CEBU'S FIRST Tech Night: Where Tech Communities Connect and Converse

CEBU'S FIRST Tech Night: Where Tech Communities Connect and Converse

CEBU'S FIRST Community Mixer: A Melting Pot of Ideas | Held in enspace Cebu

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Sponsored by The Graph Philippines with enspace Cebu as the venue partner gives a cozy social gathering that brought together members from GDG, Pizza Py, Web3 Cebu, ReactJS Cebu, Cebu Blockchain Group, Laravel Cebu, and Javascript Cebu. Everyone got a chance to step up, introduce themselves, and chat about their communities.?

Each community had its unique flavor, its own story to tell. The room was filled with chatter, laughter, and the occasional "Aha!" moment as people discovered common interests and potential collaborations.

It was like a tech-themed speed dating event, but instead of looking for love, we were building legit tech connections.

The Graph Philippines: The Future is Here

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Then came Don, our community partner from The Graph Philippines, who introduced us to the world of decentralized applications (dApps). He talked about how these technologies are changing the tech landscape. It was like getting a sneak peek into the future, and let me tell you, it looks exciting!

Engaging Minds: Trivia Time and Thought-Provoking Discussions

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Next up was the trivia portion. It was like a tech-themed quiz show, with questions about emerging tech that's still flying under the radar. It was a fun way to learn new things and see who among us was the hidden tech whizzes.

But Tech Night wasn't just a semi-formal discussion, it was also about casual tech networking. It was like a mixer where everyone got to meet, greet, and connect with the tech communities present at the event.

The State of Tech Communities in the Philippines

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One of the highlights of the night was a group discussion facilitated by BJ from PizzaPy. We talked about everything from the struggles of the tech community in Zamboanga city, to the challenges of preserving the community culture from getting mixed up with commercial agendas, and the need for diversity and inclusivity in tech. It was a deep dive into the issues that matter, and it sparked some insightful conversations.

In A Nutshell:

  • Funding Struggles: A tech lead from GDG Zamboanga highlighted the challenges faced by Zamboanga City, Philippines due to lack of funding from commercial entities - a common struggle for growing Philippine tech communities.
  • Visibility Enhancement: To combat this, a Facebook tech community group was established to increase visibility.
  • Leading Amid Challenges: Despite these challenges, GDG Zamboanga is leading the way in this niche.
  • Community Engagement Issues: The issue of community engagement was discussed, with online communities often being seen more as hiring pools rather than platforms for meaningful interaction and collaboration on future projects.
  • Diversity Strategies: The group discussed strategies to foster diversity and inclusivity in tech, including:

  1. Hosting more collaborative events
  2. Promoting gender inclusivity
  3. Increasing the visibility of women in tech
  4. Making tech training accessible to students
  5. Encouraging Participation": Encouraging community members to speak at events

  • Outreach Importance: The importance of reaching out to non-tech people to help them explore tech niches was also emphasized.

Learning and Immersion: What's Next?

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We also talked about what we want to learn and explore next. Techpreneurship, open source discussions, AI developments, blockchain technology, and the future of finance were just some of the topics that got us excited. It was like peering into a crystal ball and seeing the future of tech.

Keeping the Conversation Going

To keep the momentum going, sphERA created a Messenger Group chat for all the communities that joined Tech Night. It's a space for us to continue our discussions, share ideas, and plan for future collaborations. To foster that feeling of belongingness.

Final Thoughts

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So, that was Tech Night in a nutshell. A gathering of tech communities, a night of networking, and a deep dive into the state of tech communities in the Philippines. It was a night of learning, connecting, and looking ahead to the future. And we can't wait to see what the future holds!

What's Next?

Our local city CEBU holds its very first major Web3 event, Bull or Bear on July 15, 2023. Free tix for the first 40 responders!

Get registered here for FREE?once you use Code: BOBSP

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