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4 weeks experience / 2026

WIRED Summer Program

Join us in New York City for the WIRED Summer Program, an immersive 4-week experience for college students inspired by WIRED’s cutting-edge perspective on technology and innovation.

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WIRED Summer Program

4 weeks experience / 2026
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Who is it for

Join WIRED journalists, innovators, and industry experts as they pull back the curtain on technology and innovation in New York City, a global hub for creativity.

From understanding emerging AI to exploring technological innovations, this four-week immersive course builds key skills to engage with cutting-edge technology and AI and apply them to future careers. 

In collaboration with WIRED, the leading authority on the future of tech, students will explore how AI and digital innovation intersect with their own fields of study, from healthcare and humanities to environmental science, design, journalism, business, and more.

Students will learn through lectures, workshops, hands-on labs, expert panels, and industry visits around New York City’s world-leading tech ecosystem. Students will also benefit from personal mentorship from WIRED editors as they explore real-life case studies and present solutions to industry experts, gaining leadership skills and insider knowledge.

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About the program

Who is it for

All applicants must be at least 18 years old by the beginning of the program. If you’re passionate about tech, enjoy problem solving, and seek to explore the emerging and exciting future of the industry, the WIRED Summer Program equips you with the tools and mindset needed to excel in the business world of tomorrow. No technical experience is required to participate. Embrace the opportunity to learn from the best, innovate fearlessly, and kickstart your career aspirations in one of the most dynamic cities in the world.

Dates:
June 29 – July 24
Tuition Price
$5950
Duration
Four Weeks
Optional Housing
$3950
Eligibility/Age
18+
Scholarships
Early Bird Discount of $595 available through January 15, 2026
Highlights

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Weekly Mentorship with WIRED Editors

Build your network and benefit from industry-leading mentorship from WIRED Editors.

Uncover emerging tech trends

Identify and analyze major emerging technology trends and their current applications through case studies in diverse disciplines.

 

Assess Social Impact

Critically evaluate the societal impact of emerging technologies on global and local scales, as well as the limitations of technology and AI. 

Analyse International Tech approaches

Compare global approaches to technology policy, innovation culture, and media narratives. 

Evaluate real world solutions

Critically evaluate solutions for complex, real-world challenges utilizing technology.

NACE Career Readiness

This course aligns with NACE Career Readiness Competencies. Find out more here.

Build a project

Develop and present a compelling, evidence-based capstone project pertaining to a global technology issue to a panel of WIRED editors, industry experts, and technology entrepreneurs. 

Program structure

Week 1
Navigating the Frontiers of Technology

Understanding emerging technological landscapes and their societal impact in New York City and internationally.

Week 2
Technology, Society, and the Public Good

Understand the ethics and regulation of technology as applied to public services. Explore various interpretations of technological ‘morality’ and efforts for inclusion.

Week 3
Innovation for Impact

Explore the applications of technological innovation from the perspectives of healthcare, media, and politics. Understand limitations of technology in these contexts through recent case-studies. Students explore how to turn insights into actionable solutions.

Week 4
Global Tech Futures

Explore the future of technological innovation on a global scale.

Program Structure
Next steps

Join us for Summer 2026

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All applicants to the WIRED Summer Program must complete an online application. The application process can be completed in just a few steps. You’ll also have the option to save your progress and return to it any time before submitting your final application.

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Early Bird Discount and Scholarships

Students can secure a discounted rate on tuition if they apply before the Early Bird deadline on January 15, 2026. Limited merit scholarships may also be available. Students who would like to express interest in being considered for a merit scholarship can reach out to the admissions team at admissions@wirededucation.com with a short statement about how the funds will help support their participation in the program and help to set them up for future opportunities and careers. If awarded, merit scholarships will be applied directly to the student’s account.

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admissions@wirededucation.com
UK: +44 20 8609 1579
US: +1 212 897 6644

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