Google I/O Extended Cebu 2018

Are you ready Cebu?

If you think last year’s Google I/O Extended and GDG DevFest as well as Cebu Code Camp was action packed, this year’s I/O Extended Cebu 2018 is expected to be more awesome and bigger to cater the technology enthusiasts of Cebu. The event is composed of a series of keynotes, talks, Codelabs, and workshops organized by Google Developers Group Cebu (GDG Cebu), a non-profit group of amateurs and professionals in Cebu’s developer community who are passionate about Google technologies. The I/O Extended Roadshow is made possible by its General Sponsor: Google.

The I/O Extended Visayas Roadshow will happen in numerous locations in Visayas, starting from Cebu, followed by Bohol and closing with Dumaguete and Tacloban on August. Comparing I/O Extended Cebu 2015 and 2016, 2017, where the number of participants grew from 50 to 500 to 1000 attendees. This year, GDG Cebu is expecting around 500 developers, tech enthusiasts, students and other techie participants.

The theme for I/O Extended Cebu is focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Other major topics covered will be: Firebase, the Cloud, Material Design, Internet of Things, VR, Android, and 2018’s Web Trends. Local and international speakers and experts will be imparting their knowledge and experiences with these technologies; sharing information and tips to students, designers, developers and tech-savvy individuals.

Number of participants for this event is limited, and final attendees will receive a confirmation email for further instructions for the event. For more information about I/O Extended Cebu 2018, you can go to their website at gdgcebu.org or the event site at ioxcebu18.gdgcebu.org. You may also follow their social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ under GDGCebu.

Still not excited? Here’s a same day edit of last year’s Google I/O Extended Cebu 2017