Sui and DEVCON Philippines launch "Build Beyond" developer events and code camps
MANILA, Philippines — March 30, 2026 — The Sui Foundation and DEVCON Philippines announce a year-long strategic partnership to accelerate emerging technology education through a series of nationwide developer events and code camps. The partnership marks a commitment to support the growth of educators, information technology (IT) students, and software practitioners across the country so they can use Move language and code on Sui. This collaboration focuses on supporting local developer communities to build on Sui’s high-performance infrastructure—originally developed by the architects of the Move language at Meta. Training will take place through DEVCON’s nationwide chapters and regional hubs.
DEVCON Kids creative robotics showcase at Iloilo National High School.
From Robotics to Smart Contracts: Inspiring possibilities early
Through Sui’s donation of artificial intelligence-lensed robotics kits and micro:bits, students at the Iloilo National High School exhibit are already engaging with interactive, creative robotics. "Sui’s support has already reached Pangasinan and Iloilo, allowing us to launch initiatives that reduce the intimidation factor of tech and turn curiosity into a potential career path," shares Pam Ros Damarillo, DEVCON Kids Founder, during the launch.
“We look forward to expanding our partnership through additional training and builder kits. These future expansions will ensure more students have the tools to transition from curious learners to skilled innovators,” she added.
College students got first-hand experience in blockchain development through Sui.
Nationwide Campus Code Camps and
"Proof of Learning"
The core of the initiative, the Move Smart Contracts Code Camps, officially launched at Colegio de San Juan de Letran - College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) during the She Is DEVCON celebrations. This program provides blockchain training and supports educators in integrating hands-on and free emerging technology training into their academic programs.
Nationwide #SHEISDEVCON events
"We’re training young builders who have proof of learning, not just certificates," said Michael Lance Domagas, DEVCON Philippines Code Camps Lead. "Participants deploy Move smart contracts on the Sui mainnet, ensuring their authorship is immutable and verifiable.”
A Nationwide Rollout
This launch marks the first step in a strategic nationwide expansion. Upcoming code camps are scheduled for Tacloban, Bukidnon, Iloilo, and Pampanga.
Mysten Labs Developer Advocate Harrison Kim
“I believe that the next wave of innovation will be driven by builders who have the right tools to build in a world dominated by AI and local support to help foster the adoption of these tools,” said Harrison Kim, Mysten Labs Developer Advocate. “Partnering with DEVCON Philippines allows us to bring the Move programming language and the Sui Stack infrastructure directly to one of the vibrant tech communities in Southeast Asia,” he said.
Empowering the Filipino Developer
Sui code camps kick off at the College of Engineering and Information Technology at Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Intramuros, Manila.
"We are grateful for partners like Sui who share our vision for grassroots growth," said Dom De Leon, Executive Director of DEVCON Philippines. "Today’s launch represents small, but critical steps toward addressing a massive challenge: a global tech landscape that evolves faster than academic programs can adapt. While we cannot close these gaps overnight, we must provide immediate community support to Filipino developers to stay ready for what’s next. 'Build Beyond' makes these first moves—from AI robotics for youth to blockchain for students—accessible and free. By reaching beyond Manila to our Visayas and Mindanao chapters, we are providing opportunities so that Filipinos are not merely spectators of the future, but its active builders and contributors," he added.
Are you ready to Build Beyond? Whether you are a student exploring robotics or a developer ready to deploy your first Move smart contract, your local tech community is waiting. Visit devcon.ph/chapters to get notified of events near you and join the next generation of Filipino builders.
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About Sui
Sui is a high-performance blockchain delivering the full stack for a new global economy. Founded by the core team behind Meta’s stablecoin initiative and powered by an object-centric model, Sui makes assets, permissions, and user data programmable and ownable. Move is a secure and efficient smart contract programming language designed to enable safer logic, rich composability, and scalable design. Learn more at sui.io.
About DEVCON Philippines
DEVCON Philippines is the country's largest volunteer technology community with ten active chapters nationwide. It is dedicated to promoting Filipino developers and synchronizing the tech ecosystem through technology education, community building, and nationwide initiatives. Visit devcon.ph to learn more.