Knowledge Sharing

Reading with Friends is Fun! Join us after work for a relaxing evening of silent reading. The perfect opportunity to unwind, immerse ourselves in our favourite books, and enjoy the company of fellow book lovers. We kindly ask everyone to buy at least one drink to support the venue. Schedule 19:00 -19:15: Say hi and briefly share something about the books we are going to read 19:15 - 20:00: Silent reading time 20:00 - 20:30: After reading chat • If you're late, please join the silent reading session first. We can catch up when the session's over. :) • We’ll be upstairs, you can identify the group by spotting people with books 📕 PS: If there's a last-minute change of venue due to unforeseen circumstances, the most updated information will be posted in the event's comment section. PS2 We’re introducing a new RSVP rule for our bookclub due to recent last minute cancellations: If you change your RSVP to "No" less than 24 hours before the event or do not show up on the day, you won’t be allowed to join the next one. Of course if you have a valid reason, DM me. PS3: Bring a warm jacket to this session because the aircon in Chagee is quite cold 🥶 Looking forward to a lovely night of reading.

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Join us for a fun and fitness-focused doubles badminton session at Kowloon (TST) Badminton Meetup. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your skills or a seasoned player seeking some friendly competition, this event is perfect for everyone. Our meetups are designed to combine exercise and recreational sports in a social and engaging environment. Don't worry if you're new to the sport, as our sessions are coached to help you enhance your badminton techniques while having a great time with fellow sports enthusiasts. Meet new friends, improve your game, and stay active on Sunday mornings with us. Come down to the court, unleash your competitive spirit, and enjoy a morning of exciting badminton matches interspersed with friendly banter and sports socials. Cancellation details: The cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to the start time of the game for weekdays and Wednesday for weekend games. No show or drop out without payment or delayed payment results in a permanent ban. WhatsApp the organizer at 57197742 to confirm your spot. Thanks https://wa.me/85257197742?text=Join%20sports We don't count RSVP for attendance; WhatsApp reservations only. Address-Harbour Road Sports Center - Arena, 27 Harbour Road, HK Time - 7:00 pm Event fees - 60$ per person Join our badminton WhatsApp group for future event updates.WhatsApp me at 5 7 1 9 7 7 4 2 to join https://wa.me/85257197742?text=Join%20badminton%20group

Welcome back to Codeaholics in May! This time we have brought 2 interesting talks. Talk 1: **Introduction to the Ash Framework, Why I like it: efficiency in delivery** Speaker: Angy Lemaire Three years ago I stopped enjoying coding. Elixir and Ash reignited that joy because they make delivery faster, more predictable, and more confident. This talk walks through **4 delivery efficiency levers** built into Ash: centralized resources, resource-backed forms, explicit policies, and native multitenancy. Each lever reduces complexity, eliminates duplication, and moves feature work from glue code to business logic. Talk 2: **TrustedServer: Building the Zero-Trace VPN Infrastructure** Speaker: Marco A. Gutierrez, ExpressVPN Traditional VPN servers, relying on hard drives, inherently risk retaining sensitive user data, leaving it vulnerable to seizure, unauthorized access, or the persistent installation of malicious backdoors. This session introduces **TrustedServer Technology**, a fundamental shift in VPN server architecture designed to eliminate these vulnerabilities and establish a new standard for user privacy. Honourable Mention: **Rustacean Meetup Group** for helping us faciliate!

Free HK founder meetup: insights on setup, accounting & compliance, plus networking, drinks & real conversations with 30–40 founders. Register Now : [LINK](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/osome-afterhours-hong-kong-founders-night-tickets-1988263666148#location) ***

Sports Chanbara Regular Class (Thursday) Sports chanbara is a free-style Japanese combat sport, which originated from Kodachi Goshindo (Self-defense with a short sword). We would like to introduce this new sport to Hong Kong. Please join us and be a Samurai. Dress code: Sport Attire The session will include the following: Warm-up exercise Basic Japanese Dojo manners Sports Chanbara Basic movement (Kihon Dosa) Attaching Techniques Blocking Techniques Basic Movements of Dodging Sparring Date: Each Thursday Time: 2000-2200pm Location: Room 503, 5/F, BLK B Hoi Luen Industrial Centre, 55 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon Fee: $600 per 4 classes Others: Attendee no need to bring/buy any helmet or gear and coach will borrow the gears for attendee use during class. For reservation, please message/call Stephen Sensei at 61762261 https://wa.me/85261762261 To find out more, please visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HongKongSportsChanbara Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sports_chanbara_hong_kong/

Given the development potential of the Middle East market, an increasing number of Hong Kong enterprises are turning their attention to this region that blends tradition and modernity. As the Middle East comprises countries with diverse legal systems, religious cultures, and institutional frameworks, understanding the current conditions of local markets and intellectual property (IP) protection requirements is crucial for a successful market entry. In this seminar, an expert will provide an overview of the business environment and current IP systems in the Middle East (such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar). The seminar will also cover key application practices and dispute resolution mechanisms, with a view to assisting SMEs in expanding into the region steadily and sustainably. Register Now: [LINK](https://www.success.tid.gov.hk/success_enews/flyer/Flyer_20260521_Eng.pdf)

22 May, 2026 International Networking, introducing a HOT spot opened in Central! Come join May's Networking Happy hour @ GRAFFITI [New] , a Trendy club in Ho Lee Commercial Building [Shop C & D, UG/F,] right on 17-18 Lan Kwai Fong Street. GRAFFITI will be the new location for our Friday event. You will be able to join entertainment after the event at zero extra cost. Venue: GRAFFITI [New] : 17-18 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong. Date: May, 22nd Friday Time: 6:30pm to 11:55 pm (Happy hour 50% off for all standard drinks whole night specail for our members) Event : International Networking @GRAFFITI -Before 7pm, Free-Entry (buy drinks), special for early birds! -7pm till 11:55 pm, Door: HK$100 (Cash) with 1 drink. Come join to enjoy happy hour night! - To facilitate venue’s handling for our event, order a drink before start to introduce yourself and chat with members.* - Bring some cash! · Standard drinks - : Red / White wine Vodka Gin Tequila Rum Whisky Beer : Bottle of Heineken Soft drink and fruit drink Expats / H.K. local, professionals, white collar, coworkers, friends, friends of friends, college students...all are welcome to join!!! The dress code : Smart casual. No shorts and /or flip-flops · All guest must be 18+ and provide valid identification card with recent picture, entire door policy will be under the Company’s policy and the Company reserves the right to make the final decision for the guest entry!

This exclusive session, “Ocean as a Living System: Challenges and Opportunities for Contemporary Era” will be hosted by Professor Ho Kin-Chung, Chair Professor of Environmental and Polar Research, The Education University of Hong Kong and Founder & Director of the Bauhinia Research Station at Arctic, Polar Research Institute of Hong Kong. The masterclass will highlight the critical balance between marine conservation and sustainable growth in our current age. Date: 22 May 2026 (FRI) Event Venue: Studio 1&2, GAA, 1/F, InnoCentre, 72 TatChee Avenue, Kowloon Tong Register Now: [LINK](https://hkstp.wufoo.com/forms/future-ecopreneur-programme-masterclass-on-22-may/) Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 19 2026 (first come, first served)

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Overview Join Motiv-Digital & Oracle NetSuite for an exclusive, hands-on technical workshop designed for finance, operations, and IT leaders in HK. **In today’s fast-paced B2B landscape, staying ahead means moving beyond manual data entry and static reporting. Join Motiv Digital and Oracle NetSuite for an exclusive, hands-on technical workshop designed for finance, operations, and IT leaders in Hong Kong.** **This isn’t just another seminar, it’s a deep dive into the tools that drive efficiency. From personalizing your executive dashboard to building automated approval workflows without a single line of code, you will leave with the skills to optimize your operations.** **Key Highlights** * Tailor role-based dashboard KPIs to maximize daily operational efficiency * Automate insightful financial reports for better data-driven stakeholder decisions * Integrate embedded AI and OCR to automate manual data entry * Future-proof operations using zero-code tools and AI-driven digital transformation **Event Details** * **Date:** 22 May 2026 (Fri) * **Time:** 3pm – 5pm (HKT) * **Venue:** 8/F, Lee Garden Three, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (Oracle NetSuite Office) *Reminder: Please Bring Your Own Laptop (Hands-on session included)* **Who Should Attend**？ * CFOs & Finance Directors * Operations & Supply Chain Managers * IT Decision Makers & Digital Transformation Leads * Business Owners looking to scale Hong Kong operations *Sign up now and all participants will receive a one-month Oracle NetSuite free trial account.* **Register here -> [LINK](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv3b5YHlq9H2vI7t8W4bBT3EweOn9ru-UgXVusXSqcZID74Q/viewform?pli=1)**

Language exchange@ My home Cafe Kindly at least pay for one drink item for the cafe owner . Please come up stairs to 3/F .

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Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

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!

## 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

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** TBD

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.