Bicolana tech leader heads Techbayanihan ‘24

By Floris Wayvell Tubale

Naga City’s Doher Drizzle Pablo, a distinguished Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), solidified her role as a key figure in the technology community by successfully leading Techbayanihan 2024, held on August 2-3, 2024.

With the theme “Copilot para sa Bayan,” this two-day event brought together 300 tech enthusiasts, professionals, and students from across the country.

The event showcased an impressive lineup of expert-led sessions focused on Copilots across the different Microsoft solution areas from Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure AI.

The first day of Techbayanihan 2024 kicked off with a keynote address by Peter Maquera, CEO of Microsoft Philippines, and featured sessions on customer engagement, finance optimization, and low-code innovation. The day concluded with a lively expert Q&A session and the Microsoft Learn Skilling Challenge.

Day 2 shifted focus to AI and data analytics by offering sessions that delved into Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure AI. The day also included career guidance talks, interactive workshops, and hands-on demos, which provided attendees with practical knowledge and skills.

Throughout the event, participants had ample opportunities to network, engage with sponsors, and explore the latest technological solutions to enhance their understanding of the evolving tech landscape.

Doher Drizzle Pablo’s leadership of Techbayanihan 2024 underscores the significant impact of local talent in driving global innovation and building a more connected and collaborative tech community.

Pablo remarked, “Techbayanihan 2024 was a testament to the incredible talent we have locally and the boundless opportunities for innovation that lie ahead. Our aim was to bridge knowledge gaps and inspire the next wave of tech leaders.”

She also expressed gratitude, stating, “I’m deeply thankful for the support from my fellow MVPs, sponsors: Acumant, Avepoint, Creative Dynamix Solutions Inc, Hacktiv, Hitachi Solutions, Kation, PWC, partners: Data Sense Analytics, Power BI Pilipinas, Project KKK, Rotaract Club of Naga, JCI Naga, speakers, and attendees who made this event a resounding success. Together, we’re shaping the future of technology.”