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Smart City Consortium (SCC) will be hosting a free entrepreneurship incubation seminar, and you are warmly invited to join. 【Venture Capital Perspectives: The Investment Value of Startups】 🗓 Wednesday, 22 April 2026 🕡 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Activity Room C, H6 Conet, G/F, The Center, 99 Queen’s Road Central, Central (online participation is also welcome) 👨‍🏫 Speaker: Ms. Billy Ko * 20+ years of cross-border branding and entrepreneurship experience * Extensive experience in China and global marketing * Former CXO of multiple multinational companies * Former MD of a 4A advertising agency, having served brands such as Hermes, AXA and Genki Forest * Hands-on experience in healthcare marketing * Licensed consultant of Management Drives 📌 Seminar highlights: A. Venture capital perspective \> Investor’s perspective: coffee\, health and music case studies \> Angel investors invest in people; VCs invest in growth \> Risk and return: how to assess investment value B. Startup fundraising \> Cash flow running out of control \> Social media positioning and strategy \> Brand assets Counter-cyclical markets: 💰 Free of charge; limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis 🗣 Conducted in Cantonese, supplemented with English professional terminology 📌 Registration: https://forms.gle/a653L42xkR2pC7KT9 📖 Event details: https://smartcity.org.hk/index.php/en/gba-youth/courses-briefing 📞 Enquiries: 3905 0906 (Mr. Tse / Ms. Yu) 📧 Email: hyab.funding@smartcity.org.hk 🎯 This seminar is part of the “SCC Greater Bay Area Youth Entrepreneurship (Smart City) Programme”. Please share it with friends who are interested in entrepreneurship.

Please find the event details on the link(s) / 請點擊連結查看活動詳情: https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/zh-HK/ https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/en-US/schedule/

🎉 Join us for an exciting night of web development! 🚀 We're kicking off our new monthly HK Web Dev Meetup series with a React and NextJS Jam! 🤯 Connect with like-minded React / NextJS developers, share your projects, and learn about the latest trends in web technologies. This is the perfect opportunity to expand your network, level up your skills, and get inspired by fellow innovators in Hong Kong! 🌐 What to bring Bring your laptop, projects, ideas, problems and some good chat! We hope to help spark connections in the Hong Kong web developer community. Can’t wait to see what you bring! We can't wait to see you there! 🚀🎉 For more events and updates, follow us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k6zSjSZUUE Sponsors and Partners We are proudly sponsored by Tronica and the venue partner Serene Coffee & Wine. There are no talks or format specify but instead it’s a coding jam where developers connect and share knowledge, experience, advice, connections and projects. One drink per person required to support the venue

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Urban Run hosted by the Wazup Running Club (WRC) Join us for a fun run on the Wednesday night and meet this supportive running community. WRC will have captains leading the run, and the event is suitable for runners at all levels. Meeting time: 19:30 Duration: 1h30m Meeting point: THE STATION - 18 Upper Station Street. Sheung Wan. Route: THE STATION < > Central Promenade Distance: 4km - 7km Bag Drop: Available More about WRC: www.instagram.com/wazuprunning

* **Joule** - **Community Currency** Earn a side income and help the community together. Regular workshop & meetup for all new & existing Users. Including a presentation and installation of **Joule Wallet.** * **Joule - 社區貨幣** 助己助人，一齊創造額外收入 定期新舊用戶社群聚會。 包括講解會和即場安裝 **Joule Wallet** **救命錢包**

Learn different techniques and different media (e.g. watercolour painting, sketching with pastel, charcoal...) for different subjects (still-life, landscape, portraiture…) of different themes to produce your own portfolios for DSE, IGCSE, GCSE / A-LeveL / IB, application for universities. Only one charge and all art materials will be provided! Please RSVP call or WhatsApp Win Davies +852 9332 0424. your own portfolios for all art exams, IB, application for universities. Only one charge and all art materials will be provided! Please RSVP call or WhatsApp Win Davies +852 9332 0424.

🚀 **You're Invited: Generative AI Meetup – Shaping the Future Together!** 🗓 **Date:** 25th April 2026 📍 **Location:** pacific Coffee. Lockhart Rd, wanchai, in person. 🕕 **Time:** 10-12 noon HK time. join the community via whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JybM21VlAaP5AszwN1D3eN Join us for an electrifying evening of ideas, innovation, and inspiration as we dive into the world of **Generative AI** — the technology that's transforming how we work, create, and think. learn vibe-coding, automation and generative AI news. Share any learnings with the communituy. Whether you're a founder, developer, creative, researcher, or just AI-curious, this meetup is your chance to: ✨ **Explore breakthrough applications** of GenAI across industries 🤖 **Meet AI pioneers** and fellow enthusiasts 🧠 **Join lightning talks** and live demos that will blow your mind 💬 **Engage in raw, real conversations** about ethics, governance, and the future of work 🌐 **Network** with a growing community shaping the future of AI Let’s build, debate, and dream about what’s next — together. 👉 **Join now and be part of the AI movement!** #GenerativeAI #AIMeetup #FutureOfWork #AIEthics #TechCommunity #Innovation

**Every Friday, we connect working professionals from different industries over lunch.** **What:** Lunch with 2 people, matched by our algorithm **When:** 12:30 PM **How to join:** Follow & message us on Instagram **[@weekdaylunchclub](https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/)** https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/ 💳 Event fee will be collected prior to confirm your spot 🗣️ There will be no host — conversations flow freely 🔗 Profiles will be verified for participant safety and matching

​**Google Ads x WhatsApp: The Full-Funnel Growth Workshop** ​**🎟️ Tickets:** **HKD 120 per person** ​Driving high-quality traffic to your website without a solid strategy won't guarantee brand growth. To truly scale your business, you need a seamless journey from the first click to the final conversation. J**oin Digital Nomads Hong Kong and WATI** for an intensive workshop that bridges the gap between high-intent search traffic and personalised, high-converting communication. We will explore how to build a robust full-funnel strategy by pairing the unmatched reach of Google Ads with the direct engagement power of WhatsApp, turning prospects into loyal customers. ​ **🎯 Who Should Attend** * ​**Business Owners** wanting to maximise their return on ad spend and streamline customer communication. * ​**Marketing Managers** looking to integrate top-of-funnel acquisition with bottom-of-funnel lead nurturing. ​**🚀 Key Takeaways** * ​**Seamless Funnels:** Understand how to build a cohesive conversion funnel that transitions smoothly from search to chat. * ​**High-Intent Ads:** Master the fundamentals of setting up Google Ads campaigns specifically designed to drive WhatsApp conversations. * ​**Smart Automation:** Use WATI to engage and move leads instantly. * ​**ROI Tracking:** Measure exactly how chat impacts your bottom line. ​**📋 Workshop Outline** * ​**Module 1: The Full-Funnel Philosophy** * ​The shift towards conversational commerce. * ​Deconstructing the funnel: Where Google Ads and WhatsApp fit in your strategy. * ​**Module 2: Top of the Funnel – Google Ads** * ​Capturing intent: Search Ads. * ​Crafting compelling ad copy and extensions that drive direct messaging. * ​Setting up Click-to-WhatsApp campaigns. * ​**Module 3: Bottom-of-funnel** * ​Optimising WhatsApp profiles and catalogs. * ​**Module 4: Integration** * ​Seamless tracking and strategy teardowns. ​**Turn clicks into customers. RSVP today!** Register here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1672159717113975

(Partner's Event) BBQ Party at ShenZhen Time: Every Sat 19:00 - 23:00 (Usually) Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.

Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus 🌍 Over 52% of the world soil is degraded and scientists warn we may have only a few decades of fertile soil left. As Sadhguru shares, soil is a living system—and when it degrades, our food, health, and future are at risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyT-6qiubd0 🚶‍♂️🌎This Earth Day, Join the Walk for Children-2026 SaveSoil 5K Walkathon here in Columbus and help raise awareness about soil for the future of our children! Every step you take helps: ✔️ 1. Raise awareness in your communities about protecting and restoring soil. ✔️ 2. Supports sustainable food systems. ✔️ 3. Helps secure our children’s future. 📅 Date: April 26, 2026 📍 Location: Scioto Audubon Metro Park Check-in address 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215 ⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. check-in event starts at 9:30 a.m. 👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-columbus-registration-1986596534713?aff=oddtdtcreator 👉🏼Free and Open to All. Share this message and bring your neighbours, friends & family along to celebrate our planet! Let’s make it happen!

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

We have never until now featured Zinfandel, the ubiquitous California grape with the Dublin Wine MeetUp Group. At its best Zinfandel, is rich, voluptuous, with great depth of red and blue fruits. Jammy and hedonistic are common descriptions Each person should bring one bottle of an quality Zinfandel wine; be creative and quality conscious, with some bottle age if possible. Turley, Martinelli, Biale, Seghesio, Ridge, Hartford Bedrock, Carlisle, Klinker Brick, Frog's Leap, and anything from the Rockpile vineyard is likely to be very good to great. The Prisoner wines began as a Zinfandel blend. Also bring a protein based appetizer to share and **a wine glass for your personal use.** Cheese and meats are best with these wines. There will be a gas grill behind the clubhouse to grill. We’ll gather at the Oak Creek clubhouse, where the Dublin Wine Group, hosted by Thom and supported by Timothy, will take it from there. Come join us for a fantastic mix of great wine, food, and even better company! The evening wraps up at 10 PM. **Please pay $10 at the door per person to cover the cost of the room rental and for the tableware, napkins, water and cups.** 🍷 **6:46 PM – Dublin Wine Group Social** 📍 **Oak Creek Clubhouse** **9005 Oak Village Blvd, Lewis Center, OH 43035** View on Maps (https://maps.apple.com/place?address=9005%20Oak%20Village%20Blvd,%20Lewis%20Center,%20OH%20%2043035,%20United%20States&coordinate=40.158011,-83.003901&name=Oak%20Creek%20at%20Polaris&place-id=I8D83B59D441EDD9B&map=explore)

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.