Presenting to you the first of the five flags in the LIKHA logo, representing the summitβs Day 1 Roundup!
The LIKHA Summit 2023, anchored on the principles of SciTech4Dev, unfolded its first day with a series of deliberate sessions aimed at fostering collaboration, addressing societal challenges, and propelling innovation in Caraga State University.
VPRIE Dr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa started the series strong with a speech emphasizing the advancement of research and development beyond traditional metrics. The highlight speech of this morning came from Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil, CSU President, unveiling the LIKHA Agenda. Dr. Daguil underscored the need for increased innovation to address Caraga’s challenges.
The summit then transitioned to insights from within CSU, as Mr. Henson Dejarme, CMNS Dean, presented the challenges faced by the university and how they successfully navigated through them.
The morning session also brought forth esteemed speakers from external institutions. Dr. Albertson D. Amante, VPRIE of Batangas State University, and Dr. Francis Aldrine Uy, President of USHER Technologies Inc. and Mapua University Fellow, shared their success stories and experiences.
The collaboration spirit continued to flourish as representatives from key government agencies took the stage in the afternoon session. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) outlined their plans for the Caraga Region in the coming years. The alignment of these plans across different agencies presented a holistic approach to regional development.
During the open forum, a dynamic exchange ensued, with agencies elucidating opportunities for CSU to contribute and engage with their plans. This interactive session provided a platform for stakeholders to explore potential collaborations, ensuring that CSU’s research and innovation efforts align with the broader regional agenda.
Stay tuned for tomorrowβs roundup!
