Kubernetes Night — AWS UG x KSUG.AI x HKCDA

Join us for a premier technical gathering where the AWS User Group Hong Kong (AWS UGHK), KSUG.AI (KubeSmart & AI User Group), and the Hong Kong Cloud Developers Association (HKCDA) converge for a deep dive into the future of cloud-native infrastructure.

As Kubernetes becomes the bedrock for modern AI/ML workloads, this "Kubernetes Night" is designed to bridge the gap between robust infrastructure and intelligent applications. We will explore real-world orchestration challenges on AWS, the integration of AI within Kubernetes clusters, and the evolving cloud developer ecosystem in Hong Kong. Whether you are a DevOps engineer, a Cloud Architect, or an AI developer, this night is dedicated to sharing "battle-tested" insights and fostering community innovation.

Target Audience: DevOps Engineers, SREs, AI Engineers, Cloud Architects, and Cloud Developers.

Co-Organized by: AWS UG x KSUG.AI x HKCDA
OC Members: Alex Lau (AWS UG Lead), Leonardo LEE (KSUG.AI / HKCDA organizer)

— Key Benefits of Attending —

1. Cross-Community Synergies — Gain access to three distinct talent pools in one room. From AWS-specialized builders and KSUG's Kubernetes/AI experts to the broad developer advocacy of HKCDA, you will experience a 360-degree view of the cloud landscape.

2. Deep Technical Knowledge (K8s + AI) — Understand how to optimize Kubernetes for AI/ML workloads. Learn about managing GPU resources, scaling inference engines, and utilizing AWS-native services like EKS to power the next generation of smart applications.

3. Direct Networking with Local Leaders — Connect with the Executive Committees and Organizers of all three groups. An unparalleled opportunity to find mentors, career opportunities, or collaborators for your next big project within the Hong Kong tech ecosystem.

4. Stay Ahead of Cloud Trends — Get first-hand updates on the latest CNCF landscape shifts and AWS innovations. We move beyond marketing slides to discuss technical implementation, cost optimization (FinOps), and security best practices.

5. Professional Development & Giveaways — Expect "Quiz Time" sessions with opportunities to win exclusive swags and professional certification discounts (e.g., Linux Foundation/CNCF exam vouchers).

— Agenda —

18:45 – 19:00 · Registration / Check-in / Setup
19:00 – 19:05 · AWS UG Introduction — Alex Lau
19:05 – 19:15 · KSUG.AI and HKCDA Introduction — Leonardo LEE
19:15 – 19:45 · Vibe-Coding an Internal PaaS on K8s in a Week — Yinyin Chiu (Oursky)
19:45 – 20:00 · Group Photo & Short Break
20:00 – 20:20 · Basic Security & AI Considerations on K8s — Bill Ho (Veeam)
20:20 – 20:50 · Achieving CKA Certification: Key Requirements for Kubernetes Administrators — Simon Sung (Kenfil)
20:50 – 21:10 · Special Guest Sharing
21:10 – 22:00 · Networking
22:00 · End

— Topic Details —

"Vibe-Coding an Internal PaaS on K8s in a Week" — Yinyin Chiu, Developer, Oursky Limited
AI agents turned every non-dev into a shipper of internal tools — but non-devs can't deploy on K8s, and deploying internal tools on public PaaS poses risk. So we gave ourselves 7 days to build SkyRocket: a self-hosted PaaS on our own K8s, gated behind Tailscale.

"Achieving CKA Certification" — Simon Sung, Kenfil
Simon is a highly accomplished professional with over 24 years of experience in I.T. consulting, recognized for expertise in server-side systems specializing in Kubernetes Cloud Native and VMware virtualization. He is a Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Instructor. Topics: 1) Introduction, 2) CKA Exam Structure, 3) What You Actually Need to Know, 4) How to Prepare Smartly, 5) Career Impact.

— Venue —
AWS Office Hong Kong, 20/F Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong