Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy has long championed this cause as he maintains a personal commitment to cultivating homegrown talent.
This year, the company is making an even stronger push to this by actively engaging with academic institutions to empower students pursuing careers in technology. Last June 19-20, Converge launched its first Byte Forward Hackathon in Balanga, Bataan during the North Luzon leg of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (PCCI) regional business conference.
It is a 24-hour innovation marathon that challenged student developers to create practical solutions for real-world business problems.
In collaboration with the PCCI and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Converge hosted the hackathon as part of a broader initiative to bridge enterprises with next-gen thinkers, who are tech-savvy and possess the natural edge in creating bold, out-of-the-box solutions.
Five participating universities from North Luzon sent two teams each to compete in a high-stakes environment that tested their creativity, and technical skills.
This year, the company is making an even stronger push to this by actively engaging with academic institutions to empower students pursuing careers in technology. Last June 19-20, Converge launched its first Byte Forward Hackathon in Balanga, Bataan during the North Luzon leg of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (PCCI) regional business conference.
It is a 24-hour innovation marathon that challenged student developers to create practical solutions for real-world business problems.
In collaboration with the PCCI and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Converge hosted the hackathon as part of a broader initiative to bridge enterprises with next-gen thinkers, who are tech-savvy and possess the natural edge in creating bold, out-of-the-box solutions.
Five participating universities from North Luzon sent two teams each to compete in a high-stakes environment that tested their creativity, and technical skills.
“When I was young, I shared the same passion for technology, for innovation, and now, increasingly, for AI. It's inspiring to see young talents rise to the challenge. That’s why we're investing in infrastructure and building technology hubs, especially in Pampanga, to ensure these bright minds have access to opportunities and can thrive,” Uy shared in his message.
“To all the young visionaries, believe in your passion, stay proud of your purpose, and know that you have a place in building our nation’s future,” he added.
Converge subsidiary Rev21 Labs Inc. played a key role in facilitating the competition, from scouting teams, providing mentorship, and equipping the participants with its custom-built Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool.
The 10 groups were presented with themes grounded in real operational hurdles of businesses, identified through prior consultations with actual owners. This enabled participants to address issues that directly impact companies and develop solutions with tangible business value.
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