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Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-hong-kong-online-tickets-1975093799723?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Rose - +971528033410 ( WhatsApp Only)

Looking to expand into new markets, strengthen your brand, or transform your business? Join our upcoming T-box workshop! A representative from the Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund) Implementer will introduce the Fund’s scope of support, key application requirements, and assessment criteria. They will also address common questions related to the application process, helping you make the most of government funding to drive business growth. Additionally, the SME ReachOut team will present the latest information on other popular government funding schemes designed to support SMEs in business transformation. Don't miss this opportunity—register now! Register: [LINK](https://forms.hktdc.com/web/registration/CCM/en?id=69c4b84d65b2061d68cc2cb5)

This seminar examines how enterprises can respond as AI Agents begin to take on real work in business settings. Using OpenClaw as a practical example, it helps participants move from basic awareness to effective application of AI Agents. The session introduces the OpenClaw ecosystem, core agent concepts, deployment options, and key considerations for security and cost control. It also explores practical application ideas for different roles, supporting safe and realistic adoption of AI Agents. The seminar is designed for students, professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs interested in applying AI in real-world scenarios. Enroll Now: [LINK](https://campaigns.hkpc.org/en-hk/rsvp-when-ai-starts-working-for-you)

Dim Sum Labs 點心造物俱樂部誠意邀請你參加我們的公開免費 HackJam 聚會。歡迎所有電子工程師、設計師、程式設計員、藝術家、創作者、創業家、修物大師、發明家、或夢想家來展示及討論你的創作。還沒有創作，但是很想開始？歡迎過來討論你心目中的創作，我們都很樂意協助。想延續摯愛物品的壽命？我們有工具和與你一樣好奇的會員，可以助你一把。好奇但沒有創作或想修理的東西？我們的會員及到訪者都很樂意分享經驗。我們來自五湖四海：在大科技企業工作、貢獻重要的開源項目、或發表過重要的藝術。參與 HackJam，可以共度一個難忘及充滿啟發性的晚上。 參加我們的聚會，你亦可以在成為會員之前，體驗一下 Dim Sum Labs 會所裏各類造物設備，包括各類電子零件（由電阻到 Arduino 及 Raspberry Pi）及電子燒焊工具，雷射切割及打標機，FDM和樹脂3D打印機，各類木工及金工工具。新的機器陸續有來，包括UV打印機，吸塑機，貼紙切割機等等。只想編程？我們有光線充足的桌面作為共享空間。會員可以隨時隨地（24/7）使用空間，以便造物。 成立於2011年，我們是香港歷史最悠久的創客空間 Hackerspace。現時會所建立於2013年，經歷種種困難及挑戰，至今屹立不倒，多得一眾非常熱心的會員支持。來參加我們的聚會，認識一群志同道合、正面及熱心的造物者。我們希望能得到你的支持，助香港及大灣區建立為一個科創及電子藝術的集中地！ 想成為會員？詳情請瀏覽我們的網站。 會遲到？不要緊！在聚會結束前，隨時上來都可以。 想有一個以普通話為主的 HackJam? 請與我們聯絡。 欲了解更多？請訪問我們的網站 [https://www.dimsumlabs.com](https://www.dimsumlabs.com)，或參與我們線上群組： Telegram：[https://t.me/dimsumlabs](https://t.me/dimsumlabs) IRC 聊天：#dimsumlabs on [https://libera.chat/](https://libera.chat/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\- This is a HackJam where the main language is Cantonese. Everyone's welcome, but we want to make sure our friends who are more comfortable in Cantonese get to participate in Dim Sum Labs. For our normal HackJam? Look for Tuesdays!

可解答各種愛情疑難──你的觀念如何，你的戀愛運也必如何。想想哪些愛情橋段最觸動你？使你共鳴，愛得如此悲催？或是認同、嚮往，也想如此愛一場？借一首金曲歌詞「失去戀愛的裝作很瀟灑，得到戀愛的痛得沒說話，心似真似假愛得亂如麻，我最愛你你相信嗎？／戀愛總有幻覺，戀愛總有假話，真真假假不要追查......」當中透露了普世的愛情觀與執迷點。你真的清楚自己的愛情觀是怎樣的？你知道自己正執迷的都是假象嗎？你知道自己有甚麼錯誤期待導致自己受傷嗎？除非你愛執迷不悔，要不就來突破宿命，聊聊我命由我不由天心法。 「轉念轉運法」大分享：想跳出宿命，先要覺知自己心底真正的需要，還有思想正受著哪種觀念所障礙而形成衰運（情傷／桃花運滯／無拖拍／愛而不得／關係不和），並靠自己（只能靠自己）重整心念能量，掌握戀愛運勢。這是一個鼓勵個人成長的深度談，為認知及重調人生各個身心層面，今次（回應眾友所望）以愛情為切入點。所以真正的主題才不是問「情」，而是先問世間「人」為何物。 分享嘉賓麥璇子，是個以劇場藝術，以藝入道，為身心靈修行的人，研究劇場人類學、編劇導演創作法、表演訓練法等知識解構世間人情事理與因果業力，給大家講講歷史、文化及玄學裡的愛情故事，以現代語境解說世間能量／命運運作原理，通過潛意識心理學、戲劇治療理論的小練習及思考系統給大家作為修練「自我覺察」的日常應用，讓我們一起理智與感情並重地意識提升。 注))))))))))) 是夜聚餐笨非鼓勵社交轉運，笨非為了識新朋友，而是為了認識自己，認知宇宙（愛的）能量運作法則！不要為了改變他人，而是要尊重他人的異同，要改變的是你自己，認知轉念反思的力量。日後，那位適合你的真命之人自然會浦頭。即係唔駛搵matching，唔駛table for 6，唔駛交友app，唔再要假象有緣人，那真正美好姻緣才會主動送上嚟\~ │日期├ 2026年5月7日 ( 星期四 ) │時間├ 7:30pm-10:30pm │費用├ $260 每人 ( 包到會式純素餐飲 ) │語言├ 廣東話 │地點├ 順逆珈琲酒館 ohms cafe & bar │地址├ 上環荷李活道192號 地下 │報名方法├┐ 必須預先報名及付款留位，名額限15人。 報名表格 [https://forms.gle/PE3qk7Bg8647ZTUN7](https://forms.gle/PE3qk7Bg8647ZTUN7) 或 WhatsApp 店主 57211837 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 聯乘合辦／在在 藝哲•心體•煉戲道場 X 順逆珈琲酒館 ohms cafe & bar

*"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." — Mahatma Gandhi* **What is a small, silly, or completely mundane thing you do differently when you are entirely alone, versus when there is someone else in the room?** As human beings, we are naturally wired for connection. We learn early on the delicate art of blending our voices with others, reading the room, and keeping the peace. There is a profound, quiet beauty in being part of a harmonious community, and adapting to the people around us is a deep act of care. Yet, this beautiful dance requires energy. Sometimes, the rhythm of the outside world grows so loud that it drowns out the quiet melody playing in our own heads. While tuning ourselves to our environment is a necessary part of life, constantly wearing a "public face" can eventually leave us feeling exhausted or disconnected from our true selves. Join us at this Curious Souls Cafe gathering to explore the beautiful, sometimes tricky balance between fitting in and staying true to who we are. We will discuss the gentle art of adapting, the difference between keeping the peace and losing our voice, and how we carve out quiet sanctuaries of solitude to recharge. Let’s share how we tune out the noise, find our "kindred spirits," and navigate the friction of living alongside others. Bring your stories, a reflective spirit, and an open mind. Let's discover the quiet freedom that comes when we finally let our own melody be heard. **Inviting those who...** 🎶 Wish to balance their deep desire for connection with their quiet need for personal space and solitude. 🕊️ Navigate the gentle, everyday art of keeping the peace without losing their own voice. 🌿 Seek a warm space to discuss the difference between "fitting in" (adapting to the room) and truly "belonging" (being accepted as you are). ☕ Wonder how we figure out which of our desires are truly our own, versus the expectations we naturally adopted along the way. 🤝 Hope to find "kindred spirits" who appreciate a comfortable, companionate silence just as much as a deep conversation. 📅 Agenda / What You'll Experience 💬 Prompted Conversations We will use virtual question cards designed to help people thoughtfully explore the foundations of their identities. Here are some sample questions: * What is a small, quiet rhythm you have—like needing a slow morning or a completely silent commute—that feels delightfully out of sync with the fast-paced world? * When does adapting to the energy of a room feel like a beautiful act of care, and when does it start to feel completely exhausting? * Who is the person in your life whose presence feels as relaxing and effortless to be around as absolute solitude? * There is a concept called "collective effervescence"—the magic of a group of people all feeling the same emotion at the exact same time. When was the last time you felt deeply connected to a room full of strangers? From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and ideas within the group. Note: This session may involve virtual question cards accessed via a link or QR code. If you do not have a device (phone/tablet) to access these, please ask a facilitator for assistance; we have spare units available. The exact format of the event may change depending on turnout according to [https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to](https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to) and other factors. 💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback Where time allows, in the final 10 minutes of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions. This is a chance to distill the shared wisdom and leave with a deeper understanding of the topics we’ve explored together. After the event officially concludes, the group may choose to extend the session, depending on the group’s interest. Of course, you’re welcome to leave at any time that feels right for you. An anonymized summary will be shared for sessions where key insights are identified. After the meeting, our facilitators and participants may reflect on the discussion and contribute to a summary or collaborative workbook based on their notes and observations. Additionally, questions may be revisited in future sessions in an anonymized manner. To explore what our events are like, check out our official website at [https://curioussouls.cafe](https://curioussouls.cafe) 📍 Location City: Hong Kong Address: Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East Inside the shopping mall of Empire Centre, there is a large open area dedicated to a café. We will sit at a round table or sofa inside (near a Hang Seng ATM or 7-Eleven store). Please look for the big words "Curious Souls Café" on our table. If you take the MTR, the nearest station and exit will be East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit P1). From there, you can walk to Empire Centre, which is just a few minutes away. Google Maps link: [maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7) 🈚 Free of Charge While there is no charge to attend, we kindly encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink and/or any items from their menu. Note: This event is not affiliated with the restaurant, or any third-party names mentioned. ✨ What is Curious Souls Café? Welcome to [Curious Souls Café](https://curioussouls.cafe/about/)! 👋 Designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections, this is a warm and friendly space for meaningful conversations. 😊 We invite you to join us for an experience filled with thought-provoking dialogue, meaningful connections, and personal growth. We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future!

Meeting and coffee location: Rootdown Shop 16-19 G/F, Two Artlane, 1 Chung Ching St, Sai Ying Pun Communication: Follow us on IG and join our whatsapp group for latest updates.[HK-FRC Instagram Page](http://instagram.com/frchongkong/) [WhatsApp Group Link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JhRmT0GhHMiDhLdrTD5tx0?mode=ems_copy_t) **Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 45+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Follow us on Instagram** [http://instagram.com/frchongkong/](http://instagram.com/frchongkong/) **Stay updated**: Global Pages Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

Hong Kong Entrepreneurs' Practical Journey in the GBA Smart City Consortium (SCC) will be hosting a free entrepreneurship incubation seminar, and you are warmly invited to join. 【Hong Kong Entrepreneurs' Practical Journey in the Greater Bay Area】 🗓 Monday, 11 May 2026 🕡 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Activity Room E, H6 Conet, G/F, The Center, 99 Queen’s Road Central, Central (online participation is also welcome) 👩‍🏫 Speaker: Ms. Gisella Tong 湯艷華 1\. 8 years GBA entrepreneurship experience 2\. Served Tencent\, Li\-Ning\, ByteDance 3\. Founder of GBA culture association 4\. CityU China Business graduate 5\. Promotes GBA youth development 📌 Seminar highlights: 1\. HK entrepreneurs' mindset adjustment 2\. Major client expansion & trust building 3\. Association operation & youth exchange 4\. Workplace culture & team management 💰 Free of charge; 🗣 Conducted in Cantonese, supplemented with English professional terminology ✅ Apply now: https://forms.gle/a1Kqwh1ncs31jqgKA 📞 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.

(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.

(Partner's Event) English Corner Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00 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. Wechat ID: Pandoraparties

BBQ Party on Sat (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. Wechat ID: Pandoraparties

Come for another casual gathering and chat with peers in the software & technology community. Bring your smile and relax with a refreshing drink. **Concept** 🍻 It works simple: 1. feel free to arrive and leave at any time during the event 2. get yourself a drink at the bar or convenience store 3. say hi to someone in the group and chat away. **How to find us?** 👀 Bart/Stephen usually wear something that is easy to spot in a crowd. Often it's a bright coloured t-shirt or something orange themed. Have a look at past photos of meetups to recognise him. Moreover, we usually stand close to the bar. **Venue** 📍 **The Beer Bay** is an **outdoor kiosk/bar**, situated at the walkway between the Central Ferry Piers, at the ground level **entrance of Central Ferry Pier #4** (to Lamma Island). There's plenty of space to stand, and various places to get drinks. Usually lots of people in conversation, and an overall casual and relaxed atmosphere. In summer it can get hot and sweaty, and winter a bit cold, but drinks are refreshing and nothing beats that skyline! **Toilets** 🚻 There is a public toilet at the end of the piers near pier 2, or you could walk to the IFC shopping mall nearby. **Drinks** 🍺🍷🍹🥤 The Beer Bay serves refreshing alcoholic drinks, such as cold drafts, wine and plenty of mixers too. There are also non-alcoholic options from other stands and convenience stores around as well. See you on Friday May 8!

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Join us for lunch/tea at Asterisk Supper Club to discuss our May book "Under the Oak Tree" by Suji Kim Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged. Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.

## 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

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*