The International Summit on Technology, Startups and Design, also known as Geeks On A Beach is the leading international technology and business conference that highlights tech industry startups in the Philippines and the world.
It gathers together tech driven enterprises, innovators, investors and global speakers in a fun milieu to inspire game changing solutions to the world’s small and big challenges.
GOAB is organized by TechTalks.ph and DOST-ICTO (the Philippine government’s Department of Science and Technology – Information Communications Technology Office). TechTalks.ph is a non-profit, independent community of business, technology, and startup enthusiasts known for organizing tech startup events such as tech/startup meetups, Startup Weekend and GOAB. Other organizing partners include HappyGaraje.com, Sym.ph & PRWorksPH.com.
GOAB was first held in 2013 in Boracay island with 330 participants from 27 countries around the world. In 2014, GOAB was held at Moevenpick Resort Hotel in Mactan Island, Cebu. Over 440 attendees listened to local and global leaders including Dave McClure of 500Startups, Maria Ressa, CEO of Rappler.com, and top executives from Smart Communications, Globe, IdeaSpace.ph, Kickstart.ph and others.
There will be talks and panel discussions from local and international speakers about the latest trends and topics in investments, tech, startup and design industries.
The GOAB International Startup Pitching Competition is open to all early stage tech startups that have revenue and traction. Startups will have a chance to pitch their products to potential investors on the GOAB stage.
There is also an exclusive roundtable discussion by investors for investors.
There will also be breakout sessions were participants can get up to date with the latest technologies and trends in the industry.
With music and drinks, The participants will put their party hats on and celebrate the beautiful Boracay Island. Geek conversations most of the time leads to new ideas and new action plans. Who knows where these meaningful connections will lead to.
