THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) holds the 2024 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration in Cagayan de Oro City from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, 2024 – a first in Mindanao.
NSTW highlights the significant contributions of science and technology sS&T) to national development and has become a platform for heralding S&T advocacy in the country.
This year's celebration is anchored to the theme "Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginha at Panatag na Kinabukasan" and the subtheme "Providing Solutions and Opening Opportunities in the Green Economy."
The five-day event showcases DOST's initiatives across four strategic pillars: promotion of Human Well-being, Wealth Creation, Wealth Protection, and Sustainability.
DOST also recognizes awardees as critical contributors to science, technology, and innovation. It is expected to attract over 10,000 attendees, including local government units, startups, enterprises, legislators, executives, students and the general public.
NSTW is celebrated by conducting over 33 forums at the Luxe Hotel and other nearby hotels in the city.
It also includes a display of the NuLab: Stem in Motion, where students can experience a roving laboratory with brief lectures, the Mobile Modular Food Processing Facility, and the Mobile Command and Control Vehicle.
A massive expo of at least 150 technologies and innovations are showcased at the Atrium and East Concourse of Limketkai Center, featuring various immersive platforms, 3D prototypes, robotics, sound domes, and many others–mainly something new in the region. Scholars and startup pitching competitions happen at Cinema 4 in the mall.
On Nov. 28, DOST presented its Circular Economy Program Initiatives for Smart and Resilient Communities and featured the activities and recognition of partners in the World Records Attempt led by DOST 10 on "Most number of people planting bamboo simultaneously in multiple locations."
NSTW is celebrated through Proclamation No. 2214 series of 1982 issued by then-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.. It was amended by then-President Rodrigo Duterte through Proclamation No. 780 in 2019 to be celebrated every fourth week of November for maximum participation.
The Regional Development Council also supports this event through Resolution No. 66, s. 2024, titled "Enjoining the Regional Line Agencies, Private Sector and Industries, Academe, and Local Government Units to Support and Participate in the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week 2024."
Admission is free.
Activities are also live-streamed on the DOST 10 Facebook page.