Inside Epic Universe: Inspiring The Next Generation of Innovators
Key Highlights
- ➤40 college students attended Comcast’s second Inspiring Future Innovators Summit
- ➤Summit hosted at Universal Epic Universe over three days
- ➤Students developed guest-experience concepts through an innovation challenge
- ➤Project UP represents Comcast’s $1 billion digital-opportunity commitment
Expert Statements
Nathan San Martin, Student at Heights Philadelphia
“My biggest takeaway from the summit was learning to think beyond my major and explore new possibilities. As an engineering student, I never imagined tackling challenges like this. Learning from others, discovering different career paths, and pushing myself outside my comfort zone made this an incredible experience and inspired me to pursue even more opportunities.”
Hager Bahar, Student at CodePath
“This experience taught me not to run away from challenges or failure, but to embrace them as part of growth. There is so much innovation and technology behind every guest experience and knowing that it takes teams with different backgrounds and perspectives, all willing to fail forward together, to create something magical was incredibly inspiring.”
Gwyneth Gaul, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropy at Comcast
“There is no single path to success. But by investing in programs and partnerships like this one, we can help connect young people to the skills, experiences, mentors, and networks that help open doors and create opportunity.”
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2026 / At Comcast, we believe innovation begins with opportunity. That's why we partner with organizations that help students build the skills, confidence, and networks needed to navigate an ever-changing world.
That commitment came to life at the second Inspiring Future Innovators Summit, where 40 college students from across the country representing CodePath, Urban Arts, Heights Philadelphia, and UCF Rosen College gathered at Universal Epic Universe. Pursuing fields ranging from software engineering and game design to hospitality management, they participated in an immersive three-day experience focused on creativity, career exploration, and professional growth.
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