What we’re about
Welcome to Hong Kong’s hub for AI, machine learning, and data science enthusiasts! This group brings together passionate minds to share ideas, showcase cutting-edge work, and build lasting collaborations. These meetups are the modern equivalent of the "salon littéraire" of the French Enlightenment—a space where thinkers, researchers, and innovators converge to explore and advance their craft. Here, we celebrate the spirit of intellectual exchange and creative collaboration, focusing on the progress of AI/ML as a science and its transformative applications.
Each event features:
- Main Talks: 25-minute presentations by speakers from academia, industry, or startups, sharing their latest research, innovations, or insights. PhD students are especially welcome to present their ideas and promote their labs.
- Lightning Pitches: 5-minute presentations from sponsors, startups, or individuals eager to highlight their projects or initiatives.
- Networking Sessions: A casual and inclusive environment to discuss ideas, form partnerships, and grow your network within the local AI/ML scene.
Our mission is to foster stronger connections within Hong Kong’s tech community, bridging the gap between academia and industry for more effective collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced researcher, an industry professional, or just beginning your AI/ML journey, join us to contribute, learn, and grow.
Together, let’s build a vibrant community shaping the future of AI and machine learning in Hong Kong!
We are always on the lookout for high-quality speakers and sponsors: Contact us!
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Archives of the HKML meetups: http://www.hkml.ai/
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- HKML S7E3 - Meetup with HKDAS - Hedge Funds' Reaching for Beta + Asia FrontiersHKU iCube by HKU Business School, Hong Kong
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Register hereWe are delighted to announce that our next meetup will be in cooperation with HKDAS.
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Speaker 1: Botao WuTopic: Monetary Policy and Hedge Funds' Reaching for Beta
Bio: Assistant Professor of Finance at CUHK Business School PhD from NYU Stern School of Business Research interests: Market liquidity, asset pricing and macro finance Invited as a panelist at the IOSCO/OECD Conference on Corporate Bond Markets.Summary: Hedge funds adjust equity exposure based on prior-month monetary policy, decreasing (increasing) after expansionary (contractionary) moves. Funds with stronger responses yield higher returns, and skilled funds react more decisively. This aligns with the Fed Information Effect, suggesting funds use FOMC announcements to predict market trends, ruling out alternative explanations.
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Speaker 2: Ruchir DesaiTitle: Why Asian Frontier Markets Should Not Be Ignored
Bio: He has been the Fund Manager of the award-winning AFC Asia Frontier Fund (Best Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Asian Investor Awards 2025) at Asia Frontier Capital since 2013. He specializes in frontier markets such as Bangladesh, Vietnam and Kazakhstan. Previously, he worked at Mumbai-based HandsOn Ventures LLC, a private equity firm focused on business services. He holds an MBA in Finance from CUHK Business School (with a fellowship at Duke University’s Fuqua School) and received his CFA charter in 2015. His expertise includes managing equity funds, frontier markets and private equity, combining academic rigor with practical investment experience.Summary: Asian frontier markets like Iraq. Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have been among the world’s best performing stock markets in the last few years. Furthermore, Asian frontier markets like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam have very favourable demographics backed by a young and growing population which is positive for future consumption and economic growth. The Asian frontier universe is going through a period of reforms which has not been seen before, and this bodes well for their future economic outlook.
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Time: Thursday, July 10th, 2025, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CST
Venue: iCube HKU
Address: 4005-07, 40/F, Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong
