Qwen Meetup Manila #1
Introducing Qwen Meetup Manila: Where Open AI Meets Philippine Innovation
We're thrilled to launch the first-ever Qwen Meetup Manila—a milestone moment bringing Alibaba Cloud's open-source AI ecosystem to the vibrant tech heart of Southeast Asia. As the Philippines' developer community accelerates its journey with large language models, this is your invitation to shape what's possible with Qwen: Alibaba's powerful, open, and rapidly evolving language model series.
Whether you're a developer pushing boundaries with generative AI, a startup founder exploring practical LLM applications, a researcher advancing local language capabilities, or simply AI-curious—this is your community homecoming.
At Our Manila Meetup, You'll:
🌟 Discover Qwen's latest evolution – Dive into breakthrough capabilities in reasoning, multilingual support (including Filipino/Tagalog context handling), coding assistance, and new open-source releases from the Qwen family
💡 Hear from pioneers building locally – Meet Filipino developers and teams already integrating Qwen into real-world applications—from fintech and agritech to creative tools and enterprise solutions
🤝 Co-create Manila's AI future – Connect with fellow builders, exchange ideas over kape and pandesal, and lay the foundation for a thriving, collaborative Qwen community right here in the Philippines
📍 Meetup Highlights:
• Exclusive Qwen ecosystem updates & roadmap insights
• Lightning talks from early adopters in the PH tech scene
• Hands-on demo zone: experiment with Qwen models live
• Structured networking to spark collaborations and friendships
• Community roadmap session: help shape future Manila meetups
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2026
🕖 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM PHT
📍 Venue: Manila (exact location shared upon registration confirmation)
🎟 Free to attend – To cultivate a focused, high-engagement environment, attendance is by organizer approval.
📣 Want to showcase your Qwen project?
We're spotlighting Filipino innovation! Share your demo, use case, or lightning talk (5–7 mins) by emailing:
[email protected] with subject line "Manila Demo: [Your Project Name]"
This inaugural gathering isn't just an event—it's the first thread in Manila's Qwen community tapestry. Together, we'll build a space where open-source AI thrives, local talent shines, and collaboration fuels the next wave of Philippine tech innovation.
Let's build openly. Let's build locally. Let's build together!💬✨🇵🇭