The BlueCode: Zamboanga Hackathon 2025
Pioneering Innovation and Building a Culture of Tech in Zamboanga

Held on April 2–3, 2025, at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Main Campus, The BlueCode: Zamboanga Hackathon 2025 marked a significant milestone as the first major student-led hackathon in the region since the pandemic. Organized by the Google Developer Groups On Campus Blue Eagle, this two-day event served as a launchpad for innovation, collaboration, and community building among aspiring developers and problem-solvers across Zamboanga and beyond.

The event gathered participants from various universities across and beyond Zamboanga City, challenging them to design creative and impactful solutions under time pressure. It served as a launchpad for student-led innovations, spotlighting underrepresented voices in technology and enabling collaborations that transcended institutional and academic boundaries. The hackathon not only showcased raw talent and ingenuity, but also sparked a culture of innovation that inspired new conversations, partnerships, and commitments from academic and industry stakeholders.

What began as a grassroots project quickly evolved into a landmark event that helped attract the interest of potential sponsors and collaborators, setting a precedent for future tech initiatives in the region. Through The BlueCode, the GDGoC Blue Eagle continues to champion its mission of fostering technological growth, inclusivity, and purpose-driven leadership among the youth of Mindanao and beyond.

Additional note: The BlueCode: Zamboanga Hackathon 2025 was not an open event. Only selected universities received an invite for participation. Registration does not fully list down the total number of people participating in the event.