18-24 October 2026

Welcome to Founders Trip to East Africa incl. Addis Ababa & Nairobi

Addis Ababa & Nairobi | October 18–24, 2026

Step into the dynamic world of East African entrepreneurship! Over six unforgettable days, you’ll explore Addis Ababa and Nairobi through company visits, learning sessions, cultural experiences, and peer-to-peer founders exchanges.

Program Highlights:

  • October 19–24: Official program with curated Company visits, Social Impact sessions, and Networking events

  • Exclusive Access: Connect with founders of scale and key decision-makers in one of the world’s fastest-growing entrepreneurial regions

  • Inspiration & Insight: Gain practical knowledge, fresh ideas, and founders exchange to accelerate international expansion

  • Culture & Community: Enjoy local cuisine, cultural excursions, and immersive experiences

The trip starts in Addis Ababa on October 19 at 11:30 AM EAT and concludes in Nairobi on October 24 at 3 PM.

All participants will be fully supported with logistics, hotel accommodations, local transport, meals, and a CO₂-compensated program. International flights can be booked independently or arranged through Founders Alliance for a small administration fee.

Get ready to connect, learn, and grow in a journey designed exclusively for Founders Alliance members.

Welcome aboard! 

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All You Need to Know — Founders Trip to East Africa

Destination: Addis Ababa & Nairobi | October 18–24, 2026 Six-Day Program

Participants: Founders Alliance Members and East African Founders

Date: October 18–24, 2026 - Six-Day Program. 

Your Founders Alliance Delegation Experience Includes: 

Core Program 

Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime learning and networking experience through direct exchange with the Founders Delegation. 

  • 3 hotel nights in Addis Abeba – Hyatt Regency Addis Abeba 
  • 2 hotel nights in Nairobi – Palacina The Residence & The Suites Flight from Addis Abeba to Nairobi on October 22 
  • 5 Founders Dinners 
  • 6 Founders Lunches 
  • 6 days of a packed parallel program including company visits, social impact projects, cultural experiences, and key relationship-building opportunities
  • Delegation service before, during, and after the trip 

Optional Extras 

  • Hotel room upgrades Flight booking services Founders Alliance service fee (10%)
  • Invitations to preparatory meetings for Founders East Africa, either separately or as part of ongoing Founders activities.

Fee 

SEK 60,000 (All-inclusive program package excluding international flights; domestic flights included.) Limited spots, first serve basis.

Upon registration and payment, your participation will be confirmed and you will receive continuous updates on detailed programming, regulations, and logistics.

      Program (UTC+1)

      09:00 AM

      Travel to Addis Abeba

      Arrive and get settled for the journey ahead.

      • Flights from Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, or other locations

      • Optional flight booking through Founders Alliance

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      09:00 AM

      Welcome to Addis Ababa

      Start connecting, learning, and exploring the city.

      • Arrival & hotel check-in (Hyatt Regency)

      • Founders Learning Lunch

      • Afternoon Tracks: Company Visit / Social Impact / Cultural Excursion

      • Evening: Founders Dinner at Marcus Addis

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      09:00 AM

      Addis Ababa

      Deep dive into business, impact, and culture.

      • Optional Morning Training

      • Founders Breakfast with Guest

      • Daytime Tracks: Company Visits / Social Impact / Cultural Excursion

      • Evening: Ethiopian Dinner Experience

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      09:00 AM

      Addis Ababa

       More inspiration, networking, and cultural immersion.

      • Optional Morning Exercise

      • Founders Breakfast with Guest

      • Daytime Tracks: Company Visits / Social Impact / Cultural Excursion

      • Evening: Founders Dinner / Optional Club Addis

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      09:00 AM

      Journey to Nairobi

      Travel and start exploring Nairobi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

      • Morning Exercise (optional)

      • Flight Addis → Nairobi

      • Hotel check-in (Palacina Hotel)

      • Afternoon Tracks: Company Visit / Social Impact / Relaxation & Networking

      • Evening: Founders Dinner

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      09:00 AM

      Nairobi

      Full day of insights, networking, and discovery.

      • Optional Morning Exercise

      • Founders Breakfast

      • Daytime Tracks: Company Visits / Social Impact / Relaxation & Networking

      • Evening: Founders Dinner

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      09:00 AM

      Nairobi & Departure

       Wrap up, optional activities, and travel home.

      • Optional Activities: Golf, Running, Cultural Experiences, or Relaxation

      • Transfer to Airport for Return Flights

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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.

      A collaborative forum where successful founders meet to help each other become even more successful in Founders Groups through deep and long-term relationships that inspire, develop and enable more and better business. 

      Its membership comprises over 400 high performing founders in Sweden and owners in a network of 2000 companies stretching across all industries and areas of expertise. 

      In 2015 Founders Alliance started the international expansion, now with 250 active large-scale founders headed by 50 international founders with headquarters in 11 countries including: USA (CA), India, China (Hong Kong), United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, The Netherlands, Switzerland and Spain.

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

      For membership requests please contact niclas.carlsson@foundersalliance.com.

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