Discover how expertise is shaping tomorrow’s cities on the 2025 DOST-NCR Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW)!
Innovative Pinoy-made applied sciences, a imaginative and prescient of what Philippine cities will appear to be sooner or later, and different sights await science and expertise lovers and friends on the 2025 RSTW in NCR, which is occurring from November 24 to 26, 2025 on the Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City campus in Cubao, Quezon City.
Co-creating the Cities of Tomorrow
Step into the Smart City Studio, an interactive hub the place innovation meets collaboration. This area showcases cutting-edge applied sciences and options below the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP), whereas additionally serving as a session venue for NCR LGU representatives and potential collaborators. Through stay demos and data sharing, the Smart City Studio fosters dialogue and partnerships to construct extra sustainable, related, and resilient cities throughout Metro Manila.
Smart, Sustainable, and So Ready for the Future!
Anchored on the theme of “Building Smart and Sustainable Communities,” this yr’s RSTW in NCR will characteristic interactive science reveals, techno bazaars, science competitions, expertise and analysis fora, and sensible applied sciences for companies and native governments. Other highlights embrace the signing of latest partnership agreements and the launching of Innovation Hubs and Advanced Manufacturing Centers (AMCen) on the Region Laboratories in varied cities in NCR. These iHubs and Mini AMCens will function collaborative areas for ideation and goals to decentralize high-end manufacturing instruments to allow sooner product growth and scale back reliance on imported parts.
Design the City of Tomorrow!
Futurists and artistic minds will acquire main insights from specialists on how integrating expertise, innovation, and sustainable practices can obtain Smart Governance, Smart Economy, Smart Environment, Smart Living, Smart Mobility, and Smart People. Participants can then use these learnings to design their very own future prepared cities within the Smart City Design Challenge.
Game On, NCR!
For these into aggressive cellular competitions, the Ted Talk-type session on the “Future of Game Development in NCR” is a should see for aspiring recreation builders. Also to not be missed is the “Battle Up: Local Game Showcase and Esports Challenge,” which is able to characteristic an thrilling team-based competitors utilizing video games developed by Filipino creators, reminiscent of Salpakan: Game of the Generals, a recreation of technique and a psychological battle of wits.
Fashion Gets a Tech Upgrade!
For the fashionistas, Lakbay Disenyo guarantees to be a watch opener because the Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. and DOST PTRI unveil the limitless prospects of native supplies in crafting world class garments and trend equipment.
Tech Talks for Tomorrow
For data looking for entrepreneurs, don’t miss the lineup of thrilling fora and discussions! Join the Fireside Chat Session about Conversations on Smart Urban Futures, dive into TeknoLokal to find Smart Technologies for LGUs and MSMEs, and discover how shifting to sustainable and round city programs can pave the best way for greener cities. Plus, find out how expertise adoption and commercialization can drive inclusive progress and competitiveness—serving to communities and enterprises thrive in a quickly evolving tech panorama.
Tech Meets Trade!
Experience the innovation firsthand on the Technology Exhibit and Techno Bazaar, that includes DOST-NCR-assisted communities and MSMEs. From creative native merchandise to breakthrough applied sciences, this area celebrates Filipino ingenuity and the spirit of collaboration.
#SolutionsAndAlternativesForAll
Definitely, as DOST’s music goes, “Science is for everyone. Science is for everybody.” Let’s make it a date this November on the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week in NCR and learn the way science, expertise, and innovation (STI) can present options and open alternatives for all Filipinos.
To register, go to the hyperlink: https://dostncr.ph/rstw2025. (Aurora F. Marcelo)