Iloilo Science and Technology University officially opened its doors to the 1kcups.COMCaffeiNation event on July 10, 2026 which was held at the Western Visayas Regional Innovation Hub located at the university Research Hub. The high-profile gathering served as a collaborative crossroads for innovation leaders, startup founders, business executives and ecosystem enablers from across the entire Western Visayas region.
CaffeiNation shines a spotlight on the critical initiatives localized services, and major institutional milestones achieved by Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) operating across the province of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, and Iloilo. The event is intentionally designed as a dynamic platform for open dialogue, knowledge exchange and the forging of stronger, more resilient regional partnerships.
The prestigious gathering is anchored by key leaders driving national and regional scientific progress including Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sandro A. Mabborang, CESO II, DOST Western Visayas Regional Director Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga and ISAT U President, Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr. They were joined by a diverse cohort of key stakeholders spanning government agencies academic institutions, private industry and the grassroots startup community.
Through the collaborative environment of CaffeiNation, participants actively broke down institutional silos, sharing disruptive ideas, and laying the groundwork for a more robust, connected and highly competitive startup ecosystem in Western Visayas.
