Southern California Blockchain Conference Day 2/Hackathon

VanEck Southern California Blockchain Conference will be held April 22-23 across 2 days at Gingsburg Hall (Day 1) and USC Caruso Catholic Center (Day 2), both on USC Campus. Co-hosted by USC Marshall VanEck Digital Assets Initiative and BlockchainSC, the event is 100% free for everyone to attend. Open to academics, researchers, enthusiasts, and builders - the only requirement is a curiosity for crypto, digital assets, and blockchain technology.

Agenda Preview:

Day 1 – Conference

· VIP headline keynotes including Clare Hove (Figure), Arjun Sethi (Kraken), and Jan van Eck (VanEck)

· Exciting announcement of USC Builders Grant for students

· Deep-dive panels on what’s working in crypto today, where innovation is heading next, and the growing role of AI in blockchain

· Reception and networking opportunities connecting attendees with top crypto firms and career pathways

Day 2 – Hackathon

· $25,000+ Hackathon Prize Pool: Watch (or join!) top students as they build and showcase the next big wave of innovation.

· Connect with Crypto Leaders: Walk our interactive expo to meet, network, and explore opportunities with top crypto companies.

· Exclusive Workshops & Side Events: Upgrade your toolkit with expert-led sessions, featuring a OpenClaw setup workshop.