Volunteers
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PyCon Philippines is run by volunteers. The previous PyCons would not have been successful without the help of these individuals. This year will not be different.
The spirit of volunteerism is what makes the Python community and tech events like PyCon distinctly inspiring.
We'd like to thank and recognize these people for stepping up to bring you PyCon Philippines 2023:

👉 Conference Chair 🪑
Alysson Alvaran is the PyCon PH 2023 conference chair🪑and the main person in charge. She’s responsible for setting the budget; monitoring expenses; and general oversight of all other committees. She works together with the PythonPH Board of Trustees to sort-out stuff behind the scenes. You can email her at [email protected]ython.ph
👉 Committee Leaders and Members
Website and Design
Lead: Zorex Salvo
- Zorex is the web admin of PythonPH. He and his team maintains the PyCon PH website. If you'd like to help, simply submit a pull request to the pycon repo with your changes. You can reach him at [email protected]
Members:
- Von Louie Cruto
- Dan Belza
- Freilla Mae Espinola
- Micaela Reyes
- Alysson Alvaran
- Alex Reyes
Program
Lead: Matt Lebrun
- Matt is the person that oversees the program for PyConPH 2023. He and his team are responsible for making sure that we'll have quality talks and workshops for the conference. You can reach the Program Committee at [email protected]
Members:
- Jeff Paredes
- Niño Eclarin
Logistics
Lead: Freilla Mae Espinola
- Freilla is in charge of coordinating the logistics for PyCon PH 2023, including venue sourcing, selection, and preparation; arrangement of catering for snacks, meals, and drinks; hospitality, reception, and concierge services. You can reach her at [email protected]
Members:
- Novelle Estrella
- Gerol Bado
- Nel Matias
- Micaela Reyes
Marketing and Sponsorship
Marketing
Lead: Lalaine Diok
- Lalaine and her team are responsible for advertising PyCon PH 2023
Members:
- Angeline Jores
- Marie Fortuno
- Carl Viñas
Sponsorship
Lead: Aira Alonzo and Micaela Reyes
- Aira, Mickey and their team are responsible for fundraising and for making sure we can deliver the conference to the widest audience possible by driving down the ticket costs for PyCon with the help of sponsors. If you have any sponsorship questions, please email [email protected]
Members:
- Angelica Lapastora
- Jinnell Alvaran
- Marie Fortuno
- Micaela Reyes
Ticketing and Receipts
Lead: Ciara Bautista
- Ciara is the main person in charge of setting up the ticketing page, oversees the recording of ticket sales, preparation of official receipts and distribution of financial aid
Members:
- Vanessa Bermudez
- Alysson Alvaran
Stage-hand
Lead: Von Louie Cruto
- Von and his team are responsible for helping speakers with technical setup, provide water bottles and other needs. He and his team will be on standby in case something goes wrong on-stage and will see through the needs of the speakers and audience. He is also responsible for ensuring that our Code of Conduct is enforced throughout the conference for speakers. You can reach him at [email protected]
Members:
- Dan Belza
- Rommel Philip Afurong
- Christian Joseph Zamora
- Mark Emman Macaraeg
- Rodney Lei Estrada
Guest Relations
Lead: Sony Valdez
- Sony and his team are responsible for guiding guests, answering random queries, help desk, usher and crowd control
Members:
- Carl John Viñas
- Jabez Emmanuel Borja
- Denise Gozum
- Mark Anthony Estopace
- Ben Iglesia
Documentation
Lead: Jessica Apostol
- Jessica and her team are in charge of video coverage, photography and blog posts for PyCon PH
Members:
- Kyle Brodit
- Matthew Cucio
- Wilson De Torres
- Laurence Rebadulla
- Janine Bagares
Registration
Lead: Ariel Conde
- Ariel and his team are in charge of manning the onsite registration booth
Members:
- Jeff Paredes
- Marc Lindon Odias
- Cyrus Mante
Emcees
Lead: Nel Matias
- Nel Matias and his team are in charge of introducing speakers, announcing sponsors and partners, and facilitating games and raffle during the conference
Members:
- Jan Aaron Angelo Lee
- Niharika Vadluri
Swags
Lead: Sony Valdez
- Sony and his team are in charge of sourcing and distributing swag items
Members:
- Ariel Conde
- Alysson Alvaran