Skip to main content

Geeks on a Beach is finalist in Philippine Rice Bowl Startup Awards 2017

The annual Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) international tech conference has been named finalist of the Philippine Rice Bowl Startup Awards (RBSA) 2017 Nationals which will have its awarding ceremony on October 25 at the ASPACE Greenbelt in Makati City.

“We are happy to be named finalist of the Philippine national rounds for the Rice Bowl Startup Awards 2017, which has been at the forefront of promoting innovation and technopreneurship in Southeast Asia,” said Tina Amper, TechTalks.ph founder and GOAB lead organizer.

Held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan earlier this year last August, GOAB has served as the longest-running national gathering of PH startups since its debut in Boracay Island in September 2013. GOAB was nominated under RBSA’s Best Ecosystem Initiative category.


“It is great that GOAB’s efforts for a better startup and tech community is being appreciated in this way. This would not have been possible without the help of our TechTalks.ph team, our founding partner Department of Information Communications Technology (DICT), all our partners and sponsors, and the entire startup community that has made GOAB such a success,” said Amper.

Founded in Malaysia in 2015, the RBSA seeks to give recognition to players in the Southeast Asian startup ecosystems epitomizing the values of innovation and entrepreneurship and linking them to business networks and opportunities from across the globe.

The Philippine RSBA national round winners will compete at the ASEAN Rice Bowl Startups Awards (ARBSA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 13, 2017. They will be given a ticket to instant regional media exposure, investor matching, and more global and regional opportunities and networking.

“The ASEAN Rice Bowl Startups Awards has put the spotlight on the novel and exciting startups and tech initiatives from each country in the Southeast Asian region and gather them together in one event. We will take this opportunity to further better our community,” said Amper.

The Philippine RSBA 2017 country and community partner is ASPACE, the leading co-work and collaboration project that offers next generation workspaces, meeting spaces, and event spaces in Manila and Cebu for the country’s budding tech and startup communities.

GOAB was organized by TechTalks.ph in cooperation with the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT). It was co presented by PLDT, Smart, Voyager, PayMaya, ePLDT, Smart DevNet, PLDT Enterprise, PLDT Innolab, Ideaspace, and QBO, and co-produced by ASPACE Philippines. 

GOAB was powered by Sym.ph, with branding by Happy Garaje, and pr by PRWorks. For sponsorship/partnership information or further details, visit www.GeeksOnABeach.com, follow on Twitter/Facebook Geeks On A Beach, or contact hello@GeeksOnABeach.com.


Comments

Post a Comment

Check out more...

Book Your Flights with Cebu Pacific and Seize Sulit Hotel Deals

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline,  is giving  every Juan  more reasons to seize the moment and  book their flights now  as it partners with  several hotels   offering   sulit   and   exclusive discounts  for that one unforgettable vacation. Book your flights across Cebu Pacific’s widest domestic network  and get  these  exciting deals  from the following hotel partners * : Club Paradise Palawan •  10% off on seafood bucket •  30% off on couple’s massage at Glow Spa •  10% savings on other treatment and services Discovery Shores Boracay •  16% off on dining offers;  Tomohawk  Steak at Forno Osteria Modern Filipino Boodle Fight  •  16% off on spa treatments: Terra for Two (180 mins); Terra’s Journey (180 mins) Discovery Samal •  Up to 40% off in The Bar - Junior Suite, Executive  Villa  and Villa  rooms o  Includes breakfast f...
Post a Comment
Read more

Enjoy up to 29% OFF on select realme smartphones this 6.6. TikTok Birthday Sale

Don’t miss out on BIG discounts as realme celebrates TikTok 6.6 Birthday Sale! It’s finally TikTok’s 6.6 Birthday Sale and realme Philippines goes all-in to celebrate with whopping discount offerings from June 1-8 only.  Mark your calendars and get up to 29% OFF on select realme  smartphones and up to 40%  on select realme AIoT products. On top of this, the Squad is also in for a treat since they can take home exciting freebies all-week long!  From June 1-8, every purchase of the real me  C35 (4GB+128GB)  comes with a FREE TechLife Buds Classic, while anybody who will avail the  realme C33 (4GB+64GB)  will get a C-Series Tempered Glass as a freebie. To make things even more thrilling, the first few customers to buy a realme 10 Pro+ 5G (12GB+256GB) from  June 4-8  will get their very own realme Watch 3 for FREE . Additionally, everyone will also get a FREE TechLife Power Bank 100000mAh for each purchase of realme 10 (8GB+128GB), realme 10...
Post a Comment
Read more

GCash cautions against gambling apps used for phishing

A recent investigation by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the leading mobile wallet GCash, has led to the discovery of certain gambling sites and apps which were used for account takeovers in the recent surge of phishing scams. Additionally, some influencers may have unknowingly promoted these gaming apps without being aware of their fraudulent nature. GCash is now cautioning its users to be extremely careful when accessing online gambling sites and apps, and to avoid them altogether if possible. In this latest scheme, perpetrators created gambling apps while falsely claiming to be accredited by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). These apps deceive users with a verification process, redirecting them to a fake GCash website or payment page to top up betting credits. From there, fraudsters were able to access sensitive information such as credit card details, passwords, GCash numbers, MPINs, OTPs, and other personal data that can be exploited to gain unau...
Post a Comment
Read more

DICT, GeeksPH bolsters PH startup scene with 6th Geeks on a Beach in Panglao

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and GeeksPH announced the revival of Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) after a four-year break and is set to happen in Panglao, Bohol on November 23-24, during the Philippine Startup Week 2023. The two-day international conference, known for leveraging Philippine tourism and ICT Industry expertise, will gather hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and globally-acclaimed startup ecosystem players to showcase the country’s startup achievements in both local and international scenes. GOAB 2023 will offer plenary sessions exploring potential investment opportunities and breakout sessions that will focus on sector-specific topics like Fintech, EduTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, and ClimateTech and other category-specific themes centered around youth and women. The event will also feature emerging technologies discussion, pitching fest, business matching, investors’ roundtable, and exhibits from various stakeholders. To cap off...
Post a Comment
Read more

Enjoy an all-in-one Unli Internet plan at home with PLDT Home

What  better way to  enjoy everything at home  with a broadband plan that  gives   you an  all-in-one unlimited  access to  the  internet,  Pay  TV, and  mobile services .    The new  PLDT Home  Fiber  Unli  All plan  offer s  the best value for money  with a bundled package that comes with unlimited fiber internet,  unlimited entertainment content from Cignal TV, and unlimited calls to PLDT, Smar t a nd TNT.    Here’s a quick breakdown of the new Fiber  Unli  All plans available and their internet speeds: Whether you   want to stream your favorite videos, TV series, and movies ,  the  new Fiber  Unli  All plans deliver what  the whole family wants  with the fast broadband internet and a wide range of  entertainment  options on premium  Pay  TV.  With the Philippines’ largest  Pay  TV provi...
Post a Comment
Read more