ITE Convention '26

Day 1 - July 20, 2026, 8:00 AM

Eucharistic Celebration

Venue: Our Lady of Chartres Chapel

Day 1 - July 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

Registration

Venue: Global Center

Day 1 - July 20, 2026, 1:30 PM

Opening Program

Venue: Global Center

Day 1 - July 20, 2026

Keynote Speaker

Speaker: JULIETA M. PARAS, ED.D., CESO III

Day 1 - July 20, 2026

Special Message

Speaker: ENGR. PINKY T. JIMENEZ, PECE, Ph.D.

Day 1 - July 20, 2026

Infrastructure 2030: Designing Resilient Enterprise Systems

Speaker: MR. SONNY VALDEZ

Day 1 - July 20, 2026

Engineering Solutions for Global Challenges

Speaker: ENGR. JOVEN B. JACINTO

Day 1 - July 20, 2026, 5:00 PM

ITE Acquaintance Night

Venue: Student Center

Day 2 - July 21, 2026, 8:00 AM

Plenary Sessions for IT and CpE Students and Professionals

Venue: Global Center

Day 2 - July 21, 2026

Blockchain Technology

Speaker: DR. MERIC MARA

Day 2 - July 21, 2026

Digital Transformation

Speaker: REYNALDO LUGTU JR.

Day 2 - July 21, 2026, 1:30 PM

Plenary Sessions for IT and CpE Students

Venue: Global Center

Day 2 - July 21, 2026

The Rise of the AI Security Agent

Speaker: GIL TARIO II

Day 2 - July 21, 2026, 1:30 PM

Workshop for IT and CpE Professionals

Venue: LR105 and LR106

Day 2 - July 21, 2026

AI-Driven Software Engineering: Advancing Programming for Smarter Future

Speaker: MR. ELIEZER RABADON

Day 2 - July 21, 2026, 8:00 AM

Plenary Sessions for CE and ENSE Students and Professionals

Venue: Review Center

Day 2 - July 21, 2026

The Digital Core - BIM as the Foundation of Future Design

Speaker: ENGR. JOHN PAUL DELA ROSA

Day 2 - July 21, 2026

Engineering Intelligence - Smarter, Resilient, and Adaptive Structures

Speaker: ARCH. BUTCH NERA

Day 2 - July 21, 2026

Circular Engineering: Integrating Environmental Stewardship into Industrial Safety

Speaker: ENGR. ANDERSON G. GONZALES, PhD, MSCE

Day 2 - July 21, 2026, 8:00 AM

Plenary Sessions for SHS Students

Venue: MM Hall

Day 2 - July 21, 2026

Cybersecurity 101

Speaker: ZAHN XANDRE GAVINO

Day 2 - July 21, 2026

OSINT Technologies

Speaker: NAZ DANE MAURI

Day 3 - July 22, 2026, 8:00 AM

Competitions

Venue: Student Center

Day 3 - July 22, 2026

ITE-NNOVATE: Research Presentation

Venue: Student Center

Day 3 - July 22, 2026

General Programming

Venue: LR105, LR106

Day 3 - July 22, 2026

Animated Poster Making

Venue: LR103

Day 3 - July 22, 2026

Robotics - Line Follower and Sumobot

Venue: SJ101 DR

Day 3 - July 22, 2026

Technology Quiz Bee

Venue: SJ101 DR

Day 3 - July 22, 2026

Bridge Building

Venue: SP White Bench

Day 3 - July 22, 2026

Mathematics Quiz Bee

Venue: SP Multimedia Room

Day 3 - July 22, 2026, 1:30 PM

Awarding and Closing Ceremonies

Venue: Student Center

08:30 - 09:30

Eucharistic Celebration

Location: Our Lady of Chartres Chapel

09:30 - 12:00

Registration

Location: Main Hall

01:30 - 01:40

Opening Prayer

Performed by: SPUP CHORALE

01:40 - 01:50

National Anthem

Performed by: SPUP CHORALE

01:50 - 02:00

Intermission Number

Performed by: Selected Students

02:00 - 02:10

Acknowledgement of Participants

Speaker: Marifel Grace C. Kummer, DIT

Position: Dean, School of Information Technology and Engineering

02:10 - 02:20

ITE Convention 2025 Rationale

Speaker: Sheena G. Gumarang, DIT

Position: Chairman, ITE Convention 2025

02:20 - 02:30

Welcome Address

Speaker: Sister Merceditas O. Ang, SPC

Position: University President, St. Paul University Philippines

02:30 - 02:40

Introduction of the Keynote Speaker

Speaker: Ma. Visitacion N. Gumabay, DIT

Position: Program Coordinator for Information Technology

02:40 - 03:10

Keynote Speech

Speaker: Dr. Julieta M. Paras, CESO III

Position: Director IV, Commission on Higher Education Region 02

03:10 - 03:20

Special Message

Speaker: Engr. Pinky T. Jimenez, PECE, PH.D.

Position: Director IV - Region 2, Department of Information and Communications Technology

03:20 - 03:30

Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation

Presented by: Sister Merceditas O. Ang, SPC & Dr. Agripina Maribbay

Positions: University President & Vice President for Academics, St. Paul University Philippines

03:30 - 03:40

Introduction of Plenary Speaker

Speaker: Engr. Nova R. Domingo, DPA

Position: Faculty, School of Information Technology and Engineering

03:40 - 04:10

Topic 1: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

Speaker: Engr. Joseph Nova

Position: Sales and Technical Consultant Engineer, Red Gutz OPC

04:10 - 04:20

Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation

Presented by: Sister Merceditas O. Ang, SPC & Dr. Agripina Maribbay

Positions: University President & Vice President for Academics, St. Paul University Philippines

04:20 - 04:30

Introduction of Plenary Speaker

Speaker: Engr. Christian Cabuatan

Position: Faculty, School of Information Technology and Engineering

04:30 - 05:00

Topic 2: Climate Change and Renewable Energy

Speaker: Dr. Mary Jane Calagui

Position: Professor V, Cagayan State University - Carig Campus

05:00 - 05:30

Open Forum

Location: Main Hall

07:30 - 08:00

Registration & Opening Prayer

Location: Sacred Heart of Jesus Training Center

08:00 - 09:30

Topic 1: CyberSecurity

Speaker: Victor V. Lorenzo, CPA

Position: Assistant Regional Director National Bureau of Investigation

09:30 - 10:30

Awarding of Certificates

Presented by: Marifel Grace C. Kummer, DIT & Ma. Visitacion N. Gumabay, DIT

10:30 - 11:30

Topic 2: Internet Of Things

Speaker: Dr. Rocela Angelica B. Gorospe, PCpE

Position: Provincial Director, DOST-Quirino

11:30 - 12:00

Open Forum & Awarding of Certificates

Presented by: Marifel Grace C. Kummer, DIT & Ma. Visitacion N. Gumabay, DIT

01:00 - 01:30

Registration & Opening Prayer

01:30 - 02:30

Topic 3: Cloud Computing

Speaker: Engr. Godofredo T. Avena

Position: Head of Software Development Academic Technology-Philippines Cambridge University Press and Assessment

02:30 - 02:45

Health Break & Awarding of Certificates

Presented by: Marifel Grace C. Kummer, DIT & Ma. Visitacion N. Gumabay, DIT

02:45 - 03:00

BREAK-OUT SESSION (WORKSHOP)

03:00 - 05:30

Topic 4: Machine Learning (LR102)

Speaker: Dr. Joey Aviles

Position: Professor Angeles University Foundation

05:30 - 06:00

Awarding of Certificates and Closing Prayer

Presented by: Marifel Grace C. Kummer, DIT & Ma. Visitacion N. Gumabay, DIT

07:30 - 08:00

Registration & Opening Prayer

Location: Sacred Heart of Jesus Training Center

08:00 - 09:30

Topic 1: Role Of Engineers During Disasters

Speaker: Engr. Juanito D. Cunanan, F.ASEP., F.PICE

Position: ASEP Past President

09:30 - 10:30

Awarding of Certificates

Presented by: Marifel Grace C. Kummer, DIT & Engr. Cirilo Mar Pat M. Gazzingan III, MP

10:30 - 11:30

Topic 2: Green Building Design

Speaker: Engr. Kingston S. Dela Cruz

Position: Department Head, Provincial Engineer’s Office

11:30 - 12:00

Open Forum & Awarding of Certificates

Presented by: Marifel Grace C. Kummer, DIT & Engr. Cirilo Mar Pat M. Gazzingan III, MP

01:00 - 01:30

Registration & Opening Prayer

01:30 - 02:30

Topic 3: Sustainable Strategies in Design, Construction, and Operation of Infrastructure

Speaker: Engr. Adam C. Abinales, M.Eng., F.ASEP, P.P.

Position: Principal Engineer and Managing Partner of ABINALES ASSOCIATES Engineers and Consultants

02:30 - 02:45

Health Break & Awarding of Certificates

Presented by: Marifel Grace C. Kummer, DIT & Engr. Cirilo Mar Pat M. Gazzingan III, MP

02:45 - 03:00

BREAK-OUT SESSION (WORKSHOP)

03:00 - 05:30

Topic 4: Computer Software for Engineers(LR 105-106)

Speaker: Engr. John Paul Dela Rosa

Position: Principal Engineer

05:30 - 06:00

Awarding of Certificates and Closing Prayer

Presented by: Marifel Grace C. Kummer, DIT & Engr. Cirilo Mar Pat M. Gazzingan III, MP

07:30 - 08:00

Registration & Opening Prayer

To be lead by: Janell Tong

Position: BSIT 3 Student

08:00 - 12:00

Contest Proper

ITE-CON-INNOVATE : Global Center

General Programming : LR 103

Mobile Legends : LR 105 & LR 106

Tower Building : Student Center

Bridge Building : Student Center

Line Follower Robot & Sumobot : Student Center

Quiz-Bee For IT : MM Hall

Quiz-Bee For Engineering : SP Multimedia Science Laboratory

Afternoon

Awarding and Closing Prayer

Meet the ITE Con 2026 speakers participating in this regional convention.

JULIETA M. PARAS, ED.D., CESO III

Director IV, CHED Regional Office 2

ENGR. PINKY T. JIMENEZ, PECE, Ph.D.

Assistant Secretary for Infostructure Management and Regional Director, DICT Region 02

MR. SONNY VALDEZ

Senior IT Infrastructure Leader

ENGR. JOVEN B. JACINTO

Education Supervisor II, CHED Regional Office 2

DR. MERIC MARA

CEO, 8Layer Technologies and MaraLabs

REYNALDO LUGTU JR.

President and CEO, Hungry Workhorse

GIL TARIO II

Senior Consultant - Managed Defense, Google Philippines

MR. ELIEZER RABADON

CEO, DVCode Technologies, Inc.

ENGR. JOHN PAUL DELA ROSA

Founder, Xstructures Consultants

ARCH. BUTCH NERA

Managing Director, JCV & Associates Project Management and Development Inc.

ENGR. ANDERSON G. GONZALES, PhD, MSCE

University Director for Research and Development, Cagayan State University

ZAHN XANDRE GAVINO

Cyber Security Analyst, CyberMaxx and Founder, Unit3500

NAZ DANE MAURI

Founder and CEO, OSINT Bastion

Review the July 22, 2026 competition challenges below.

ITE-NNOVATE: Research Presentation

Teams present a research-based technology output aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Date: July 22, 2026
Time: TBA
Venue: Student Center

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Technology Quiz Bee

A team quiz bee covering programming, networks, cybersecurity, databases, hardware, embedded systems, and emerging technologies.

Date: July 22, 2026
Time: TBA
Venue: SJ101 DR

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Mathematics Quiz Bee

A mathematics competition covering algebra, trigonometry, geometry, statistics, probability, logic, and set theory.

Date: July 22, 2026
Time: TBA
Venue: SP Multimedia Room

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Animated Poster Making

Participants create an original animated poster following the event theme during the contest period.

Date: July 22, 2026
Time: TBA
Venue: LR103

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Robotics - Line Follower

Teams build an autonomous robot that follows a designated track and completes it in the fastest valid time.

Date: July 22, 2026
Time: TBA
Venue: SJ101 DR

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Robotics - Sumobot

Autonomous robots compete in a sumo-style ring where teams win by outmaneuvering opponents.

Date: July 22, 2026
Time: TBA
Venue: SJ101 DR

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Bridge Building

Teams construct an on-site bridge within a strict time limit and test it for design and structural strength.

Date: July 22, 2026
Time: TBA
Venue: SP White Bench

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