VanEck Southern California Blockchain Conference

Join the VanEck Southern California Blockchain Conference, held from 22nd to 23rd April 2026, in USC Campus. The conference brings together college students, researchers, founders, traders, and enterprise leaders to speak about rising trends in crypto, Web3, and the blockchain era. The event features include keynote talks, panel discussions, and networking possibilities wherein participants discover improvements, research trends, and actual global packages shaping the destiny of virtual belongings and decentralized technologies.

Organized By

Blockchain USC is Southern California's Hub for student Blockchain Innovation, focused on blockchain education, research, and industry engagement. It connects members with industry leaders and offers access to a rich alumni network.

Event Highlights

• A 2-day annual flagship event focused on digital assets and blockchain.
• Brings together students, faculty, and industry leaders.
• Focuses on the future of digital assets and blockchain technology.
• Highlights emerging industry trends.
• Showcases cutting-edge research.
• Celebrates and connects the global community of blockchain builders.

Main Themes

• Blockchain innovation and infrastructure.
• Crypto and digital asset markets.
• Web3 ecosystem development.
• Research and academic insights on blockchain.
• Emerging trends in decentralized technologies.

Key Activities

• Expert keynotes and panel discussions.
• Research shows and provides insights on blockchain.
• Networking among developers, lecturers, traders, and founders.
• Community constructing around Web3 innovation and digital property.

Speakers

• Faryar Shirzad - Chief Policy Officer.
• Jan van Eck - CEO at VanEck.
• Sreeram Kannan - CEO, EigenLayer.
• Ariel Seidman - CEO, Hivemapper.
• Emmett Hollyer - General Manager, Solana Mobile.

This event brings together students, researchers, and industry leaders to explore innovations in Crypto, Web3, and Blockchain.