Since 2021, Consultancy32 has been the strategic communications partner for WISE, ensuring international media visibility for the World Innovation Summit for Education. Our role spans the entire communications lifecycle, from pre-summit media engagement to on-site journalist coordination and post-event coverage.
The 11th edition of the WISE Summit took place on November 2023 in Doha, welcoming over 2,000 delegates, journalists, and representatives, with nearly 4,000 registered attendees. Under the theme “Creative Fluency: Human Flourishing in the Age of AI”, the Summit explored the impact of AI on the global education landscape, featuring over 100 thought leaders, education innovators, and youth representatives.
Our Client
A leading global initiative dedicated to transforming education through innovation and collaboration.
Our Mission
International Media Outreach & PR Strategy
The Location
Doha, Qatar
PR Strategy & Media Partnerships
Consultancy32 designed and executed a comprehensive PR strategy to enhance WISE’s global media presence leading up to the Summit. We crafted media pitches and interview opportunities featuring WISE spokespeople, and negotiated and secured both paid and editorial media partnerships.
Journalist Engagement
We coordinated journalist invitations to the summit, managed journalist engagement, organised a pre-summit digital press conference in coordination with PR agencies, managed embargoed interviews for the WISE Prize for Education coordinating with five prominent international media outlets.
Influencer Engagement
C32 supervised the recruitment of key influencers, ensuring alignment with WISE’s social media strategy.
Media Materials
C32 prepared and distributed press kits, media alerts, and promotional materials in multiple languages (English, Arabic, Spanish, and Mandarin).
On-site Media Management
We managed relations with the key stakeholder; supervised on-site journalists and media partners to ensure comprehensive event coverage; led press conferences and represented WISE in media interactions; and organised and managed press trips and on-site interviews.
Media Follow-Up
C32 coordinated post-summit interviews and follow-ups with international media. We delivered a detailed client report summarising media engagement, key achievements, and recommandations for future events.
Milestones
- 177+ original articles published by local and international media outlets in 2023
- Press coverage in key regions: MENA, US, UK, China, and Europe with local press teams on the ground.
- Major media attention on key topics such as AI in education, digital sovereignty, ethical AI, and future classrooms.
Press Coverage
- Times Higher Education: Pioneering private university pivots to new African challenges
- El Pais: Luis Benveniste: “El informe PISA identifica dónde aprieta el zapato para poder tomar acciones”
- El Mercurio: La educación es la herramienta más poderosa que podemos usar para cambiar al mundo
- Times of India: Global Leaders Address Child Rehabilitation and AI Integration in Education at 11th WISE Summit
- Forbes: Su Alteza Sheikha Moza abre la 11a edición de la Cumbre WISE
- Jordan Times: 11th WISE edition explores AI’s educational potential, challenges, spotlights Gaza support
- Oman Observer: WISE 11 Summit to Shape the Future of Education with AI
- The Buzz Business (TIME Magazine EMEA): Revolutionizing education: WISE and the power of collective innovation
- Caixin: Qatar Foundation’s WISE seeks to revolutionize education in the AI age
- Afrique Magazine: Repenser les trajectoires professionnelles pour combler le fossé des inégalités