List of hackathons in Philippines in 2018

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Business Automation Business Process Business Strategy Business Model Business Management ERP CRM Human Resources (HR) Recruitment Intranet Collaboration Project Management Document Management Customer Support Business Automation Tools   Session 8: Business FormationDuring this session we will explore the business formation process. Which platforms, models and tools to integrate into your tech startup formation for creating an successful launch process.Business Formation Legal Contracts Business Model Corporate Structure Payment Platforms Payment Gateway Invoicing System Credit Cards/Payments Pricing Strategies Accounting Subscriptions Office Space Virtual Address Virtual Phone Virtual Office Remote Office Virtual Assistant Virtual Receptionist Virtual Support Outsourcing Product Demo Product Launch   Session 9: Startup CodingDuring this session we will explore the coding process of your tech startup.Coding/Programming IDE API SDK GUI Code Analysis Data Visualization Python C# Forms Wireframing Front-End Back-End Library Frameworks Testing Programming Platforms Programming Tools Agile Development Software Code Management   Session 10: Startup Hardware/PrototypingDuring this session we will explore the hardware and prototyping process of your tech startup. 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Electronics IoT Raspberry Pi Arduino Microcontrollers Sensors Projects Microchips Hardware Boards Hardware Tools Hardware Platform PCB 3D Design 3D Models 3D Printing DIY Tech Tech Lab Embedded Systems   Session 11 : Startup IT OperationsDuring this session we will explore the IT infrastructure process of your tech startup. Which platforms to use for setup an organized database system, cloud system and other technical solutions for your tech startup to work efficiently IT Infrastructure Cloud Servers Database DevOps Monitoring Remote Access Backup Technical Documentation Data Recovery Encryption Security FTP NAS Deployment VPN VPS Automation Log Management Networking Virtualization   Session 12 : Startup ConsultingDuring this session we will explore the consulting process for your tech startup. An strategic approach, where you can receive more experience before you launch your own specific products/projects. Tech Startup Consulting Tech Consulting Services Tech Consulting Structure Tech Consulting Approach Tech Consulting Strategy Tech Consulting Contracts Tech Consulting Referrals Tech Consulting Portfolio Tech Consulting ISO Tech Consulting Integration Tech Consulting Projects   Session 13 : Startup ManagementDuring this session we will explore management process of your tech startup. How to manage your internal and external environments for increasing the probability of your tech startup to succeed. 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#Holochain is coming to Manila this November 2018! In partnership with Launchgarage, the country's premiere acceleration hub, ProudCloud, a full stack software development firm and Alpha Omega Capital, a tokenized cryptocurrency fund, learn more about this revolutionary new technology that seeks to give the internet back to the people, how it differs from Blockchain's distributed ledger system and the local ecosystem forerunners in its first meetup: Beyond The Blocks. Holochain Philippines is the pioneering local community founded by renowned pioneers & ecosystem builders in the technology and innovation scene in the country. The group aims to promote, educate and bring together the very best distributed computing application developers, enthusiasts and domain experts in one setting to come up with various solutions to current issues that could possibly be solved with Holochain's agent-centric approach. Meetups, hApp development sessions and hackathons are organized regularly through this medium. PROGRAM: 5:00 - 6:30 Registration 6:30 - 7:00 Introduction to Holochain 7:00 - 7:30 The Ceptr Project 7:30 - 9:00 Drinks, Networking & Open Forum Venue: Launchgarage Innovation Hub Level 2, Calle Industria Mall, Circulo Verde, Bagumbayan, Quezon City Entrance is FREE of charge but slots are limited, so make sure to register fast. See you there!

Gear up for the first-ever hackathon of Tanda and Workplace by Facebook. Build and compete to be the best developer as judged by reputable industry leaders! READY TO COMPETE FOR THIS CHALLENGE? Build the most compelling Tanda integration for Workplace in 24 hours. Leverage the power of Tanda and Workplace to help workforces collaborate and be more successful.   HERE'S HOW TO SECURE A SLOT: 1. Get tickets in this event page. 2. You may team up with your friends (2-6pax) or go on your own.  3. Our team will send an email and text message to double confirm your details along with the question-- "Why do you want to be part of this Hackathon?" 4. We will send a slot confirmation VIA EMAIL once we review your answer. 5. We will be choosing just 50 developers and designers to participate in this invite-only event.   Cash prizes await the winners! Just bring your A-game (and your own laptop) and we got your wifi, caffeine, and food covered! Follow our Facebook event page for more announcements about tthe Hackathon!     

MiniFFC is short for Mini Form Function & Class. It is the smaller, more informal version of Form Function & Class, our annual web design conference where hobbyist & professional web designers can gather, share experiences, and mingle with fellow colleagues. The event is open to everyone, students & professionals alike. 3 awesome tracks. You can only attend one, so pick wisely.  Registration opens on August 9 and closes on September 21, so sign up now!  Tickets Regular ticket is at 200 pesos only Students get a 50% discount using the code MiniFFC51student Topics and Speakers Track 1 - Creating a Website using Webcomponents with TJ Monserrat In this track, we will build a simple website with using only web components and webpack. We will start understanding what a web component is and how to build it. We will then create one using a helper library called Element-lite and then use a ready-made boilerplate structure that would get developers started with building a website. He is a researcher who focuses on Human-Computer Interaction field, working on research in Pedagogy and Technology in Interactive Platforms on Learning. He volunteers his time and expertise to various organizations such as Google Developer Group Philippines, User Experience Philippines, Philippine Web Designers Organization, and ACM Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction. He is currently awarded as a Google Developer Expert on the Web. His love for performance as part of design makes him love his mission to help others do performant-ready webapps and bake into them performance-ready patterns into their design toolset. Track 2 - Web Design Fundamentals with Drei Alquiros In this track, you will learn how to properly convert a design to a website. Basic: plotting styles using wireframing tools on a design Advanced: coding styles on to an HTML editor She’s had over 8 years experience in Web Development and Design. She currently works for 2 US-based companies as Virtual Web Developer & Designer and Remote WordPress Tech Support. She also teaches basic Website Development and Design to Senior High School students in Quezon Province. Track 3 - Acing that Interview with Richard Parayno In this track, participants will learn how to optimize their resumes and how to succeed in their job/internship interviews. He is the co-founder and Director for Operations of the User Experience Society - DLSU Chapter. He’s an active participant in community events, hackathons and pitching competitions, where he learned how to do full-stack web development, UX design, and entrepreneurship. His main interests are design, social entrepreneurship, education, and learning experience design. Offline payment is also available: Step 1: Choose the payment method BDO: 0280892586 Philippine Web Designers Organization, Inc. Find a branch near you → Globe GCash: 09175885017 Available via: your GCASH account, Cebuana Lhuillier, LBC, M. Lhuillier, Banco de Oro, BDO Financial (BDO On-site), SM Forex (Shoemart), One Network Bank. Learn more → Please take note of the Payment Reference ID for proof of payment. Additional fees may apply. Step 2: Send proof of payment Email payment@pwdo.org with the subject “MiniFFC #51: Offline Payment” and indicate the following details for EACH PARTICIPANT: Chosen Track: Name: E-mail Address: Mobile Number: Occupation: Company / School / Affiliation: Gender: Question/s for the speakers: City: Please allow for at least 48 hours processing time. Agenda 12:30 to 1:00 PM - Registration 1:00 to 1:15 PM - Welcome c/o Venue Sponsor 1:15 to 1:20 PM - Opening c/o PWDO 1:20 to 1:30 PM - Break into tracks 1:30 to 3:30 PM - First half of the session 3:30 to 4:00 PM - Break 4:00 to 5:00 PM - Second half of the session 5:00 to 5:15 PM - Question and answer 5:15 to 5:30 PM - Wrap up and class photo See you at LogInstitute, Marinella Complex Bantay, Ilocos Sur on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 12:30 PM.   Frequently Asked Questions, click here.  Venue LogInstitute  Marinella Complex Bantay Ilocos Sur   Reminders 0. All participants are expected to read and follow the PWDO Code of Conduct.1. If you're not going to attend, please make sure to cancel your ticket to make room for those who really want to attend the meetup.2. Don't forget to bring a valid ID. 3. Actively participate in the discussion. 4. Strictly no shorts, no slippers, no spaghetti strap, and the like.5. We don't have reserved parking for guests. Follow & tag us! #MiniFFC #MiniFFC51http://mini.formfunctionclass.comhttp://pwdo.org/miniffchistory Twitter: @pwdo @ffcph Instagram: @pwdoFacebook: /webdesigners.org.ph /formfunctionclassGoogle+: pwdo.org/google+ Tumblr: blog.pwdo.org

With the Asian Development Bank and Ultrahack, we invite you to create 3 sustainable solutions to real-life challenges that are major investment areas of ADB. 1 Healthcare data transfer for rural areas 2 Digital ID solutions 3 AI for trust in Fintech - travel grants to some selected teams, - accommodation Prizes: - 10,000USD (may be split between teams)/track - piloting opportunities For further information on the event and Ultrahack drop an email to info@ultrahack.org.

Join the 1st Agriculture Technology Hackathon of Unionbank on August 25 and 26, 2018 at Events@Enderun, Azuela Cove, Davao City  Who can participate :  Students from Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Agriculture Business, Marketing and Mass Communication Graphic Artists, Web and Mobile Developers  Engineers  Agritech Startups  Scientists and Expert Industry practioners  PRIZES :  Win up to P80,000 in cash!  HOW TO JOIN?  Just register individually. This is for FREE. No joining fee  FAQ : What is the team composition?  Each group must consist of 3-5 individuals and must register their team name during day one of the hackathon proper. NOTE : Ideal team composition : Back end and front end or full stack dev, with engineering background, marketing or business dev and someone with background in agriculture or farming Can we present a current project?  No, every team will code and create all at the same time.  You can prepare wireframes, outlines, or notes but you cannot start any of your design or development until the official start. Coming into the competition with ideas on top of previous projects is not allowed. Only concepts and mock ups built on open source frameworks that are public and available for use to everyone is allowed What are the resources that we can use? Anything you need to complete your prototype. You may build your prototypes via native code. You may also use UBP APIs or templates. You may use any data analysis, processing or visualization tool you need to build your app.     Is there a specific programming language that we need to use?   You can use any programming languages.   What are the expectations from us upon joining  You are expected to produce a working prototype of the solution. You can bring your materials during day one esp. if Arduino, Raspberry Pi based projects.  As per rule, we are implementing BRING YOUR OWN DEVICES, that means you have to bring your own laptop, mobile, connectors (if needed) and other materials needed to complete the project.        What is the schedule of the hackathon?  August 25 : 8:00am (Registration) until 11:00pm  August 26 : 7:00am to 2:00pm    To request formal invite or if further questions,  you may email us at uhackph@gmail.com or contact our secretariat at 09209734926.    See you!       

A BLOCKCHAIN WORKSHOP + HACKATHON    WHO CAN JOIN :  Freelancers  Professionals  Startups  4th year College Students  YOU MUST KNOW THW FOLLOWING :  üWeb development skills üMust be proficient in the following programming languages : (at least 2)   C++   Phyton   NodeJS   MongoDB   Java Script üBasic understanding of Data Structures including Stack, Queues, LinkedList,    Tree, and HederaHashMaps and others     MECHANICS :    This is a free training to all interested and qualified individuals  All qualitied participants will be notified via email after registration All those who are qualified to join the bootcamp will automatically be part of a team to join the Hackathon on  July 28 and 29, 2018.  We need participants who are commited and dedicated to finish the project   PRIZES :  Cash prize (to be announced) Engagement Contract opportunity  THIS IS POWERED BY UNIONBANK OF THE PHILIPPINES 

HackaTren Mechanics The competition aims to crowdsource for solutions and ideas towards improved customer experience on Light Rail Transit Line 1.   Prizes 1st place – 100k Pesos 2nd Place – 50k pesos 3rd Place – 25k Pesos Consolation   Project evaluation and selection of winners CRITERIA DESCRIPTION SCORE Value Probability of improving customer experience 40 Design How is the design and user experience of your application? Is it easy to understand and use? 20 Development Quality and Completeness of the prototype 20 Uniqueness How creative, innovative, and unique is the idea behind the solution? 20     100       Eligible Participants Students and/or professionals with a knack for software programming /engineering, and who are interested in technology and innovation Must be 18 years old and above   How to join? Create a team composed of three to four members, of which 2 to 3 are coders, and one designer or architect. Register your team here at Eventbrite from June 11 to June 30, 2018 and submit the following: Team Name and members Email the Curriculum Vitae of each member to HackaTren@lrmc.com.ph Contact details Print out the confirmation e-mail and present it as your registration at the Hackatren Pre-Hack event on June 30, 2018. All qualified groups are required to attend the Hackatren Pre-Hack event; otherwise, their registration will be deemed forfeited. LRMC will select 15 teams based on the information provided during registration. The chosen teams will be contacted thru call and/or email.   Rules Pre-coding after the pre-hack is allowed. Any programming language can be used including proprietary as long as it will be at the participating team’s own expense. Technologies or platforms may be created; Intelligent applications (Mobile, web, etc), Immersive Experience (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality), Artificial Intelligence, IoT Projects and Hybrid. Teams are required to present working prototypes Submission – all projects must be submitted via GitHub Winning teams may be subject to a code-review. By joining the event, the participants are obliged to follow the house rules and to stay within the premises until the end of the event; otherwise, the team will be disqualified. All the codes/designs/content created during the Hackatren 2018 will be owned by the participants. If LRMC finds the technology applicable to LRT1, the management will contact the participants for a possible engagement. Employees of Light Rail Manila Corporation and DLS-CSB Hub for Innovation Inclusion up to third degree of consaguinity are restricted from joining the HackaTren.   What to bring? Bring Your Own Device and tools for system development Jacket and extra clothes Extra power strips Normal 0 false false false EN-PH X-NONE X-NONE

[ Networking . Gathering . Reunion ]Future City Summit is coming to town. ABOUT FCS:Future City Summit is an international curation, annual convention and exhibition of top notch talents, key industry players in the globe and young leaders who pledge to enter the grid of the future to build smarter and better cities. This year, it is hosted in 3 major cities: Guangzhou, Foshan and Hong Kong.WEBSITE: https://futurecitysummit.orgIn anticipation for Asia's biggest gathering of tech experts, entrepreneurs, investors, students and smart city developers, Future City Summit will be hosting a roadshow session in Manila in partnership with Launchgarage. The event is open to all interested parties, advisors, alumni of FCS and new applicants/delegates from the Philippines for this information session and a quick catch up discussion with everyone afterwards. Schedule:5:00 - 6:00 [Registration]6:00 - 6:10 [Welcoming Remarks from Lance Uriel Pormarejo, General Manager of Launchgarage]6:10 - 6:15 [Announcing the Partnership between Launchgarage, LX Innovative Solutions, Acudeen and Future City summit by Russ Earl Malangen]6:15 - 6:30 [Impacting the Solar, IoT and Agriculture Industries with New Technologies: Spiel by Gero Tan Seng, CEO of Tan Seng Industries)6:30-7:00 [What is Future City Summit?]- Introduction to FCS - What's in store for FCS 2018 (Venues, Topics, Speakers, Opportunities, Scholarships) - Announcing partnerships with the local China Government, Hong Kong Science Park and Cyberport- How to become part of FCS 2018? 7:00 - 7:30 [Project Presentations from FCS Alumni]Nikki Felix Canlas, FCS 2016 Alumna Chai Cabañez, FCS 2017 Alumnus & Hackathon Winner7:30 - 8:00 [Panel Discussion: Building the Cities of Tomorrow]Moderator: Abe Lozada, CTO of LX Innovative Solutions Speakers: Andre Kwok - Founder & CEO, Future City SummitVinci Chan - Co-Founder, Future City Summit Jay Fajardo - Founder & CEO, LaunchgarageVinci Roxas - Co-Founder, Roxas-Kalaw FoundationMel Songco - Director, CREATOR Center of Excellence - Unity 8:00 - 10:00 [Networking and Drinks]Date: 23rd June 2018 (Saturday)Venue: Launchgarage, Level 2, Industria Mall, Circulo Verde, Calle Industria, Bagumbayan, Quezon City, 1110 Metro Manila.

Join the GlobalSouthTech (GST) community on Tuesday 19th of June for a conversation with tech leaders representing VC investors, blockchain/crypto companies, and platforms.  The goal of this event is to learn about the challenges, opportunities, and resources for tech startups/companies in the Philippines that want to expand in South East Asia, China and other markets worldwide. You'll also gain some insight into how the rapidly changing blockchain landscape is (or can be) relevant to Filipino and SEA companies.  Some Key Takeaways: What are some interesting things happening in China and other ecosystems in SEA?  Who are the key ecosystem players to know if you want to enter one of these markets? What are the latest vertical trends in each startup scene? What are some red flags in terms of doing business and receiving investments? What are some secrets about each ecosystem that only locals understand The goal of GlobalSouthTech (GST) is to foster and create cross-border partnerships in the area of investments, AI, fintech, Technology-Media-Telecom, edtech, e-commerce and product market expansion between the emerging markets of the Global South (East Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia). MOX Accelerator in Taipei and Chinaccelerator in Shanghai who help startups expand throughout Asia are our close partners. GlobalSouthTech originally got started in New York City; we are now in more than 43 different cities worldwide and we've organized over 60 meetups connecting tech people around the world. Panelists: Navin Danapal - Director for SE Asia, MOX Accelerator Navin is focused on the South-East Asia market entry of MOX, beginning with the two key primary markets of Singapore and Malaysia. He builds partnerships and alliances in the region including governments, telecommunications, universities and corporations. He help companies understand the ASEAN landscape and link investors to build better networks. Previously, Navin was senior manager of Microsoft ecosystems in the ASEAN region; he was also Editor of Singapore Press Holdings tech media and  held a senior role in IDG. Navin also founded a startup during the 1997 Asian economic crisis, organised a VR hackathon in Beijing with the Chinese government and Coke, and advised a number of Asian aerospace hackathons. Mario Berta - CEO of FlySpaces Mario runs FlySpaces, SEA's leading platform to discover, find and book flexible Office Space, Event Spaces, Meeting and Training Rooms; the company has more than 4,000 Spaces across 7 Cities in South East Asia. Mario has built, managed and trained sales and operations teams across Africa (Angola & Nigeria) and the APAC region (Papua New Guinea, Macau, Angola, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Hong Kong); this includes Easy Taxi, a Rocket Internet-backed company, which under Mario's leadership became Asia's biggest taxi application with operations in 9 countries and counting. Yang Yang Zhang - Co-Founder of PDAX  As Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX), Yang Yang lends a lifelong passion for disruptive technology and social impact to shaping the product roadmap. After teaching herself to code at the age of 5, she continued her interest in computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to founding PDAX, Yang Yang was the CMO of a global environmental tech company, at which she led strategy for its NASDAQ IPO; in 2015, she also co-founded a mobile app startup in Silicon Valley. Today, it is the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize financial inclusion in emerging markets that has brought her to the Philippines.  Emerson Fonseca - Head of NEM Philippines Emerson is the Head of NEM Philippines and CEO of Coin Sessions PH. In addition, he is one of the Board of Advisors for LoyalCoin and CoinPoker. He started his career in the crypto space as a trader and has been known as CryptoFonzy since then. As an advocate of Blockchain Technology, he helps start-ups, ICOs, and blockchain companies with building communities, creating marketing strategies, and communicating in order to attract investment opportunities, and at the same time, he is broadening innovation awareness in the Philippines. Host:  Adrian Avendano is the founder of the Latin America Tech Meetup and GlobalSouthTech now a community in 43 different cities with the goal to bridge all emerging tech ecosystems around the world. Adrian in an Irish national born in Mexico City, and raised in New York City, and has traveled to 70 countries. Additionally, he has lived and worked in Mexico, Ireland, Chile, Poland, Holland, Berlin, UK, Manila, Yangon, Seoul, Bangkok, San Francisco and Copenhagen. Adrian started his first company in Ireland in 2008, which received funding from Enterprise Ireland in 2011. In 2013 he received funding from the StartupChile program. Adrian has a computer science degree and has been coding for over 13 years. Since 2008 then he has been starting tech companies that connect people. Including Peoplehunt, CrowdScanner, and Meetforeal. Our Supporters MOX — the Mobile Only Accelerator — helps the best mobile startups from around the world acquire millions of users in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America. MOX has 130+ million users on its smartphone platform and offers free user acquisition and investment in return for equity and revenue share. The strategic partnership kicks off with a three-month accelerator program and includes up to 250k new users to optimize retention and monetization market by market. Based in Taipei, MOX is operated by SOSV - the Accelerator VC - a venture fund with $300M AUM operating eight global accelerators in the Internet, Hardware, Biotech and Food spaces. Chinaccelerator, a leading startup accelerator in China, is a mentorship-driven program helping internet startups from around the world cross borders – from the world into China and from China to the world. It is operated by the venture fund startups from around the world cross borders – from the world into China and from China to the world. It is operated by the venture fund SOSV with $300M AUM operating eight global accelerators. Chinaccelerator offers three months of rigorous guidance, training, and resources from mentors, partners, and investors. The robust and supportive alumni network continues into the startups’ post-Chinaccelerator lifespan. Our Event Partners:  Thanks to our Co-Host: