UPLISSA | Presentor
The UP Library and Information Science Students’ Association (UP LISSA) was established in 1962 as the ILIS Student Council and the sole institute-based student organization. In 2002, it was reorganized as an academic organization separate from the ILIS Student Council with the objectives of fostering camaraderie and unity among members, promoting scholastic and socio-cultural development of its members and providing opportunities for members to lead and serve the institute, university and nation.

IBM Philippines | Co-Presentor
Since establishing its presence in the Philippines in 1937, IBM has evolved to become the leading information technology partner in the country, providing hardware, software and services. It is known for the quality of its products and services in a long-standing tradition of excellence, customer satisfaction, and commitment to business ethics and integrity. With over 7000 employees and still growing, IBM Philippines has the most extensive IT services network, servicing the most number of clients across all sectors and industries. IBM provides IT and business solutions to majority of the top companies in the Philippines from the government, financial & banking, telecom, retail & distribution sectors, among others.

UP Information Technology Training Center | Major Sponsor
Only 2% of Filipino IT graduates are employed yearly after graduation due to inadequate practical training and industry experience. Among those hired by companies, a significant majority still undergo additional training for several months to address this lack in skills required by the industry. To fill this gap, the University of the Philippines and the Japan International Cooperation Agency established the UP Information Technology Training Center. The UP-ITTC administers the one-year Certificate in Information Technology training program, seminars, short courses on current technologies, special topics and trends. Annually, it organizes the Y4iT, the largest gathering of IT enthusiasts in the country.

Anvil Publishing | Major Sponsor
Anvil Publishing, Inc. is an nine-time Publisher of the Year as cited by the Manila Critics Circle. To date, it is the biggest and most progressive tradebook publisher in the Philippines. Founded and operationalized in 1990, it publishes and occasionally imports a wide range of books: from tradebooks to children's books. Anvil has pioneered in expanding local trade lines: It has introducedreasonably-priced popular-format books and succeeded in improving the look of the local book: from cover and design to paper and printing among others. It has been recognized by the Manila Critics Circle as a publisher that has proven “…books can be both quality and commercially viable productions…” and “for consistency in its output in quality and number”.

F&J De Jesus | Sponsor
F & J De Jesus started as a small business enterprise under the name of F & J de Jesus Enterprises. It was established in 1980 by an enterprising young couple, Fidel and Jovita de Jesus, primarily to engage in the marketing of children’s books, dictionaries, encyclopedias and other general reference materials. Since then, the company grew and maintained its reputation as one of the top 10 distributors of Grolier International, Inc. and other local publishers. Today, the company is also a direct bookseller serving the needs of families, individuals, private corporations and regular participant in the annual Manila International Book Fair.

ILOVEMYLIBRARY Campaign | Sponsor
For years, libraries have provided resources and services in support of the research, teaching and learning needs of people. Recognizing this, the University of the Philippines College of Engineering Library II (Engglib2) takes effort to advocate proper library etiquette and the need to respect the library as a shared space through the "i need. i value. ILOVEMYLIBRARY" campaign. The "i need. i value. ILOVEMYLIBRARY" is a simple library awareness campaign which promotes the library users (faculty, students and staff) responsibility in the care, upkeep and maintenance of the library materials, facilities and equipment. We believe that the best people who would take care of the library are the users themselves.

Manila Bulletin | Official Media Partner
The Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation publishes the Nation's leading newspaper, The Manila Bulletin. It is one of the country's oldest and most popular broadsheets today. The company also publishes Tempo, Balita and a wide array of regional publications and magazines catering to the modern Filipino.

Philippine Daily Inquirer | Official Media Partner
The Philippine Daily Inquirer is undeniably the country’s most widely read and circulated newspaper. With over 2.7 million nationwide readers daily, it enjoys a market share of over 50% and tops the readership surveys. Not only is it the most read among all sectors and ages, it is also the country’s most trusted source of hard-hitting news and countless exposés.