TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — The Eastern Visayas technology community is gearing up for Dev8 COMPILE 2026, an annual in-person tech conference that brings together developers, students, and tech enthusiasts for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration.

Dev8 COMPILE 2026 in Tacloban.

A Community-Driven Initiative

Dev8 COMPILE 2026 is co-organized by ACLC College of Tacloban, the Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines (QCSP), JetBrains, and Techlint, in cooperation with Paytaca (#YourMoneyYourControl), and supported by Trabahadoor. The event continues Dev8’s mission of fostering a vibrant developer ecosystem in Eastern Visayas through regular meetups and flagship conferences.

Building on Quantum Momentum

The partnership with QCSP builds on successful quantum computing initiatives in Tacloban, including the Tacloban Quantum Computing Hackathon 2024 held at UP Tacloban College. That event, organized by QCSP (OneQuantum PH) with DOST-ASTI, DICT Region 8, Dev8, and UP Intersoc, brought together students and professionals to explore quantum circuits and emerging technologies.

Dean Patricia B. Arinto, EdD, who welcomed participants at the 2024 hackathon, expressed enthusiasm for initiatives that inspire future quantum computing researchers and professionals in the region.

What to Expect

Dev8 COMPILE 2026 promises a full day of sessions on software engineering, computer science, and IT, along with networking opportunities for the local tech community. The event aligns with Dev8’s broader activities, including monthly Dev8 Sync meetups and the Dev8 BOOT series featuring talks from speakers across Tacloban, Cebu, and Eastern Visayas.

Schedule

Main Stage — ACLC Dome

Time	Session	Speaker
9:00 AM	Pre-Event and Registration
10:00 AM	Opening and Welcome Remarks
10:15 AM	From Non-Tech Roots to Digital Growth: A Career Shift Story	Jhenda Cajeras
10:45 AM	It Works on My Machine: The 7 Deadly Sins of Programming	Ned Palacios
11:15 AM	Game #1
11:30 AM	Lunch Break and Networking Session
1:00 PM	Distributed Systems, the Elixir Way	Vince Urag
1:30 PM	Escape the CRUD Trap: How Building IoT Systems Supercharges Your Software Career	John Nichols Ranara
2:00 PM	Game #2
2:15 PM	Quest for Clarity: What’s a Game Designer and How Do You Work With Them?	Joshua Estorninos
2:45 PM	Partner Talk #1: Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines
3:05 PM	Partner Talk #2: Paytaca
3:15 PM	Game #3
3:30 PM	From Code to Agri: A Deep Learning-Based Solution for Pollen Viability Analysis	Julius Macadine
3:50 PM	I Cut My Keyboard in Half, Then Built a Game to Get It Back	Aris Artates
4:10 PM	Game #4
4:25 PM	Code and Coastlines: Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia in the Eastern Visayan Tech Ecosystem (Panel Discussion)
4:55 PM	Open Forum
5:25 PM	Raffle Draw
5:40 PM	Closing Remarks
5:50 PM	Photo Ops

Computer Lab — FSLAB1, Room 304

Time	Session	Speaker
10:15 AM	Meet the Penguin: An Introduction to the Linux Ecosystem	Shann Ripalda
10:55 AM	From Writing to Deployment: A Beginner’s Guide to Nano and Docker	Kenneth Lanante
11:40 AM	Lunch Break and Networking Session
1:00 PM	Web Application Attacks and Defenses: A Hands-On Introduction to the OWASP Top 10 (Workshop)	Joenne Amancio

Registration

Interested participants can register for Dev8 COMPILE 2026 via Luma at luma.com/tk29n9zp.