Program Structure
Navigating the Frontiers of Technology
Understanding emerging technological landscapes and their societal impact in New York City and internationally.
- Arrival to the program
- Orientation
- Seminar: Introduction to AI & Technology in NYC
- Guest lecture: WIRED Editor: The WIRED Lens: How to spot trends and shape technology narratives’
- Seminar: Technology as a Cultural Force: Disruption and the American Tech Dream
- Co-curricular: WIRED Condé Nast London HQ
- Participation & Engagement Week 1
- Team formation and project topic selection
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.
- Seminar: GDPR, AI ethics frameworks, and inclusivity in tech
- Guest lecture: AI & Ethics in Cybersecurity
- Seminar: The Rule Makers: How Regulation Shapes Innovation
- Co-curricular: NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (NYC OTI)
- Seminar: The Public Sphere in the Age of Platforms
- WIRED Project Review 1
- Students meet with WIRED editor to discuss project topic. Editors help refine project topics, frame narratives, and connect students with relevant sources.
- Guest lecture: Start-up social media platform founder
- Seminar: Ethics by Design: Building Responsible Technology
- Co-curricular: Robotics in Healthcare
- Participation & Engagement Week 2
- Position paper on regulating emerging technologies
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.
- Seminar: The DNA of a Tech Start-up
- Guest lecture: Laws of Motion AI-powered fashion start-up
- Seminar: Protest, Activism, and Digital Mobilization
- Co-curricular: UnTitled Space Tribeca: ‘Uprise: The Art of Resistance’
- Seminar: From Hackathons to Unicorns: Innovation Pathways & WIRED Project Review 2
- WIRED Project Review 2
- Midpoint editorial review with WIRED mentors. Groups present prototypes and receive in-depth editorial and strategic feedback.
- Guest lecture: HackNYC
Full day co-curricular: East Hampton, NY: Sustainable Planning in Coastal Communities
- Participation & Engagement Week 3
- Reflective Essay
Global Tech Futures
Explore the future of technological innovation on a global scale.
- Seminar: Forecasting the Next Decade of Technology
- Guest lecture: New York Institute of Technology Network & Innovation Laboratory
- Seminar: Climate tech, global AI governance, and future trends
- Co-curricular: Urban farming at Brooklyn Grange Farm
- Seminar: Presenting & Public Speaking: From Shark Tank to TEDx
- Capstone project preparations and tutorials
- Capstone Project Presentation: Technology in Action
- Students present final policy and innovation recommendations to WIRED editors, invited industry leaders, and guest policymakers for feedback and networking.
- Participation & Engagement Week 4
- Capstone Project Multimedia Pitch Presentation
- Capstone Project Individual Report
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.
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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