Tina Amper
Organizer / Advisor
Our story · since 2013
Where ideas that shape the future meet the beach.
Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) is where people come together to discuss ideas that shape the future. While our traditional beachside conference takes a pause this year, we’re tackling today’s critical topics online in 2026 through a series of high-impact masterclasses.
// Our story
Built by geeks, for the whole region.
GOAB promises to re-engage the regional community, create new connections, and open new vistas of opportunity.
Geeks On A Beach started from the pioneering efforts of TechTalks.ph, which has since transformed into #GeeksPH, a non-profit organization for tech, startups and design.
Over the years, GOAB has gathered hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and global leaders in tech, startups, and design for conversations and opportunities that reach well beyond the shoreline. In 2026 we’re bringing that same energy online with production-level AI engineering masterclasses.
// GOAB founding organizers
The collective minds behind GOAB
GOAB was founded by TechTalks.ph, the non-profit now known as GeeksPH, led by these fearless geeks and their teams.
Dave Overton & Symph team
Organizer, Tech Lead
Doris Mongaya & PRWorks team
Organizer, Events & Public Relations Lead
Mark Deutsch & Happy Garaje team
Organizer, Creative Lead
// GOAB founding advisors
The cool geeks who helped us get started in 2013
Jojo Flores
Co-Founder, Plug and Play Tech Center
Philippines · USA
Manny Ayala
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Endeavor Philippines · Co-Founder, Hatchd Inc.
USA · Philippines
Chris Blanquera
CTO, Shoppable
Metro Manila, Philippines
Stephanie Caragos
CEO, Syntactics Inc.
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Paul Pajo
Co-Founder, Embiggen Group
Metro Manila, Philippines
Earl Valencia
Co-Founder, Plentina
USA · Philippines
Christina Laskowski (In Memoriam)
Former President, Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC-SV)
🕯️ In loving memory of Christina Laskowski, a cherished founding advisor of GOAB, whose dedication and expertise continue to inspire us, making a lasting impact on our community and conference.
// Founding government partner
With DICT since day one.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has been our key government partner since the first GOAB in 2013. DICT spearheads national ICT development efforts and supports startups across the Philippines.
// Partner with GOAB
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GOAB is a community for partnerships, growth and innovation in startups, tech, and design, unleashing opportunities to collaborate in the Philippines and beyond.