HBC25: Blockchain in Action is Harvard’s premier student-led blockchain and AI conference, taking place April 26-27, 2025, at Northwest Labs, Cambridge, MA. This exclusive event will bring together top industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts to explore cutting-edge advancements in blockchain technology and artificial intelligence.
This year’s theme, "Blockchain in Action", focuses on real-world blockchain applications that are already transforming industries. Attendees will gain insights into the latest innovations, engage with student builders to understand emerging trends, and even secure job opportunities at the free job fair.
The conference features expert keynote speeches, panel discussions on sustainability, policy, entrepreneurship, and the future of decentralized technology, as well as two major hackathons. The policy hackathon will challenge participants to develop innovative solutions for real-world issues, while the coding hackathon, hosted in partnership with EasyA, welcomes students of all skill levels to compete for significant prize money.