UP SPARK

20/05/2026

🔗Secure your slot and register here: https://forms.gle/yrDLhnwCoG7hjeZw9

Are we outsmarting AI, or is the algorithm already rewriting our future? 🤖💥

The hyper-speed evolution of artificial intelligence is moving faster than we can set the rules. From high-level cyberattacks and mass surveillance to massive job disruptions and deepfake misinformation, what does unchecked tech actually mean for our data, our security, and our future careers?

Brought to you by UP PINOY '55, in collaboration with UP SPARK and UP KUGIHAN, we present TID 27: “AI, Power & Security: Who Wins the Algorithm Wars?” We are bringing in Chanden Climaco—a Harvard University Economics and Neuroscience student who heads Harvard’s AI Safety Team (leading a crew of over 100 undergraduate, graduate, and PhD candidates working to mitigate catastrophic risks from AI). He’s joining us to pull back the curtain on global tech governance and why our generation is officially on the hook for setting the boundaries.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a student trying to future-proof your career, or just someone wondering how algorithms are shaping our world—this conversation is for you!

🗓️ EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ Time: 8:00 – 9:30 PM (PH Time)
💻 Platform: Zoom

🔗 Secure your slot and register here: https://forms.gle/yrDLhnwCoG7hjeZw9

Registered participants will receive the Zoom link and final reminders a few days before the event.

Let's keep striving and working hard to shape a safer tomorrow. Padayon! ⚡🛠️

16/05/2026

*Mariah Carey voice* IT'S TIMEEEE 🎶

D-Day is finally here, and along with it are some important reminders for today's RTD! Be sure to read through them ^__^

We can't wait to see you! 😋✨

15/05/2026

1️⃣ Only 1 day left until 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗨𝗣-𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻? 🤖

Before you join UP SPARK at our Roundtable Discussion on AI, let's ensure we have a smooth-sailing event tomorrow!😄 To navigate your way to the venue, see the map below; and to be extra prepared, see the important reminders for the RTD.

See you tomorrow!🔥

📝Still not registered? Here's the link (or scan the QR code!)
https://forms.gle/56XJ9TwRxJK1ePRC7

15/05/2026

As if the discussions weren’t exciting enough… we just unlocked MORE incentives for participants. 👀🎁

Join us for 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗨𝗣-𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻? and be part of the conversation on the future of artificial intelligence — the opportunities, the risks, and everything in between. 🤖📚

Aside from gaining new insights (and possibly boosting your grades 👀), attendees can now enjoy an additional wave of exciting incentives from different professors!

📌 Walk-in registrations will be accepted throughout the entirety of the event.

🔗 Register here:
https://forms.gle/56XJ9TwRxJK1ePRC7

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
30 Second Specialty Coffee
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Stone of Hope Defense

14/05/2026

PALDOOOOO!!💸🤑

na sana….

tas pag bukas ng bag, ayun…

DONT FEAR 😨! Dahil bukod sa mabubusog ka dahil sa FREE food and snacks, may knowledge pa 🍽🤖

Join us at UP SPARK’s Igniting Discussion!

🗓 May 16, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 UP School of Economics Auditorium

🎟 Register for FREE: https://tinyurl.com/SPARK-RTD3

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
30 Second Specialty Coffee
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Stone of Hope Defense

14/05/2026

2️⃣ Only 2 days left until 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗨𝗣-𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻? 🤖

Join UP SPARK at our Roundtable Discussion on AI as we explore the opportunities, risks, ethics, and impact of a technology that’s already reshaping the world around us.

The countdown is on. See you in 2 days!🔥

📝Still not registered? Here's the link (or scan the QR code!)
https://forms.gle/56XJ9TwRxJK1ePRC7

13/05/2026

One RTD away from boosting both your knowledge and your grade. 📚

Register for our Roundtable Discussion: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗨𝗣-𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻? Join the conversation on the rise of artificial intelligence: the good, the bad, and the terrifyingly smart.

From machine learning to the future of creativity and work, we’re diving into the questions everyone’s been thinking about. 🤔💭

NOTE: We will accept walk-in registrations on D-Day. The walk-ins will be accepted throughout the entirety of the event, so don’t miss out!

🔗 Register here (or scan the QR code):
https://forms.gle/56XJ9TwRxJK1ePRC7
https://forms.gle/56XJ9TwRxJK1ePRC7
https://forms.gle/56XJ9TwRxJK1ePRC7

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
30 Second Specialty Coffee
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Stone of Hope Defense

12/05/2026

“AI may predict patterns, but humans still define purpose.” ⚡

AI can now write essays, generate art, answer questions, and probably judge your Spotify playlist better than your friends do. But as technology becomes smarter, one question becomes harder to ignore:

𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺’𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩… 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭?🤖

From ethics and labor to sustainability, innovation, and regulation, we’re diving into the conversations society can’t afford to leave on “read.”

Join UP SPARK for its bi-annual Roundtable Discussion:
📌 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙄 𝙐𝙋-𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣?

🗓 May 16, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 UP School of Economics Auditorium

Whether you’re a student, professional, researcher, or simply curious about the future, this conversation is for you.

🔗 Register now FOR FREE: https://tinyurl.com/SPARK-RTD3
🔗 Register now FOR FREE: https://tinyurl.com/SPARK-RTD3
🔗 Register now FOR FREE: https://tinyurl.com/SPARK-RTD3

The conversation starts with us.
Are you ready to take on the challenge?

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
30 Second Specialty Coffee
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Stone of Hope Defense

12/05/2026

🤖 We are living in the age of AI, and the future depends on the discussions we choose to have today.

As artificial intelligence continues to develop, conversations about its impact are becoming more important than ever. From innovation and convenience to ethical implications, policies, and its effects on communities.

Join UP SPARK for Igniting Discussion, a roundtable that brings together speakers, students, and citizens from different sectors to explore one timely question: 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻?

📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 UP School of Economics Auditorium

Through insightful discourse, speakers from the government, private, and mass sectors will offer a balanced discussion on how AI can be harnessed responsibly. As artificial intelligence rises, how do we ensure humanity rises with it? 🤔

📌Ready for the discourse? Register here, or scan the QR code on the poster!
https://forms.gle/56XJ9TwRxJK1ePRC7
https://forms.gle/56XJ9TwRxJK1ePRC7
https://forms.gle/56XJ9TwRxJK1ePRC7

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
30 Second Specialty Coffee
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Stone of Hope Defense

10/05/2026

𝗣𝗢𝗩: 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻-𝗭 😅🫣

Different vibes, but same excitement for talking about the future and impacts of AI 🤖💥

See you at the RTD 👀

🗓 May 16, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 UP School of Economics Auditorium

🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/SPARK-RTD3

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
30 Second Specialty Coffee
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Stone of Hope Defense