JCI Sweden’s National Congress 2026 In Sundsvall
Welcome to Sundsvall
Get ready to lead, grow, and breathe. Nestled between ancient forests and the shimmering Baltic Sea, Sundsvall offers the perfect backdrop for the 2026 JCI Conference — where bold ideas meet fresh Nordic air. Join young leaders from across Sweden and beyond in a city that doesn’t just talk about life balance, it lives it. Work hard, explore harder, and let Sundsvall remind you why it all matters.
Life balance
What you can expect
At our National Congress, we focus on building sustainable leadership with space for both recovery and connection. The weekend is centered around the theme Life Balance, where you can choose your own path through inspiring talks, workshops, and experiences across Sundsvall.
The congress begins slowly on Friday afternoon with a welcome session and networking activities. In the evening, you will explore Sundsvall through a social food tour, experiencing the city’s vibrant restaurant scene while connecting with fellow JCI members.
Saturday offers a full day of workshops, keynote sessions, leadership development, and the annual debating activities, alongside the General Assembly. The evening concludes with the highlight of the weekend — the Gala in the glamorous Spegelsalen at Sundsvalls stadshus.
The weekend balances learning and connection with space for reflection and wellbeing. Participants can start the day with yoga or breathing sessions, and between conference activities there will be opportunities to activate your body, enjoy nature and the unique atmosphere of Sundsvall.
The congress concludes on Sunday with a shared breakfast and a reflective closing session — the perfect moment to land, reconnect, and take new inspiration home.
Elite Hotel Knaust Sundsvall
Get ready to connect, recharge, and rise. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Sundsvall, Hotel Knaust will serve as the beating pulse of the 2026 JCI Sweden National Congress — where every handshake, breakthrough, and late-night idea finds its home. Expect grand halls steeped in 19th-century elegance, rooms built for real rest, and a team ready to make every moment count. Show up, settle in, and let Elite Hotel Knaust be your base camp in the heart of Sundsvall.
Day by day
| Time | Program | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Foraging Experience – Mushroom picking hike with open fire lunch in the forest National President Malin Rinstad, JCI Sweden, JCI Sundsvall. | TBA | |
| Horse back riding, guided tour* Sanna Nilsén, JCI Sundscall. *Maximum 85kg | TBA | |
| Drop in, Mingle time JCI Sundsvall | Kulturmagasinet | |
| Welcome to Sundsvall and JCI Swedens National Congress National President Malin Rinstad, JCI Sundsvall | Kulturmagasinet | |
| Caucus – General Assembly 1* National Board *Speeches from board nominees | Kulturmagasinet | |
| Dinner – a special tour with food while exploring JCI Sundscall | Kulturmagasinet |
Program – Friday 16 October
Forest Foraging Experience
Mushroom picking hike with open fire lunch in the forest.
National President Malin Rinstad, JCI Sweden, JCI Sundsvall.
Place: Elite Hotel Knaust
Horseback riding, guided tour
Sanna Nilsén, JCI Sundsvall. Maximum 85 kg.
Place: Elite Hotel Knaust
Welcome to Sundsvall and JCI Sweden’s National Congress
National President Malin Rinstad, JCI Sundsvall
Caucus – General Assembly 1
National Board. Speeches from board nominees.
Place: Kulturmagasinet
Dinner – a special tour with food while exploring
JCI Sundsvall
Place: Elite Hotel Knaust
Start the day in harmony | Elite Hotel Knaust
Workshop – Explore* | JCI Vice President assigned to Europe Isabel Simon, JCI Scotland, Visionite Sundsvall (recommended for everyone that haven’t attended to an Explore training before).
Key Note | @Elite Hotel Knaust
General Assembly 2 | @Visionite Sundsvall, National Board (mandatory for Local Presidents)
Public Speaking | @Elite Hotel Knaust
General Assembly 3 – Election of our upcoming National Board | @Visionite Sundsvall, National Board
Keynote – Inspire | Mats Snäll, Senior Advisor at Digg – Agency for Digital Government.
Debating competition | @Elite Hotel Knaust
GALA | Spegelsalen
After Party | Bloco
Program – Saturday 17 October
Start the day in harmony
Place: Elite Hotel Knaust
Workshop – Mastering networking: Give value before you receive value
JCI Vice President assigned to Europe Isabel Simon, JCI Scotland.
Place: Elite Hotel Knaust
Swedish Fika
General Assembly 2
National Board
*Mandatory for Local Presidents.
Place: Visionite Sundsvall
Public Speaking
Camilla Diener, JCI 8000 Aarhus, Denmark.
Place: Elite Hotel Knaust
Lunch
Place: Visionite Sundsvall
General Assembly 3
National Board
*Election of our upcoming National Board.
Place: Visionite Sundsvall
Swedish Fika
Keynote – Inspirational session
Mats Snäll, AI expert and visionary innovator behind Sweden’s COVID certificates. Discover how AI is transforming our world, work and future.
Place: Elite Hotel Knaust
Debating competition
Place: Elite Hotel Knaust
GALA
Place: Spegelsalen
After Party
Place: Spegelsalen & Bloco
Program – Sunday 18 October
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Breakfast
Everyone
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Time to reflect on the weekend and end it in harmony
Place: Elite Hotel Knaust
The city between the mountains
Norra berget i Sundsvall
A popular open-air museum and excursion destination featuring historic buildings, animals, and beautiful views of the city. Suitable for recreation, learning, and family activities year-round.
Södra Berget i Sundsvall
A large outdoor area focused on activities such as hiking, skiing, and cycling. Here you’ll find incredible views of Sundsvall and facilities including a ski slope and bike arena.
Gustav Adolfs Torg
A central square in Sundsvall serving as an important gathering place, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and urban life. The city was founded in 1621 during the reign of King Gustav II Adolf, which is why he is often referred to as its founder.
