Harry Hudson to Join All Six Beyond Now Summits in 2027

Hudson is the first speaker announced for the full six-city series, part of Beyond Now’s recently announced expansion to 76 experiences. His latest single, “Heart Break Rodeo,” was released Nov. 4. The format will vary by city, with live performances, fireside conversations and student Q&A sessions on creativity, overcoming challenges and building a music career. Special guests from music, entertainment and culture will join him at select events.

Beyond Now managing director Scott Rosenbluth said Hudson’s experiences make him a strong fit for the program’s Make Change track, which guides students in pursuing causes they care about. Rosenbluth said Hudson had turned a difficult period in his life into music that helped millions feel less alone. Hudson said he hopes to speak with students about being honest about life experiences and learning from one another.

Hudson began pursuing music as a teenager, but a cancer diagnosis in 2013 interrupted his early career. After treatment, he returned to songwriting and recording, releasing Yesterday’s Tomorrow Night in 2018 and Hey, I’m Here For You in 2020. His music and advocacy address resilience, grief, mental health and human connection. He is also a philanthropist and founded Hey, I’m Here For You, a nonprofit supporting young people facing cancer through creativity, connection and care.

The 2027 appearances are scheduled for Miami on Feb. 20; the Bay Area on March 13; New York on March 21; Austin, at the University of Texas at Austin, on July 9; Los Angeles, at UCLA, on July 13; and London, at King’s College London, on July 21. Tickets go on sale for Miami on Nov. 9, the Bay Area on Nov. 16 and New York on Nov. 23. Those three events are open to students regardless of Summer Discovery enrollment. Austin and Los Angeles are reserved for Summer Discovery students, while London is open to Atlas Summer Courses students.

Beyond Now Summits bring students together with leaders from business, technology, entertainment, sports and culture through interactive sessions and direct conversations about careers and professional paths.