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**Details** Date: 27 June 2026, Saturday Time: 15:00 – 18:00 HKT Venue: BC404, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Capacity: 40 participants **Please make sure you fill in the google form https://forms.gle/ogJSHfruCnjHNisU6 for Poly University QR Code Access**. **Topics** **1\. Mind the Data Gap — Prize Ceremony & Winners’ Sharing** Speaker: Winning teams / participants Duration: around 15 minutes In our previous HKPUG workshop, participants worked in teams on a messy Hong Kong-inspired synthetic transport dataset. The data was intentionally corrupted with missing values, outliers, inconsistent categories, URL-encoded station names, confusing delimiters, and hidden signals. Teams had to clean the data and submit their work to a fixed black-box scorer to see whether their cleaning improved model performance. In this session, we will present the prizes and invite the winning teams / participants to share their approaches. We will cover: \- Prize ceremony for the workshop winners \- How participants approached the data cleaning challenge \- What kinds of hidden signals were found \- Common patterns and mistakes we observed \- What we learned from designing a gamified Python data workshop No model tuning. Just data rescuing. **2\. Python "Lies": Things That Are Not What They Seem** Speaker: Alex Au Duration: 15 minutes Python often reads almost like English — until it does something that is technically correct but completely different from what you expected. In this rapid-fire talk, Alex will uncover several Python-specific “lies”: late-bound lambdas in loops, mutable default arguments that remember previous calls, nested lists that secretly share the same rows, generators that disappear after one pass, the surprising meaning of for...else, and finally blocks that can rewrite a function’s ending. Each example begins with a short “guess the output” challenge, followed by an explanation of the Python behaviour hiding underneath. Things are not always what they seem. **3\. LEPAUTE Framework — FSD\-style Visual Perception with Lie Group Equivariant Attention** Speaker: Carson Duration: around 60 minutes LEPAUTE is a Python-based visual perception / machine learning framework originally motivated by Tesla FSD-style autonomous driving perception. Autonomous driving perception is not just about detecting objects in a flat image. A model needs to reason about movement, rotation, position, scale, and viewpoint changes while still understanding the same scene consistently. In this talk, Carson will introduce the motivation behind LEPAUTE, the core technical ideas, and how Lie group equivariant attention can be applied to 2D visual perception. The session will also include a live or prepared demo. This talk is suitable for participants interested in Python, machine learning, computer vision, autonomous driving perception, mathematical structures in AI models, and research-oriented software projects. Note: This is an independent technical sharing and **does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by Tesla**. **Rundown** 15:00 – 15:30 Registration and networking 15:30 – 15:45 Opening and HKPUG updates 15:45 – 16:10 Mind the Data Gap prize ceremony and winners’ sharing 16:10 – 16:25 Break and networking 16:25 – 16:40 Python "Lies": Things That Are Not What They Seem 16:40 – 16:50 Break and setup 16:50 – 17:50 LEPAUTE Framework technical sharing and demo 17:50 – 18:00 Open discussion, networking, and closing **Who should join?** This meetup is suitable for: \- Python developers \- Data scientists and machine learning practitioners \- Students interested in AI\, computer vision\, and data science \- Developers curious about autonomous driving perception \- Open\-source contributors \- Anyone interested in practical Python workflows \- Anyone interested in the Hong Kong Python community **Notes** \- This is a community meetup and is free to attend\. \- Seats are limited to 40 participants\. \- Please RSVP only if you plan to attend\. \- Campus access details will be shared with confirmed participants before the event\. \- Please help us keep the venue clean and restore the room setup before leaving\. Special thanks to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Prof. Zackary Sin for supporting the venue arrangement.

**Let’s start our conversation with books.** Bring a work you love, whether physical or digital, and join us for an evening of shared ideas and thoughtful dialogue. * **No preparation is required:** Your sharing can be a brief 3 to 10-minute introduction to your chosen book. * **First-time guests:** You are very welcome to simply show up, listen, and immerse yourself in the environment at your own pace. We are a community of readers, thinkers, and curious minds looking to connect, examine new perspectives, and grow together in a post-AI world. Whether you are local or international, your voice (or your presence) is welcomed here. **Registration Details:** * **Event Fee:** HKD 65 * **Payment:** FPS 53731775 (Please send a screenshot of your successful transfer to the host to confirm your spot) We look forward to an evening of brilliant minds and inspiring conversations. See you there!

大家好, 我們誠摯地邀請大家來參加我們的聚會。請大家各自帶一本最近閱讀的書 (中英文也可以, 我們建議文學)，分享您對這本書的想法和感受。這將是一個輕鬆愉快的環境，讓我們一起交流和啟發。 費用: 免費 聚會地址是：上環文咸西街44-46號903室 Whatsapp booking: 4449 0049 Website: https://midnightbliss-studio.com/ IG: midnight_bliss_studio 期待與大家見面。 祝好, Cultural Hub We sincerely invite you to our book club. Please bring a book you've recently read (in Chinese or English, it's fine but we prefer literature), and share your thoughts and feelings about it. This will be a relaxed and enjoyable environment for us to exchange ideas and inspire each other. Fee: Free RSVP Whatsapp booking: 4449 0049 Location: Suite 903, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan

Reading is important because it develops your mind and gives you excessive knowledge and lessons of life. 開卷有益！大家最近有冇讀到一啲好書呢？不如出黎分享下讀書心得呀？參加呢個讀書活動，分享好書，分享喜悅。😊 有興趣參加可以WhatsApp我：95182994

**普及禪修課程 黃雅鑫老師主講** **「快樂人的精神習慣」** **每堂課為獨立單元，不需報名，歡迎大家參加。** 快樂無限制，但慣性的思維方式往往阻礙我們變得更快樂。這個實用的佛教禪修課程將會教授快樂人的精神習慣！ 我們將探索幾種能夠提升心靈的禪修和思維方式，並且如何在日常生活上，懷著覺照地加以運用。這樣，無論生活際遇如何，我們都能保持輕鬆快樂的態度。 27/6 覺知無常 4/7 知足 11/7 安忍 黃雅鑫現為香港噶當巴禪修中心中環分舍的老師。於 2009年，初次接觸到噶當巴傳承的寶貴佛法，啓發他把佛陀的智慧融合並實踐於日常生活中 ，從實際的經驗去分享現代佛法是如何利益周遭每一個人。 歡迎大家隨喜功德，建議捐助：每課 $50。所有捐款均用於中心的運作及發展，為大眾提供學習珍貴佛法的機會。 詳情: [https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/](https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/) #現代佛法 #禪修課程

**The Tourmaline Tower's** A fabled dungeon that's long been played out of anything dangerous. Refurbished and converted after the S-rank party Fabuleuse broke the dungeon's core, these days it's where retired adventurers go for some R&R. But weirdly, things have started to happen to this sacred spa and sauna and it's left to its staff and tourists to find out what's going on - wthout weapons, armor, and all things dungeon! A game that uses FATE. **Goat Crashers:** You're a CHEEKY LITTLE GOAT and you want to PARTY. Problem is, the only party is being held by HUMANS who don't want goats to 'ruin' it. But to HELL WITH THEM. You're going to get inside by any means necessary and have the BEST TIME. WHAT IS ONE-SHOT SATURDAY? It's a weekly meet-up in Sheung Wan/Central, focusing on indie games and single-session games (one-shots). 而家所有游戏係英文嘅但如果你要嚟玩中文游戏，我哋會無任歡迎。只要湊啱玩家就行！ You can drop in and play at any One-Shot Saturday – you do not need to have played in a previous session or commit to playing again. Whether you've played an RPG before or not, you're welcome to join us. Please arrive on time as once the games begin it becomes difficult to properly introduce latecomers. Join the conversation, make plans, suggest games to play, etc. — Facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/oneshotsaturdays/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/oneshotsaturdays/) \*\*\* WHAT IS A TABLETOP RPG? It's a game in which you never know where the next stop will be, because it’s all down to the decisions you and your fellow players make. Usually one person is the Game Master (or "GM"). Everyone else will be players, taking the role of the characters in the game. The players get to say what their characters say, think, and do. The GM describes everything else in the world. Then... we play to find out what happens. The game is a conversation: I say something, then you reply, maybe someone else chimes in. We talk about what's happening to the characters we imagine and the world around them. We also talk about the rules, which help us decide what happens next if the next step is in doubt. The rules differ from game to game: some use dice to shape the story, others use cards or something else. It's always a conversation, though.

**General idea:** Join us for a relaxed people-drawing-people activity over coffee or a drink. Both newcomers and experienced participants are welcome to join. **💰 Price** : Only pay for your drink! We don't charge a fee. **✅ Guidelines**: * Bring your own paper, pencil, drawing tablet etc ✏️ * Greet the host(s)! * Buy yourself a drink (tea, coffee, sodas, etc) * Find a seat and start drawing your surroundings (especially the people). 📣 **Join our socials!** Follow [our official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/people_drawing_people/) for event photos **@peopledrawingpeople** Grow the event by sharing your own drawings and tag us! 📸 **Photos** Hosts will also take descriptive shots of the event and your drawings to promote this meetup to new members outside. If you prefer not to appear in photographs just let them know. **[ Optional activities ]** For variety we may suggest optional activities which you can choose to participate in or not. These include volunteering as a model for the group, or partnering up with people for longer model/artist exchanges, skill sharing, etc.

We're halfway through the Toastmasters year, and there's no better time to pause, take stock, and step into the second half with fresh clarity and renewed purpose. This session also marks an exciting new chapter: the beginning of our 2026–2027 Executive Committee's term. A new team. A shared vision. And a community ready to grow. This session invites us to look honestly at the progress we've made, celebrate the wins, acknowledge the gaps, and align on a clear path forward. 🗓️ Sunday\, 28 June 2026 \| 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm 📍 NAAC Touch Centre, G/F Left Wing, 15 Tung Chung Waterfront Rd 💻 Also available on Zoom Scan the QR code on the poster! Come reflect with us. Come reset. And let's rise together. 🙌

🔥🧠 What if better health required less struggle and more awareness? Discover how your perceptions, beliefs, expectations, and unconscious patterns may influence your wellbeing more than you think. Many people assume that health and aging are determined primarily by biology. However, emerging research and practical experience suggest that perception, expectation, and mindset can significantly influence wellbeing. In this engaging MOTIVATE Community webinar, Adrian Cahill explores the connection between hypnosis, NLP, coaching, and the groundbreaking insights from Counterclockwise by Ellen Langer. Together, we'll examine how beliefs, attention, and expectations affect our daily experience and how the science of the placebo effect reveals the powerful relationship between mind and body. Participants will discover practical ways to increase awareness, reduce internal resistance, and create healthier habits with greater ease. Join us for an inspiring conversation that challenges conventional thinking about aging, health, and human potential. 🗓️Join us on **Sunday, June 28**, for **Beyond Aging: How Perception, Hypnosis, and NLP Shape Health Outcomes**, presented by **Adrian Cahill**, as we explore how awareness, beliefs, expectations, and perception can influence wellbeing, personal transformation, and healthier living. 🎯 Key Points / Takeaways for the Audience ✅ Lessons from the Counterclockwise experiment and its implications for health and aging ✅ How perception influences behaviour, wellbeing, and life outcomes ✅ Understanding the science behind expectation and the placebo effect ✅ The role of hypnosis in supporting positive change ✅ NLP approaches for shifting limiting beliefs and creating healthier habits ✅ How attention and awareness shape everyday experience ✅ Practical strategies for improving wellbeing through mindset shifts 🎯 Additional Key Points / Benefits ✔ Learn how to work with your mind rather than against it ✔ Reduce unnecessary effort and internal resistance ✔ Increase self-awareness and conscious choice ✔ Improve emotional resilience and stress management ✔ Create healthier behaviours more naturally and consistently ✔ Strengthen your sense of personal agency and possibility ✔ Discover how expectations can influence performance, motivation, and wellbeing ✔ Gain fresh insights into the mind-body connection ✔ Explore how greater awareness can lead to healthier outcomes with less struggle ✔ Leave with practical ideas you can immediately apply in daily life "Perhaps better health doesn't require more effort. Perhaps it begins with greater awareness." **🎤 ABOUT THE SPEAKER** Adrian Cahill is a sought-after coach with extensive experience in life, business, executive, and relationship coaching. Having trained and mentored hundreds of coaches, therapists, managers, and facilitators, he brings deep expertise in human behavior and transformation. With over 3,500 hours of coaching experience and a background as an ICF PCC coach, Adrian’s work focuses on rewiring unconscious patterns to create long-lasting shifts in identity, confidence, and success. Beyond private coaching, Adrian plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of professionals. He serves as a mentor and support trainer for the world’s only Post-Graduate Qualification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. This high-caliber program attracts executives, business owners, doctors, lawyers, and industry leaders who seek to master advanced coaching methodologies. Many of his students are running successful businesses or leading organizations, applying these skills to enhance leadership, performance, and personal breakthroughs. **CONTACT DETAILS** 👉Wechat ID: Adriannqld 👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/Adriannqld 👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/adriannqld/ 👉Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/adriancahill/ 👉Youtube: www.youtube.com/@MotivateCommunity 👉Website: www.motivatecommunity.com **⏰June 28, 𝟮𝟬𝟮6 (𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆), 𝟭.𝟱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿** 5:00 PM GMT+8 China 7:00 PM GMT+10 Australia 5:00 AM GMT-4 New York 11:00 AM GMT+2 Barcelona 📌For first-time attendees please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the following link to register and become part of our enriching live discussion, all at no cost: https://adriancahill.agilecrm.com/forms/6002900926529536 📌Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/86301571361 Log-in: 86301571361 Password: #motivate Don’t miss it. Register now!

**CLEAR MIND: One Day Silent Retreat with Gen Kelsang Tonglam** **Meditations will be guided in English.** **Sunday 28 June 11:30am – 5:30pm** Treat Yourself to a Day of Peace! Switch off your phone and take a break from your daily activities, gain a taste of retreat by spending a day in this blessed environment in the heart of the city. Normally we are constantly distracted by external objects, frenetic activities, disquiet thoughts and idle chit chat. Our mind is scattered and our experience of the spiritual path remains superficial. Observing silence is a powerful method to disengage us from this busyness and it leads us naturally to deeper levels of being. On this one-day silent retreat, we will learn to quiet our mind through meditation, and come to discover its true nature, clarity, and thereby experience a deep sense of inner peace. Fee: $220. More info & to book: https://www.meditation.hk/2021/en/portfolio-item/clear-mind/ #modernbuddhism

**普及禪修課程 陳卓峯老師主講** **【喜悅迎接必來的死亡】** **每堂課為獨立單元，不需報名，歡迎大家參加。** 死亡必來，亦可隨時降臨，但我們往往避而不談。 有否想過可以喜悅地為死亡做好準備？ 本系列課堂從佛法角度探討死亡，我們會學習主動地活在無常，無畏地欣然迎接這人生必修課。 6月27日 \| 死亡預告 7月4日 \| 一路好走 7月11日 \| 地獄可破？ 7月18日 \| 往生淨土 **陳卓峯老師**跟隨尊貴的格西格桑嘉措仁波切修習噶當佛法逾二十年，樂於將佛法融入生活。他會善用日常生活例子闡釋深奧佛法，啟發學生踏上精神修行之道。 歡迎大家隨喜功德，建議捐助：每課 $50。所有捐款均用於中心的運作及發展，為大眾提供學習珍貴佛法的機會。 詳情: https://www.meditation.hk/2021/jcgp/ #現代佛法 #禪修課程

🔑 **Publish Ebooks with AI Fast — Income Blueprint — Publish at scale. Earn passively.** *The blueprint that makes AI-assisted ebook publishing fast and repeatable* For people who want to publish multiple ebooks without dedicating months to each one, this masterclass makes the whole AI-assisted publishing process concrete. Through the complete write-publish-earn workflow, you finish with a tested AI ebook system and the confidence to scale it. **⚠️ Your seat is not locked yet:** An rsvp on this page is not a confirmed spot, so click below to register — completing that form is what holds your seat — the cap is reached quickly so register without delay, and your spot is held only when you complete registration. ### [🔗 BOOK YOUR SPOT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AIEbookBusiness?city=Columbus&groupurlname=club-of-bold-book-discussions-and-socials&startgmtdatetime=2026-06-27T22:00:00Z) --- **What the session produces:** - Niche research tools that identify profitable ebook topics automatically - How to use AI writing tools to produce full ebooks in hours not weeks - The complete AI ebook tech stack and how each tool fits into the pipeline - Strategies for building reviews and traction on new ebook listings Your knowledge is already worth more than you are charging for it — lock in your place and produce a live ebook and publishing pipeline in one session, as the session is kept small so everyone gets real time with the material. 🖊️ *Passive income starts with the first published ebook.*

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

**Talk Description** Coming soon **Agenda:** 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Main Topic 7:50pm - Q&A

This month we’ll be reading Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!