October 24-25, 2024I KMC Jollibee Tower, 12 F. Ortigas Jr. Rd, Ortigas Center, Pasig.
Over two days, 100+ developers will unite, form teams, and compete to create groundbreaking talent matchmaking solutions that address real-world hiring challenges.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: bridge the gap between talent and opportunity by empowering developers to build solutions that transform the way companies and candidates connect. Be a part of this dynamic community and create tech that makes an impact!
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ABOUT THE HACKATHON
The KMC Hackathon is designed to bring together a vibrant community of developers in the Philippines to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills. This dynamic platform welcomes both seasoned professionals and passionate coding enthusiasts, fostering collaboration to drive innovation and develop cutting-edge solutions. With a strong emphasis on diverse perspectives and expertise, the hackathon aims to spark meaningful advancements in the tech landscape.
How to Join?
Discover the Challenge
Visit our event page to explore the exciting problem statement. Understand the requirements and get inspired by the challenge you'll tackle during the hackathon.
Register Your Team
Sign up online and form a team of 3-5 innovators ready to bring creative solutions to life. Don’t miss the registration deadline!
Bring Your Idea to Life
Develop your concept around the challenge, and then bring it to the hackathon where you'll code and present your solution to industry experts
TalentMatch 2.0: Redesigning the future of Recruitment
Your challenge is to tackle the real-world difficulties we’ve identified in finding and matching top-tier talent with job opportunities. Based on feedback from our team, we’veidentified key pain points, but these are just symptoms of the larger problem. We’re looking for innovative solutions that could potentially leverage AI, accessible internet, and mobile-first yet work desktop-friendly designs. Here’s what we’ve found so far:
Judges
Arup Maity
CEO of Xamun.AI
With over 23 years of experience as CEO of BlastAsia, Arup Maity now leads Xamun.AI. He has been an adjunct faculty member at AIM since 2005 and is a key figure in the Philippines Software Industry Association (PSIA), where he has served as a director for over 10 years. Arup holds a Master’s in Business Management from AIM and is a certified PMP and Scrum Master.
Clinton Marsh
CTO of KMC Solutions
Proven leader in technical operations and digital transformation. Expert in telecom, VoIP, and cloud platforms, driving large-scale business and tech solutions.
Ely Apao
Founder of UXPH
Leads a team of 13 UX Designers & 3 UX Researchers. Over 12 years in UX, founder of a 9,000+ member UX design community, UXPH
Artie Lopez
Co-Founder of NextPay (YC W21)
Startup coach with 20+ years experience in technology and startups. Expertise in pitching, fundraising, and startup ecosystems across Asia.
Mentors
Richard Launio
Head of Customer Success of Xamun.AI
Richard Launio leads Xamun.AI’s customer success team with 20 years of experience in software development, particularly in HR and payroll systems. His expertise in software solutions and project management has been critical to helping companies optimize their tech initiatives. He holds a BS in Computer Engineering from PUP.
Matthew Chua
Innovation Director of Help.NGO
Award-winning innovator (Forbes 30 under 30), Humanitarian x Technology Innovation
Jordan Deja
Research Director of UXPH
10+ years of experience in IT consultancy, teaching, and research. Co-leads UXPH (9,000+ members), published 15+ papers, and specializes in user experience design and AI technologies.
Ely Apao
Founder of UXPH
Leads a team of 13 UX Designers & 3 UX Researchers. Over 12 years in UX, founder of a 9,000+ member UX design community, UXPH
Artie Lopez
Co-Founder of NextPay (YC W21)
Startup coach with 20+ years experience in technology and startups. Expertise in pitching, fundraising, and startup ecosystems across Asia.
Speakers
Gelo Yu
Head of Client Acquisition of Xamun.AI
Gelo Yu brings 8 years of startup sales experience to his role at Xamun.AI. With an MBA from AIM, Gelo excels in understanding client needs and crafting tailored solutions. His strategic approach has driven Xamun’s growth and expanded its industry impact.
What to Expect?
Connect with a community of developers
Learn from experienced tech industry mentors
Explore cutting-edge technology booths
Engage with our talent acquisition team
Compete for exciting prizes
Join us for a celebration party!
