Mandal Slush’D 2025

Slush’D is the ultimate gathering of startups, investors and leaders committed to sustainability, clean-tech, energy and AI
Mandal Slush’D is a sub-event of the renowned Slush conference in Helsinki. Out of 108 global applicants, Mandal was selected as one of the few cities to host Slush’D in 2024. Following the success of the event, Mandal is set to continue hosting Slush’D for many years to come.
On March 12, 2025, leaders, developers, engineers, startups, and national and international investors will gather in Mandal. The focus areas include clean-tech, deep-tech, energy, and artificial intelligence (AI). The conference will showcase the latest technologies and insights in climate, energy, and sustainability.

Powerful lineup
The conference has already confirmed several high-profile participants, including:
- Martin Bech Holte – Author of “Landet som ble for rikt”
- Siri M. Kalvig – CEO, Nysnø Klimainvesteringer
- Edgeir Aksnes – CEO, Tibber
- Nela Braun – VC, NATO Innovation Fund (NIF)
- Camilla Mustad – Psychologist and Investor
- Jonas Helmikstøl – CEO, Starflow
- Turid Storhaug – CEO, Windport
- Karl Liapunov – Head of Energy, Startuplab
- Timo Rapp – ScaleupXQ
- Verineia Codrian – Senior Advisor, Fronttier
- Jørn Haanæs – Associate Partner, Climentum Capital
More exciting names will be announced continuously.
Convenience at its best
Located beautifully between Oslo and Stavanger, Mandal combines a rich history of industry, art, and stunning white sandy beaches. While it’s no global metropolis, the city is the perfect setting to grow Slush’D. To make your journey as seamless as possible, Mandal Slush’D has arranged:
- Direct buses from Kjevik Airport to the venue
- Easy ticket and wristband pickup upon arrival at Kjevik
- Shared buses from Oslo and Stavanger (contact Mandal Slush’D or Energy Valley to express interest)
- Late-night shuttles to/from Kristiansand
We’ve taken care of the details, so you can focus on the experience!