DITECH IS BACK – BIGGER, BOLDER, AND BRIGHTER FOR ITS 13TH YEAR!

Innovation is sprinting forward once again, and De La Salle University is leading the race.

The DLSU Innovation and Technology (DITECH) Fair returns for its 13th year with an expanded, packed timeline of activities that bridges ideas, industry, and impact. Taking place across multiple dates and campuses, this year’s DITECH showcases a full innovation experience that celebrates Lasallian creativity, intellectual property (IP), and real-world collaboration.

Hosted by De La Salle University, with partners across the De La Salle Philippines network, DITECH 2026 continues its tradition as a premier platform where students, researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers come together to exchange ideas, showcase solutions, and build meaningful partnerships.

History of DITECH

Launched in 2012, the DLSU Innovation and Technology (DITECH) Fair is an annual flagship event of the DLSU Intellectual Property Office (DIPO) and the DLSU Innovation and Technology Office (DITO).

DITECH was created to showcase and recognize the best innovations developed by the De La Salle University community and beyond, while encouraging their further development and real-world application through commercialization, intellectual property protection, and collaboration with government, industry, and research institutions.

Beyond exhibitions, the Fair features themed plenary talks by distinguished speakers, selected paper and poster presentations on innovation and creativity, and a student business pitch competition, fostering a culture of research, entrepreneurship, and nation-building grounded in the values of St. John Baptist de La Salle.

This Year’s Theme: DASH – Innovation in Sports & Health

DITECH’s theme for 2026, DASH: DLSU Advancing Sports and Health Through Intellectual Property and Innovation, highlights how intellectual property fuels progress in sports, health, and wellness. This year’s DITECH explores how patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other types of IP enable creators to protect, scale, and commercialize solutions that improve performance, well-being, and quality of life.

What’s Happening at DITECH 2026? (Timeline of Activities)

DITECH Fun Run (March 22, 2026) | DLSU Laguna Campus

DITECH kicks off with a high-energy Fun Run promoting active living, wellness, and community spirit, perfectly aligned with this year’s sports-and-health theme.

DITECH Fair (March 23-24, 2026) | DLSU Laguna Campus

The heart of DITECH takes place at the Enrique K. Razon Jr. Hall, DLSU Laguna Campus, featuring opening ceremonies, keynote presentations, panel discussions, and innovation ecosystem engagements.

Innovations & Creative Works Exhibit (March 23-24, 2026) | DLSU Laguna Campus

Lasallian and partner innovators will showcase technologies, products, prototypes, and creative solutions in sports, health, and wellness.

DASH Half-Time Socials (March 23, 2026) | DLSU Laguna Campus

A lively networking event featuring performances, conversations, and community-building among innovators, researchers, and industry partners.

YGNITE Wellness Pitching Competition (March 24, 2026) | DLSU Laguna Campus

Youth innovators present solutions tackling real-world challenges in health, sports, and wellness.

7th IPOPHL–DLSU IP & Innovation Research Conference (April 08, 2026) | DLSU Manila Campus

Share your research and scholarly work on IP, innovation, and technology transfer during the 7th IPOPHL-DLSU Intellectual Property and Innovation Research Conference.

Get Involved in DITECH 2026!

Whether you are a student, researcher, entrepreneur, industry partner, or innovation enthusiast, there is a place for you at DITECH: