ADDU, AWS User Group Davao Seal Partnership at AWS Community Day 2026
On the 26th of September 2026, Ateneo de Davao University and AWS User Group Davao formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing, held alongside AWS Community Day Davao 2026 at the 7th floor of the CCFC Building, VPHE Conference Room.
Dr. Renante D. Pilapil, Vice President for Higher Education, represented the University for the signing. He was joined by Computer Studies Cluster Assistant Dean, Dr. Oneil B. Victoriano, Information Technology Chairperson Mr. Adrian “Ogs” Ablazo, and Computer Science Chairperson Mr. Antonio Bulao II. AWS User Group Davao was represented by its User Group Lead, Mr. Ike Gabriel Yuson, together with their community and organizing team.
The MOA establishes the commitment of both parties to work together and create meaningful opportunities for the University’s academic community and the broader technology ecosystem.
About AWS User Group Davao
AWS User Group Davao is a volunteer-run community of cloud builders in Davao. The group brings people together through meetups, hands-on workshops, certification study activities, and other opportunities to learn and grow in cloud technology.
It is part of the global network of AWS user groups and works alongside AWS User Group Philippines, which organizes the annual AWS Community Day in Davao. Community Days are community-led conferences where local practitioners plan and deliver the technical talks, workshops, and hands-on labs, giving developers a peer-to-peer way to learn about cloud technology.
What the partnership means for CS students and faculty
The partnership supports the Computer Studies (CS) cluster’s vision of igniting faculty, staff, and students toward engagement and collaboration with the IT industry and the developer community. Through the agreement, the University aims to give students and faculty more opportunities to learn from practitioners, experience current technologies, participate in real projects, explore certifications, and build professional networks.
Both parties look forward to collaborating in areas such as academic enrichment, industry engagement, student and faculty development, mentoring, projects, and certifications that can strengthen the University’s programs and learning outcomes.
The Computer Studies cluster emphasized that the signing is not simply about conducting one event but the start of a continuing partnership.
