6 May 01:30PM-10:00PM CESTBellora & Kusthotellet Styrsö

Welcome to the Founders Growth Workshop at Bellora & and Dinner at Kusthotellet Styrsö, Gothenburg! 

Founders Alliance invites you to the Founders Growth Workshop and Dinner on May 6, 2026, starting at Bellora, where you will join large-scale founders for valuable peer-to-peer exchange in a focused Growth Workshop.

The workshop will address key themes to support your growth journey and will be followed by networking in a relaxed and inspiring setting. This gathering is reserved exclusively for Founders Alliance members and VIP invited guests.

In the afternoon, after the Growth Workshop, we will depart by bus to Saltholmen, continue by boat to Styrsö Skäret, and take a short 5-minute walk to Kusthotellet Styrsö.

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

Welcome!

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    Program (UTC +01:00)

    01:30 PM

    Registration & Coffee Mingle

    Upon arrival, you are welcomed to register and enjoy a relaxed coffee mingle as you meet peer founders, setting the tone for an inspiring day ahead.

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    Bellora, Kungsportsavenyen 6, Gothenburg
    02:00 PM

    Founders Growth Workshop or Theme Based Workshop

    Option 1 – Growth Workshop: Join the Growth Workshop to explore your challenges in a group of 6–8 founders. Collaborate, share strategies, and solve challenges together to accelerate your business growth.

    Option 2 – Theme-Based Workshop: Dive into our Theme-Based Workshop, focusing on a specific topic to deepen your expertise and tackle your challenges creatively.

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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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    Kusthotellet Styrsö
    03:40 PM

    Bus Transport from Bellora to Saltholmen

    We have arranged bus transportation from Bellora to Saltholmen for all participants. We meet outside the entrance of Bellora, and the bus departs at 15:40 sharp - please be ready on time.

    Buss transport from Bellora to Saltholmen

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    Bus from Bellora to Saltholmen
    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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    Explore Styrsö & the Archipelago
    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
    10:00 PM

    Boat from Styrsö Skäret to Saltholmen

    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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    Boat from Saltholmen to Kusthotellet Styrsö

    Overview

    Founders Workshop & Dinner As part of the Founders Conference, we invite Founders Alliance Members and select VIP guests to join us for a dedicated workshop followed by dinner.

    Exclusive Afternoon Workshop & Dinner

    • For Invited Guest Founders: 3,500 SEK (320 €), inclusive of workshop, food and drinks
    • Discounted price of 3000 SEK for Founders Friend Members
    • ✅ Included for Founders Alliance Ambassador and Entry Members

    Venue: Kusthotellet Styrsö

    Afternoon – Bellora, Gothenburg

    • 13:30 Coffee Mingle
    • 14:00 Founders Growth Workshop or Theme Based Workshop

    Afternoon – Travel to Styrsö

    • 15:40 Bus to Saltholmen from Bellora Entrance (Arranged by Founders Alliance)
    • 16:30 Boat to Styrsö Skäret (Arranged be Founders Alliance)
    • 17:00 Walk to Kusthotellet Styrsö

    Evening – Archipelago Experience

    • 17:30 PM Walk & Talk (small groups)
    • Sauna & Spa (optional, sea access)
    • 20:00 PM 3-course Founders Dinner
    • 22:00 Boat Back to Saltholmen after dinner (Buy Your Own Ticket)
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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!