Youth Congress on Information Technology
| Youth Congress on Information Technology (Y4iT) | |
|---|---|
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| Status | Active |
| Location(s) | University of the Philippines Diliman (2003-2006; 2008-2012) SM City North EDSA (2007) SM City Cebu (2012) SMX Convention Center Pasay (2013-present) Office Address: 2/F Vidal A. Tan Hall, Quirino Avenue cor. Velasquez Street, UP Campus Diliman, Quezon City |
| Country | Philippines |
| Inaugurated | 2003 |
| Organized by | UP System Information Technology Foundation |
| Website | http://y4it.org |
The Youth Congress on Information Technology (formerly known as the Philippine Youth Congress on Information Technology and commonly known as Y4iT) is an annual information technology event in the Philippines organized by the UP System Information Technology Foundation (UP SITF). Established in 2003, Y4iT primarily targets college students, professionals, educators, IT experts and enthusiasts interested in discussions/networking opportunities, latest IT innovations, exploring how to be competitive in the digital market, and more. Y4iT has inspired thousands of students and educators alike from across the country, encouraging awareness and networking with like-minded IT professionals. Since its inception, Y4iT has gradually grown to become the leading IT congress in the Philippines.
History[edit]
Y4iT's precursor, the 2003 National IT Student Congress held on September 2 and 3 at the University Theater in UP Diliman, Quezon City, attracted at least 5,000 participants from all over the nation. Attendance has been steadily increasing, benefiting from an increasing number of lectures.[1]
| Year | Date | Venue | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sept. 2-3 | University Theater, UP Diliman, Quezon City | |
| 2004 | Sept. 5-6 | University Theater, UP Diliman, Quezon City | |
| 2005 | Sept. 15-17 | University Theater, UP Diliman, Quezon City | |
| 2006 | Sept. 13-15 | University Theater, UP Film Institute, & UP Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City | |
| 2007 | Sept. 12-14 | SM North EDSA (Cinema 9-12), Quezon City | |
| 2008 | Sept. 2-5 | University Theater, UP Film Institute, & UP Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City | |
| 2009 | Sept. 8-11 | University Theater, UP Film Institute, & UP Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City | |
| 2010 | Sept. 14-17 | University Theater, UP Film Institute, & UP Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City | |
| 2011 | Sept. 20-24 | University Theater, UP Film Institute, & UP Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City | |
| 2012 | Sept. 10-15 | University Theater, UP Film Institute, CSWCD, & UP Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City | "I.T. is POWER: Celebrating a Decade of Transforming Lives" |
| 2012 | Nov. 22-23 | Trade Hall, SM City Cebu | "I.T. is POWER" |
| 2013 | Sept. 17-19 | SMX Convention Center, Pasay | "Y4iT XI: Imagine. Innovate. Inspire." |
| 2014 | Sept. 10 - 12 | SMX Convention Center, Pasay | "Harnessing the Power of Me" |
| 2015 | Sept. 9-11 | SMX Convention Center, Pasay | "Y4iT the 13th: Are You Ready?" |
| 2016 | Sept. 27-29 | SMX Convention Center, Pasay | |
| 2017 | Sept. 5-7 | SMX Convention Center, Pasay | |
| 2018 | Sept. 24-26 | University Theater, UPFI Film Center, & Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City | |
| 2019 | Sept. 25-27 | UPFI Film Center & Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City |
1st Youth Congress on Information Technology Cebu[edit]
Dubbed "Y4iT Cebu", UP SITF held Y4iT outside of Luzon for the first time on November 22 & 23, 2012 at the Trade Hall of SM City Cebu.
See also[edit]
- UP Department of Computer Science
- Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators
- University of the Philippines Information Technology Training Center
References[edit]
- ^ Joven, Vernadette (2009-09-05). "Thousands of youth to flock to 7th IT Congress". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2015-03-24.