May 21-22, 2025 – Pasig – Innovating Solutions, Empowering Women In Tech In celebration of Women’s Month, AWSUG BuildHers+ launched the AWSUG BuildHers+ Summit: Architecting the Future with innovation at White Cloak Technologies, Inc. on to elevate, empower, and connect women in tech. It was a summit filled with inspiring energy that ignited change and action.
Day 1: Stories that Spark, Connections that Last
May 21, 2025 – The energy was electric at the first day as the AWSUG BuildHers+ Summit kicked off with a powerful theme: I ns pi r e & C onnect . It was a day full of bold stories and blazing ideas that created genuine connections. Group discussions unfolded, navigating through tech careers, breaking industry biases, and acknowledging what it truly means to thrive in this ever-evolving world of technology—not just as professionals, but as changemakers. What does it truly mean?
“ Your skill set gets you in the door , but your voice shapes the space.”
Moreover, Ms. Chelle Obligacion-Gray, Director of Business Development and Public Sector at Symph, challenged the “perfect roadmap” and showed us that growth comes from embracing change, taking risks, and redefining our own paths, revealing a truth that: “One’ s career path is never linear.”
Up next, an icebreaker turned colleagues to deep connections as attendees bonded over a game of charades revealing fun and competitive sides of everyone. Fireside chats, mentorship circles, and networking over dinner created a space where growth wasn’t just encouraged—it was contagious. The first day provided a safe space for the right conversations.
Day 2: She Builds, She Leads, She Innovates
May 22, 2025 – The excitement kept going on the second day of the summit with the theme: Build & Innovate, with sessions where inspiration met action. Joyce Agus from Computrade Technology Philippines, Inc. opened the day with a deep dive into cloud security, emphasizing the critical role of shared responsibility in tech, and reminding us that securing the future is not a solo mission—but a team effort.
Next, Dr. Jheanel Estrada thrilled us with the futuristic world of autonomous vehicles here today. From algorithms and AI to the real-world impact of this revolutionary tech, her talk revealed how women are LITERALLY driving innovation. Her talk left a powerful message: “With the right mindset , the road ahead is limitless. ”
Last but not the least, Ms. Trisha Pelagio, a dynamic Solutions Architect, led a captivating session on Generative AI in AWS. She unfolded the AWS Generative AI Stack, showcasing how it’s changing industries by simplifying complexity, amplifying creativity, and turning ideas into impact.
And as the day came to a close, attendees were buzzing with new skills, fresh perspectives, deeper connection, and the courage for building the future. From safeguarding the cloud to driving smart cars and exploring AI frontiers, Day 2 was proof that innovation thrives when women lead. Truly, empowered women build our future.
The AWSUG BuildHers+ Summit isn’t just about the tech—it’s about the urge to transform and take action for the future. It is a safe space to grow, learn, and lead.
It is about building a strong community working towards the same vision and
passion. This unforgettable experience wouldn’t have been possible without the support of sponsors, partners, and most importantly, the incredible community that showed up with open minds and big dreams, celebrating and empowering women in tech.
Sponsors
💎 Tutorials Dojo
💎 CloudSensei
💎 Fantech Philippines
💎 Kurdtbro Switches
💎 Giftology Ph
Partners
🌸 K8SUG Philippines
🌸 AWS User Group Philippines
Community Partners
🌸 AWS Cloud Club PUP
🌸 AWS Cloud Club – TIP Manila
🌸 AWS Cloud Clubs Philippines
🌸 AWS Learning Club – Legarda
🌸 AWS Cloud Club – Haribon
🌸 The Tesseract Organization
🌸 AWS Cloud Club – PCU Cavite
Venue Sponsor
🌸 White Cloak Technologies, Inc.
Empowered women don’t wait for the future—they architect it.
About the Author
With roots in journalism and a future in technology, Coleen Legaspi bridges two worlds—crafting narratives both in words and in code. She is a first-year Computer Science student with big dreams in this big industry. As a member of AWSUG BuildHers+ and a frequent volunteer at tech events, she contributes as a content team member using her voice and vision to shape narratives, document experiences, and foster meaningful connections. Her current interest lies in UI/UX designs, creating well-crafted interfaces that serve more than just function—they resonate emotions and connection. Driven by advocacy for women in STEM, Coleen is on a mission to empower everyone with her works and her words, seeking to inspire others to dream fearlessly in tech and beyond.
