St. Paul University Philippines, Global Center.
July 20-22, 2026
Join the community, learn new things!
St. Paul University Philippines, Global Center.
July 20-22, 2026
Join the community, learn new things!
The rapid advancement of technology and engineering continues to reshape global industries, driving a pressing need for innovative, sustainable, and intelligent solutions. In response, the Regional Information Technology and Engineering (ITE) Summit 2026 will be held on July 20-22, 2026, at St. Paul University Philippines. Guided by the theme, "Building Smarter Futures through Technology and Engineering," this three-day convention serves as a dynamic platform designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry demands.
By gathering senior high school and tertiary students, educators, and industry professionals, the summit fosters a collaborative ecosystem for growth and innovation. Through a series of expert lectures, hands-on workshops, and technical competitions, participants will explore emerging trends and real-world applications. These engagements are designed to enhance technical competence, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills essential for addressing present and future societal needs.
Furthermore, the event strengthens the academe-industry linkage by encouraging meaningful professional exchanges, knowledge sharing, and healthy competition. This initiative supports the development of future-ready individuals equipped to contribute to nation-building and global technological progress. Ultimately, the summit reinforces St. Paul University Philippines' commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and the holistic formation of learners as responsible contributors to a smarter, more sustainable world.
To achieve this vision, the summit focuses on enhancing participants' knowledge of emerging technologies while sharpening their practical problem-solving skills. By fostering collaboration among students, educators, and practitioners, the convention inspires the responsible, innovative application of technology to solve real-world challenges.
Location: St. Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Date: July 20-22, 2026
Venue: Global Center
Venue: Global Center
Speaker: JULIETA M. PARAS, ED.D., CESO III
Speaker: ENGR. PINKY T. JIMENEZ, PECE, Ph.D.
Speaker: MR. SONNY VALDEZ
Speaker: ENGR. JOVEN B. JACINTO
Venue: Student Center
Venue: Global Center
Speaker: DR. MERIC MARA
Speaker: REYNALDO LUGTU JR.
Venue: Global Center
Speaker: GIL TARIO II
Venue: LR105 and LR106
Speaker: MR. ELIEZER RABADON
Venue: Review Center
Speaker: ENGR. JOHN PAUL DELA ROSA
Speaker: ARCH. BUTCH NERA
Speaker: ENGR. ANDERSON G. GONZALES, PhD, MSCE
Venue: MM Hall
Speaker: ZAHN XANDRE GAVINO
Speaker: NAZ DANE MAURI
Venue: Student Center
Venue: Student Center
Venue: LR105, LR106
Venue: LR103
Venue: SJ101 DR
Venue: SJ101 DR
Venue: SP White Bench
Venue: SP Multimedia Room
Venue: Student Center
Meet the ITE Con 2026 speakers participating in this regional convention.
Director IV, CHED Regional Office 2
Assistant Secretary for Infostructure Management and Regional Director, DICT Region 02
Senior IT Infrastructure Leader
Education Supervisor II, CHED Regional Office 2
CEO, 8Layer Technologies and MaraLabs
President and CEO, Hungry Workhorse
Senior Consultant - Managed Defense, Google Philippines
CEO, DVCode Technologies, Inc.
Founder, Xstructures Consultants
Managing Director, JCV & Associates Project Management and Development Inc.
University Director for Research and Development, Cagayan State University
Cyber Security Analyst, CyberMaxx and Founder, Unit3500
Founder and CEO, OSINT Bastion
Review the July 22, 2026 competition challenges below.
Teams present a research-based technology output aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
A team quiz bee covering programming, networks, cybersecurity, databases, hardware, embedded systems, and emerging technologies.
A mathematics competition covering algebra, trigonometry, geometry, statistics, probability, logic, and set theory.
Participants create an original animated poster following the event theme during the contest period.
Teams build an autonomous robot that follows a designated track and completes it in the fastest valid time.
Autonomous robots compete in a sumo-style ring where teams win by outmaneuvering opponents.
Teams construct an on-site bridge within a strict time limit and test it for design and structural strength.