Hello Generation Blockchain!

BEN is in the middle of Boston Blockchain Week and we are excited to be co-hosting the BUIDLBoston hackathon this weekend. There are over $20,000 in prizes 💰 and it is free to attend, so join us if you have not already signed up! (P.S. you can also participate online!)

Next week we are going down to Consensus 2019! We have limited full conference passes available for BEN students. Apply for one and we'll see you there!

Lastly, our incredible club chapters in the Midwest have come together to throw the Chicago Universities Blockchain Summit (CUBS) on May 18th. Featuring speakers from Coinbase, Deloitte, MakerDAO, ConsenSys, CoinFund, BEN, and more! Scroll down for promo codes!

Best,
The Blockchain Education Network Team

Welcome to Our Two Newest Club Chapters!

BLOCKCHAIN LAB @ NYU
New York University
The Blockchain Lab @ NYU is a community looking to empower students and faculty at New York University with knowledge of blockchain technologies.

SPARTAN BLOCKCHAIN
Michigan State University
Spartan Blockchain is a nonprofit blockchain advisory firm and student organization dedicated to making Michigan State University a global leader in blockchain development and innovation.

Events Coming Up

BUIDLBoston Blockchain Week Hackathon

As the official Boston Blockchain Week hackathon – the BUIDLBoston team proudly provides entrepreneurs, students and professionals from around Massachusetts to connect, learn, and develop new ways to address problems that will not only impact Boston, but transform the way in which the global community lives using blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT).

🌎 Where: Boston, Massachusetts
📆️ When: May 11th – May 12th
💻 Link: https://buidlboston.org
🎟️ Tickets: FREE
🌟 This event is part of Boston Blockchain Week!

Consensus 2019

Consensus is the annual gathering of the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology world. Since 2015, Consensus has attracted every major company, developer, founder and investor in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world to engage in an annual discussion about the future of the industry.

🌎 Where: New York City, New York
📆️ When: May 13th – May 15th
💻 Link: coindesk.com/events/consensus-2019/register?promo=C19BEN (Promo Code Applied)
🎟️ Tickets: $1,999
🏷️ Promo Code: C19BEN (15% off)
🙌 10% of sales through our code will be donated to BEN!
🌟 This event is part of Blockchain Week NYC!

Chicago Universities Blockchain Summit 2019

UChicago, Northwestern University, UIUC, and UIC have jointly constructed the Chicago Universities Blockchain Summit (CUBS). CUBS aims to educate students about the inherent value of cryptocurrencies, foster discussion regarding latest developments and emerging trends, and connect young pioneers with professionals in the space.
 

🌎 Where: Chicago, Illinois
📆️ When: May 18
💻 Link: https://cubs2019.splashthat.com
🎟️ Student Tickets: $20
🏷️ Promo Code: STUDENTS (50% off)
🎟️ Regular Tickets: $120
🏷️ Promo Code: PARTNERS ($20 off)

CryptoChicks Hackathon + Blockchain & AI Conference

CryptoChicks is bringing together the TOP Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts, leaders, mentors and advisors to educate and inspire our builders and hackers. Take on a new challenge, unlock new skills and make life long connections in our fun, educational environment!

🌎 Where: Toronto, Canada
📆️ When: May 31 – June 2
💻 Link: toronto.cryptochicks.ca 
🎟️ Student Tickets: $50 – $100
🎟️ Regular Tickets: $150 – $350
🏷️ Promo Code: BEN10 (10% off)
🙌 5% of sales through our code will be donated to BEN!

Student Spotlights

Blockchain at Michigan had an amazing year! See how they’re making an impact at the University of Michigan for #GenerationBlockchain in Why We #BUIDL at Michigan!

Blockchain at Columbia hosted LedgerFest, Columbia University's first ever blockchain conference! The conference featured world-renowned speakers from Hashgraph, ZCash, and more.

MIT Bitcoin Club had it's 5th annual MIT Bitcoin Expo! The Expo's focus was "The Next 10 Years" of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. BEN held a lunch during the Expo attended by our students from the MIT Bitcoin Club, Blockchain @ Michigan, Badger Blockchain, University of Delaware, Babson, Bentley, Brown, and Harvard! Watch the Expo talks online!