Last March 21, 2026, tech enthusiasts, developers, and students gathered virtually for the highly anticipated Google Developer Group (GDG) Cagayan de Oro Community Day 2026. Hosted via the Bevy Virtual Meetup platform, this landmark event served as an incredible kickoff to connect local talent, celebrate innovation, and pave the way for the upcoming Build with AI 2026 initiative.
The virtual doors opened promptly at 7:00 PM with an energetic Opening & Icebreaker session. To break the digital ice, organizers treated attendees to a lively round of virtual “Bring Me,” instantly filling the virtual venue with high energy and laughter.
Following the icebreaker, Ms. Ma. Estella Bravo took the stage at 7:05 PM to present the GDG CDO Introduction. She shared the community’s inspiring vision, ongoing initiatives, and how tech passionate Higalas (friends) in Northern Mindanao can benefit from the Google Developer ecosystem.
The momentum kept building at 7:15 PM with the fiercely competitive Kahoot! Trivia Challenge!. Participants put their tech knowledge to the test, battling it out on the leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights and exclusive community rewards.
At 7:25 PM, Ms. Alyssa Vallejos led an Interactive Feedback segment, giving community members a voice to shape future tech meetups and learning tracks in the region. The evening wrapped up smoothly at 7:45 PM with a heartwarming closing remark, cementing a night to remember.
The immense success of Community Day 2026 was amplified by a powerful roster of official community partners and sponsors, demonstrating the unified strength of the Mindanao tech ecosystem:
PyTsada
Google Developer Groups on Campus – Xavier Ateneo
MSU-IIT College of Computer Studies – Student Council
Syntactics PINK
USTP – Balubal Campus
Hex Colony
Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan Computer Studies Student Council (XU-CSSC)
Society of Information Technology Enthusiasts (SITE-USTP)
Guild of Junior Data Scientists (GUJDASCI)
Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC)
Robogals CDO
Official partners of the GDG Community Day 2026 event
Ultimately, GDG CDO Community Day 2026 was a resounding success, proving that geographic distance is no barrier to fostering a vibrant digital community. By bringing together a diverse group of student councils, tech organizations, and local professionals, the event solidified the foundation for Cagayan de Oro’s booming IT landscape. It served as the perfect launchpad, inspiring everyone who attended to take their very first steps toward the groundbreaking Build with AI 2026 journey, and hopefully more upcoming events and collaboration in the local tech scene.
