

Gopher Crypto Panel 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to our first UMN Blockchain Crypto Panel at the University of Minnesota! Please refer below for our speaker lineup and details on agenda. You can also follow us on X to stay in the loop on announcements!
Speakers Include:
Ben Illies, Head of Global Events @ BNB Chain (layer 1 blockchain, development)
Tony Margarit, CFO @ Zcash Open Development Lab
Eric Jaurena, Growth Lead @ Zellic (auditing firm)
Jeremy Schipper, Director of Finance @ Allora Labs (AI x Crypto infrastructure)
Zachary Starr-Glasser, Talent @ Cointracker (crypto portfolio & tax optimization)
🍽️ Free food and drinks sponsored by Stand With Crypto.
📍 Location: Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC)
Room Number: 3 - 110
⏰ 2:30pm - 5pm, Thursday April 30th, 2026
It is advised to come on time or slightly early as the building doors require key access. We will help badge people in before 5-10 minutes before the panel.
This event is open to anyone in Minneapolis!