Geeks on a Beach Returns to Boracay for Its 3rd Year

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The leading national tech startup conference in the Philippines is once again seeking to connect Filipino creative and innovative talents with tech champs from across the world so we can build and nurture a world-class Philippine startup ecosystem.

Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), organized by a non-profit organization called TechTalks.ph, will be having its 3rd run on August 20 to 21, 2015 and will again return to Boracay for a two-day tech confab where delegates can establish networks with some of the country's and the world's biggest names in the startup and investor community, as well as secure enduring partnerships and lucrative investments.

But Boracay is not the only reason why you must join this event. This will be a gathering of top minds in the tech industry that has made significant accomplishments at their respective startups, as well as an opportunity to meet investors that you would want to impress.

The very first GOAB was held in Boracay while the second one was held in Cebu. Now on its 3rd year, the organizers promises this laid-back yet productive interaction on the latest technology and entrepreneurship, will be  a triple splash for having triple number of innovative minds, triple funding opportunities, and triple doses of fun.

DOST-ICTO to Hold Press Briefing on ICT Month, NSTW, Tech4Ed and Free Wi-Fi Project

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Due to the recent rationalization and re-organization of the Information and Communications Technology Office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ICTO), it has been a while since the office has had a stand alone press briefing. nonetheless,  they are still very much active with their programs.

I am sure many of you have heard of their Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public Places Project. Some of you have even reported about it, in fact, it was even a trending topic on social media last month. Likewise, there had even been criticisms of the project on social media. The DOST-ICTO never had a media briefing about this project, and on 16 July they would be having one to answer any questions that the press and public might have about it as well as provide the latest updates.

The press briefing will be held at the DOST- ICT Office Seminar Room in Diliman Q.C. on Thursday, 16 July 2015, 10:00a.m. and will be about the ICT Month, ICT Office preparations for the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) and updates on the Free Wi-Fi in Public Places Project.

The DOST-ICTO aims to spread awareness on the projects and activities that the office has been conducting to promote ICT as a relevant field of study and a competitive career choice for every Juan. In line with this, key representatives of the DOST-ICTO shall be discussing the highlights from this year's ICT Month, the sub-events in the upcoming NSTW, Tech4Ed, and updates on the Free Wi-Fi Project - known to be the flagship project of the agency. They are also going to discuss future strategic goals of the office to strengthen the ICT landscape and valuation in the country.

3 Big Learning Events at the Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs’ Expo

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On July 17-19, 2015, a grand showcase of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country will be held at the SM Megatrade Halls 2 & 3.

The Philippine Business and Entrepreneurs’ Expo (PBEX) is part of the organizers' conscious effort to cultivate and nurture the SMEs. It focuses to deliver a unique event experience to support the success and growth of SME businesses in the Philippines. It also serves as a connection to explore business opportunities, learn the latest SME market trends, establish contacts, exchange views and ideas, display products and services and acquire latest technology and promotional tools.

Three big learning events will be conducted from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM simultaneously on these dates:

July 17 – The ASEAN SMEs Business Conference

July 18 – Business Readiness and Preparedness Summit

July 19 – Travel Business Forum

The three learning events aim to gather over 200 SME owners, top managers and supervisors to learn and network from our speakers and business leaders from NCR and come up with learning and sharing of knowledge in preparation for the 2016 ASEAN Integration.

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