Open WednesdAI (Christmas Edition): Secret Santa at Benilde HIFI

​🎄🎅 SECRET SANTA AT BENILDE HiFi

​A Year-End Co-Working & Community Christmas Gathering

​As the year comes to a close, we’re bringing communities together for a festive afternoon of co-working, conversations, and Christmas cheer at Benilde HiFi.

​Secret Santa at Benilde HiFi is a collaborative year-end gathering designed to celebrate the power of community—where founders, students, creatives, builders, and runners come together to work, share, and give.

​This event is proudly organized in collaboration with:
✨ Benilde HiFi / Work WednesdAI
🏃 FRC Manila – Founders Running Club
💻 OpenVerse – Youth Tech Nonprofit
🏛️ BetterGov PH – A civic tech group advancing better governance

​✨ WHAT TO EXPECT

​🎧 A relaxed co-working environment
⚡ Lightning talks and a short panel with our partner communities
🤝 Networking and community announcements
🎁 A fun and meaningful Secret Santa exchange
🍽️ A shared potluck table in the true spirit of Christmas

​Whether you’re here to work, connect, or just soak in the holiday vibes, you’re welcome at the table.

​🕚 PROGRAM FLOW (1:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

​1:00 PM - Registration & Open Doors
2:00 PM - Event Overview & Coworking
3:00 PM - Product Show & Tell by Community Members
5:00 PM - Lightning Talks: Meet the Communities
5:30 PM - Panel Talk: Building Communities That Last
6:00 PM - Community Announcements & Networking
7:00 PM - Secret Santa & Christmas Games
7:45 PM - Closing Remarks

​🎁 SECRET SANTA MECHANICS

• ​Budget: ₱500

• ​You are very welcome to bring a gift beyond the budget—what matters is the thought and intention.

• ​Gift ideas may be:

  • ​Practical (office tools, notebooks, mugs)

  • ​Fun (games, quirky finds, treats)

  • ​Thoughtful (handwritten notes, self-care items)

• ​Upon registration, gifts will be set aside at the gift table.

• ​Keep your identity a secret until the exchange.

• ​Gifts will be exchanged during the Secret Santa & Christmas Games segment.

​✨ Remember: a meaningful gift beats an expensive one.

​🍽️ POTLUCK SETUP REMINDERS

​“Bring Something to Add to the Table”

​This is a shared table, not a catered event. Everyone is encouraged bring anything for sharing

​Store-bought or homemade, both are welcome.

​🎄 A COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS

​This gathering is about presence, generosity, and shared moments.

​Whether you bring food, a gift, your time, or your energy—you are already contributing.

​See you at Secret Santa at Benilde HiFi 🎅🎄