Co-hosted with Blockchain@USC, the USC VanEck Southern California Blockchain Conference is set to take place on March 11–12, 2025, at the Bovard Auditorium and Trojan Grand Ballroom on the University of Southern California (USC) Campus.
Presented by the USC Marshall VanEck Digital Assets Initiative, this premier two-day event brings together top students, faculty, and industry leaders to explore the transformative potential of blockchain technology and digital assets. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends, groundbreaking research, and real-world applications, while networking with pioneers shaping the future of Web3.
Featured Speakers
Faryar Shirzad
Chief Policy Officer, Coinbase
Jan van Eck
CEO, VanEck
Sreeram Kannan
CEO, EigenLayer
Ariel Seidman
CEO, Hivemapper
Geoff Garrett
Dean, USC Marshall School of Business
Emmett Hollyer
General Manager, Solana Mobile
Frank Mong
COO, Helium
John Nahas
Chief Business Officer, Ava Labs
Paul Brigner
Founder, PGP for Crypto
Marisa Coppel
Head of Legal, Blockchain Association
Theodore Agranat
Director of Web3, Gunzilla Games
Thomas Vu
Executive Producer, Riot Games
Conference Highlights
Last Year’s Success (2024)
- 1,500+ global attendees
- Diverse representation: students, faculty, founders, VCs, corporate leaders, and crypto enthusiasts
- Celebrated innovation and resilience of the crypto community
Notable Past Speakers
Chris Dixon
Founder & Managing Partner, A16Z Crypto
Anatoly Yakovenko
Co-Founder, Solana
Emad Mostaque
CEO, Schelling AI
Devin Walsh
Co-Founder, Uniswap Foundation
Matt Sigel
Head of Digital Asset Research, VanEck
Brian Brooks
Partner, O'Melveny
Tarun Chitra
CEO, Gauntlet
John Nahas
VP of Business Development, Ava Labs
👉 Watch highlights from the 2024 conference
Why Attend?
- Learn from leading experts in blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, and Web3
- Network with innovators, investors, and academics
- Discover the latest advancements in digital assets
- Engage in discussions on regulation, security, and adoption
FAQs
What is the focus of the conference?
The event highlights blockchain innovation, investment trends, and real-world applications across industries like gaming, finance, and decentralized infrastructure.
Who should attend?
- Students exploring careers in Web3
- Entrepreneurs launching blockchain projects
- Investors seeking emerging opportunities
- Professionals advancing blockchain adoption
How can I register?
Details will be announced on the official USC Blockchain@USC website. Stay tuned for updates!
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