The Campus DEVCON Summit 2024: Tech Nexus, co-presented by the University of Batangas (UB) and DEVCON Philippines, is set to take place tomorrow, Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at UB Lipa Campus. With over 800 participants confirmed, the event is poised to be a transformative gathering for students, educators, and professionals across CALABARZON.
Highlighting the summit are industry-leading speakers from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and renowned tech organizations, each bringing a wealth of expertise. Among them are:
- Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Undersecretary of DICT, who will delve into the intersection of policy and technological innovation.
- Winston Damarillo, visionary Founder and President of DEVCON Philippines, sharing insights on empowering future innovators.
- Ericsson “Shan” Mendoza, Director of the Center for Business and Innovation at UB, emphasizing the university’s role in driving technological advancements.
- Nathan Samile, Deputy Executive Director of the Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP), discussing the future of AI and data-driven solutions.
- Maricar Valenzuela, a Senior QA Engineer at Savii PH with a decade of experience in Quality Assurance, offering a deep dive into tech industry standards.
- Chan Dela Pena, Engineer Manager at Premise Tech, providing leadership insights in engineering and innovation.
Adding a global perspective are John Philip Dean, with 16+ years in data warehousing and analytics, and Cedric Miraflor, Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at FusionNode, who will address critical issues in data security. Nicolei Lozano Esperida, a trailblazing undergraduate with five successful Google Play games, and Megan Uyao, a youth leader and mentor, bring inspiration for young innovators.
The event will also feature the Pesigan Trio from Xpay.Worldwide Corporation and Nelson Lumbres, co-founder of ISLA Camp ICP Hub Philippines, showcasing entrepreneurial ingenuity. Bobby Corpus, President of OneQuantum Philippines, and other distinguished speakers will round out the roster with expertise spanning innovation, leadership, and global collaboration.
Hosting this significant event, UB Lipa continues to elevate its reputation as the region’s leading business and technology campus, reflecting its commitment to empowering academic communities through access to industry leaders and cutting-edge knowledge.
The Campus DEVCON Summit 2024: Tech Nexus is not only a showcase of technological innovation but a milestone in UB’s mission to shape the CALABARZON region into a hub for tech excellence and transformative ideas.