6 May 2026 09:00AM-10:00PM CESTBellora & Kusthotellet Styrsö

Welcome to the Founders Conference at Bellora and Kusthotellet Styrsö in Gothenburg! 

Founders Alliance invites you to the Founders Conference on May 6, 2026, starting at Bellora, where you will join large-scale founders for valuable peer-to-peer exchange, including your Founders Group sessions. 

In the afternoon, after the third session or theme-based workshop, we will depart by bus to Saltholmen and continue by boat to Styrsö Skäret, followed by a short 5-minute walk to Kusthotellet Styrsö. 

Here, you will enjoy a surprising afternoon and evening showcasing the archipelago of Gothenburg, including amazing relaxation, spa experiences, adventure, and dinner for all participants. 

For those staying overnight, the experience continues at the hotel. Those not staying overnight will take the boat back after dinner. 

Register for your hotel room to secure your stay. 

This Founders Conference is exclusively for members of Founders Groups that have chosen this date as one of the four annual Founders Conferences.

Welcome!

    Program (UTC +01:00)

    08:30 AM

    Morning Mingle Founders Conference

    Coffee is served from 8:00 am. 

    Welcome to join and mingle with your peer founders.

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    Bellora, Kungsportsavenyen 6, Gothenburg
    09:00 AM

    Session One with your Founders Group

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

    Coffee is served from 10:00 AM, and you are warmly welcome to take a group break whenever it suits you - either in the meeting room or in the conference area.

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    Bellora, Kungsportsavenyen 6, Gothenburg
    11:30 AM

    Lunch Networking Break

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


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    Bellora, Kungsportsavenyen 6, Gothenburg
    12:30 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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    Bellora, Kungsportsavenyen 6, Gothenburg
    02:00 PM

    Session Three with Your Founders Group or Theme based Workshop

    Meeting with your Founders Group Third Session or Theme Based Workshop, physical or virtual based on your registration.

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    Bellora, Kungsportsavenyen 6, Gothenburg
    03:30 PM

    Go to the Bus outside Bellora Entrance

    You have ten minutes to get ready. The bus leaves Bellora at 03:40 sharp for Saltholmen, and to catch the boat to Styrsö, we need to be on time.

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    Bellora, Kungsportsavenyen 6, Gothenburg
    03:40 PM

    Bus Transport from Bellora to Saltholmen

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    Hotel Bellora Entrance
    04:30 PM

    Boat from Saltholmen to Styrsö Skäret

    Boat ride from Saltholmen to Styrsö Skäret – enjoy the scenic journey across the archipelago. On arrival a five minute walk to Kusthotellet Styrsö. 

    A short walk from the boat to Kusthotellet Styrsö, where you can check in if you are staying overnight. Get ready for the walk and talk; sauna and spa are optional.

    Kusthotellet Styrsö

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    Boat from Saltholmen to Kusthotellet Styrsö
    05:30 PM

    Styrsö Walk & Talk, Sauna and Spa

    Stroll the enchanting paths of Styrsö, where purpose and connection intertwine. In small groups of 3–5 peers, founders will share stories, spark ideas, and explore the challenges and opportunities that shape their journeys.

    And as the day winds down, let the world slip away in a soothing spa, before stepping straight from the warmth of the sauna into the embrace of the sea - a moment of pure serenity to end an inspiring day.

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    Styrsö
    08:00 PM

    Founders Dinner

    3-course dinner with options for both alcohol-free and alcohol-based drinks. Matched seating with groups of 8 founders.

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    Kusthotellet Styrsö
    11:00 PM

    You choose between

    Overnight Stay at Kusthotellet Styrsö

    Register for a room to extend your experience and enjoy the charm of the archipelago. We have reserved rooms, and will invoice you 3000 SEK including breakfast and spa (ex VAT).

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    Kusthotellet Styrsö

    Boat from Styrsö Skäret to Saltholmen

    If you are not staying overnight you book a ticket for a ferry ride from Styrsö Skäret to Saltholmen. 

    Check travel Schedule here. 

    You can buy ticket On Board or at the Västtrafik To Go App 

    Kusthotellet Styrsö

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    From Styrsö Skäret to Saltholmen

    08:00 AM

    Breakfast Mingle

    Start your day with a delicious breakfast and connect with peer founders in a relaxed setting.

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    Kusthotellet Styrsö
    09:00 AM

    Boat Transport from Styrsö Skäret to Saltholmen

    Boat transport from Styrsö Skäret to Saltholmen – relax and enjoy the scenic ride back across the archipelago.

    If you are staying overnight you book a ticket for a ferry ride from Styrsö Skäret to Saltholmen after breakfast.

    Check travel Schedule here.

    You can buy ticket On Board or at the Västtrafik To Go App

    Kusthotellet Styrsö

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    Boat from Styrsö to Saltholmen

    Overview

    Participants. Founders Conference is part of Founders Alliance consisting of members who pay an annual membership fee. There are no sponsors or other contributions.

    Your Founders Group. You will also receive separate information directly from your Group Leader or Day Leader, including specific parts of your group sessions, within one to two weeks before the Founders Conference.

    Morning – Bellora, Gothenburg

    • 08:00 Coffee & networking, Morning Mingle

    • 09:00–03:40 Founders Group sessions and optional workshops

    • 11:30 Lunch networking

    Afternoon – Travel to Styrsö

    • 03:40 Bus to Saltholmen from Bellora Entrance

    • 04:30 Boat to Styrsö Skäret

    • 05:00 Walk to Kusthotellet Styrsö & check-in

    Evening – Archipelago Experience

    • 05:30 PM Walk & Talk (small groups)

    • Sauna & Spa (optional, sea access)

    • 08:00 PM 3-course Founders Dinner

    Overnight Stay (Optional)

    • Hotel stay: 2790 SEK (breakfast & spa included)

    • Non-overnight: boat back to Saltholmen after dinner

    Next Morning

    • 08:00 Breakfast mingle

    • 09:00 Boat back to Saltholmen

    Notes:

    • Exclusively for Founders Group members attending this Founders Conference

    • Dress: Casual & comfortable

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    Founders Alliance at a Glance

    Founders Alliance was established in 2001 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 at Berns Hotel 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!