Tech Events Cebu

October 2025

October 2025
Oct 4, Sat
PyConf Mini Cebu 2025: DevOps and DevSecOps

PyConf Mini Cebu 2025: DevOps and DevSecOps

Are you handling a lot of Vibe Coding Developers pushing Dangerously Unsecure AI Slop Code? (Yes, that's a thing now) This event is for you! Join us this Saturday, October 4, 2025, 1 PM to 6 PM, at lyf Cebu City, Baseline Center (5/F Events Area) for the PyConf Mini Cebu 2025: DevOps and DevSecOps! Your Entrance Fee will be a Relief Good Donation to help out the victims of the recent Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake in North Cebu. These relief goods will be handled by our partners, lyf Cebu City and VBP, and they will deliver the Relief Goods to the Cebu Provincial Government at Capitol after the event to ensure that the relief goods be delivered to those regions in need. We'll have Pizza and Drinks too, of course! And a Stamp Collection Mission for Booths for a Raffle! But limited slots only! So join now! Register here: https://www.meetup.com/pizzapy-ph/events/311035129 This event is an Official Side-Event for Cebu Hacktoberfest 2025, which will happen from October 5-26, 2025. Join us code on the main event too! Check out https://hf.cebutechcommunities.org for more details. Program: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Registration 1:00 PM to 1:15 PM: Opening Remarks by Neriah “BJ” Ato, Co-Lead Organizer of PizzaPy - Cebu Python Users Group 1:15 PM to 1:25 PM: Sponsor Talk 1:25 PM to 2:10 PM: Talk: "Optimizing Dependency Management and Deployment for Serverless Python Applications with uv and Pants" by Arnel Jan Sarmiento, Python Backend and Cloud Engineer at Elemnta 2:10 PM to 2:55 PM: Talk: "Open Source Supply Chain Risk Management" by Romar Mayer Micabalo, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at MeldCX Philippines 2:55 PM to 3:25 PM: Pizza Break 3:25 PM to 4:10 PM: Talk: "Let's Shift-Left" by Raymond Olavides, Vice Department Manager at Fullspeed Technologies, Inc. 4:10 PM to 5:10 PM: Panel Discussion and Open Forum with all the Speakers: “How Can The Tech Community Help in Increasing More DevOps and DevSecOps Practitioners?” Moderated by Neriah “BJ” Ato, Co-Lead Organizer of PizzaPy - Cebu Python Users Group 5:10 PM to 5:20 PM: Sponsor Talk 5:20 PM to 5:30 PM: Closing Remarks by Neriah “BJ” Ato, Co-Lead Organizer of PizzaPy - Cebu Python Users Group 5:30 PM onwards: Raffle and Networking Partners and Sponsors: Gold Sponsors: - Lisk - Innodata Knowledge Services, Inc. - CoDev Philippines - LegalMatch Philippines, Inc. - The Company Philippines - lyf Cebu City - Yello Hotel Silver Sponsors: - VBP Back Office Solutions, Inc. - NEC Telecom Software Philippines, Inc. Community Partners: - Juantronics Electronic Supplies - UP Computer Science Guild - DOST Region VII

📍 lyf Cebu City
1:00 PM
Oct 11, Sat
Job Hunting Over Coffee (or Matcha!)

Job Hunting Over Coffee (or Matcha!)

Job Hunting Over Coffee (or Matcha!) Whether you’re applying, hiring, or just exploring opportunities in tech, let’s connect and grow together. 📍 Venue: Bo’s Coffee at Filinvest Cyberzone Cebu Tower 1, IT PARK, Cebu 📅 Date: Oct 11, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1pm-5pm 👩‍💻 What we’ll do: Share job hunting tips & tricks Work side by side on sending applications (like study buddies, but for job hunting) Have upskill discussions based on target roles Exchange referrals & leads Network with tech recruiters and fellow geeks 👥 Who should join? Tech professionals seeking opportunities (devs, designers, QA, IT pros, etc.) Fresh Grads Recruiters hiring in tech Geeks who want to support and share referrals #CafeGeekUp #TechCareers #JobHunting #CareerConnections #GeekUp #TechCommunity #JobsOverCoffee #MatchaAndCareers #DEVCONCebu #DEVCON

📍 Bo's Coffee Filinvest Cyberzone
1:00 PM
 Lisk Pitching Day - Cebu

Lisk Pitching Day - Cebu

Lisk Pitching Day is special session with the Lisk team — preparing Cebuanos for global Web3 visibility. ​Lisk is coming back to the Philippines, and this time, they’re doing more than supporting hackathons. They’re giving Filipino devs a chance to turn their open-source projects and MVPs into real Web3 startups. ​As part of: ​🟣 Hacktoberfest Cebu (a month-long open-source festival) ​🌐 Lisk Builder’s Challenge Round 3 (global buildathon) ​Lisk Pitching Day – Cebu brings together founders, hackers, mentors, and a rare visit from the Lisk core team themselves! ​If you're serious about getting funded, mentored, and seen, then this is your launchpad. --- ​🧠 Who should join? ​💻 Devs and teams joining Hacktoberfest Cebu and participating on the Blockchain track ​🚀 Builders applying for Lisk Builder’s Challenge Round 3 ​🔍 Web3-curious folks who want to see what it takes to pitch and grow real projects from the ground up ​🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 People looking to network with one of the few global protocols actually investing in SEA ​📚 Some of the Program Content - ​Morning Workshop: “Tackling Beginner Issues on Open-Source Software Projects” ​Contributions, no matter big or small, are always appreciated in the Open-Source Community. Learn how to find beginner issues as your first Open-Source Contributions. You can also choose to practice tackling Beginner Issues from Featured Projects from Hacktoberfest. ​- Afternoon Workshop: “Creating Open-Source Projects That Matter” Learn how to design, document, and maintain public repos that attract contributors, make an impact, and guides future collaborators. ​Builders Panel with Lisk Featuring local devs, founders, and special guests from the Lisk team. Explore what it takes to grow from side project → startup. ​Pitching & Mentorship Session Pre-registered teams and Hacktoberfest builders will present their ideas and receive live feedback from the mentors. ​✍️ Want to pitch? ​Submit your project here: https://hf.cebutechcommunities.org/submit Open to all — solo devs, teams, Hacktoberfest projects, and WIP ideas welcome. ​🎉 Why this matters ​This is a rare moment where: ​You get face time with actual builders in the space ​You get to hear what other opensource projects are being created in SEA ​You get feedback before the final buildathon deadline ​You build something that doesn’t end after a weekend ​Let’s show them what Cebu can build. ​— ​Lisk is also coming to Davao! If you want to catch them there instead, register here: https://luma.com/6cnn818e

📍 DOST Cebu PSTO
9:00 AM
DNA Micro Talks: Practical AI

DNA Micro Talks: Practical AI

Join us for a free workshop at DNA Micro Talks: Practical AI on October 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the DNA Micro Software Building. Discover the world of hands-on AI where you’ll learn, grow, and connect with developers and industry experts. In this workshop, we’ll dive into: • Voice Conversational AI • Prompt Engineering 🎤 Speakers • Shem Alexis Chavez – Senior Mobile Engineer • Farsheed Atef – Chief Executive Officer Secure your slot now by scanning the QR code or clicking the registration link in the comments. Seats are limited, so register early! #DNAMicro #AITalks #DNAMicroTalks

📍 St. Moritz Road, 117 Gorordo Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
9:00 AM
Oct 18, Sat
FORTIFY: Secure Development Fundamentals

FORTIFY: Secure Development Fundamentals

Join OWASP Cebu for a hands-on workshop on secure coding and the OWASP ASVS. Learn practical techniques to identify vulnerabilities, apply secure development practices, and strengthen your applications against real-world threats. Perfect for developers, students, and IT professionals aiming to build security into every line of code.

📍 Cebu City, Philippines
1:00 PM
Cebu Hacktoberfest Deployement Day

Cebu Hacktoberfest Deployement Day

Join us for another Hacktoberfest checkpoint. 1. Learn how to deploy your web2 / web3 applications 2. Consult on anything you might need for the success of your Hackathon project 3. Connect with other Hacktoberfest participants Register at https://www.getcebby.com/events/cebu-hacktoberfest-deployement-day--4711616 Event ref: https://www.facebook.com/events/4266817430221494

📍 DOST Cebu PSTO
9:00 AM
UXPH Mini 2025: Manila

UXPH Mini 2025: Manila

Davao ✅ Cebu ✅ Manila 🚀 From Davao to Cebu to Manila, UXPH Mini 2025 brings you on a journey specially curated for the local design community. We invite you to a celebration of local creativity - filled with insightful talks, interactive workshops, and real conversations across these four themes: 💡 Design and Innovation 🚀 Career, Leadership, and Business 🤖 AI, Tools, and Emerging Tech 🌏 Culture, Context, and Communities The Manila leg of UXPH Mini 2025 will be on October 18, 2025, 9AM to 6PM at the Life Academy International College, CCF Center, Ortigas East, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City. Co-organized with CebUXD and UX Davao. 🔗 Learn more at https://2025.uxph.org/manila #UXPHMini2025 #IslandsInMotion

📍 Life Academy International College
9:00 AM
Oct 25, Sat
AI Survival 2026 | A Fundraiser

AI Survival 2026 | A Fundraiser

Let's be real—AI will be unrecognizable in 2026. Disrupting how we work. ​And it's happening.. fast. ​Whether you're working a 9-to-5, running your own thing, or just trying to figure out what's next, AI is going to touch your world. The question is: are you ready? ​This event is your crash sesh in surviving (and crushing) 2026. Real talk, practical demos, and actual strategies you can use. It only takes 350Php to gain leverage and give back ​Key Takeaways ​Here's what you're getting: ​Real insights on how AI will affect your job in 2026 ​A survival strategy that actually works ​Live demos of AI tools in action ​Ways to solve real problems at your company ​The good feeling of helping Cebu recover ​A recording of the learning session ​AI templates to plug-and-play! ​Plus, proceeds go straight to helping victims in recent earthquake disasters in Cebu. You're not just leveling up, you're also giving back. ​Who Should Attend ​This is for you if: ​You're worried AI might replace your job ​You work at a company that requires you to learn and use AI ​You've been laid off during this AI season ​You are a student already worried about ever getting a job (FREE FOR STUDENTS | will require proof of enrollment) ​You want to see 2026's roadmap for learning AI ​You want a practical AI Automation demo versus Agentic AI demos ​You want to learn something useful while helping Cebu ​You want a recording and all materials from this learning session ​What You'll Learn ​AI and the Real World: 2026 Preview ​What's actually happening with AI right now? Where's it going in 2026? ​How to Survive AI in 2026 ​Without competing with AI. How we can work with it. How to make yourself indispensable, and what you should be learning right now. You'll walk out with a game plan that actually makes sense. ​Problem-Solving with AI in Your Company ​This is where it gets practical. We'll teach you how to spot problems at work that AI can actually solve. How do you know what to automate? How do you include humans in the workflow? You'll leave with hacks you can use on Monday. ​Hands-On Learning: n8n Demo ​Time to see this stuff in action. We're doing a live demo with n8n—a tool that actually builds AI automation and the difference in building Agentic AI systems. ​Supporting Our Community ​Proceeds go to earthquake victims in Cebu. Our roots got hit hard, and people need help rebuilding. When you come to this event, you're not just investing in yourself—you're helping families get back on their feet. It's a win-win. ​The Future Waits for No One ​AI isn't coming. It's here. And it's moving fast. You can either figure it out now or play catch-up later. ​Grab your spot. Level up your game. Help Cebu rebuild. ​See you there! Location Online Event | Link Provided Before Event

📍 6000 Cebu City, Philippines
4:00 PM
PHPxCebu: Ai Ai Captain!

PHPxCebu: Ai Ai Captain!

Navigating the seas of Artificial Intelligence and Authentic Intelligence. 🌊

📍 Where Cafe & Bar
1:00 PM
Oct 26, Sun
Cebu Hacktoberfest 2025 Awarding Ceremony

Cebu Hacktoberfest 2025 Awarding Ceremony

We’re wrapping up an amazing month of open source celebration through through contribution and creation! 🚀 Join us this Oct 26, 2025 at USPF Main Function Room, University of Southern Philippines Foundation, Lahug, Cebu City for the Culmination Event - a celebration of everything we’ve built, shared, and learned together during Hacktoberfest. Expect: 🌟 Project Demos & Showcases - See what local devs have created. 🏆 Awarding & Recognition - Celebrate this year’s standout contributors. 💬 Lightning Talks & Sharing - Hear inspiring stories from the community. 🤝 Networking & Open Collab - Meet fellow builders, organizers, and mentors. and more... Let’s close Hacktoberfest 2025 strong - together. 👉 Visit hf.cebutechcommunities.org for details and updates. Event ref: https://www.facebook.com/events/edit/2315428375574365 Tickets link: https://www.getcebby.com/events/cebu-hacktoberfest-2025-awarding-ceremony--4739784 Sponsored by (Gold Sponsors): Innodata Knowledge Services, Inc. LegalMatch Philippines The Company Philippines Lisk lyf Cebu City Yello Hotel Supported by (Silver Sponsors): VBP Careers & Culture NEC Telecom Software Philippines, Inc. In Partnership with our Community Partners: Juantronics Electronic Supplies UP Computer Science Guild START-DOST Department of Science and Technology VII Brought to you by your beloved Cebu Tech Communities: JavaScript Cebu PizzaPy - Cebu Python Users Group ETHPH DEVCON Cebu Laravel Cebu CebUXD PHPxCebu Laravel Cebu CeGNULUG AWS User Group Cebu and the rest of the Cebu Tech Communities

📍 University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF)
1:00 PM
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