In its continued commitment at capacitating the IT educators in the region, Southern Leyte State University and the Philippine Society of Information Technology Officers EV signed a Memorandum of Agreement for Digital Transformation Research and Extension Services held on July 18, 2024 at SLSU, Sogod, Southern Leyte.

Present during the ceremony were Prof. Dianne Remot, Chapter President of PSITE EV; Prof. Francis Rey Padao, PSITE EV VP for External Affairs; Dean of the Faculty of Computer Studies and Information Technology, Dr. Czarina Ancella Gabi; and Dr. Francis Anne Sy, Vice President of Research, Innovation and Extension Services.

The Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators – Eastern Visayas (PSITE EV) held its highly anticipated Regional Convention, bringing together IT educators and professionals from across the region on June 26-27, 2024 at Leyte Normal University.

With the theme, Empowering Tomorrow: Navigating IT Education in an AI-Driven World, the convention feature several talks on the influence of AI on the educational landscape including a keynote speech of Professor Chris Jordan Aliac of Cebu Institute Technology – University, Keeping up with AI from Mr. Jemar Jude Maranga of CodeChum, Frameworks for the Future: Upskilling, Microcredentialing, Certifying from Ms. Jezed Gaan of Innovative Training Works, Enhancing Student Experience in the Classroom from Lisa Tech Solutions, and Evolution of EdTech with AI and the Power of Virtual Computing Labs for Education Sector from Mr. Dann Angelo De Guzman of CloudSwyft Global Systems.

Participants had the opportunity to network with industry experts, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions to current IT challenges. The convention highlighted the importance of continuous learning and collaboration in the rapidly evolving field of information technology. PSITE EV remains committed to fostering a vibrant IT community and advancing the quality of IT education in Eastern Visayas.