The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

Incorporated as a foundation in 1971, and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. http://www.weforum.org

The Forum, best known for its Annual Meeting of global leaders held every year in Davos, Switzerland organizes a series of regional meetings.

The Forum also organizes the Davos Debates http://youtube.com/davos an open discussion about the challenges facing our planet.