Official Conference Venue – Clarion Hotel Sign Östra Järnvägsgatan 35, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden

Saturday, September 26, 2026 Note : 8: 45 | Registration & Check-in begins Grab Your Coffee and Step Back in Time – Take a sentimental stroll down memory lane before the formal agenda kicks off. This open exhibition invites you to browse a curated collection of archival photographs, historical stories, and unique memorabilia that capture decades of cross-border friendship, resilience, and international community building.

As you explore this visual timeline, keep your eyes peeled, you just might spot a familiar face, a legendary relative, or even yourself in our shared global history! 10:00 | Official Opening – We officially kick off the weekend with a warm welcome to members and guests from across the Nordic region and beyond. 10:10–10:50 | Region 2 ClubsLocal Connections with Nordic Region 2 Speakers – Join regional leaders from Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Oslo, Helsinki, and Copenhagen for updates on local initiatives, collaborative projects, and strategic connections across Scandinavia and the Baltic’s. 10:50–11:20|Discussions 11:20–11:50 | Fika – Experience an introduction to Sweden’s beloved coffee break tradition, focusing on taking a daily pause to connect, relax, and socialize with fellow attendees. 11:50-12:00 | AWC Stockholm Scholarship Update – A presentation on the AWC Stockholm Scholarship Fund 12:00–12:45 | FAWCO: Global Priorities, Local Possibilities-Engagement with FAWCO Speakers – Current initiatives, including updates on the Target Program 6 (2025–2028): “Human Rights: Advancing Dignity, Equality and Freedom for Women and Girls,” aligning directly with UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality), FAWCO Human Rights Team a global network working to end violence and discrimination against women and girls, and the FAWCO Education Team , which focuses on UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), supporting literacy, digital equity, and educational access for women and girls. 12:45–13:10 | Discussions 13:10–14:00 | Lunch & Networking – Enjoy a lunch featuring Nordic-inspired flavors, friendly faces, and a few fun surprises. Take this opportunity to mix and mingle with representatives from the State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) and revisit our archival history exhibition. 14:00–14:30 | International Financial Foundations for Global Citizens Impact Session – Traditional banks often struggle to comprehend how you can hold a passport from one country, live abroad in another, and still need a secure, compliant financial anchor elsewhere. Enter the State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU). Representatives will share solutions specifically for Americans living overseas with a presentation and audience questions. 14:30–15:05 | International Impact Session – When Art Creates Belonging: Living as a global citizen means constantly seeking connection across borders. In this inspiring session, Lara Szabo Greisman, Festival Director and Co-Founder Nobel Week Lights Stockholm, shares an international perspective on democratizing public art to foster a deep sense of local and global belonging. Followed by a conversation with Kimberly Andersson and audience questions. Nobel Week Lights is presented by the Nobel Prize Museum. Visit nobelweeklights.se to discover more! 15:05–15:35 Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate: Region 2 RoundtablesFinal insights and remarks from Region 2 and FAWCO leadership. Share ideas from the room and final reflections. 15:35 | Thank You & Closing Remarks – Final gathering, expression of thanks, and transition for the evening program. 15:45 | Daytime Program Concludes

Evening Program Saturday’s Stadshuset doors run on Swedish time. Please plan to arrive no later than 17:10, because at 17:30 those doors close, and they mean it. 17:10 | Arrival for Reception & Private Tour at Stockholm City Hall – Marvel at the grandeur of the iconic Blue Hall, as well as the breathtaking Golden Hall’s extraordinary mosaics, this is a uniquely Stockholm experience. Join for sparkling wine, canapés, and a private guided tour where Nobel laureates and royalty gather each December. 19:00 | Reception Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset) Hantverkargatan 1, 111 52 Stockholm 19:30 | Celebratory Dinner The perfect finale to a day of inspiration and collaboration, at Svenska Läkaresällskapet (The Swedish Society of Medicine) a menu tailored to the season and rooted in Swedish culinary tradition. Svenska Läkaresällskapet (The Swedish Society of Medicine) Klara Östra kyrkogata 10, 111 52 Stockholm Built between 1904 and 1906, it is celebrated as a masterpiece of Swedish National Romantic architecture. Founded to foster international progress and cross-border exchange, it perfectly mirrors the values of AWC Stockholm and FAWCO. #AWC115th #FAWCOR2 @awcstockholm.org