USC Blockathon
FEBRUARY 16 – 17, 2019
USC MICHELSON CENTER FOR BIOSCIENCE
JUDGES
Mark Harvilla
ObEN
Dan Fang
ObEN
Veronica Zheng
Consensys
Eric Chung
DApperNetwork
Bhaskar Krishnamachari
Viterbi CCI
Gowri Ramachandran
Viterbi CCI
Sam Kazemian
Everipedia
Lewis Freiberg
IOTA
Stephanie Hurder
Prysm Group
Nelson
IOTA Foundation
Ilya Osovets
Oracle
SCHEDULE
| February 16 | February 17 | ||
| 8 AM | Registration | 8 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM | Welcome Remarks | 9 AM | Devpost Site Closes |
| 9:45 AM | IOTA Technical Session | 9:30 AM | Judging Begins |
| 10:45 AM | Hyperledger Fabric Technical Session | 12 PM | Judging Concludes |
| 11:30 AM | CyberMiles Technical Session | 1 PM | Overview of Blockchain Research at USC |
| 12 PM | Hacking Begins / Lunch | 1:30 PM | Closing Ceremony |
| 7 PM | Dinner | 2:30 PM | Event Ends |
BLOCKCHAIN TUTORIALS
In order to assist our blockchain participants, we have compiled a list of tutorials focusing on IOTA, Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and CyberMiles. A general introduction to blockchain is also provided through a couple of talks and technical articles. Click on the button below. Have fun hacking!
GOLD SPONSOR
PARTNERS
BUILD THE DECENTRALIZED FUTURE
USC Blockathon is an opportunity to learn more about the blockchain industry and the plethora of opportunities in this space that need solving. Work alongside with hackers who are eager to make the infrastructure and applications that will power the new decentralized web. Prizes will be rewarded to winners!
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FAQs
What is a Blockathon?
A blockathon is a hackathon that focuses on creating things that interact with blockchain. No prior knowledge on blockchain is required, the only thing limiting what you build is your own creativity – we’ll provide the rest.
Who can come?
Anyone. This event is open to USC students and the public.
Do I need any blockchain background?
No! Blockchain is a multidisciplinary topic and anyone can join the blockathon. Blockchain developers, non-blockchain coders, product designers, entrepreneurs. Blockchain workshops are conducted by industry professionals prior hacking. As long as you have the ideas and curiosity, you will be able to contribute and get something away.
No! Blockchain is a multidisciplinary topic and anyone can join the blockathon. Blockchain developers, non-blockchain coders, product designers, entrepreneurs. Blockchain workshops are conducted by industry professionals prior hacking. As long as you have the ideas and curiosity, you will be able to contribute and get something away.
What should I bring?
Yourself, deodorant, an idea, a photo ID, your hacking setup, a change of clothes, toiletries, and optionally a sleeping bag (pillow and/or blanket). Note: There will be no showers at the event.
Do I sign up as a team or individual?
Individual. Please click the registration button above.
VENUE
USC MICHELSON CENTER FOR CONVERGENT BIOSCIENCE
1002 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089
CONTACT US
For any questions or inquiries, please reach us at blockathon19@blockathon.usc.edu