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• Chris helped Polkadot sponsor a big blockchain conference at the University of Miami in 2025.
• He worked with the university for months, meeting teachers and leaders to build trust.
• Chris gave speeches, joined panels, and took guests to soccer games to promote Polkadot.
• He connected Polkadot with schools for future classes, research, and student jobs.
• Chris spent over 80 hours traveling and working without pay to make the event successful.
• The event helped Polkadot meet important people and grow in Miami.
• After the conference, Polkadot and the university kept working together on new projects.