24 September 2026 07:30AM-05:00PM CESTBerns Berzelii Park, Stockholm

Invitation

Welcome to the 12th Founders World Summit, taking place on September 23-24, 2026 in Stockholm.

This unique summit brings together global large-scale founders to master the balance of ownership, profitability, growth, and positive societal impact.

What sets the summit apart is our focus on founder-to-founder collaboration, with 70% of the time dedicated to hands-on workshops tackling founders’ challenges. By sharing experiences and insights, founders accelerate problem-solving and drive growth.

Customize your experience and register now to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm welcome, 

Founders Alliance

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW 

Welcome to the 12th Founders World Summit at Berns Berzelii Park in Stockholm for a high-impact day of exchange, co-creation, and peer connections — exclusively for founders.

THE DAY - FOUNDERS WORLD SUMMIT

A full day dedicated to collaboration, growth, and impact. Here, leading founders unite to exchange insights, tackle real challenges, and shape the future of entrepreneurship. Expect powerful workshops, a great exchange, and bold ideas that drive progress — all in the spirit of entrepreneurship, ownership, profitability, and positive societal change.

🎟️ TICKET – FOUNDERS WORLD SUMMIT (SEPTEMBER 24) 

  • Full Day Pass: 3,500 SEK (excl. VAT)

Free for Founders Alliance Members – included in the membership.

THE EVENING – FOUNDERS AWARDS GALA

Celebrate visionary founders and bold ideas at the Founders Awards Gala - featuring the Founder of the Year Honorary Awards, a festive dinner, entertainment, and powerful networking.

🎟️ TICKET – FOUNDERS AWARDS GALA (SEPTEMBER 24)

  • Gala Pass: 2,300 SEK (excl. VAT)
  • Dress Code: Black Tie

Free for Founders Alliance Members – included in the membership

Secure your spot and select your workshops now - your preferences help shape a tailored, high-value experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to Stockholm for a transformative summit of growth, leadership, and connection.

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Program (CET/UTC +02:00)

07:30 AM

Morning Run or 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, Berzelii Park 9, 111 47 Stockholm
Skeppsholmen
Morning Walk & Run
09:00 AM

Registration & Check-In for the Founders World Summit

Welcome to 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

The Ballroom, Berns 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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The Ballroom, Berns 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 Hotel, Berzelii park 9, 111 47 Stockholm

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 3500 Founders World Summit (Full day 24th September)
  • SEK 2300 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!