Horasis

Horasis
Formation2005; 19 years ago (2005)
FounderFrank-Jürgen Richter
TypeNonprofit Think tank
HeadquartersZurich, Switzerland.
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English
Frank-Jürgen Richter
Websitewww.horasis.org

Horasis is an independent, international think tank, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 2005, by Frank-Jürgen Richter, former director of the World Economic Forum, Horasis is committed to fostering innovation and promoting the sustainable development of emerging markets.[1] The annual Horasis Global Meeting in Cascais, Portugal, is a gathering of business people with government officials, scientists and intellectuals centered on issues concerning corporations and societies.[2][3]

Activities

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Horasis Meeting reception at the Hotel Palácio Estoril, in Cascais, on the Portuguese Riviera, near Lisbon.

Horasis serves as a platform for cooperation and knowledge-sharing, fostering connections between developed countries and emerging markets.[4] The community primarily operates through partnerships with corporations, governments, and international organizations, often acting as an incubator for new initiatives. These meetings rotate among host countries that organize the events,[5] with selected corporations contributing speeches and presentations on current topics.[6][7]

Horasis meetings typically take place in a host country that is different from the geographic location of the "in-focus" nation. These events serve as a platform for countries "in focus" as guests, such as China, India, and Southeast Asia, to enhance their global relations and demonstrate soft power through collaboration and cooperation. Additionally, the meetings provide an opportunity for the host country to engage in policy dialogue with the guest countries.[8][9]

Publications

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Horasis publishes reports based on the meetings, contributes op-eds to the international press and expert opinions for TV news programs.[10][11][12]

Business Leaders of the Year

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Horasis awards the "Business Leaders of the Year" award for entrepreneurs who have been building and leading successful global firms. The award was first given in 2006.[13] The award ceremonies take place at the regional meetings.[14][15]

Global meeting

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The annual Horasis Global Meeting is a gathering of business people with government officials, scientists and intellectuals. Around 500 participants from 70 countries gather every year to discuss issues concerning corporations and societies.[16] Issues such as economic growth, innovation, migration and inequality usually figure in the debates.[17][18]

The Global Meeting was first held in Liverpool in 2016, and since 2017 is held annually in Cascais, Portugal.[3] However, in 2023, the meeting is to be held in Gaziantep, Turkey.[19]

Regional meetings

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Horasis holds the Horasis China Meeting, the Horasis India Meeting and the Horasis Asia Meeting on an annual basis.[20] In 2017, the Horasis China Meeting was for the first time held in Sheffield, UK, and was attended by more than 300 Chinese business people, including representatives from state-owned companies, investment funds and private firms, as well as their British counterparts.[21] The international Horasis India Meeting is attended by hundreds of business people and politicians from India and around the world.[22] The Horasis Asia Meeting in 2017 was co-hosted by the Government of West Bengal and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).[23][24] The Horasis Asia Meeting in 2018 and 2019 were both held in Binh Duong New City in Bình Dương Province, Vietnam.[25][26]

References

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  1. ^ "Indian companies to benefit from EU crisis: Expert - CNBC-TV18". Moneycontrol.com. 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  2. ^ Tom Redburn. "Enthusiasm Temepered With Concern, About Business in India". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
  3. ^ a b Cave, Andrew. "Horasis Is No Davos But Does The World Need Another Fat Cat Boondoggle?". Forbes. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Article: Emerging markets to the fore". Businesstoday.co.om. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  5. ^ "Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Archived Speeches/Articles/Interviews - Global Russia Business Meeting, address by Minister of Commerce". Mcit.gov.cy. 2011-04-11. Archived from the original on 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  6. ^ "The Bank of Cyprus at the Global Russia Business Meeting - Bank of Cyprus Country Cyprus". Bankofcyprus.com.cy. 2011-04-18. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  7. ^ "Global China Business Meeting by PwC PwC Luxembourg". Pwc.com. 2010-11-22. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  8. ^ "Jean-Claude Juncker, Discours à l'occasion du Global China Business Meeting, Luxembourg". Gouvernement.lu. 2010-11-22. Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  9. ^ "Gunjan Sinha to participate in the Horasis Summit in Naples, Italy – Press Release". Metricstream.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  10. ^ Richter, Frank-Jurgen. "The Western Order Is About to Be Upended, Unless Leaders Listen to the Middle Class". agency Newsweek. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  11. ^ "Horasis Chairman on Global Meeting, China, Trade". Bloomberg Markets. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  12. ^ "Horasis Chairman Frank-Jürgen Richter talks to BBC". BBC World Service. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  13. ^ Horasis.org. "News :: Business Leader of the Year". Horasis.org. Archived from the original on 2017-10-27. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  14. ^ "Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and Horasis Award "Arab Business Leaders of the Year 2010"". Benzinga. 2010-09-27. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  15. ^ "Horasis :Global China Business Meeting" (PDF). Horasis.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
  16. ^ "Big names descending on Liverpool for IFB2016". Insider Media Ltd. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  17. ^ "Investimento. 200 mil milhões à caçaem Lisboa". Dinheiro Vivo. Archived from the original on 3 June 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  18. ^ "Rota do futuro global passapor Cascais". Jornal SOL. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  19. ^ "Developing an Innovation-Oriented Society". horasis.org. Horasis. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  20. ^ "Forum participants confident about future of Chinese economy". Xinhua News Agency. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  21. ^ "Chinese wowed by Sheffield's huge potential". The Star. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  22. ^ "Speech by Minister of State of External Affairs on "Portugal and India - Forging a New Growth Partnership" at the Horasis India Meeting, Cascais (July 03, 2016)". Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  23. ^ "Mandalay Chief Minister calls for foreign investment in India meet". Mizzima. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  24. ^ "Digital India: 'Digital companies taking control over global economy a concern'". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 4 December 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  25. ^ "Horasis Asia Meeting 2018 opens in Bình Dương". vietnamnews.vn. November 25, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  26. ^ "Horasis: The Global Visions Community". Horasis: The Global Visions Community. April 29, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
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