Beyond Now Experiences Announces Major 2027 Expansion, With 76 Programs Across the U.S. and London

Summer Discovery Group introduces year-round Pop-Up Experiences and immersive Residencies, connecting students with the industry leaders, entrepreneurs and creators shaping the future.

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Now Experiences, a program of Summer Discovery Group, will expand in 2027 to offer 76 experiences connecting students with the entrepreneurs, industry leaders, athletes and creators shaping the world around them.

The expansion includes six Beyond Now Summits, 40 Pop-Up Experiences and 30 immersive Residencies, giving high school and college students more opportunities to explore interests, ask questions and see what's possible for their futures.

"We're proud of what we've built with the Beyond Now Summit over the past four years. We believe in transformative, in-person experiences that put students in front of leaders in business, entertainment, media, sports and culture, and we've seen the results firsthand: students going on to start businesses, launch philanthropic initiatives and build technology products," said Scott Rosenbluth, Managing Director of Beyond Now Experiences. "Expanding that into a year-round calendar of Summits, Pop-Ups and Residencies is the most exciting step we've taken, and we're looking forward to seeing what students do with it."

Launched in 2023, Beyond Now has welcomed more than 5,000 students. Past speakers include MDMotivator, Bronny James, Jordan Matter, Suzy Welch and Jameis Winston.

The 2027 Beyond Now Summit schedule includes:

• Miami: February 20
• Bay Area: March 13
• New York: March 21
• Austin: July 9
• Los Angeles: July 13
• London: July 21

The Miami, Bay Area and New York Summits are open to students independently of Summer Discovery enrollment. The Austin and Los Angeles Summits are available to enrolled Summer Discovery students, and London is available to Atlas Programmes students.

At each Summit, students can participate in interactive sessions and live Q&As across six areas: Business and Leadership, Personal Branding and Creator, College and the Future of Learning, STEAM, Sports Business and Make Change. Each event also features a food festival celebrating local flavors.

Pop-Up Experiences will bring groups of 20 to 50 students into companies, studios, venues and other professional settings. Programs may include conversations with industry professionals, hackathons, pitch competitions, AI-assisted coding workshops and behind-the-scenes access at major events.

New three-, seven- and 10-day Residencies will give students more time to explore interests, develop practical skills and learn from experienced professionals in fields including business, media, sports, technology and the creative industries.

Together, the three formats create a year-round calendar of opportunities for students to explore their interests at different stages. A student inspired by a Summit conversation can continue learning through a Pop-Up or spend more time developing skills and exploring an industry through a Residency.

"For nearly 60 years, Summer Discovery has helped students gain confidence, explore their interests and prepare for college and beyond," said Chris Barrett, CEO of Summer Discovery Group. "Beyond Now builds on that commitment by connecting students directly with the people building businesses, creating new technologies and shaping industries."

Summit tickets go on sale at gobeyondnow.com November 9 for Miami, November 16 for the Bay Area and November 23 for New York. The first speaker lineup, for Beyond Now Miami, will be announced November 9. Residency enrollment begins in mid-November; Pop-Up registration details will follow.

About Beyond Now Experiences

Beyond Now connects students with leaders and creators through Summits, Pop-Ups and Residencies. Beyond Now is a program of Summer Discovery, part of Summer Discovery Group, a Verlinvest portfolio company. Learn more at gobeyondnow.com.

SOURCE Beyond Now