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Agenda is subject to change without prior notice.
Masterclass Track 1:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Masterclass Track 2
Business / Startup Team Track
Time
Event
Track 1
Masterclass
Hosts:
Lenli Tuhoy
Head of Content and Brand Marketing
Symph
Gee Quidet
Chief Revenue and Solutions Officer
Symph
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Check-in and Badge Pickup (Outside Triton 3 Ballroom)
Session 1A
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GenAI for Startups and Tech Enthusiasts
This session is suitable for anyone new to AI.
This is a hands-on workshop that starts with a crash course on Generative AI, followed by a practical session where attendees will build solutions using Gemini and Google Cloud with free credits The goal is to provide a solid foundation and the confidence to integrate AI into personal projects.
Cleo Credo
Chief Technology Officer
Full Scale
Philippines
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hour 1: An Introduction to Generative AI
In this first hour, we'll demystify Generative AI (GenAI) for beginners. We’ll break down what GenAI is and how it's different from traditional AI.
We'll cover the core concepts behind popular models like Large Language Models (LLMs), explain how they "learn" from data, and explore the wide range of tasks they can perform—from generating text and images to writing code. This overview will provide you with a solid foundation, giving you the language and understanding you need to confidently participate in the rest of the workshop.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hours 2 and 3: Building with Gemini and Google Cloud
Hours 2: Building with Gemini
This is a hands-on session where you'll put the concepts from the first hour into practice. Using free Google Cloud credits, we'll guide you step-by-step through building practical solutions with Gemini.
You'll get hands-on experience connecting Gemini to real-world applications, exploring its capabilities for generating text, summarizing information, and creating dynamic content.
By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how to integrate AI into your projects to drive innovation and improve efficiency.
Format: Hands-on workshop with free Google Cloud credits for attendees.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Hour 3: Q&A and Advanced Topics on Architecting AI Solutions
In this final hour, we will begin with a 15-minute Q&A session to answer questions from the first two hours. Then, in the remaining 30 minutes, we'll shift to an overview of technical implementations specifically for tech teams and software developers.
We'll take a quick tour of the Gemini API and its code examples. We'll briefly touch upon key topics like prompt engineering, model tuning, and architecting your own scalable AI solutions on Google Cloud. This segment is designed to give you a clear roadmap for further exploration.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
Session 1B
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AI for Tech Teams: A Practical Playbook for Business Impact
This masterclass provides a step-by-step plan for tech teams to move beyond the hype and focus on business results with AI. It teaches how to balance AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership, and how to identify which AI projects to prioritize.
Carl Angelo Orale
Founder and Technologist, Ticket Nation
Mentor eHeads
Philippines
How do you get business results with AI -- without losing the human edge?
This practical session shows you how successful tech teams are balancing AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership. Forget the hype. You'll get a clear, step-by-step plan for deciding what to build—and, more importantly, what NOT to build —so you can focus on what really matters for your business.
Whether you're a software developer, team lead, or founder, you'll leave with a blueprint for making AI a powerful tool for your company.
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Identify practical ways AI can accelerate your team’s workflow and delivery.
- Plan like a founder to focus on what matters and skip what doesn't.
- Set clear goals so your team and your AI tools work well together.
- Combine your team's skills with AI to solve tough problems.
- Lead your AI projects with clear direction and a strong vision.
- Create a simple plan to start using AI without losing your business focus.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Networking break
Session 1C
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speedrun AI-Augmented Development for Startups and Products
How to use AI to Rapidly Build Software Products
How to use AI to rapidly build software and products. This talk will provide real-world, secure methods for using AI-assisted coding, addressing the challenges and opportunities of a development style where you rely heavily on AI to generate code, but with the necessary safety measures in place.
This session is designed for software developers, aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products.
Raven Duran
Chief Technology Officer
Symph
Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Practical Production-Level Guardrails and Techniques in the Era of Vibe Coding and High-Trust AI
Learn how to use AI to build software products at an incredible pace without sacrificing quality or security. This session provides a "high-trust" framework for AI-augmented development, showing you how to manage security and control in an AI-centric workflow.
The talk is split into two halves: the first focuses on creating a secure development environment (applicable to anyone tinkering with new tools like Lovable, Bolt, Dreamflow, v0 by Vercel, and GitHub Copilot), while the second is a deeper dive into the technical methods of context engineering an AI.
This session is ideal for software developers and product builders who are comfortable with the basics of creating a simple web application and want to master the art of building fast with AI.
Aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products can also gain valuable insights from this session.
Masterclass Track 1:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Masterclass Track 2
Business / Startup Team Track
Time
Event
Track 1
Masterclass
Hosts:
Lenli Tuhoy
Head of Content and Brand Marketing
Symph
Gee Quidet
Chief Revenue and Solutions Officer
Symph
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Check-in and Badge Pickup (Outside Triton 3 Ballroom)
Session 1A
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GenAI for Startups and Tech Enthusiasts
This session is suitable for anyone new to AI.
This is a hands-on workshop that starts with a crash course on Generative AI, followed by a practical session where attendees will build solutions using Gemini and Google Cloud with free credits The goal is to provide a solid foundation and the confidence to integrate AI into personal projects.
Cleo Credo
Chief Technology Officer
Full Scale
Philippines
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hour 1: An Introduction to Generative AI
In this first hour, we'll demystify Generative AI (GenAI) for beginners. We’ll break down what GenAI is and how it's different from traditional AI.
We'll cover the core concepts behind popular models like Large Language Models (LLMs), explain how they "learn" from data, and explore the wide range of tasks they can perform—from generating text and images to writing code. This overview will provide you with a solid foundation, giving you the language and understanding you need to confidently participate in the rest of the workshop.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hours 2 and 3: Building with Gemini and Google Cloud
Hours 2: Building with Gemini
This is a hands-on session where you'll put the concepts from the first hour into practice. Using free Google Cloud credits, we'll guide you step-by-step through building practical solutions with Gemini.
You'll get hands-on experience connecting Gemini to real-world applications, exploring its capabilities for generating text, summarizing information, and creating dynamic content.
By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how to integrate AI into your projects to drive innovation and improve efficiency.
Format: Hands-on workshop with free Google Cloud credits for attendees.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Hour 3: Q&A and Advanced Topics on Architecting AI Solutions
In this final hour, we will begin with a 15-minute Q&A session to answer questions from the first two hours. Then, in the remaining 30 minutes, we'll shift to an overview of technical implementations specifically for tech teams and software developers.
We'll take a quick tour of the Gemini API and its code examples. We'll briefly touch upon key topics like prompt engineering, model tuning, and architecting your own scalable AI solutions on Google Cloud. This segment is designed to give you a clear roadmap for further exploration.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
Session 1B
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AI for Tech Teams: A Practical Playbook for Business Impact
This masterclass provides a step-by-step plan for tech teams to move beyond the hype and focus on business results with AI. It teaches how to balance AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership, and how to identify which AI projects to prioritize.
Carl Angelo Orale
Founder and Technologist, Ticket Nation
Mentor eHeads
Philippines
How do you get business results with AI -- without losing the human edge?
This practical session shows you how successful tech teams are balancing AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership. Forget the hype. You'll get a clear, step-by-step plan for deciding what to build—and, more importantly, what NOT to build —so you can focus on what really matters for your business.
Whether you're a software developer, team lead, or founder, you'll leave with a blueprint for making AI a powerful tool for your company.
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Identify practical ways AI can accelerate your team’s workflow and delivery.
- Plan like a founder to focus on what matters and skip what doesn't.
- Set clear goals so your team and your AI tools work well together.
- Combine your team's skills with AI to solve tough problems.
- Lead your AI projects with clear direction and a strong vision.
- Create a simple plan to start using AI without losing your business focus.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Networking break
Session 1C
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speedrun AI-Augmented Development for Startups and Products
How to use AI to Rapidly Build Software Products
How to use AI to rapidly build software and products. This talk will provide real-world, secure methods for using AI-assisted coding, addressing the challenges and opportunities of a development style where you rely heavily on AI to generate code, but with the necessary safety measures in place.
This session is designed for software developers, aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products.
Raven Duran
Chief Technology Officer
Symph
Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Practical Production-Level Guardrails and Techniques in the Era of Vibe Coding and High-Trust AI
Learn how to use AI to build software products at an incredible pace without sacrificing quality or security. This session provides a "high-trust" framework for AI-augmented development, showing you how to manage security and control in an AI-centric workflow.
The talk is split into two halves: the first focuses on creating a secure development environment (applicable to anyone tinkering with new tools like Lovable, Bolt, Dreamflow, v0 by Vercel, and GitHub Copilot), while the second is a deeper dive into the technical methods of context engineering an AI.
This session is ideal for software developers and product builders who are comfortable with the basics of creating a simple web application and want to master the art of building fast with AI.
Aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products can also gain valuable insights from this session.
Masterclass Track 1:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Masterclass Track 2
Business / Startup Team Track
Track 1
Masterclass
Hosts:
Lenli Tuhoy
Head of Content and Brand Marketing
Symph
Gee Quidet
Chief Revenue and Solutions Officer
Symph
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Check-in and Badge Pickup (Outside Triton 3 Ballroom)
Session 1A
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GenAI for Startups and Tech Enthusiasts
This session is suitable for anyone new to AI.
This is a hands-on workshop that starts with a crash course on Generative AI, followed by a practical session where attendees will build solutions using Gemini and Google Cloud with free credits The goal is to provide a solid foundation and the confidence to integrate AI into personal projects.
Cleo Credo
Chief Technology Officer
Full Scale
Philippines
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hour 1: An Introduction to Generative AI
In this first hour, we'll demystify Generative AI (GenAI) for beginners. We’ll break down what GenAI is and how it's different from traditional AI.
We'll cover the core concepts behind popular models like Large Language Models (LLMs), explain how they "learn" from data, and explore the wide range of tasks they can perform—from generating text and images to writing code. This overview will provide you with a solid foundation, giving you the language and understanding you need to confidently participate in the rest of the workshop.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hours 2 and 3: Building with Gemini and Google Cloud
Hours 2: Building with Gemini
This is a hands-on session where you'll put the concepts from the first hour into practice. Using free Google Cloud credits, we'll guide you step-by-step through building practical solutions with Gemini.
You'll get hands-on experience connecting Gemini to real-world applications, exploring its capabilities for generating text, summarizing information, and creating dynamic content.
By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how to integrate AI into your projects to drive innovation and improve efficiency.
Format: Hands-on workshop with free Google Cloud credits for attendees.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Hour 3: Q&A and Advanced Topics on Architecting AI Solutions
In this final hour, we will begin with a 15-minute Q&A session to answer questions from the first two hours. Then, in the remaining 30 minutes, we'll shift to an overview of technical implementations specifically for tech teams and software developers.
We'll take a quick tour of the Gemini API and its code examples. We'll briefly touch upon key topics like prompt engineering, model tuning, and architecting your own scalable AI solutions on Google Cloud. This segment is designed to give you a clear roadmap for further exploration.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
Session 1B
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AI for Tech Teams: A Practical Playbook for Business Impact
This masterclass provides a step-by-step plan for tech teams to move beyond the hype and focus on business results with AI. It teaches how to balance AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership, and how to identify which AI projects to prioritize.
Carl Angelo Orale
Founder and Technologist, Ticket Nation
Mentor eHeads
Philippines
How do you get business results with AI -- without losing the human edge?
This practical session shows you how successful tech teams are balancing AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership. Forget the hype. You'll get a clear, step-by-step plan for deciding what to build—and, more importantly, what NOT to build —so you can focus on what really matters for your business.
Whether you're a software developer, team lead, or founder, you'll leave with a blueprint for making AI a powerful tool for your company.
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Identify practical ways AI can accelerate your team’s workflow and delivery.
- Plan like a founder to focus on what matters and skip what doesn't.
- Set clear goals so your team and your AI tools work well together.
- Combine your team's skills with AI to solve tough problems.
- Lead your AI projects with clear direction and a strong vision.
- Create a simple plan to start using AI without losing your business focus.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Networking break
Session 1C
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speedrun AI-Augmented Development for Startups and Products
How to use AI to Rapidly Build Software Products
How to use AI to rapidly build software and products. This talk will provide real-world, secure methods for using AI-assisted coding, addressing the challenges and opportunities of a development style where you rely heavily on AI to generate code, but with the necessary safety measures in place.
This session is designed for software developers, aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products.
Raven Duran
Chief Technology Officer
Symph
Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Practical Production-Level Guardrails and Techniques in the Era of Vibe Coding and High-Trust AI
Learn how to use AI to build software products at an incredible pace without sacrificing quality or security. This session provides a "high-trust" framework for AI-augmented development, showing you how to manage security and control in an AI-centric workflow.
The talk is split into two halves: the first focuses on creating a secure development environment (applicable to anyone tinkering with new tools like Lovable, Bolt, Dreamflow, v0 by Vercel, and GitHub Copilot), while the second is a deeper dive into the technical methods of context engineering an AI.
This session is ideal for software developers and product builders who are comfortable with the basics of creating a simple web application and want to master the art of building fast with AI.
Aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products can also gain valuable insights from this session.
Masterclass Track 1:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Masterclass Track 2
Business / Startup Team Track
Time
Event
Track 1
Masterclass
Hosts:
Lenli Tuhoy
Head of Content and Brand Marketing
Symph
Gee Quidet
Chief Revenue and Solutions Officer
Symph
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Check-in and Badge Pickup (Outside Triton 3 Ballroom)
Session 1A
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GenAI for Startups and Tech Enthusiasts
This session is suitable for anyone new to AI.
This is a hands-on workshop that starts with a crash course on Generative AI, followed by a practical session where attendees will build solutions using Gemini and Google Cloud with free credits The goal is to provide a solid foundation and the confidence to integrate AI into personal projects.
Cleo Credo
Chief Technology Officer
Full Scale
Philippines
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hour 1: An Introduction to Generative AI
In this first hour, we'll demystify Generative AI (GenAI) for beginners. We’ll break down what GenAI is and how it's different from traditional AI.
We'll cover the core concepts behind popular models like Large Language Models (LLMs), explain how they "learn" from data, and explore the wide range of tasks they can perform—from generating text and images to writing code. This overview will provide you with a solid foundation, giving you the language and understanding you need to confidently participate in the rest of the workshop.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hours 2 and 3: Building with Gemini and Google Cloud
Hours 2: Building with Gemini
This is a hands-on session where you'll put the concepts from the first hour into practice. Using free Google Cloud credits, we'll guide you step-by-step through building practical solutions with Gemini.
You'll get hands-on experience connecting Gemini to real-world applications, exploring its capabilities for generating text, summarizing information, and creating dynamic content.
By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how to integrate AI into your projects to drive innovation and improve efficiency.
Format: Hands-on workshop with free Google Cloud credits for attendees.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Hour 3: Q&A and Advanced Topics on Architecting AI Solutions
In this final hour, we will begin with a 15-minute Q&A session to answer questions from the first two hours. Then, in the remaining 30 minutes, we'll shift to an overview of technical implementations specifically for tech teams and software developers.
We'll take a quick tour of the Gemini API and its code examples. We'll briefly touch upon key topics like prompt engineering, model tuning, and architecting your own scalable AI solutions on Google Cloud. This segment is designed to give you a clear roadmap for further exploration.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
Session 1B
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AI for Tech Teams: A Practical Playbook for Business Impact
This masterclass provides a step-by-step plan for tech teams to move beyond the hype and focus on business results with AI. It teaches how to balance AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership, and how to identify which AI projects to prioritize.
Carl Angelo Orale
Founder and Technologist, Ticket Nation
Mentor eHeads
Philippines
How do you get business results with AI -- without losing the human edge?
This practical session shows you how successful tech teams are balancing AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership. Forget the hype. You'll get a clear, step-by-step plan for deciding what to build—and, more importantly, what NOT to build —so you can focus on what really matters for your business.
Whether you're a software developer, team lead, or founder, you'll leave with a blueprint for making AI a powerful tool for your company.
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Identify practical ways AI can accelerate your team’s workflow and delivery.
- Plan like a founder to focus on what matters and skip what doesn't.
- Set clear goals so your team and your AI tools work well together.
- Combine your team's skills with AI to solve tough problems.
- Lead your AI projects with clear direction and a strong vision.
- Create a simple plan to start using AI without losing your business focus.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Networking break
Session 1C
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speedrun AI-Augmented Development for Startups and Products
How to use AI to Rapidly Build Software Products
How to use AI to rapidly build software and products. This talk will provide real-world, secure methods for using AI-assisted coding, addressing the challenges and opportunities of a development style where you rely heavily on AI to generate code, but with the necessary safety measures in place.
This session is designed for software developers, aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products.
Raven Duran
Chief Technology Officer
Symph
Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Practical Production-Level Guardrails and Techniques in the Era of Vibe Coding and High-Trust AI
Learn how to use AI to build software products at an incredible pace without sacrificing quality or security. This session provides a "high-trust" framework for AI-augmented development, showing you how to manage security and control in an AI-centric workflow.
The talk is split into two halves: the first focuses on creating a secure development environment (applicable to anyone tinkering with new tools like Lovable, Bolt, Dreamflow, v0 by Vercel, and GitHub Copilot), while the second is a deeper dive into the technical methods of context engineering an AI.
This session is ideal for software developers and product builders who are comfortable with the basics of creating a simple web application and want to master the art of building fast with AI.
Aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products can also gain valuable insights from this session.
Masterclass Track 1:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Masterclass Track 2
Business / Startup Team Track
Time
Event
Track 1
Masterclass
Hosts:
Lenli Tuhoy
Head of Content and Brand Marketing
Symph
Gee Quidet
Chief Revenue and Solutions Officer
Symph
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Check-in and Badge Pickup (Outside Triton 3 Ballroom)
Session 1A
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GenAI for Startups and Tech Enthusiasts
This session is suitable for anyone new to AI.
This is a hands-on workshop that starts with a crash course on Generative AI, followed by a practical session where attendees will build solutions using Gemini and Google Cloud with free credits The goal is to provide a solid foundation and the confidence to integrate AI into personal projects.
Cleo Credo
Chief Technology Officer
Full Scale
Philippines
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hour 1: An Introduction to Generative AI
In this first hour, we'll demystify Generative AI (GenAI) for beginners. We’ll break down what GenAI is and how it's different from traditional AI.
We'll cover the core concepts behind popular models like Large Language Models (LLMs), explain how they "learn" from data, and explore the wide range of tasks they can perform—from generating text and images to writing code. This overview will provide you with a solid foundation, giving you the language and understanding you need to confidently participate in the rest of the workshop.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hours 2 and 3: Building with Gemini and Google Cloud
Hours 2: Building with Gemini
This is a hands-on session where you'll put the concepts from the first hour into practice. Using free Google Cloud credits, we'll guide you step-by-step through building practical solutions with Gemini.
You'll get hands-on experience connecting Gemini to real-world applications, exploring its capabilities for generating text, summarizing information, and creating dynamic content.
By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how to integrate AI into your projects to drive innovation and improve efficiency.
Format: Hands-on workshop with free Google Cloud credits for attendees.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Hour 3: Q&A and Advanced Topics on Architecting AI Solutions
In this final hour, we will begin with a 15-minute Q&A session to answer questions from the first two hours. Then, in the remaining 30 minutes, we'll shift to an overview of technical implementations specifically for tech teams and software developers.
We'll take a quick tour of the Gemini API and its code examples. We'll briefly touch upon key topics like prompt engineering, model tuning, and architecting your own scalable AI solutions on Google Cloud. This segment is designed to give you a clear roadmap for further exploration.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
Session 1B
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AI for Tech Teams: A Practical Playbook for Business Impact
This masterclass provides a step-by-step plan for tech teams to move beyond the hype and focus on business results with AI. It teaches how to balance AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership, and how to identify which AI projects to prioritize.
Carl Angelo Orale
Founder and Technologist, Ticket Nation
Mentor eHeads
Philippines
How do you get business results with AI -- without losing the human edge?
This practical session shows you how successful tech teams are balancing AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership. Forget the hype. You'll get a clear, step-by-step plan for deciding what to build—and, more importantly, what NOT to build —so you can focus on what really matters for your business.
Whether you're a software developer, team lead, or founder, you'll leave with a blueprint for making AI a powerful tool for your company.
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Identify practical ways AI can accelerate your team’s workflow and delivery.
- Plan like a founder to focus on what matters and skip what doesn't.
- Set clear goals so your team and your AI tools work well together.
- Combine your team's skills with AI to solve tough problems.
- Lead your AI projects with clear direction and a strong vision.
- Create a simple plan to start using AI without losing your business focus.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Networking break
Session 1C
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speedrun AI-Augmented Development for Startups and Products
How to use AI to Rapidly Build Software Products
How to use AI to rapidly build software and products. This talk will provide real-world, secure methods for using AI-assisted coding, addressing the challenges and opportunities of a development style where you rely heavily on AI to generate code, but with the necessary safety measures in place.
This session is designed for software developers, aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products.
Raven Duran
Chief Technology Officer
Symph
Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Practical Production-Level Guardrails and Techniques in the Era of Vibe Coding and High-Trust AI
Learn how to use AI to build software products at an incredible pace without sacrificing quality or security. This session provides a "high-trust" framework for AI-augmented development, showing you how to manage security and control in an AI-centric workflow.
The talk is split into two halves: the first focuses on creating a secure development environment (applicable to anyone tinkering with new tools like Lovable, Bolt, Dreamflow, v0 by Vercel, and GitHub Copilot), while the second is a deeper dive into the technical methods of context engineering an AI.
This session is ideal for software developers and product builders who are comfortable with the basics of creating a simple web application and want to master the art of building fast with AI.
Aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products can also gain valuable insights from this session.
Masterclass Track 1:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Masterclass Track 2
Business / Startup Team Track
Time
Event
Track 1
Masterclass
Hosts:
Lenli Tuhoy
Head of Content and Brand Marketing
Symph
Gee Quidet
Chief Revenue and Solutions Officer
Symph
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Check-in and Badge Pickup (Outside Triton 3 Ballroom)
Session 1A
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GenAI for Startups and Tech Enthusiasts
This session is suitable for anyone new to AI.
This is a hands-on workshop that starts with a crash course on Generative AI, followed by a practical session where attendees will build solutions using Gemini and Google Cloud with free credits The goal is to provide a solid foundation and the confidence to integrate AI into personal projects.
Cleo Credo
Chief Technology Officer
Full Scale
Philippines
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hour 1: An Introduction to Generative AI
In this first hour, we'll demystify Generative AI (GenAI) for beginners. We’ll break down what GenAI is and how it's different from traditional AI.
We'll cover the core concepts behind popular models like Large Language Models (LLMs), explain how they "learn" from data, and explore the wide range of tasks they can perform—from generating text and images to writing code. This overview will provide you with a solid foundation, giving you the language and understanding you need to confidently participate in the rest of the workshop.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hours 2 and 3: Building with Gemini and Google Cloud
Hours 2: Building with Gemini
This is a hands-on session where you'll put the concepts from the first hour into practice. Using free Google Cloud credits, we'll guide you step-by-step through building practical solutions with Gemini.
You'll get hands-on experience connecting Gemini to real-world applications, exploring its capabilities for generating text, summarizing information, and creating dynamic content.
By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how to integrate AI into your projects to drive innovation and improve efficiency.
Format: Hands-on workshop with free Google Cloud credits for attendees.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Hour 3: Q&A and Advanced Topics on Architecting AI Solutions
In this final hour, we will begin with a 15-minute Q&A session to answer questions from the first two hours. Then, in the remaining 30 minutes, we'll shift to an overview of technical implementations specifically for tech teams and software developers.
We'll take a quick tour of the Gemini API and its code examples. We'll briefly touch upon key topics like prompt engineering, model tuning, and architecting your own scalable AI solutions on Google Cloud. This segment is designed to give you a clear roadmap for further exploration.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
Session 1B
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AI for Tech Teams: A Practical Playbook for Business Impact
This masterclass provides a step-by-step plan for tech teams to move beyond the hype and focus on business results with AI. It teaches how to balance AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership, and how to identify which AI projects to prioritize.
Carl Angelo Orale
Founder and Technologist, Ticket Nation
Mentor eHeads
Philippines
How do you get business results with AI -- without losing the human edge?
This practical session shows you how successful tech teams are balancing AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership. Forget the hype. You'll get a clear, step-by-step plan for deciding what to build—and, more importantly, what NOT to build —so you can focus on what really matters for your business.
Whether you're a software developer, team lead, or founder, you'll leave with a blueprint for making AI a powerful tool for your company.
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Identify practical ways AI can accelerate your team’s workflow and delivery.
- Plan like a founder to focus on what matters and skip what doesn't.
- Set clear goals so your team and your AI tools work well together.
- Combine your team's skills with AI to solve tough problems.
- Lead your AI projects with clear direction and a strong vision.
- Create a simple plan to start using AI without losing your business focus.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Networking break
Session 1C
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speedrun AI-Augmented Development for Startups and Products
How to use AI to Rapidly Build Software Products
How to use AI to rapidly build software and products. This talk will provide real-world, secure methods for using AI-assisted coding, addressing the challenges and opportunities of a development style where you rely heavily on AI to generate code, but with the necessary safety measures in place.
This session is designed for software developers, aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products.
Raven Duran
Chief Technology Officer
Symph
Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Practical Production-Level Guardrails and Techniques in the Era of Vibe Coding and High-Trust AI
Learn how to use AI to build software products at an incredible pace without sacrificing quality or security. This session provides a "high-trust" framework for AI-augmented development, showing you how to manage security and control in an AI-centric workflow.
The talk is split into two halves: the first focuses on creating a secure development environment (applicable to anyone tinkering with new tools like Lovable, Bolt, Dreamflow, v0 by Vercel, and GitHub Copilot), while the second is a deeper dive into the technical methods of context engineering an AI.
This session is ideal for software developers and product builders who are comfortable with the basics of creating a simple web application and want to master the art of building fast with AI.
Aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products can also gain valuable insights from this session.
Masterclass Track 1:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Masterclass Track 2
Business / Startup Team Track
Time
Event
Track 1
Masterclass
Hosts:
Lenli Tuhoy
Head of Content and Brand Marketing
Symph
Gee Quidet
Chief Revenue and Solutions Officer
Symph
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Check-in and Badge Pickup (Outside Triton 3 Ballroom)
Session 1A
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GenAI for Startups and Tech Enthusiasts
This session is suitable for anyone new to AI.
This is a hands-on workshop that starts with a crash course on Generative AI, followed by a practical session where attendees will build solutions using Gemini and Google Cloud with free credits The goal is to provide a solid foundation and the confidence to integrate AI into personal projects.
Cleo Credo
Chief Technology Officer
Full Scale
Philippines
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hour 1: An Introduction to Generative AI
In this first hour, we'll demystify Generative AI (GenAI) for beginners. We’ll break down what GenAI is and how it's different from traditional AI.
We'll cover the core concepts behind popular models like Large Language Models (LLMs), explain how they "learn" from data, and explore the wide range of tasks they can perform—from generating text and images to writing code. This overview will provide you with a solid foundation, giving you the language and understanding you need to confidently participate in the rest of the workshop.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hours 2 and 3: Building with Gemini and Google Cloud
Hours 2: Building with Gemini
This is a hands-on session where you'll put the concepts from the first hour into practice. Using free Google Cloud credits, we'll guide you step-by-step through building practical solutions with Gemini.
You'll get hands-on experience connecting Gemini to real-world applications, exploring its capabilities for generating text, summarizing information, and creating dynamic content.
By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how to integrate AI into your projects to drive innovation and improve efficiency.
Format: Hands-on workshop with free Google Cloud credits for attendees.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Hour 3: Q&A and Advanced Topics on Architecting AI Solutions
In this final hour, we will begin with a 15-minute Q&A session to answer questions from the first two hours. Then, in the remaining 30 minutes, we'll shift to an overview of technical implementations specifically for tech teams and software developers.
We'll take a quick tour of the Gemini API and its code examples. We'll briefly touch upon key topics like prompt engineering, model tuning, and architecting your own scalable AI solutions on Google Cloud. This segment is designed to give you a clear roadmap for further exploration.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
Session 1B
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AI for Tech Teams: A Practical Playbook for Business Impact
This masterclass provides a step-by-step plan for tech teams to move beyond the hype and focus on business results with AI. It teaches how to balance AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership, and how to identify which AI projects to prioritize.
Carl Angelo Orale
Founder and Technologist, Ticket Nation
Mentor eHeads
Philippines
How do you get business results with AI -- without losing the human edge?
This practical session shows you how successful tech teams are balancing AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership. Forget the hype. You'll get a clear, step-by-step plan for deciding what to build—and, more importantly, what NOT to build —so you can focus on what really matters for your business.
Whether you're a software developer, team lead, or founder, you'll leave with a blueprint for making AI a powerful tool for your company.
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Identify practical ways AI can accelerate your team’s workflow and delivery.
- Plan like a founder to focus on what matters and skip what doesn't.
- Set clear goals so your team and your AI tools work well together.
- Combine your team's skills with AI to solve tough problems.
- Lead your AI projects with clear direction and a strong vision.
- Create a simple plan to start using AI without losing your business focus.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Networking break
Session 1C
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speedrun AI-Augmented Development for Startups and Products
How to use AI to Rapidly Build Software Products
How to use AI to rapidly build software and products. This talk will provide real-world, secure methods for using AI-assisted coding, addressing the challenges and opportunities of a development style where you rely heavily on AI to generate code, but with the necessary safety measures in place.
This session is designed for software developers, aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products.
Raven Duran
Chief Technology Officer
Symph
Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Practical Production-Level Guardrails and Techniques in the Era of Vibe Coding and High-Trust AI
Learn how to use AI to build software products at an incredible pace without sacrificing quality or security. This session provides a "high-trust" framework for AI-augmented development, showing you how to manage security and control in an AI-centric workflow.
The talk is split into two halves: the first focuses on creating a secure development environment (applicable to anyone tinkering with new tools like Lovable, Bolt, Dreamflow, v0 by Vercel, and GitHub Copilot), while the second is a deeper dive into the technical methods of context engineering an AI.
This session is ideal for software developers and product builders who are comfortable with the basics of creating a simple web application and want to master the art of building fast with AI.
Aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products can also gain valuable insights from this session.
Masterclass Track 1:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Masterclass Track 2
Business / Startup Team Track
Time
Event
Track 1
Masterclass
Hosts:
Lenli Tuhoy
Head of Content and Brand Marketing
Symph
Gee Quidet
Chief Revenue and Solutions Officer
Symph
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Check-in and Badge Pickup (Outside Triton 3 Ballroom)
Session 1A
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GenAI for Startups and Tech Enthusiasts
This session is suitable for anyone new to AI.
This is a hands-on workshop that starts with a crash course on Generative AI, followed by a practical session where attendees will build solutions using Gemini and Google Cloud with free credits The goal is to provide a solid foundation and the confidence to integrate AI into personal projects.
Cleo Credo
Chief Technology Officer
Full Scale
Philippines
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hour 1: An Introduction to Generative AI
In this first hour, we'll demystify Generative AI (GenAI) for beginners. We’ll break down what GenAI is and how it's different from traditional AI.
We'll cover the core concepts behind popular models like Large Language Models (LLMs), explain how they "learn" from data, and explore the wide range of tasks they can perform—from generating text and images to writing code. This overview will provide you with a solid foundation, giving you the language and understanding you need to confidently participate in the rest of the workshop.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hours 2 and 3: Building with Gemini and Google Cloud
Hours 2: Building with Gemini
This is a hands-on session where you'll put the concepts from the first hour into practice. Using free Google Cloud credits, we'll guide you step-by-step through building practical solutions with Gemini.
You'll get hands-on experience connecting Gemini to real-world applications, exploring its capabilities for generating text, summarizing information, and creating dynamic content.
By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how to integrate AI into your projects to drive innovation and improve efficiency.
Format: Hands-on workshop with free Google Cloud credits for attendees.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Hour 3: Q&A and Advanced Topics on Architecting AI Solutions
In this final hour, we will begin with a 15-minute Q&A session to answer questions from the first two hours. Then, in the remaining 30 minutes, we'll shift to an overview of technical implementations specifically for tech teams and software developers.
We'll take a quick tour of the Gemini API and its code examples. We'll briefly touch upon key topics like prompt engineering, model tuning, and architecting your own scalable AI solutions on Google Cloud. This segment is designed to give you a clear roadmap for further exploration.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
Session 1B
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AI for Tech Teams: A Practical Playbook for Business Impact
This masterclass provides a step-by-step plan for tech teams to move beyond the hype and focus on business results with AI. It teaches how to balance AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership, and how to identify which AI projects to prioritize.
Carl Angelo Orale
Founder and Technologist, Ticket Nation
Mentor eHeads
Philippines
How do you get business results with AI -- without losing the human edge?
This practical session shows you how successful tech teams are balancing AI tools with smart engineering and strong leadership. Forget the hype. You'll get a clear, step-by-step plan for deciding what to build—and, more importantly, what NOT to build —so you can focus on what really matters for your business.
Whether you're a software developer, team lead, or founder, you'll leave with a blueprint for making AI a powerful tool for your company.
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Identify practical ways AI can accelerate your team’s workflow and delivery.
- Plan like a founder to focus on what matters and skip what doesn't.
- Set clear goals so your team and your AI tools work well together.
- Combine your team's skills with AI to solve tough problems.
- Lead your AI projects with clear direction and a strong vision.
- Create a simple plan to start using AI without losing your business focus.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Networking break
Session 1C
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speedrun AI-Augmented Development for Startups and Products
How to use AI to Rapidly Build Software Products
How to use AI to rapidly build software and products. This talk will provide real-world, secure methods for using AI-assisted coding, addressing the challenges and opportunities of a development style where you rely heavily on AI to generate code, but with the necessary safety measures in place.
This session is designed for software developers, aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products.
Raven Duran
Chief Technology Officer
Symph
Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Practical Production-Level Guardrails and Techniques in the Era of Vibe Coding and High-Trust AI
Learn how to use AI to build software products at an incredible pace without sacrificing quality or security. This session provides a "high-trust" framework for AI-augmented development, showing you how to manage security and control in an AI-centric workflow.
The talk is split into two halves: the first focuses on creating a secure development environment (applicable to anyone tinkering with new tools like Lovable, Bolt, Dreamflow, v0 by Vercel, and GitHub Copilot), while the second is a deeper dive into the technical methods of context engineering an AI.
This session is ideal for software developers and product builders who are comfortable with the basics of creating a simple web application and want to master the art of building fast with AI.
Aspiring startup builders and existing companies who want to rapidly develop new internal software tools or products can also gain valuable insights from this session.
See you at the beach!
Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) is an annual international conference for everyone passionate about tech, startups, design, and making the world brighter. This year, we're building on that mission with the theme: "Building a Resilient Future with Technology."
Our 8th edition, taking place on October 1-3, 2025, at JPark Island Resort in Mactan, Cebu, will be a powerful conversation on how our community can refocus, rebuild, and renew in the face of today's global challenges.
The conference will tackle the disruptions from geopolitical shifts and the rapid rise of AI, helping attendees explore practical ways to use technology for growth and stability. We are showcasing content that will inspire attendees to refocus, rebuild, and renew as they build a more resilient future.
PARTNER WITH GOAB
Want to sponsor Geeks on a Beach?
Let’s talk. Email hello@geeksonabeach.com
GOAB is a conference for partnerships, growth and innovation in startups, tech, and design. Unleashing opportunities to collaborate in the Philippines and beyond.
PARTNER WITH GOAB
Want to sponsor Geeks on a Beach?
Let’s talk. Email hello@geeksonabeach.com
GOAB is a conference for partnerships, growth and innovation in startups, tech, and design. Unleashing opportunities to collaborate in the Philippines and beyond.
PARTNER WITH GOAB
Want to sponsor Geeks on a Beach?
Let’s talk. Email hello@geeksonabeach.com
GOAB is a conference for partnerships, growth and innovation in startups, tech, and design. Unleashing opportunities to collaborate in the Philippines and beyond.
PARTNER WITH GOAB
Want to sponsor Geeks on a Beach? Let’s talk. Email hello@geeksonabeach.com
GOAB is a conference for partnerships, growth and innovation in startups, tech, and design. Unleashing opportunities to collaborate in the Philippines and beyond.
PARTNER WITH GOAB
Want to sponsor Geeks on a Beach?
Let’s talk. Email hello@geeksonabeach.com
GOAB is a conference for partnerships, growth and innovation in startups, tech, and design. Unleashing opportunities to collaborate in the Philippines and beyond.
PARTNER WITH GOAB
Want to sponsor Geeks on a Beach?
Let’s talk. Email hello@geeksonabeach.com
GOAB is a conference for partnerships, growth and innovation in startups, tech, and design. Unleashing opportunities to collaborate in the Philippines and beyond.
PARTNER WITH GOAB
Want to sponsor Geeks on a Beach?
Let’s talk. Email hello@geeksonabeach.com
GOAB is a conference for partnerships, growth and innovation in startups, tech, and design. Unleashing opportunities to collaborate in the Philippines and beyond.