Reflection on the Organized Conference Title: “International Research Conference on Information Technology Education 2026”

            I attended the International Research Conference on Information Technology Education 2026, organized by the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators in collaboration with Gordon College. The event took place on March 19, 2026, at Bulacan State University in the City of Malolos, Bulacan. 

        During the session, the primary focus was on artificial intelligence (AI). The speaker discussed the benefits and limitations of AI. Generative AI, a specific type of artificial intelligence, can create new ideas and mimic human skills to produce content, images, and other creative outputs, allowing for a more effortless workflow. The event also featured several competitions, including AI image and video content creation, a cosplay competition, a singing competition, a short animation competition, and more.

             I believe I can discover more effective ways to use AI prompts that would help me generate accurate and well-crafted outputs. However, I am hesitant about the idea of AI defining my skills or determining my worth as an artist. I plan to use AI primarily to gain knowledge and gather creative ideas, which I will then combine with my own creativity.

            The event exceeded my expectations in terms of entertainment. Participants from each school were competitive yet supportive of one another. I truly enjoyed the experience; the host was energetic and engaging, which contributed to a vibrant atmosphere. I also appreciated the food and the giveaways. Unfortunately, I didn’t win any of the raffles, which I had hoped for due to the cash prize. However, I was happy to see that one of my friends won the Php 5,000 cash prize. 

            The event was fantastic and entertaining, featuring many schools competing in various categories such as cosplay, singing, and animation. Each school showcased impressive performances, demonstrating their competitive spirit and passion for their respective fields. The energetic host kept the audience engaged, and some audience members even participated, adding to the excitement and enthusiasm as the crowd cheered them on.