The YGG Play Summit is returning to Manila in November 2025 with a major upgrade to one of its core attractions: the Skill District. This year, the learning hub is expanding its lineup of training sessions and workshops aimed at helping Filipinos develop practical skills for the digital workforce. Designed by Metaversity, YGG Pilipinas’ education division, the Skill District focuses on skills tied to web3, AI, and game development - areas that continue to shape the future of work in the global tech landscape.
The Skill District is part of the Summit’s larger “City of Play,” an event format that creates themed zones for players, developers, and creators. While other areas cater to gameplay and community interaction, the Skill District emphasizes hands-on development and real-world career opportunities.
Preparing Filipinos for Digital-First Employment
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 projects that emerging technologies will generate millions of new jobs, but will also replace certain roles through automation. With digital access alone expected to create 19 million new jobs while rendering 9 million obsolete, the need for upskilling is more urgent than ever. In the Philippines, this demand aligns with national goals to expand digital employment opportunities.
DICT MIMAROPA Regional Director Emmy Lou Versoza-Delfin highlighted the importance of collaboration across government and private sectors. She emphasized that the initiative supports the country’s larger objective to build a workforce capable of contributing to the digital economy without requiring talent to leave their hometowns.
Workshops Blend Creative Experimentation and Career Development
This year’s Skill District introduces three new experiences that mix creativity, education, and industry networking.
Prompt to Prototype functions as an AI-powered game development workshop where attendees learn how to build playable prototypes using no-code tools. With guidance from Base Philippines’ developer relations lead and support from AI-powered infrastructure providers, participants will experiment with rapid game creation and take home a working project by the end of the session.
Metaversity Interactive brings together students, educators, tech companies, and government representatives for a collaborative discussion on the skills needed in the future workforce. Organizers plan to use the insights gathered to guide future educational programs and ensure curriculum relevance.
The Metaverse Filipino Worker (MFW) City project highlights how web3 knowledge can translate into real opportunities. Through this builder residency, more than 120 developers in Puerto Princesa learned Sui’s Move programming language. Two standout participants will present their projects onstage, offering a real-world example of how regional talent can gain visibility and access to new digital career paths.
Broader Academic Participation
Schools from across the country - including STI College BGC as an official partner - will join the Skill District. Students representing more than 10 universities will participate in sessions that expose them to the realities of careers in game development, content production, and community management. By bringing students, companies, and mentors into the same space, the Summit is positioning its Skill District as an entry point for future creators and developers.
The Summit Experience Expands Beyond Learning
After a successful debut in Manila last year, our GAM3 Awards are back in-person for 2025 at the YGG Play Summit, bringing together the world’s top web3 gaming talent, developers, and enthusiasts. Expect new categories, an expanded prize pool, and appearances from industry veterans spanning both traditional and web3 gaming.
In addition to education-focused events, esports competitions will take place at The Arena, featuring tournaments for Parallel, Vibes, and Might & Magic: Fates with a combined prize pool of USD $125,000. The Summit will also host talks from industry leaders representing Ubisoft, Sky Mavis, OpenSea, SuperGaming, Coins.ph, and others. Their participation continues the Summit’s track record of connecting players and aspiring creators with influential voices in gaming and web3.
Major Summit sponsors include game studios such as Sky Mavis, Aurory, Pixels, and Parallel TCG, along with blockchain companies like Sui, Base, DWF Labs, Spekter Agency, and Coins.ph. YGG Play Summit 2025 will run from November 19 to 22 at SMX Aura in Bonifacio Global City, Metro Manila. The full schedule and ticket information are available at yggplaysummit.com.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the YGG Play Summit?
The YGG Play Summit is a global web3 gaming and digital culture event. It brings together players, developers, content creators, and industry leaders for competitions, workshops, and community networking.
What is the Skill District?
The Skill District is a learning-focused area inside the YGG Play Summit where visitors can participate in workshops and training programs related to game development, content creation, and digital employment.
Who can join the workshops?
Workshops are open to Summit attendees. Some sessions may require advance registration due to limited capacity.
What is MFW City?
MFW City is a builder residency program developed by YGG Pilipinas and the Department of Information and Communications Technology. It trains regional developers in web3 technologies, including programming on the Sui blockchain.
Do I need to know coding to join Prompt to Prototype?
No. The workshop uses AI and no-code tools designed for participants with little to no development background.
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets and the full event agenda can be accessed through the official website: yggplaysummit.com.
