DEVCON Davao

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DEVCON Davao For inquiries, partnerships and collaborations email us at [email protected]

DEVCON Page for Mindanao Activities such as Code Camps, Campus DEVCON, and other activities that help promote the Software Engineering profession in the Philippines. DEVCON is a non-stock, non-profit organization which aims to promote the "IT Pinoy Talent" mainly by providing a unique venue for IT educators and students, IT professionals and IT enthusiasts to sync, support and succeed.

Thank you for making SUBAY unforgettable! 💜🌷To every student attendee, hackathon builder, speaker, faculty, and guest wh...
14/10/2026

Thank you for making SUBAY unforgettable! 💜🌷

To every student attendee, hackathon builder, speaker, faculty, and guest who joined us at UM Matina: thank you for showing up with so much energy, intellect, and grit. You proved that Mindanao’s tech future is bold, creative, and grounded in ethical responsibility.

Our deepest appreciation goes out to all our incredible partners and enablers. From fueling our hackathon squads and elevating the prize pool to connecting our community with global opportunities and hosting us at the University of Mindanao - Matina, your belief in local talent turned this vision into reality.

And most of all, the biggest salute goes to our hardworking volunteers! 🌟 You were the true heartbeat of this event—running logistics, guiding attendees, keeping every track on schedule, and pouring your heart into every detail from dawn to dusk. SUBAY simply would not have been possible without you.

Until our next milestone—keep learning, keep building, and keep pushing Mindanao tech forward! 💻✨

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Proudly brought to you by our amazing collaborators:

💎 Major Partners:
Austrian Business Agency (ABA)
Cowork at Mugna
Mugna Tech

🌟 Principal Partners:
Monde Nissin
Tutorials Dojo

🌿 Associate Partners:
The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space
Tiger Indoor Golf

🎨 Supporting Partners:
Davies Paints Davao
P&G Printing Services

📍 Venue Partner:
University of Mindanao - Matina

🏛️ Government Partner:
DICT Region XI

🏫 Institutional Partners:
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao Central College
Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
University of Mindanao Tagum College

👥 Campus Partners:
Access - ADDU CS
ACD - League of Information Technology Students
AWS Student Builder Group - Apex
AWS Student Builder Group - UP Mindanao
CCE Skills Clinic
GEARS - Ateneo Robotics Society
Google Developer Groups On Campus UIC
MKD - Computing Education Department
UP Community of Data Experts
UP Mindanao Society of Programmers And Refined Computer Scientists
USeP Computer Science Society
USeP Developer Student Community - Obrero

Nationwide DEVCON Training and Program provided by Amihan and Avtica.

Three hours of relentless building. One stage. Meet our champions! 🏆🔥The SUBAY Interschool Rapid Hackathon pushed Mindan...
14/10/2026

Three hours of relentless building. One stage. Meet our champions! 🏆🔥

The SUBAY Interschool Rapid Hackathon pushed Mindanao’s student developers to the limit—challenging teams to architect, iterate, and pitch working, ethical AI prototypes in just 180 minutes.

Every squad brought grit and ingenuity to the floor, but these three teams stood out to our judges:

🥇 1ST PLACE: Girl, Boy, Bakla, Hapon — Ateneo de Davao University

🥈 2ND PLACE: PNM — University of the Philippines - Mindanao

🥉 3RD PLACE: HirAIya — Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao

A massive salute to all competing teams, faculty coaches, and mentors for proving that Davao and Mindanao are bursting with world-class tech talent. Keep building, keep solving, and never stop innovating! 💜✨

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Proudly brought to you by our amazing collaborators:

💎 Major Partners:
Austrian Business Agency (ABA)
Cowork at Mugna
Mugna Tech

🌟 Principal Partners:
Monde Nissin
Tutorials Dojo

🌿 Associate Partners:
The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space
Tiger Indoor Golf

🎨 Supporting Partners:
Davies Paints Davao
P&G Printing Services

📍 Venue Partner:
University of Mindanao - Matina

🏛️ Government Partner:
DICT Region XI

🏫 Institutional Partners:
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao Central College
Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
University of Mindanao Tagum College

👥 Campus Partners:
Access - ADDU CS
ACD - League of Information Technology Students
AWS Student Builder Group - Apex
AWS Student Builder Group - UP Mindanao
CCE Skills Clinic
GEARS - Ateneo Robotics Society
Google Developer Groups On Campus UIC
MKD - Computing Education Department
UP Community of Data Experts
UP Mindanao Society of Programmers And Refined Computer Scientists
USeP Computer Science Society
USeP Developer Student Community - Obrero

Nationwide DEVCON Training and Program provided by Amihan and Avtica.

PENS DOWN, LAPTOPS READY: IT’S PITCH TIME! 🎤HAPPENING NOW: After three intense hours of non-stop building, our hackathon...
14/10/2026

PENS DOWN, LAPTOPS READY: IT’S PITCH TIME! 🎤

HAPPENING NOW: After three intense hours of non-stop building, our hackathon squads are presenting their working prototypes and live demos before our panel of judges at the AVR! ⏱️🏆

From accessibility tools to intelligent automation, the caliber of ethical AI prototypes engineered in just 180 minutes showcases the incredible ingenuity and resilience of our student developers across Mindanao.

Judges are reviewing live demonstrations, evaluating codebase architectures, and tallying final scores now! 🌟

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Proudly brought to you by our amazing collaborators:

💎 Major Partners:
Austrian Business Agency (ABA)
Cowork at Mugna
Mugna Tech

🌟 Principal Partners:
Monde Nissin
Tutorials Dojo

🌿 Associate Partners:
The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space
Tiger Indoor Golf

🎨 Supporting Partners:
Davies Paints Davao
P&G Printing Services

📍 Venue Partner:
University of Mindanao - Matina

🏛️ Government Partner:
DICT Region XI

🏫 Institutional Partners:
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao Central College
Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
University of Mindanao Tagum College

👥 Campus Partners:
Access - ADDU CS
ACD - League of Information Technology Students
AWS Student Builder Group - Apex
AWS Student Builder Group - UP Mindanao
CCE Skills Clinic
GEARS - Ateneo Robotics Society
Google Developer Groups On Campus UIC
MKD - Computing Education Department
UP Community of Data Experts
UP Mindanao Society of Programmers And Refined Computer Scientists
USeP Computer Science Society
USeP Developer Student Community - Obrero

Nationwide DEVCON Training and Program provided by Amihan and Avtica.

HAPPENING NOW: Engineering with precision & discipline! 🧠🛡️The afternoon Masterclass track is officially underway at the...
14/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Engineering with precision & discipline! 🧠🛡️

The afternoon Masterclass track is officially underway at the AVR with an intensive session on "Force Multiplier: AI Engineering That Multiplies Your Judgement"!

Leading this afternoon's deep dive is:
✨ Zildjian E. California — Computational Research Assistant, UP Mindanao & Security Head, AWS Student Builder Group

Attendees are learning how to move beyond basic prompt chaining to architect disciplined engineering workflows with verification gates and approval checkpoints. In production systems and mission-critical software, model output is untrusted input until verified! 🔒💡

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Proudly brought to you by our amazing collaborators:

💎 Major Partners:
Austrian Business Agency (ABA)
Cowork at Mugna
Mugna Tech

🌟 Principal Partners:
Monde Nissin
Tutorials Dojo

🌿 Associate Partners:
The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space
Tiger Indoor Golf

🎨 Supporting Partners:
Davies Paints Davao
P&G Printing Services

📍 Venue Partner:
University of Mindanao - Matina

🏛️ Government Partner:
DICT Region XI

🏫 Institutional Partners:
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao Central College
Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
University of Mindanao Tagum College

👥 Campus Partners:
Access - ADDU CS
ACD - League of Information Technology Students
AWS Student Builder Group - Apex
AWS Student Builder Group - UP Mindanao
CCE Skills Clinic
GEARS - Ateneo Robotics Society
Google Developer Groups On Campus UIC
MKD - Computing Education Department
UP Community of Data Experts
UP Mindanao Society of Programmers And Refined Computer Scientists
USeP Computer Science Society
USeP Developer Student Community - Obrero

Nationwide DEVCON Training and Program provided by Amihan and Avtica.

THE 3-HOUR CLOCK IS TICKING! ⏳🔥HAPPENING NOW: Over at the Computer Labs, our Interschool Rapid Hackathon has officially ...
14/10/2026

THE 3-HOUR CLOCK IS TICKING! ⏳🔥

HAPPENING NOW: Over at the Computer Labs, our Interschool Rapid Hackathon has officially commenced! 💻⚡

Teams from colleges and universities across Mindanao are heads-down in code, architecting ethical AI solutions to real-world challenges. Keyboard clatters, whiteboard sprint planning, and high-stakes collaboration have taken over the room as squads race against the 180-minute countdown.

Guiding and mentoring our competing squads on the floor are:
✨ Altheae Owe — SheIsDEVCON Coordinator, DEVCON Davao & Lecturer, University of Mindanao
✨ Glyrhiz Marhiel A. Tabamo — President, DEVCON Bukidnon & Founder, QuantumHive Innovations

From rapid wireframing to troubleshooting technical bottlenecks, our facilitators are ensuring every team stays agile, focused, and ready to deploy meaningful prototypes under the clock! 🏆

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Proudly brought to you by our amazing collaborators:

💎 Major Partners:
Austrian Business Agency (ABA)
Cowork at Mugna
Mugna Tech

🌟 Principal Partners:
Monde Nissin
Tutorials Dojo

🌿 Associate Partners:
The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space
Tiger Indoor Golf

🎨 Supporting Partners:
Davies Paints Davao
P&G Printing Services

📍 Venue Partner:
University of Mindanao - Matina

🏛️ Government Partner:
DICT Region XI

🏫 Institutional Partners:
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao Central College
Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
University of Mindanao Tagum College

👥 Campus Partners:
Access - ADDU CS
ACD - League of Information Technology Students
AWS Student Builder Group - Apex
AWS Student Builder Group - UP Mindanao
CCE Skills Clinic
GEARS - Ateneo Robotics Society
Google Developer Groups On Campus UIC
MKD - Computing Education Department
UP Community of Data Experts
UP Mindanao Society of Programmers And Refined Computer Scientists
USeP Computer Science Society
USeP Developer Student Community - Obrero

Nationwide DEVCON Training and Program provided by Amihan and Avtica.

HAPPENING NOW: Leveling up our developer toolkit with an essential tools deep dive! 🛠️💻We are live at the AVR for our Mo...
14/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Leveling up our developer toolkit with an essential tools deep dive! 🛠️💻

We are live at the AVR for our Morning AI Masterclass session, "Hackathon Tools Overview"! Denrei Keith De Jesus (Executive VP, DEVCON Davao & Backend Engineer, Meterz) is guiding our attendees through critical developer environments, agile development pipelines, and modern architectures for rapid deployment.

Participants are diving deep into the tech stack to sharpen their engineering capabilities and prepare to build high-impact solutions under the clock! 🔥

Up next: our lunch break and the afternoon technical tracks!

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Proudly brought to you by our amazing collaborators:

💎 Major Partners:
Austrian Business Agency (ABA)
Cowork at Mugna
Mugna Tech

🌟 Principal Partners:
Monde Nissin
Tutorials Dojo

🌿 Associate Partners:
The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space
Tiger Indoor Golf

🎨 Supporting Partners:
Davies Paints Davao
P&G Printing Services

📍 Venue Partner:
University of Mindanao - Matina

🏛️ Government Partner:
DICT Region XI

🏫 Institutional Partners:
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao Central College
Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
University of Mindanao Tagum College

👥 Campus Partners:
Access - ADDU CS
ACD - League of Information Technology Students
AWS Student Builder Group - Apex
AWS Student Builder Group - UP Mindanao
CCE Skills Clinic
GEARS - Ateneo Robotics Society
Google Developer Groups On Campus UIC
MKD - Computing Education Department
UP Community of Data Experts
UP Mindanao Society of Programmers And Refined Computer Scientists
USeP Computer Science Society
USeP Developer Student Community - Obrero

Nationwide DEVCON Training and Program provided by Amihan and Avtica.

HAPPENING NOW: Unpacking the future of artificial intelligence at the AVR! 🤖✨Our Morning AI Masterclass is officially un...
14/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Unpacking the future of artificial intelligence at the AVR! 🤖✨

Our Morning AI Masterclass is officially underway with Elzhor R. Natinga (Vice President, DEVCON Bukidnon & Founder, Boondocks Kreatives). He is giving participants a comprehensive overview of AI and sharing practical strategies on how to become significantly more efficient—including smart token optimization and mastering modern AI toolchains.

Our builders are sharpening their engineering capabilities and preparing to build high-impact solutions under the clock! 🔥

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Proudly brought to you by our amazing collaborators:

💎 Major Partners:
Austrian Business Agency (ABA)
Cowork at Mugna
Mugna Tech

🌟 Principal Partners:
Monde Nissin
Tutorials Dojo

🌿 Associate Partners:
The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space
Tiger Indoor Golf

🎨 Supporting Partners:
Davies Paints Davao
P&G Printing Services

📍 Venue Partner:
University of Mindanao - Matina

🏛️ Government Partner:
DICT Region XI

🏫 Institutional Partners:
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao Central College
Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
University of Mindanao Tagum College

👥 Campus Partners:
Access - ADDU CS
ACD - League of Information Technology Students
AWS Student Builder Group - Apex
AWS Student Builder Group - UP Mindanao
CCE Skills Clinic
GEARS - Ateneo Robotics Society
Google Developer Groups On Campus UIC
MKD - Computing Education Department
UP Community of Data Experts
UP Mindanao Society of Programmers And Refined Computer Scientists
USeP Computer Science Society
USeP Developer Student Community - Obrero

Nationwide DEVCON Training and Program provided by Amihan and Avtica.

HAPPENING NOW: Setting the stage for responsible innovation! 🎙️🧠Our Keynote Talk is officially underway at the AVR! We’r...
14/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Setting the stage for responsible innovation! 🎙️🧠

Our Keynote Talk is officially underway at the AVR! We’re diving deep into the realities, opportunities, and ethical responsibilities of building AI solutions in Mindanao today.

Leading this pivotal discussion is:
✨ Raphael Rey Bacolod — Director for Indonesia & Philippines, Austrian Business Agency (ABA) - WORK in AUSTRIA

Discussing "Career Opportunities for Filipino Professionals and Skilled Workers in Austria", he is unpacking how regional startup ecosystems, grassroots empowerment, and global innovation intersect—sharing invaluable insights on building human-centric technology, expanding career opportunities worldwide, and navigating the ethical frontier of artificial intelligence💡🌷

Up next: our technical morning Masterclass session!

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Proudly brought to you by our amazing collaborators:

💎 Major Partners:
Austrian Business Agency (ABA)
Cowork at Mugna
Mugna Tech

🌟 Principal Partners:
Monde Nissin
Tutorials Dojo

🌿 Associate Partners:
The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space
Tiger Indoor Golf

🎨 Supporting Partners:
Davies Paints Davao
P&G Printing Services

📍 Venue Partner:
University of Mindanao - Matina

🏛️ Government Partner:
DICT Region XI

🏫 Institutional Partners:
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao Central College
Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
University of Mindanao Tagum College

👥 Campus Partners:
Access - ADDU CS
ACD - League of Information Technology Students
AWS Student Builder Group - Apex
AWS Student Builder Group - UP Mindanao
CCE Skills Clinic
GEARS - Ateneo Robotics Society
Google Developer Groups On Campus UIC
MKD - Computing Education Department
UP Community of Data Experts
UP Mindanao Society of Programmers And Refined Computer Scientists
USeP Computer Science Society
USeP Developer Student Community - Obrero

Nationwide DEVCON Training and Program provided by Amihan and Avtica.

HAPPENING NOW: Kicking off SUBAY 2026! 🌷The stage is set and the energy is electric here at the AVR for the official Ope...
14/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Kicking off SUBAY 2026! 🌷

The stage is set and the energy is electric here at the AVR for the official Opening Ceremony of SUBAY: Navigating the Technical & Ethical Path in Artificial Intelligence! 💡

To officially welcome our delegates, builders, mentors, and community partners, we are honored to hear inspiring opening messages from our leaders:
✨ Christian Jake Geonzon — President, DEVCON Davao (Opening Remarks)
✨ Carlo Boji M. Nazareno — Supervising Administrative Officer, DICT Region XI (Message of Support)

From setting the vision for inclusive technology to reaffirming the vital support of our institutional partners, their words remind us of the power of community in shaping Mindanao’s tech landscape. Together, we are paving the way for ethical and impactful AI innovation! 🔥

Up next: our Keynote Talk and morning technical Masterclass session!

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Proudly brought to you by our amazing collaborators:

💎 Major Partners:
Austrian Business Agency (ABA)
Cowork at Mugna
Mugna Tech

🌟 Principal Partners:
Monde Nissin
Tutorials Dojo

🌿 Associate Partners:
The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space
Tiger Indoor Golf

🎨 Supporting Partners:
Davies Paints Davao
P&G Printing Services

📍 Venue Partner:
University of Mindanao - Matina

🏛️ Government Partner:
DICT Region XI

🏫 Institutional Partners:
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao Central College
Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
University of Mindanao Tagum College

👥 Campus Partners:
Access - ADDU CS
ACD - League of Information Technology Students
AWS Student Builder Group - Apex
AWS Student Builder Group - UP Mindanao
CCE Skills Clinic
GEARS - Ateneo Robotics Society
Google Developer Groups On Campus UIC
MKD - Computing Education Department
UP Community of Data Experts
UP Mindanao Society of Programmers And Refined Computer Scientists
USeP Computer Science Society
USeP Developer Student Community - Obrero

Nationwide DEVCON Training and Program provided by Amihan and Avtica.

14/10/2026

🔴 WE ARE LIVE | SUBAY: Navigating the Technical & Ethical Path in Artificial Intelligence 🌷✨

The wait is officially over! Tune in live from the University of Mindanao - Matina Campus as DEVCON Davao and the She Is DEVCON initiative bring together Mindanao’s brightest student developers, mentors, and industry pioneers for a transformative day of ethical AI learning and hands-on innovation 💡💻

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Proudly brought to you by our amazing collaborators:

💎 Major Partners:
Austrian Business Agency (ABA)
Cowork at Mugna
Mugna Tech

🌟 Principal Partners:
Monde Nissin
Tutorials Dojo

🌿 Associate Partners:
The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space
Tiger Indoor Golf

🎨 Supporting Partners:
Davies Paints Davao
P&G Printing Services

📍 Venue Partner:
University of Mindanao - Matina

🏛️ Government Partner:
DICT Region XI

🏫 Institutional Partners:
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao Central College
Lyceum of the Philippines - Davao
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
University of Mindanao Tagum College

👥 Campus Partners:
Access - ADDU CS
ACD - League of Information Technology Students
AWS Student Builder Group - Apex
AWS Student Builder Group - UP Mindanao
CCE Skills Clinic
GEARS - Ateneo Robotics Society
Google Developer Groups On Campus UIC
MKD - Computing Education Department
UP Community of Data Experts
UP Mindanao Society of Programmers And Refined Computer Scientists
USeP Computer Science Society
USeP Developer Student Community - Obrero

Nationwide DEVCON Training and Program provided by Amihan and Avtica.

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