AFTER the very successful debut in Boracay last year, the second Geeks on a Beach (GOAB 2) convention will happen in Cebu this coming August and a number of leading ICT experts and tech startups across the Philippines and the world will join.
Cebu as the country’s fastest growing commercial and tech hub also boasts of rich cultural heritage and some of the world’s best beaches which is just a walk away from the GOAB 2 venue at Movenpick Resort and Spa Cebu in Mactan Island, Cebu
For the second time, SMART DevNet and IdeaSpace will be sponsoring the GOAB 2, it will happen on August 21-22, it will be organized by TechTalks.ph and the Department of Science and Technology-Information and Communication Office (DOST-ICTO) in partnership with Sym.ph, HappyGaraje and PRWorks Vis-Min.
GOAB 2 promises to be a bigger and grander event as attendance is expected to surpass last year’s turnout with the confirmed arrival of more big names in the tech industry.
The confirmed attendees are; Bowei Gai of World Startup Report, Maria Ressa of Rappler, Jason Torres of Proudcloud, and DOST-ICTO deputy executive director Monchito Ibrahim. There are also other industry leaders that is expected to arrive in the gathering.
Resource people will talk about the challenges and opportunities of startups, women in technology, and investing in social entrepreneurship, among other significant issues.
Topics such as, “Uncut: a realistic review of Philippine startups and the road ahead”, “Recognizing Standout Startups and Apps”, and “Beyond ASEAN 2015: Opportunities and Challenges for Startup Communities” will be included in the agenda for discussion in GOAB 2.