The global visions community, Horasis, will gather to discuss the theme of “Fostering a Shared Humanity” in times of great uncertainty. Among the thousands of delegates Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India, will also be attending.
Horasis, a global visions community dedicated to advancing collaborative solutions for sustainable growth, has announced the 2021 Horasis Global Meeting, which will be hosted virtually on 8 June, 2021. Invited delegates, which include government ministers, Fortune 500 CEOs and social and entrepreneurial leaders, will gather to discuss the theme of “Fostering a Shared Humanity” in times of great uncertainty.
Held at a historic moment in which the world is facing an existential threat from COVID-19 and its emergent variants, an unprecedented global economic downturn, and a dearth of decisive leadership, Horasis delegates will convene to propose sustainable pathways, buoyed by compassionate leadership, to solve for the myriad of disruptions on both global and local levels.
Frank-Jürgen Richter. Image Credit: Horasis
The world is at a crossroads where increased international collaboration is needed more than ever to resolve its most pressing issues including economic inequality, climate change and a path forward post-pandemic
“The world is at a crossroads where increased international collaboration is needed more than ever to resolve its most pressing issues including economic inequality, climate change and a path forward post-pandemic,” Dr. Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman of Horasis, said.
“The Horasis community of world leaders will be instrumental in formulating actionable plans to lead the global community towards a prosperous, egalitarian future,” he added.
Gathering Over 1,000 Prominent Global Decision-Makers
The virtual summit will bring together over 1,000 prominent global decision-makers. Among the political leaders in attendance are Armen Sarkissian, President of Armenia, Armenia; Hage Geingob, President of Namibia; Taro Kono, Minister for Administrative Reform and Regulatory Reform, Japan; Julia Klöckner, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, Germany; Radmila Shekerinska, Minister of Defence, North Macedonia; Ilga Suplinska, Minister for Education and Science, Latvia;
Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Egypt; Béata Habyarimana, Minister for Trade and Industry, Rwanda; Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana; Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India.
Private sector leaders too will be represented, including leaders from top organizations such as; Hank McKinnell, Member of the Board, Moody’s, USA; David de Rothschild, Founder, Voice for Nature, United Kingdom; Megan J. Smith, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, shift7; Former CTO of the United States, USA; Ibukun Awosika, Chair, First Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria; Barbara Ann Bernard, Chief Executive Officer, Wincrest Capital, Bahamas; Nadja Swarovski, Chair, Swarovski Foundation, Austria, amongst many more.
An Ideal Platform to Explore and Foster Cooperation
Launched in 2016, the annual Horasis Global Meeting is one of the world’s foremost discussion forums, offering an ideal platform to explore and foster cooperation, impact investing and sustainable growth across the world. The summit — hosted annually in the seaside resort town of Cascais, Portugal, has moved online during the pandemic.
Horasis holds a series of summits throughout the year, including the Horasis Extraordinary Meeting, as well as smaller, country-specific conferences, including the Horasis India Meeting, Horasis China Meeting, Horasis Asia Meeting, and the Horasis Visionary Circle, a private meeting of the world’s most influential captains of industry.
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Horasis, the Global Visions Community is an independent international organization dedicated to inspiring our future. Horasis hosts annual meetings to advance solutions to the most critical challenges facing corporations today. Flagship events include the annual Horasis Global Meeting as well as regional summits focusing on China, India, and Southeast Asia.
