Stories from the shoreline
News, founder stories and practical insights from the Geeks On A Beach community.
Geeks On A Beach Launches AI Masterclasses Helping Tech Leaders and Teams Build Cost-Efficient, Enterprise-Grade AI Systems
Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) announces the virtual GOAB AI Engineering Masterclass Series, running throughout October 2026 with two practitioner-led tracks on AI architecture and AI-augmented engineering.
AI Show and Tell: Grok Bot Live Demo & Developer Insights
Prince John Santillan, Senior Engineer at BetterWorld and PHPxCebu organizer, showed how he set up and uses Grok Bot in his day-to-day AI workflow as a developer.
GOAB Learns: Pax Silica and What It Means for Our Tech Startup Community
A community conversation, not a lecture: Tim Santos and Paul Pajo helped us demystify Pax Silica, sovereign AI and what they could mean for Philippine startups.
AI Show and Tell Goes Open Mic
In July we handed the virtual stage to the community: live, no-deck demos of an AI exam tutor and an AI activation agent for real estate, with mentors Tim Santos and Vince Loremia.
AI Implementation Masterclass in Makati: Bridging Strategy and Execution
After Cebu, the AI Implementation Masterclass came to Makati: a full-day workshop with Tim Santos, plus private one-on-one strategic advisory sessions for leaders.
AI Implementation Lab in Cebu: From Strategy to Execution
Leaders gathered at Zero-Ten Park in Mandaue for a five-hour, hands-on lab with Tim Santos to turn AI ambitions into a 30-60-90 day execution playbook.
Philippine AI Report, Part 2: Ground Truth for the Creative Sector
Part 2 of our deep dive turned to agencies, creators, artists and studios: how to become AI-native creatives, protect your rates, and build resilience in a disrupted industry.
Philippine AI Report, Part 1: How to Build for 2026 (Tech Startups)
Tim Santos unpacked what data from 175 Philippine organizations reveals for tech startups and AI talent, and how to filter real opportunity from global hype.
AI Agents: Attacker or Defender? A Live Security Demo
Former AWS DevOps engineer Shin Jeon showed an AI agent scanning a real codebase, flagging security holes and demonstrating the "exploit vs. defend" logic of agentic automation.
AI for Solopreneurs: Doing More Alone (Without Burning Out)
At our March Beach Club meetup, Robert Cristobal demoed his day-to-day AI workflows for operations, content and decisions, and the community traded its best AI tips and wins.
AI Show and Tell #3: Maximizing Your AI "Dream Team"
Stop just chatting with AI. Kyle Naranjo of Thinking Machines showed how a harness coordinates subagents, guardrails and tools into an AI team you can actually delegate to.
Beach Club Open House: Building Software in the Age of AI
For the first time, the members-only GOAB Beach Club opened its doors to the public, with Super Member Prince John Santillan demoing what software development looks like in 2026.
AI Show and Tell #2: AI and Blockchain for Local Government, Live from Davao
Our first session of 2026 put Reverion Technologies on the virtual stage, with a live look at AI and blockchain systems built for government, education and agriculture.
Inside the GOAB 2025 Masterclass Experience: Real Learning, Real Impact
At Geeks on a Beach, we don’t just gather under palm trees to talk about the future, we build it together and get stuff done. And this year’s GOAB Masterclass Day on October 1…
All systems go: Collaboration meets innovation as GOAB 2025 kicks off in Cebu
Cebu, Philippines — It’s all systems go for the Philippines’ premier tech and startup conference, Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), as it returns this year to once more bring together…
Founders of the Future: Meet the StartupIsland.ph Cohort at GOAB
If you’ve been to Geeks on a Beach before, you know it’s more than just a tech conference - it’s a launchpad, a sandbox, and a call to action for founders across the…
StartupIsland.ph Is Proof You Don’t Have to Leave Home to Build Big
At GOAB, we love a good underdog story—especially when it’s rooted in the islands.
A Misfit Cinderella Story: Student-Founders Heading to GOAB 2025
Fifteen team leads. One countdown. Thirty seconds of chaos in a supermarket.
Startup, Small Business, or Something Else? GOAB Makes Space for All Builders
Every year at Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), something magical happens. People walk in with questions and walk out with direction. Some arrive with big startup dreams, others…
Zero to Strategy: Building Your AI Roadmap at GOAB 2025
It’s time to stop talking about AI and start using it. At this year’s Geeks on a Beach, we’re flipping the script with a workshop designed to cut the fluff and hand you real,…
From MVP to Series A: GOAB Panel Offers Practical Guide to Building a Fundable Startup
Founders attending this year’s Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) will gain valuable insights on fundraising during the panel session titled “From MVP to Series A: Your Practical Guide to…
Beyond the Surf: How GOAB Attendees Turned Quiet Wins into Loud Impact
Not every success story needs fireworks. At Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), some of the most powerful outcomes come quietly—sealed over coffee by the shore, during breakout chats…
Geeks on a Beach 2025 Launches AI-Focused Tracks for Businesses and Tech Teams
Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), the Philippines' premier international tech and startup conference, is introducing new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tracks designed to help businesses…
Geeks on a Beach 2025 to Spotlight Tech Innovation with API Build Lab Finale
Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), the premier international tech conference in the Philippines, will return on October 1–3, 2025, in Cebu. Staying true to its legacy of conversations by…
8th Geeks on a Beach: Building a Resilient Future with Technology
Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), the Philippines’ leading international tech and startup conference, returns on October 1-3, 2025, at JPark Island Resort in Mactan, Cebu. GOAB brings…
Product Market Fit: Insights from Kevin Brockland (Indelible Ventures)
When founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and curious minds have honest conversations with a seasoned early-stage investor, something special happens.
The Next Wave of Builders: GOAB Launches its 2025 Community Ambassador Program
We are excited to announce the GOAB Community Ambassador Program (GOAB Ambassadors) for Geeks On A Beach 2025! This community-led initiative brings together passionate…
Introducing the GOAB Beach Club: Year-Round Momentum Starts Here
What if the energy of GOAB didn’t end after the beachside panels, pitch decks, and happy hours?
GOAB Is Back on the Beach—And It’s All About Getting Things Done
On its eighth year, GOAB is thrilled to be back on the beach this October 1-3, 2025 in Cebu, Philippines! Since its inception in 2013, GOAB has evolved into the…
How Geeks on a Beach Sparks Real Investment in the Philippine Startup Scene
When it comes to turning ideas into actionable outcomes, Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) has proven to be much more than just a conference.
"A critical pillar in the PH startup ecosystem”: Geeks on a Beach is back in Cebu in its 7th year
Geeks On A Beach (GOAB), the premier international tech startup conference in the Philippines where innovation and inspiration converge in one event, will be back in Cebu,…
Geeks On A Beach 2024 to Feature Exclusive Master Classes for Leaders and Startups on November 13
In an exciting lead-up to this year’s Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) conference, which will be held in Cebu on November 13, exclusive master classes will be featured tailored for…
Geeks On A Beach: A catalyst for Cebu’s tech startup ecosystem
“The return of Geeks On A Beach (GOAB), the country’s premier tech startup international conference to Cebu this year after a decade, is a testament to GOAB’s success as a…
Startup pitching competition to strengthen Cebu's tech ecosystem
Farmtri, an agritech startup that empowers farmers to produce better food, took the top prize in the exclusive one-day tech startup pitching competition organized by Inclusion…
WORK in AUSTRIA goes to Geeks On A Beach in the Philippines
Vienna, [October 2024]—WORK in AUSTRIA, a department of the Austrian Business Agency (ABA), will participate in the Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) conference in Cebu, Philippines. The…
Design Geeks, This Is Your Playground at GOAB
Designers, get ready—because Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) is the event where creativity meets innovation, and you're going to love it. Whether you’re a UX designer, graphic…
Connecting Innovation and Culture in the Philippines: GOAB at Jpark Island Resort
Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) is an event that thrives on combining innovation, networking, and the beauty of the Philippines’ coastal destinations. Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark,…
Why GOAB? Because the Future is Built Here
As technology, design, and business evolve rapidly, it's no longer enough to simply keep up—it's essential to actively shape the future. Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) is where that…
Beachside Connections: Expert Tips for Success
Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) is not just a tech and design conference—it’s a unique event where business deals, collaborations, and impactful partnerships are made. Set against the…
Philippines Rising: Navigating the Surge in Our Startup Ecosystem
As Geeks on a Beach, we've been at the forefront of nurturing the Philippine startup ecosystem, watching it transform from a fledgling idea into a vibrant hub of innovation.…
$1B funding goal for PH startups
LEVERAGING on the Philippine startup ecosystem, Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) 2023 seeks to add more deals in an effort to reach another $1 billion in investments.
GOAB 2023 brings innovation to Panglao, Bohol
MANILA, Philippines — The highly anticipated tech event of the year, Geeks On A Beach (GOAB), launched in Panglao, Bohol on Wednesday.
Ph tech ecosystem remains vibrant, continues to expand with 1,100 startups - DICT chief
The local startup ecosystem in the Philippines continues to expand even as funding activities have gone down, said Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT)…
WHAT IS GOAB?
Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) is a place of dialogue for people that care about tomorrow. It's an exchange-of-ideas conference that discusses some of today’s pressing topics set…
Geeks On A Beach: PH startups eyeing $1-billion in funding deals this 2023
Startups in the Philippines have quietly won $1-billion in total funding deals for two straight years in a row in 2021 to 2022, and there are indications they could continue…
‘Geeks On A Beach 2023’: Startup founders to gather at Panglao, Bohol Philippines
Movers and shakers of the Philippine startup community, innovators and investors, and global and national leaders are set to gather for the sixth edition of the tech-famous…
DICT, GeeksPH bolster PH startup scene with 6th Geeks On A Beach in Panglao
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and GeeksPH announced the revival of Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) after a five-year break and is set to happen in…