Philippine Computer Society - PCS

🚀 PCS TECHTALKS & Monthly Membership Meeting
📢 Synergy of IoT, AI and Robotics
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

Join us for an exciting and insightful session exploring how IoT, AI, robotics, and computer vision are transforming real-world systems across industries and communities!

🔎 What You’ll Discover:
🔹 The evolution from rule-based robotics to edge-AI powered autonomous solutions
🔹 How AIoT and collaborative robotics are applied in household, office, and industrial settings
🔹 Context-aware technology solutions for developing countries facing infrastructure and resource constraints
🔹 Interactive Q&A with a global AI practitioner

🎤 Resource Speaker:
Dr. Ramesh Marikhu
CEO & Founder, Almonds A.I. Company Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Research Project Manager, AI Center, Asian Institute of Technology

Dr. Marikhu earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Asian Institute of Technology in 2024 with a perfect 4.0 CGPA.

With over two decades of experience, he has led major projects in computer vision, edge computing, and intelligent traffic systems—including vehicle trajectory analysis and automated traffic violation detection in Thailand.

🏅 Recipient of:
• Vice Chancellor Gold Medal – Kathmandu University
• YP Singhania AIT Masters Thesis Award
An expert in C++, Python, Java, OpenCV, machine learning, and ISO 29110-based software project management, Dr. Marikhu bridges advanced AI research with scalable, real-world applications.

📌 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Induction of New PCS Members
• Technical Talk
• PCS Updates & Announcements
• JPCS Updates & Opportunities
• Open Forum & Networking

🌐 Why Join?
✅ Gain global insights on AIoT, robotics, and edge computing from an international AI leader
✅ Understand real-world system integration challenges and solutions
✅ Connect with IT professionals, educators, and fellow students across PCS & JPCS
✅ Certificate of participation will be issued to eligible members after the talk

✨ REGISTER NOW and don’t miss this exclusive PCS event!
https://bit.ly/Pre-reg_PCSMMMTECHTALKS_27Feb2026

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Aligned with President's directive for clean and secure elections, the DICT, led by Secretary Henry Aguda, together with COMELEC Commissioner Nelson Celis, CIOF Chairman George Kintanar, PPCRV IT Director Rommel Bernardo, PCS Trustee Titus Manuel, DOST - NCR Assistant Regional Director Osric Primo Bern Quibot, and DepEd Technical Assistant IV Ma. Akita Macabare, convened the first Comelec Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting on Automated Election Systems. The council kicked off early preparations for the next national elections, working together to ensure that voting is smooth, secure, and worry-free for every Filipino.

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