Above Helsinki: The Clock Tower Pre-Slush Reception

Register Here: cloud.google.com ↗ On the eve of Europe’s biggest startup event, we’re taking over Helsinki’s iconic Clock Tower for our flagship Day 0 opening night. Designed as an unhurried, high-energy open house, it’s your chance to connect before the conference rush begins, with a few off-menu surprises kept under wraps until doors open: Get involved in hands-on games and live interactive demos from Google DeepMind, including mind-controlled racing and custom AI Studio gaming experiences. Step into the Helsinki Racing Lounge to test your reflexes against the clock on the live leaderboard. Be in the room for a special opening show, first-look regional startup announcements, and candid stage conversations with leaders from Google Cloud, Google DeepMind, Lovable, and Founders House. Connect face-to-face with Google DeepMind researchers, Google leadership, and Europe’s leading venture-backed founders and Tier-1 VCs. Unwind over curated Nordic bites, our signature Coconut Bar, and an electric live DJ & saxophone set powered by Google DeepMind's Lyria inside one of Helsinki's most historic architectural landmarks. Taking the Stage: Darren Mowry — VP, Global Startups, Google Cloud Geneviève Huskens — Developer Relations, Google DeepMind Itxaso Araque — Director, EMEA North Digital Natives & Startups, Google Cloud Thaer Abualata — Founding Go-To-Market Lead, Lovable Sara Boras — Founders Associate, Founders House Register Your Interest Space is strictly limited and approval is required for attendance. Secure your spot and apply to register now: cloud.google.com ↗ Please note: All official registration updates and confirmation correspondence will come directly from Google Cloud.