Monday, April 21, 2014

gDays Dagupan Agenda

This season's most anticipated event full of tech and learning is happening on May 2, 2014!

gDays Dagupan is a whole day event, brought to you by GBG Dagupan and GBG Pangasinan, supported by Google and the Information and Communications Office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ICTO).

gDays Dagupan offers two different tracks. The first of which is the SME+Tourism+Government Track, which deals with leveraging on online tools to help you better operate, market, and promote your business, organization, or community.

The second track, the ICT+Startups Track, works with the DOST-ICTO at the backbone, providing developers and IT practitioners with the necessary training to build their own startup company and delve into the world of entrepreneurship - a current global trend. This track is part of DOST-ICTO's Startup Workshops in the Next Wave Cities series.

Here is the detailed description of the two tracks:

SME+Tourism+Government               ICT+Startups
Mobile and Web Trends in BusinessAndroid, web apps, and hardware (Chromebooks)Startup TrendsTrends and Innovations in the Startup environment
Collaborative Project ManagementGoogle Drive, Gmail, Search, HangoutsStartup 101Tools and tips before building a startup
From Offline to Online: A Tourism+Tech StoryCase Study on Shifting to Online PlatformsStartup TalksCase studies + Success stories of startup entrepreneurs
Marketing Your Business With GoogleGoogle+, Places, Maps, Adwords and AnalyticsPitching Basics and Fire PitchesWay to fire up your business pitch
Opportunities for Women in Business and TechnologyCase Study and Sharing on GBG WomenStartup Ecosystems and SupportVenture capitalists and startup catalysts/mentoring and events
Crowdsourcing for Business and GovernmentInsights on crowdsourcing and community-buildingIntellectual Property Concepts and Government SupportLegalities, + opportunities provided by government agencies

Remember, this event is free, so slots are limited. Be sure to register early to save your spot! We will be sending out confirmation emails to successful registrants.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Google Student Ambassador Program Q&A

Hello, college and university students!

Do you wish to learn and try out the latest of Google's technologies and programs? Do you enjoy meeting new interesting and equally awesome people? Do you want to "do cool things that matter"?

Then become a Google Student Ambassador for your school!

The Google Student Ambassador Program is an opportunity for students to act as the main connection between Google and their respective schools. They try out new technologies, organize tech events inside their campus, and even participate in international conferences! Here's a photo of some GSA's at the Search Summit in Yogyakarta, Indonesia last June 2013:



If you (or someone you know) are interested in the GSA program for school year 2014-2015, you may watch the Hangout on Air hosted by GDG Bacolod on Monday, March 31st. You can send in your questions in advance through the Moderator HERE.

Remember, the Hangout on Air is on March 31, 2014 at 6PM. Be sure to SIGN UP for the G+ event HERE to get updates!

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Google in Education - Pangasinan Summit


This November, GBG Pangasinan and GBG Dagupan, in collaboration with Google Apps Supporting Programs in the Philippines (GASP) are bringing innovation to the schools in Pangasinan with the event "Google Apps for Education Pangasinan Summit".



This event will introduce the use of Google Apps for EDU to the various colleges and universities in the province. The agenda includes the benefits of Google Apps integration and the process of deployment, hands-on sessions, talks on Google certification, the Google Student Ambassador (GSA) Program, and ultimately, how to become a "GOOGLE UNIVERSITY".

Expected participants are IT administrators and decision-makers in various higher education institutions in and around Pangasinan.

Google Apps for Education Pangasinan Summit takes place at the Urdaneta City University on Friday, November 08, 2013, at 9:00am to 4:00pm.

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NOTE: This event is FREE, and online registration is required. More details on our registration page here: http://bit.ly/edupangasinan

Thursday, October 3, 2013

gDay X Central Luzon




What is gDay X?


gDay X is a community organized event that is supported by Google following the format inspired by Google Gdays (where X stands for the community). In the Philippines, gDays X will be celebrated in several key locations,namely Bacolod, Baguio, Dagupan, Makati, Cagayan De Oro and General Santos City. This way, the gDay experience is definitely brought closer to the communities. 

Why Join gDay X?


gDay X is a one of a kind and fun Googley experience. It is a day full of learning and showcases from Google about its awesome products that you can use in your business. Whether you're in business, academe, government, IT industry, or simply a lover of technology, this event is for you! Here, you can learn more about Google Apps, Getting your Business Online and other Google Products that you can definitely use in your field.

Register for gDay X Central Luzon!


Piloted by host Google Business Group Dagupan, gDay X Central Luzon happens on October 16, 2013 in Lingayen, Pangasinan. Don't forget, this event is FREE!

View the G+ event page here: http://goo.gl/h8ys1Q
Register to save your slot here: http://goo.gl/BW5q7P

Circle us on Google+ to get announcements on this event! http://gplus.to/GBGDagupan