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Who we are

A non-profit association, seated in Geneva

We are the Greater Caspian Association (GCA), a non-profit association under Swiss law, seated in Geneva. Our mission is to connect the region to the world.

Caspian Week 2019, Davos — A panel discussion

Legal form
Non-profit association under Swiss law
Seat
Geneva
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CH-660.2.499.019-5
Flagship forum
Caspian Week

What we do

We convene. We do not govern, lend or regulate.

We convene governments, chambers of commerce, business councils, universities, companies and international organisations in forums on the region's trade corridors, energy, climate and digital infrastructure. See our How we work page.

Participants in the front row listen during the presentation of the Caspian Arbitration Centre
Two members of the audience listen closely during a roundtable, one resting her chin on her hand

Main photographCaspian Week 2020, Davos — Caspian Arbitration Centre presentationInsetCaspian Week 2020, Davos — Experts’ roundtable on the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline

Mission

Our mission is to connect the Greater Caspian Region to the World by promoting innovation and collaboration, advancing knowledge, fostering business and cultural relations.

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier force in uniting and propelling the Greater Caspian Region into a prosperous global arena driven by innovation, collaboration, and boundless opportunities.

Mission and priorities

Panellists of the women’s leadership session celebrate on stage, arms raised
Caspian Week 2020, DavosWomen’s leadership and the SDGs

Activities

Our areas of activity

  1. 01Collaboration with governments, international organisations and business to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  2. 02Improving business, scientific, cultural and political relations between the Greater Caspian Region and the World
  3. 03Implementing innovations and new technologies between the Greater Caspian Region and the World
  4. 04Promoting training and educational projects for the population
  5. 05Encouraging philanthropic and charitable projects throughout the Greater Caspian Region

Five domains

What we promote

We promote individuals, entities, institutions, projects, activities and services in five domains.

  1. Caspian Week 2020, Davos — Education and Leadership for a Sustainable World

    Education and training

  2. Caspian Week 2018, Davos — A presentation to a full room

    The organisation of seminars, events and conferences

  3. Caspian Week 2019, Davos — Presentation of the Greater Caspian Foundation

    Scientific, economic and technological research

  4. Caspian Week 2020, Davos — A speaker on stage

    Encouraging innovations

  5. Caspian Week 2020, Davos — AI: how to convert a threat into an opportunity for mankind

    Advancing digitalisation

Governance

How we are governed

We are led by our President, Murat Seitnepesov, who chairs the Caspian Week Forum. The General Assembly is our highest body; every member may take part, and it elects the Committee, which directs the Association. See our Governance page for our legal form and documents, and our Leadership page for our people.

Highest body

General Assembly

Every member may take part

Directs the Association

The Committee

Led by the President