World in Progress is PRISA Group’s international platform for ideas and debate. It brings together political, business and civil society leaders, alongside experts and influential voices, to examine the major challenges of the 21st century and turn informed debate into shared understanding and cooperation. 

Created by one of the world’s leading Spanish-language media groups, WIP combines global reach, editorial credibility and the ability to convene leading voices. Through its forums, it connects policymakers and business leaders with journalists, academics, entrepreneurs and civil society representatives, encouraging strategic thinking, open dialogue and international cooperation. 

PRISA is the leading business group in the creation and distribution of educational informative, and entertainment content in the Spanish-speaking market. With a presence in 22 countries, PRISA reaches millions of people through its global brands: Santillana, EL PAÍS, LOS40, W Radio, and AS.

Moreover, PRISA is one of the leading educational and media groups in the Spanish-speaking world due to its high-quality content and strong commitment to participating in the digital economy through connectivity and product innovation.

Its reach in Brazil, Portugal, and the growing U.S. Hispanic market opens up a global market of more than 700 million people.

With a clear global dimension, the forum transcends borders by integrating perspectives from Europe, Latin America, the United States, Asia, and Africa into a mosaic of innovative solutions. The joint participation of international leaders and local experts ensures a unique diversity of voices, driving a dynamic exchange and a cross-cutting debate designed to address major contemporary challenges from an inclusive and deeply enriching perspective.

Chair
World in Progress is chaired by Arancha González Laya, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain.

Executive Director
Nina Khalatyan serves as Executive Director of World in Progress.

Advisory Board
World in Progress is supported by an Advisory Board comprising:

• Josep Borrell, former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and former President of the European Parliament.

• Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia and recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize.

• Julissa Reynoso, former United States Ambassador to Spain and Andorra.

• Gabriel Szpigiel, economist and board member of Pampa Energía and Council of the Americas