Nationwide #SHEISDEVCON code camps and hackathons, supported by the Austrian Business Agency
2025β2026 Β· Two years Β· Manila to Mindanao
Women in tech remain an underrepresented but highly skilled talent pool. For two years, the Austrian Business Agency has met them where they are: at #SHEISDEVCON code camps, summits, and hackathons from Manila to Iloilo to Davao, opening doors to global tech careers in Austria.
Two years, four cities, one movement
- 2 yearsOf ABA support for #SHEISDEVCON
- 4 citiesManila, Iloilo, Cebu, and Davao
- 1stMindanao stop for ABA, in Davao
- 100%Free relocation and career guidance from ABA
Austria’s official location agency, in the room with Filipina builders
The Austrian Business Agency (ABA) is Austria’s official location agency under the Federal Ministry. Through WORK in AUSTRIA, it gives international IT professionals free, end-to-end relocation guidance, work permit advice, and global career matching.
A steadfast champion of #SHEISDEVCON for two years, travelling from Manila to Iloilo, and in 2026 making ABA’s first stop in Mindanao to connect local talent directly with European tech opportunities.
From Manila to Mindanao
Great talent doesn’t only come from the capital. Each stop brought ABA closer to regional tech communities that traditional job fairs rarely reach.
ManilaMove Smart Contracts Code CampWomen mentors lead a full-day Web3 build with Sui.DEVCON Manila
IloiloShe Builds Tech SummitPanels, a pitch competition, and a community dinner.DEVCON Iloilo
CebuWho run the world? Girls!An ask-us-anything with women in tech.DEVCON Cebu
DavaoSUBAY: AI masterclass and hackathonABA’s first Mindanao stop, co-presenting the day.DEVCON Davao
Women mentors in action
At Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Intramuros, #SHEISDEVCON and the Move Smart Contracts Code Camp ran a full-day blockchain experience. Women mentors took the lead, guiding Letran students as they built their own smart contract portfolios on Sui, with hands-on coding support and real-time problem solving.
She Builds Tech Summit
With Future Women Tech Founders, the Iloilo edition brought together female tech entrepreneurs, students, and regional IT leaders.
- A panel of women tech entrepreneurs: Ilongga women on what it takes to thrive in tech and innovation.
- A pitch competition showcasing local startup ideas.
- A community dinner with regional IT leaders: the standout moment for ABA, a chance to exchange perspectives on the Iloilo ecosystem and talk openly about international career paths, including Austria.
“In FWTF, we don’t just build technologies, we want to shape careers, develop confidence, and build a future where women lead in tech.”
“Innovation comes from the courage to be the ‘first’ or the ‘only’ until you are the ‘many’.”
SUBAY: navigating the technical and ethical path in AI
DEVCON Davao and #SHEISDEVCON ran a full day at the University of Mindanao, Matina Campus, with ABA as co-presenter and major partner. It was ABA’s very first stop in Mindanao.
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Hapon
From Ateneo de Davao University.
Women leading the day
Altheae Owe#SHEISDEVCON Coordinator, DEVCON DavaoLecturer at the University of Mindanao, bridging academic learning with industry exposure.
Glyrhiz Marhiel TabamoPresident, DEVCON BukidnonFaculty at Central Mindanao University and founder of QuantumHive Innovations.
Trusted connections, early and local
ABA builds trusted connections with regional tech communities in markets where traditional job fairs can’t reach. Connecting early, locally, and through networks like #SHEISDEVCON makes a real difference.
- An underrepresented, highly skilled talent pool: women in tech, from students to founders.
- Beyond the capital: Iloilo, Cebu, and Davao, not just Manila.
- Global careers, made practical: free relocation guidance, work permit advice, and career matching.
Partners and collaborators
Supported byAustrian Business AgencySuiBoard of Investments
Davao collaboratorsAmihanAvticaTutorials DojoCowork MugnaMugnaMonde NissinTigerThe BloomDaviesP&G Printing Services
Hosts and partnersUniversity of MindanaoDICTColegio de San Juan de LetranFuture Women Tech Founders
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