The Tech Nexus Campus DEVCON Summit, hosted by DEVCON Philippines, brought together over 700 students from more than 30 schools across the CALABARZON region to explore advanced technologies and inspire future tech leaders.
What’s the significance: Tech Nexus, the largest campus summit in CALABARZON, highlights DEVCON’s effort to connect and support Filipino developers while promoting innovation and education in regional areas.
Key Details: The Tech Nexus DEVCON Summit at the University of Batangas – Lipa is the largest campus event in CALABARZON, focusing on innovation and tech education.
- Attendees were students from schools in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.
- The event featured talks, panel discussions, and breakout sessions
- Discussions include emerging technologies like quantum computing, financial technology, AI education, blockchain, and cybersecurity.
- The summit also introduced students to career pathways, advanced technologies, and industry collaboration opportunities.
Key Quote:
“Campus DEVCON program brings technology, ideas, and experts to the campuses… The benefit for the students is that they have a head start. We can introduce them to technologies to study, careers to pursue, and potential partners early on. Having DEVCON visit campuses can help schools partner with academe and the industry ecosystem to connect and collaborate with students.”
Winston Damarillo, Founder and President, DEVCON
What to Watch: After its CALABARZON summit, DEVCON aims to:
- Expand outreach to MIMAROPA and North Luzon.
- Strengthen chapters in South and Central Luzon.
- Continue empowering tech talent through programs like DEVCON Kids and Campus DEVCON Ambassadors.
- According to DEVCON Luzon Programs Co-Lead Mark Estopace, the event’s focus on delivering expert-led tech topics to students locally reduces the need to travel to Manila.
What’s Next? Damarillo revealed in his welcome address two upcoming DEVCON initiatives:
- The launch of DEVCON’s Climate Innovation Summit on February 27, 2025, at De La Salle University, focusing on tech solutions for climate change.
- The rollout of DEVCON+, a global platform connecting Filipino developers to international opportunities, including vetted jobs and curated resources.
What is DEVCON: DEVCON, or Developers Connect Philippines, is a community of IT students, developers, and tech enthusiasts in the country.
- It functions as a non-profit group that aims to empower Filipino tech talent through events, workshops, and programs that foster innovation, collaboration, and growth.
Worth Reading: Earlier this year, DEVCON hosted the DEVCON Mindanao Summit 2024 on June 29 to 30 in Davao City and TechTopia: A Geek Odyssey last March in Manila, organized by DEVCON Manila in partnership with Bitget.
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