Horasis

Horasis is an independent, international economic think tank, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 2005, by Frank-Jürgen Richter, former director of the World Economic Forum, Horasis' stated goals are innovation and sustainable development of emerging markets. 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.

==Activities== thumb|right|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, connecting 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.