24 September 2026 06:00PM-01:00AM CESTBerns Berzelii Park(UTC +02:00) Afterparty at Berns

25th Anniversary Founders Awards Gala!

A Founders Reunion Party Celebrating Entrepreneurship 

A quarter of a century of founders, friendships, and unforgettable moments.

Join us the 24th of September 2026 at Berns in Stockholm for a special 25th Anniversary Reunion — a grand celebration bringing together members of Founders Alliance from across the years.

An evening to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new ones, and celebrate the incredible community of entrepreneurs who have shaped our journey over the past 25 years — and continue to shape the future.

Together, we’ll raise a glass to fun memories, bold ideas, and the enduring spirit of entrepreneurship that unites us all.

A reunion for every member founder who has been part of Founders Alliance — past, present, and future.

🎟 Limited Seats — Apply to Participate

If you are not a Founders Alliance Member, your registration will be considered an application to participate, as seats are limited and priority is given to Founders.

💰 Price: 2,300 SEK for non-members (excl. VAT) 

✨ Free for Founders Alliance Members — included in your membership.

Warm welcome! 

Founders Alliance


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Program (UTC +02)

06:00 PM

Check-in, Registration & Pre Gala Drink

You will find your table and seating allocation under your Personal Program in the Gala App. Please be on time and note that the doors will close at 7:00 PM.

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Berns Hotel, Berzelii Park 9, 111 47 Stockholm
07:00 PM

Table Seating

Time to take your seat at the table. You find your seating in the Founders Awards Gala App.

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Berns Hotel the Ballroom, Berzelii Park 9
07:15 PM

Founders Awards Gala

During the Founders Awards Gala, we enjoy a 3-course dinner and are inspired by our peers founders and from the participating founders on stage.

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The Ballroom, Berns Berzelii Park 9, Stockholm
11:15 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

All you need to know

Founders Awards Gala 2025 

An inspiring evening celebrating entrepreneurship, founders ecosystem, and the impact you create in business and society — and a special reunion celebration to reconnect with old founders friends and members.

📅 Date: September 24, 2026

📍 Location: Berns Berzelii Park, Ballroom, Stockholm

🎟 Limited Seats — Apply to Participate

If you are not a Founders Alliance Member, your registration will be considered an application to participate, as seats are limited and priority is given to Founders.

💰 Price: 2,300 SEK for non-members (excl. VAT) 

✨ Free for Founders Alliance Members — included in your membership.

Dress Code: Black Tie Party — Bring your sparkle. Elegant evening gowns, chic tuxedos, or sleek jumpsuits — make it your own.

  • For women: Glamorous evening gowns, elegant cocktail dresses, or stylish jumpsuits. Think bold details, luxurious fabrics, sparkling accessories, and confident flair.

  • For men: Classic tuxedos or tailored dinner jackets with a modern twist. Think satin, velvet, bold details, and a confident smile.

Timeless style with a party spirit — dress to shine and celebrate the night away.

Join us as we announce the winners of the Founder of the Year Honorary Awards, enjoy a wonderful dinner, world-class entertainment, and great exchange with peer founders. The evening also includes a reunion celebration, giving everyone the chance to reconnect, and celebrate shared journeys.

Afterparty at Berns: Keep the celebration going! Dance, mingle, and sing the night away at the lively afterparty — the perfect finale to an unforgettable evening.

Berns

Berns Hotel is a historical Boutique Hotel & House of Entertainment since 1863. Berns is located at the centre of Stockholm’s dynamic shopping and restaurant district, overlooking Berzelii Park and the Baltic Sea. 

Berns Hotel, Berzelii Park 9, Stockholm, Sweden. If you stay at the hotel use the side entrance Näckströmsgatan 8, Stockholm for check-in.

How to find us!

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Recommended hotels

During your stay in Stockholm we recommend that you book one of the following hotels.

Hotel Kung Carl a centrally located hotel at vibrant Stureplan in Stockholm.

Hotel Kungsträdgården your new home away from home, next to the Royal Garden, in the heart of StockholmBerns is a historical boutique hotel located at the centre of Stockholm’s dynamic shopping and restaurant district, overlooking Berzelii Park and the Baltic Sea.

Grand Hôtel is situated in the best waterfront location imaginable, the hotel overlooks the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town.

Berns is a historical boutique hotel located at the centre of Stockholm’s dynamic shopping and restaurant district, overlooking Berzelii Park and the Baltic Sea.

Hotel Diplomat is the unique Art Nouveau palace and its stunning views of the Stockholm waterfront make for a five-star hotel experience in every sense of the word.

Villa Dagmar is a beautiful and creative home for the curious traveller who is seeking a hotel in Stockholm with both heart and soul in a chic and conscious part of the city, next door to the historic Östermalms saluhall.

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, business unit meets, 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 is interlinked with the 25th Founders Awards Gala September 24, 2026 at Berns 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.

For membership requests:  Apply here!