World Citi Colleges (WCC) continues to expand its global academic footprint after serving as a co-hosting institution in CODE FEST ’26, an International Talent Hunt Hackathon organized by Arunai Engineering College, India, in collaboration with partner universities and industry stakeholders.

The international event brought together students and educators from different countries to engage in intensive problem-solving challenges in fields such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and emerging digital technologies—areas that are shaping the future of the global workforce.

Representing WCC were Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) students from the Quezon City and Antipolo campuses:

Antipolo Campus

• Christian Jaye Escaño

• Rex Nigel Rolan

• Arc William Garrido

• Ian Mark Bernard V. Patricio

Quezon City Campus 

• Nicolo Abamo 

• Chrisjan Gabriel Tan 

• Malic Tula 

• Ralph Malicsi
  
  

Their participation reflects WCC’s continued efforts to provide students with international exposure, collaborative learning experiences, and opportunities to engage with global peers and mentors—an approach embedded in the institution’s commitment to developing globally competitive professionals.

Further highlighting WCC’s active academic leadership in the event, Dr. Marmelo Abante, Dean of the WCC College of Information Technology, served as one of the guest speakers during the said event, sharing perspectives on innovation, responsible technology development, and the role of higher education institutions in preparing students for the rapidly evolving digital economy.

WCC’s involvement in initiatives such as CODE FEST ’26 highlights the institution’s growing network of international academic partners and its commitment to experiential learning that bridges classrooms, industries, and global communities. Through these collaborations, students gain not only technical skills but also the adaptability, cultural awareness, and critical thinking needed to succeed in a connected world.

As WCC continues to pursue international partnerships and cross-border academic programs, opportunities like this reaffirm the institution’s mission of creating pathways for students to learn, collaborate, and lead beyond borders.