iThink Hackathon: Pump Up the Jam Demo Day & Business Mixer
- Date
- 2024-09-06
- Location
- Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Host
- Personal
About this event
If you care about what happens after the build, this is the room to be in. iThink Hackathon: Pump Up the Jam Demo Day & Business Mixer brings together the energy of a hackathon finale with the conversations that help good ideas keep moving. Expect live demos, real reactions, and a crowd that’s there to see what people made and talk seriously about what comes next. About the Event This event is the public-facing capstone of the iThink Hackathon: a Demo Day paired with a Business Mixer. That means the evening is designed to do two things well: showcase projects built through the hackathon, and create space for founders, builders, collaborators, and community members to connect in person. Demo days are where concepts become visible. Instead of hearing vague promises about "what a team is working on," attendees get to see actual outputs, hear the thinking behind them, and understand how teams approached a problem. The mixer format then shifts the focus from presentation to conversation, giving people a chance to ask sharper questions, offer feedback, and explore next steps. Because this event sits at the intersection of tech, community, and networking, it’s not just for people who wrote code during the hackathon. It’s also relevant for people interested in startups, product thinking, local innovation, partnerships, and meeting others who are actively building things. What to Expect The evening starts Friday, September 6 at 5:00 PM GMT+8 and is held in person in Quezon City, Philippines. In-person matters here: it changes the quality of the interaction. You’re not just watching a stream or scrolling through slides. You’re in the room with the teams, hearing how they think, and meeting the people behind the work. You can expect the event to move through a few clear modes: Project demos from hackathon teams or participants Short presentations or walkthroughs that explain what was built and why Informal networking with builders, organizers, supporters, and fellow attendees Business-mixer conversations focused on ideas, collaboration, and opportunities The Demo Day portion is likely to be the most structured part of the evening. This is where the audience gets a direct look at projects, how they were framed, and what makes each one worth paying attention to. The value here is not only in seeing polished outcomes, but in understanding the decisions, tradeoffs, and ambition behind them. The mixer portion creates a different kind of value. After the presentations, conversations can become more candid and useful. This is where people ask follow-up questions, exchange contacts, talk through market relevance, discuss product direction, or simply meet others who are serious about technology and community-building. Why Attend If you’re the kind of person who likes to see what people can actually build under pressure, this event gives you that. Demo Day is one of the best ways to quickly get a feel for emerging ideas, local talent, and the kinds of problems people are choosing to solve right now. There’s also a practical networking upside. A business mixer attached to a hackathon finale tends to attract people with a reason to be there: participants looking for feedback, community members looking for connections, and professionals looking for promising people and ideas. That usually leads to better conversations than a generic networking event where nobody is quite sure what to talk about. You might attend to support someone you know, scout talent, meet potential collaborators, or simply stay close to the local tech scene in Quezon City. Whatever your angle, the combination of showcase plus mixer makes the evening useful. You’re not choosing between content and connection; you get both in one event. A few strong reasons this event stands out: You’ll see real outputs, not just concepts or introductions You’ll meet people who are already in build mode You’ll have a natural conversation starter with every project presented You can connect with a broader community around tech and innovation You’ll leave with a clearer sense of who’s building what in the room Practical Details Location: This is an in-person event in Quezon City, Philippines. Plan to attend onsite and give yourself enough time for arrival, check-in, and settling in before the demos begin. Since the value of the event is tied closely to conversation and presence, arriving on time is worth it. Date and time: Friday, September 6 at 5:00 PM GMT+8. An evening schedule makes this especially accessible for people coming from work, school, or other daytime commitments. If networking is a priority for you, it’s smart to keep your schedule open beyond the start time so you’re not rushing out right after the demos. Because this is both a showcase and a mixer, it helps to come prepared for both sides of the event. That can mean being ready to listen closely during demos, ask thoughtful questions, and introduce yourself clearly afterward. If you’re attending for networking, think about the kinds of people you want to meet and what you want them to know about you. A few simple ways to get more out of the evening: Arrive early enough to get oriented before the program starts Bring a clear, short introduction of who you are and what you do Be ready to ask teams what problem they tackled and why it matters Stay for the mixer portion if you want the best conversations Follow up with people you meet while the interaction is still fresh If you want a front-row view of hackathon outcomes and a solid reason to meet people in the local tech community, this event makes a strong case for showing up.
Who should attend
This event is a strong fit if you want to see real projects, meet people who build, and have better conversations than you’d get at a generic meetup. - You should come if you’re a **developer, designer, product thinker, or technical builder** who wants to see how other teams approached their ideas and what they shipped. - You’ll get a lot out of this if you’re a **founder, aspiring founder, or startup-minded operator** looking for talent, collaborators, or signals on what people are building locally. - This is for you if you’re a **student or early-career professional** who wants exposure to the tech community in a setting that gives you both demos to learn from and people to talk to. - You should attend if you’re part of the **Quezon City or broader Philippines tech and innovation community** and want to stay connected to grassroots building activity. - You’ll feel at home here if you enjoy **networking with a purpose**—not just collecting contacts, but meeting people around actual projects, feedback, and possible next steps. - It also makes sense for you if you want to **support hackathon participants**, learn from what they created, and be part of the momentum around community-driven tech events.