Horasis is an independent, international

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, headquartered in

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. Founded in 2005, by Frank-Jürgen Richter, former director of the

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, Horasis is committed to fostering innovation and promoting the sustainable development of

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s. The annual Horasis Global Meeting in

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, Portugal, is a gathering of business people with government officials, scientists and intellectuals centered on issues concerning corporations and societies.

Activities

Horasis serves as a platform for cooperation and knowledge-sharing, fostering connections between developed countries and emerging markets. 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, with selected corporations contributing speeches and presentations on current topics. 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

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through collaboration and cooperation. Additionally, the meetings provide an opportunity for the host country to engage in policy dialogue with the guest countries.

Publications

Horasis publishes reports based on the meetings, contributes

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s to the international press and expert opinions for TV news programs.

Business Leaders of the Year

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. The award ceremonies take place at the regional meetings.

Global meeting

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. Issues such as economic growth, innovation, migration and inequality usually figure in the debates. The Global Meeting was first held in

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in 2016, and since 2017 is held annually in

, Portugal. However, in 2023, the meeting is to be held in

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Regional meetings

Horasis holds the Horasis China Meeting, the Horasis India Meeting and the Horasis Asia Meeting on an annual basis. In 2017, the Horasis China Meeting was for the first time held in

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, 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. The international Horasis India Meeting is attended by hundreds of business people and politicians from India and around the world. The Horasis Asia Meeting in 2017 was co-hosted by the

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and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The Horasis Asia Meeting in 2018 and 2019 were both held in Binh Duong New City in Bình Dương Province,

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References

External links

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