The international technology conference Geeks on A Beach opened its sessions today, August 25, 2016 at the Bellevue Hotel Pavillion in Doljo, Panglao, Bohol. The unique thing of this conference is that everyone is encouraged to come in their beach attire.
The morning session started with the national anthem and Bohol hymn. The masters of ceremony are Dave Overton, CEO/Founder of Sym.ph and Albert Padin, Founder, Sym.ph. Ms. Tina Amper, founder of Techtalks.ph delivered the opening message. Mr. Mon Ibrahim, Innovation Consultant, of the new Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) spoke about the how the government is working with the community to empower startups to innovate.
Francis R. Oliva, Head Community Partnerships, PLDT SME Nation gave his insights as a corporate entrepreneur on adaptability in an ever-changing business landscape.
David Brown, Managing Director of Techstars, talked about Global Startup Phenomenon and its Impact on Emerging Countries. Brown emphasized that they are not trying to make another Silicon Valley but rather for communities to grow their own ecosystem.
The previous night, the participants went for networking dinner at the Muro-Ami resort.
Geeks on A Beach Participants during the opening program.
Mon Ibrahim, Innovation Consultant, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) delivers addresses the participants at GOAB.
