Converge Plans 200-Hectare Pampanga Tech City with AI and Training Facilities

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is pursuing plans for a 200-hectare technology development in Pampanga, envisioned as a hub for artificial intelligence, research, software design and workforce training.

The proposed tech city would cover about 20 hectares in Angeles City and 180 hectares in the Municipality of Mexico. Described as a Philippine version of Silicon Valley, the development aims to bring technology facilities and talent development into one location.

For students and aspiring technology professionals, a central part of the proposal is the planned establishment of laboratories and training centers that would help prepare workers for emerging digital industries.

Building a Technology Talent Pipeline

Converge chief executive Dennis Anthony Uy identified AI education as a priority behind the project.

“Where is our proper AI education? It’s not there,” Uy said, emphasizing what he sees as a gap in the country’s preparation for AI-related work.

Uy estimates that developing the necessary talent takes at least three to four years. A Pampanga native, he described the initiative as a way to give back to the next generation as he approaches retirement at age 60.

The proposal is intended for presentation to First Lady Liza Marcos and local officials, including Mexico Mayor Rodencio “Ruding” Gonzales.

Angeles Data Center Supports the Broader Vision

The tech city plans were discussed during the inauguration of Converge’s largest data center in Angeles City.

The nearly ₱5-billion facility occupies a 5,000-square-meter property and has a capacity of 12 megawatts. Its opening was reported in March 2026.

The Philippine Information Agency subsequently reported that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected the facility on July 24, 2026. The agency described it as AI-capable and Uptime Tier III certified, with Converge offering the facility as a locally hosted sovereign cloud option for government agencies. INQUIRER.net

The operating data center provides infrastructure for cloud and computing services, while the larger tech city proposal focuses on creating a broader environment for technology businesses, research and training.

Earlier Plans Show the Project’s Development

The tech city has appeared in several earlier announcements, with different land areas and investment estimates.

A May 2023 account described more than 200 hectares of acquired land and an investment of at least US$1 billion. At that stage, foreign partnerships, the master plan and government and economic zone documentation were still being pursued.

A February 2024 description referred to a 117-hectare property spanning Mexico and Angeles City, with consultants including Egis Group, 10 Design, EY Philippines–SGV & Co. and Colliers.

Separately, architecture firm 10 Design described its work on a 130-hectare Pampanga Tech City master plan. Its stated components included Converge’s corporate headquarters, training institutes, housing and an event space, with the firm’s Singapore team leading planning and architecture alongside Egis engineers. 10 Design

These earlier descriptions provide background to the 200-hectare proposal. A final development timetable and confirmed tenant lineup have not been specified in the supplied account.

For Pampanga, the proposal centers on connecting technology infrastructure with opportunities to learn and work in the sector. Its progress will depend on translating that vision into confirmed facilities, partnerships and training programs.