Globe marked another milestone in its commitment to innovation and talent development with the successful staging of Globe DevCon 2025, the third annual Globe Developers Conference, held on October 9 at The Globe Tower in Bonifacio Global City. Under the theme “Harnessing the Power to Create,” the full-day event brought together over 1,000 developers, engineers, and students to explore how AI-driven technologies can solve real-world challenges and drive meaningful impact.
More than just a tech gathering, Globe DevCon 2025 served as a launchpad for purpose-driven innovation. It empowered the next generation of student developers and creators to dream boldly, build meaningfully, and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of digital progress.
“At Globe, we believe the future is built by the bold ideas of today’s youth. Globe DevCon 2025 is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for student innovators to explore, connect, and create with purpose,” said Anne Calma, Head of Marketing Youth Cultures at Globe. “By giving them access to real-world tech and industry mentors, we’re not just inspiring them, we’re investing in the future they’re ready to shape.”
The event saw strong youth participation, with 194 students from 27 universities nationwide, including the University of the Philippines – Manila, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, National University, University of Batangas, STI Lucena, and Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela. This demonstrates Globe’s growing reach among young innovators and its leadership in nurturing digital changemakers across the country.
“Innovation isn’t just about coding; it’s about creating change that matters. [Harnessing the Power to Create] means believing creativity and innovation can shape a better future,” said John Michael G. Papa, a senior student at Pateros Technological College. “Globe DevCon 2025 sparked a fire in me to dream bigger and create impactful, meaningful solutions.”
Students engaged further through challenges that earned leaderboard points—attending breakout sessions, sharing insights on social media, and redeeming or donating Globe rewards points via the GlobeOne App. Exhibits like MongoDB database solutions, AWS AI Stylist, and Huawei Robodog inspired creativity and showcased the potential of emerging technologies.
DevCon 2025 featured solution showcases, fireside chats, and tech demos highlighting innovations developed within Globe. This year’s event was made possible through partnerships with AWS, Couchbase, Huawei, MongoDB, Google Cloud Platform, Amdocs, Oracle, Searce, Cisco, and F5, demonstrating a collective commitment to empowering developers and advancing the Philippines’ digital ecosystem.
Aligned with Globe’s #GoForIt campaign, DevCon 2025 continues to foster connection, collaboration, and opportunity, encouraging students to turn ambition into action. As technology becomes central to learning and innovation, Globe remains committed to providing growth, creativity, and impact opportunities, inspiring the next generation to #GoForwardTogether.
Learn more about the Globe Student Program: https://www.globe.com.ph/student-program
