23-24 September 2026 CESTDAY ONE Convendum DAY TWO Berns Berzelii Park

Invitation Special Edition Founders World Summit

Dear Founders Group Member,

Founders Alliance proudly marks its 25th anniversary with a Special Edition of the Founders World Summit - a gathering created for founders, by founders to inspire strategic exchange, collaboration, and growth.

Day One – September 23 | Convendum, Kungsgatan 9 

Start with Founders Group Sessions, where you meet with your group for high-value peer-to-peer exchange, strategic reflection, and shared challenges. A moderated lunch at Berns extends the conversation and sparks new insights.

Day Two – September 24 | Berns, Berzelii Park 9 

A full day of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and networking, designed to strengthen long-term ownership, profitability, and positive societal impact.

As evening falls, over 400 founders gather for the 25th Founders Anniversary Awards Gala - a vibrant reunion of founders past, present, and future, celebrating the Founder of the Year finalists and winners.

This is your opportunity to connect, grow, and shape the future alongside peers from your Founders Group and across the network.

Exclusively for founders. 

Register now and stay tuned for speaker and workshop announcements.

Warm welcome, 

Founders Alliance

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW 

The 12th Founders World Summit and the 25th Founders Anniversary Awards Gala take place on September 24, 2026.

FOUNDERS WORLD SUMMIT – DAY ONE

September 23 – Convendum, Kungsgatan 9

Day One is dedicated to Founders Group Sessions at Convendum, Kungsgatan 9. Here, founders meet within their Founders Groups for high-value peer exchange, strategic reflection, and shared challenges. 

The day includes a moderated lunch at Berns, offering extended time for curated conversations and cross-group insights.

FOUNDERS WORLD SUMMIT - DAY TWO

September 24 - Berns, Berzelii Park 9

Day Two is dedicated to collaboration, growth, and impact. Here, founders unite to exchange insights, tackle real challenges, and shape the future of entrepreneurship. Expect powerful workshops, top key note speakers, a great exchange, and bold ideas that drive progress - all in the spirit of entrepreneurship, ownership, profitability, and positive societal change.

FOUNDERS AWARDS GALA – 25TH ANNIVERSARY

September 24 - Berns, Berzelii Park 9, The Ballroom

In the evening, over 400 founders gather in the iconic Berns Ballroom for the year’s highlight celebration - the 25th Founders Anniversary Awards Gala.

This special edition marks a reunion of founders past, present, and future—a vibrant moment where long-standing members, today’s leading founders, and the next generation of large-scale entrepreneurs come together to share experiences, reconnect, and celebrate collective achievements.

An inspiring night of exchange, connection, and recognition, the Gala honors the finalists and winners of the Founder of the Year Awards.

Berns’ exceptional cuisine, atmosphere, and unparalleled networking environment create the perfect setting to celebrate entrepreneurial excellence.

Exclusively for Founders Group Members. 

Register now and stay tuned for the announcement of our keynote speakers and workshop leaders.

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Program (CET/UTC +02:00)

09:00 AM

Breakfast Mingle Day One Founders World Summit

Start your day with good energy and great company! Breakfast is served from 08:30, giving you the chance to connect with peer founders in a relaxed and inspiring setting before the summit begins.

Enjoy a delicious start to the day while exchanging ideas and getting into the flow of what's ahead.

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Convendum, Kungsgatan 9, Stockholm
09:30 AM

Session One with your Founders Group

Meeting with your Founders Group first session, physical or virtual based on your registration.

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Convendum, Kungsgatan 9, Stockholm
11:45 AM

Walk to Berns Asistiska

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Berns Asiatiska, Berzelii Park 9
12:00 PM

Founders Lunch Networking Break

Lunch at Berns Asiatiska. For physical attendees lunch is served at the venue including exchange with the other present Founders Alliance members.

Venue: Berns Asiatiska, Berzelii Park 9, Stockholm

For virtual participants, this includes a break from computer time. Check-in starts 13:15 for the second session with your group.

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Berns Asiatiska, Berzelii Park 9
01:15 PM

Walk to Convendum Kungsgatan

Berns Asiatiska, Berzelii Park 9 to Kungsgatan 9
01:30 PM

Session Two with your Founders Group

Meeting with your Founders Group second session, physical or virtual based on your registration.


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Convendum, Kungsgatan 9, Stockholm
03:30 PM

Coffee Networking Break

We serve beverages and snacks is served at the venue including exchange with the other present Founders Alliance members.


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Convendum, Kungsgatan 9, Stockholm
04:00 PM

Founders Group Session or Theme Based Workshop

You can choose between attending the third session of your Founders Group, either in-person or virtually based on your registration, or choose Theme Based Workshops.

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Convendum, Kungsgatan 9, Stockholm
06:00 PM

End of Day One of Founders World Summit

07:30 AM

Morning Run & Walk

We gather at the entrance of Berns Hotel in Berzelii Park for a refreshing start to the day. Whether you prefer a walk along Skeppsholmen by the water or a run around the beautiful island, this is a great way to wake up, connect, and energize. We will take care of your bags, and you can shower at Sats Birger Jarlsgatan afterward.

🌳 About Skeppsholmen

Skeppsholmen island is known for its peaceful vibe and cultural attractions, including the Moderna Museet, which exhibits works by Picasso, and the Östasiatiska Museet with traditional Asian art. A walkway encircles the island and connects to the Skeppsholmen Bridge, which is embellished with a golden crown. The small, adjacent island of Kastellholmen has a quaint, turreted 19th-century castle.

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The Entrance, Berns Hotel, Stockholm
Skeppsholmen
Morning Walk & Run
09:00 AM

Breakfast Mingle Day Two of the Founders World Summit

Welcome to Day Two of the Founders World Summit!

Upon arrival, please check in at the Registration Desk and log into the Summit App you received via text message. Be sure to save it to your mobile home screen to access your personal program.

We will be there to guide you every step of the way - from sessions to networking experiences - so you can make the most of your day at the Founders World Summit.

Let the inspiration begin!

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Berns Hotel, Berzelii park 9, 111 47 Stockholm
09:30 AM

Speaker & Workshop Morning Sessions

Berns Hotel, Berzelii park 9, 111 47 Stockholm
11:30 AM

Walk to the Lunch Seminar in Berns Ballroom

Berns Hotel, Berzelii park 9, 111 47 Stockholm
11:45 AM

Speaker & Round Table Lunch Session

Berns Hotel, Ballroom, Berzelii park 9, Stockholm
02:45 PM

Walk to the next Activity

Berns Hotel, Berzelii park 9, 111 47 Stockholm
03:00 PM

Speaker & Workshop Afternoon Sessions

Berns Hotel, Berzelii park 9, 111 47 Stockholm
05:00 PM

End of Founders World Summit. Time to Get Ready for the Gala

Berns Hotel, Berzelii park 9, 111 47 Stockholm
06:00 PM

Founders Awards Gala Drink

Join us at the Founders Awards Gala Drink to celebrate and raise a toast with your peer founders. It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy drinks, mingle, and connect with your peers.

Venue: The Terrace, Berns Berzelii, Stockholm

For more information: 24th Founders Awards Gala

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The Terrace, Berns Berzelii park 9, 111 47 Stockholm
07:00 PM

Founders Awards Gala

Register your participation at the Founders Awards Gala here: Founders 25th Anniversary Awards Gala.

Venue: Berns, The Ballroom, Berzelii Park, Stockholm

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Berns Hotel, Ballroom, Berzelii park 9, Stockholm
11:00 PM

Afterparty at Berns 🎉

After the Gala, we invite everyone to keep the celebration going!

Join us at Berns for a lively afterparty filled with mingling, singing, and dancing. Let’s end the night on a high note - see you there!

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Berns, The Studio, Berzelii Park

Criteria for Participation

To attend the 12th Founders World Summit, founders must meet at least one of the following criteria based on their present or previous accomplishments:

  1. Principal ownership and holding a leading position in the currently founded company, with a minimum turnover of MEUR 2.5.
  2. Previously built a company as described in criteria 1) and currently holds active investments and ownership.

Exemptions

Founders Group Members and attendees who bring specific value to the participating founders, such as those from prioritized regions, industries, or backgrounds, may be exempt from the aforementioned criteria.

Inclusion for Founders Alliance Members

The Founders World Summit is fully included in the membership fee for Founders Alliance Members.

Participation Fee for Selected Founders

Please note that the summit has limited available spaces, with priority given to the aforementioned participants. Other founders can be approved for participation based on merit and potential value to the other attendees. 

For Selected Founders, a participation fee will apply:

  • SEK 7000 Founders World Summit (Full day 24th September)
  • SEK 4600 Founders Awards Gala (Evening 24th September)

How to Become a Member

To become a member of Founders Alliance, complete the membership application here: Apply for Membership. 

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Founders Alliance at a Glance

Founders Alliance was established in 2002 by Niclas Carlsson. Today Founders Alliance is a premium collaborative business forum for founders of large-scale corporations, owners of international growth companies and engaged in multiple social impact initiatives around the globe.

Founders Alliance facilitates a platform for collaboration for founders (members) incl. Founders Groups, one-to-one introductions, closed online communities, international business trips and events (hybrid).

The Founders World Summit, which is the annual culmination delivered for the 12th time September 23-24 2026 interlinked with the 25th Founders Awards Gala September 24, 2026 in Stockholm.

Its membership comprises over 300 high performing founders owning over 3000 companies in all parts of the world stretching across all industries and areas of expertise.

The core of Founders Alliance is independent from state funding, financial actors, advisory firms and academic institutions.

Want to become a member? Apply here!