From June 2 to June 4, 2023, the CONQuest Festival took place at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City, offering a major platform for gaming, pop culture, and tech innovation. The event featured exhibits, esports competitions, creator panels, and immersive interactive experiences that celebrated the vibrant and growing creative technology scene in the Philippines.
The De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Game Design and Development Program joined the event to showcase the final academic projects of its students, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to bridging classroom learning with real-world industry exposure. Attendees from Benilde included Ms. Veronica R. Gamboa and Mr. Bryan Galecio, supported by Benilde’s Marketing Office and Guild. The student work presented served as tangible proof of the program’s excellence in fostering creativity, technical mastery, and storytelling through interactive experiences.
By participating in CONQuest 2023, Benilde not only provided its students an opportunity to interact directly with the broader gaming and creative media community but also strengthened its visibility as a leading academic institution producing the next generation of Filipino game developers. The event underscored the importance of experiential learning, innovation, and cross-industry collaboration in shaping future-ready graduates equipped to thrive in the global creative economy.
