Aging, and Mental Health. The Health_Spin_ Pitching Competition offers up to €200K for #MedTech, #DigitalHealth, and #Pharma spinouts/startups. Mon03 Nov 3 – Nov 5 Vienna, Austria BIO-Europe 2025 is set for November 3-5 in Vienna, Austria, gathering nearly 6,000 attendees from over 60 countries. As Europe’s premier partnering conference, it unites decision-makers, investors, big pharma, innovative startups, and leading companies. Position yourself and your company at BIO-Europe to forge valuable connections across the global biotech, pharmaceutical, and financial sectors. Mon17 Nov 17 – Nov 20 Düsseldorf, Germany. MEDICA 2025 returns to Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 17-20, gathering international medical industry experts. As one of the world’s largest medical B2B trade fairs, MEDICA hosts over 5,000 exhibitors from 72 countries and 80,000 visitors. It’s a central hub for innovations in medical imaging, lab technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health, physiotherapy, and medical consumables. The extensive program of forums, conferences, and special shows offers presentations, expert discussions, and new product pitches. Wed19 Nov 19 Helsinki, Finland Y Science is an impactful annual event designed to bridge the gap between the inquisitive scientific community and the dynamic business world. Its core mission is to foster collaboration and inspire concrete actions that lead to significant contributions to society, particularly within the vital field of life sciences. Through engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and unique networking opportunities, Y Science aims to translate groundbreaking research into tangible innovations and solutions that benefit us all. Wed19 Nov 19 – Nov 20 Helsinki, Finland Slush is a not-for-profit building the world’s leading startup event delivering actionable company-building advice and bringing together the who’s who in the ecosystem. Whether you’re looking to meet founders, startup operators, investors, media, or policymakers — this is the place to be. Tue02 Dec 2 – Dec 3 Grenoble, France MedFIT 2025 is your prime opportunity to connect with over 900 international innovators from 35+ countries across the MedTech, Diagnostic, and Digital Health sectors. As Europe’s leading partnering event, MedFIT offers an ideal environment to source early-stage assets, foster collaboration between industry giants, research institutions, startups, and SMEs, and boost licensing, funding, and market access opportunities.August 2025
TechBBQ 2025
September 2025
Health Bio
LSI Europe 2025
New Nordic Health Tech Demo Day
Deal Flow Night
Nordic Innovation Fair
October 2025
Nordeep – Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit 2025
The Medtech Conference
Sachs Autumn Life Sciences Week 2025
Nordic Life Science Days 2025
Health Design
November 2025
Bio-Europe 2025
MEDICA 2025
Y Science 2025
Slush 2025
December 2025
MedFIT 2025















