Lead Climbing

This is a low key, fun social trail run every Thursday from Lantau Basecamp in Mui Wo Lantau. All levels are welcome and we don't leave anyone behind. Bring: a headlamp, water, trail shoes.

**You need to register in the below link to attend the meetup** [Register here](https://forms.gle/eYxjmEEB72xDZVw99) **NOTE: This meetup is exclusive and the final list of attendees is at the discretion of the host. You will receive an invitation via email before the meetup date.** We are delighted to announce that our next meetup will be in cooperation with **Bullish**. Special thanks to our sponsor, **Bullish**, for making this event happen. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Speaker 1: Sébastien Borget** **Topic:** Unchaining Creators by moving the Creators Economy onchain **Bio:** He is an entrepreneur and father with 14 years of experience in growing startups, including 4 years in blockchain and 11 years in mobile gaming. He is the Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a pioneering virtual world where players build, own, and monetize gaming experiences using NFTs and SAND, the platform’s utility token. In 2020, he became President of the Blockchain Game Alliance, representing over 250 industry leaders. Recognized among CoinTelegraph’s Top 100 most influential people in crypto, Sébastien holds a Computer Science Engineering degree from Telecom SudParis, one of France’s leading ICT graduate schools. **Summary:** He will share how his journey in user-generated content and gaming led him to co-found one of the largest decentralized virtual worlds, partnering with more than 400 major brands. He’ll highlight why creators across all platforms still struggle to get discovered, build communities, and grow their economies; despite the industry’s progress. These challenges inspired him to launch SANDchain, designed as the financial backbone of creativity, empowering creators to introduce loyalty points and access on-chain financialization in a transparent, interoperable way. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Speaker 2: Olaf Torne** **Title:** Accelerating equity exotics RFQ response times using ML **Bio:** He leads the APAC front-office equity derivatives quant team at Barclays, with over 15 years of experience in quantitative finance spanning flow and exotic derivatives and quantitative investment strategies (QIS). Holding a PhD in mathematics from Brussels University and a graduate certificate in artificial intelligence from Stanford University, he combines classical modeling with machine learning to tackle complex financial challenges. His career includes roles at Merrill Lynch and research collaboration at Ecole Centrale Paris, where he published academic papers and built advanced models. As a team leader, he values collaboration, integrity, and innovation, mentoring others to drive excellence and impact. **Summary:** We present several use cases arising in equity structured product issuance, where time-consuming Monte Carlo or Finite Difference based approaches can potentially be enhanced using Machine Learning models. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Speaker 3:** MA Jianfei **Title:** Enhancing LLMs' Phonological Reasoning in Chinese via a Fine-tuning and Reinforcement Learning Framework **Bio:** He holds a BA in Translation and Linguistics from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University （PolyU） and is currently a first-year Ph.D. student there. His research interests lie in computational linguistics. Under his supervisor's guidance, he is currently working on speech disorders in autism, with future plans to explore AI for therapy. He is currently including one first-author EMNLP (oral) and one ACL (oral, second author), alongside three workshop papers. His work primarily focuses on analyzing linguistic phenomena within model mechanisms （interpretability） and leveraging these phenomena to enhance model performance. **Summary:** This talk addresses a key challenge in Chinese NLP: the language's complex phonological system leads to a vast number of homophones. Netizens often exploit this for wordplay or to circumvent content filters, which impacts tasks like high-quality web scraping and sensitive content detection. While Large Language Models (LLMs) possess some innate phonological knowledge, we argue that explicitly teaching them to align phonetic and textual information is crucial. To this end, we constructed a comprehensive Chinese homophone dataset, encompassing typing errors, ASR misrecognitions, and real-world online puns. We then developed a framework combining Supervised Fine-tuning (SFT) to mimic human-like reasoning and Reinforcement Learning (RL) to stabilize the acquired skills. Our results show that even smaller models can achieve phonological reasoning abilities comparable to their larger teacher models. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time:** Thursday, December 18th, 2025, 18:30 PM to 9:00 PM HKT (Registration start at 6:45pm) **Venue:** The Centrium, Building **Address:** Bullish limited, 31/F, The Centrium building, 60 Wyndham St, Central

**Total beginners** **welcome so come try!** A whole new movement, fitness & self defense cultural activity **outdoors!** Structured progressive practices for **Strength**, **Flexibility, Coordination, Balance** & **Self Defense** skills in a fun friendly group environment! Totally NOT what you expect, **serious cardio**, **whole body movement** & **practical!** You will really be surprised by what WE do but even more by what YOU can do! Nothing like what you imagine about Kung Fu, No screaming, No rigidness, No mysticism & No getting hit… but YES, definitely a fun workout with great people! **Curious?** To get an ideal of what class is like, hear instructor & hear student testimonials go to: [https://www.instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu](instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu) **FEE:** 1st time TRIAL fee only $100 HKD. Please RSVP here or Whatsapp me. Non-Resident $150 HKD. After trial 10 class package is $1500 HKD or $200 HKD single class. **WEAR:** Workout clothing, sports shoes & bring bottle of water! **WHEN:** Tuesday 6:45pm NEW people. Please be on time, warm up very important for your 1st class! **WHERE:** Inside Kowloon Park. Meet at McDonalds across from Indoor Swimming Pool entrance, next to Sports Center. MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, or Austin. Link below: [Kowloon Park Swimming Pool](https://maps.apple.com/?address=22%20Austin%20Rd,%20Tsim%20Sha%20Tsui,%20Kowloon,%20Hong%20Kong%20SAR,%20China&auid=15054175802527892571&ll=22.301815,114.170365&lsp=9902&q=Kowloon%20Park%20Swimming%20Pool&_ext=CjIKBAgEEAUKBAgFEAMKBQgGEKcBCgQIChAACgQIUhADCgQIVRAQCgQIWRADCgUIpAEQARIkKSODum0jNjZAMWByPQiohFxAORGqqD1gZDZAQaw+9nwmkVxA&t=m) **WHY:** Out of shape? Gym BORING? Incredible friendly community? More? You want to exercise & have fun building strength, flexibility, coordination & self-defense skills while cultivating patience, focus, confidence & yes… discipline! **HOW:** To get in touch with me, Whatsapp .9420.0360. or email through Meetup. For more info about my art, please visit NaturalStyleKungfu.com. **\- Book a Private 1\-on\-1 Kungfu Class\!** Learn at your own pace & prepare for later group classes, choose the day & time suitable to you! Private Class in Kowloon Park: 1.5 Hours $500, other locations $900 **-**

Welcome to all levels. For the beginners, I will teach you some basic skills and demonstrate and you'll pick up easily. Practice makes perfect! We will practice the club S, 5 and fairway wood 3, 5 and the driver. Looking forward to see you and let's have fun. Sportswear is fine. The equipment and balls will be provided at the driving range. ★★PLEASE let me know through Whatsapp or Calling before u sign up or RSPV and my HK number is 93798380. Otherwise, the chance of attendance will be passed to the one who did say hi to me first. Lastly, remember to let me know 24 HOURS before the Meetup if you will be late or can't attend. Otherwise, the one who absent without notice would be blacklisted and not welcome to join this Meetup anymore. Cheers, Terry Wong

Hi yogis! I’m Christina, it has been teaching yoga for over 10 years and regularly volunteering yoga class in the Fitfam community for more than four years. This yoga class is chill, simple, and mainly focuses on relaxation for our bodies. Welcome anyone who with yoga experience or beginner. •Bring your own yoga mat •small towel to assist with stretching •wear comfortable outfit •water 🩷we used to meet on the square, there’s the Legislative Council building in the background,close to Harbor,if you can’t find location feel free to text me or leave messages in the fitfam group ***Please pay your attention on the weather, the information from the fitfam WhatsApp group and here*** If the weather is bad, it might change the location to the Central peir 9 or 10 at an hour prior tot he start time IF you cannot make the lesson, please remove your spot. Fitfam is a community for people who like yoga, like to make new friends, doesn’t matter where are you from what languages you are speaking, here is open spaces for everyone 😇😁 Thanks. ⚠️ 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ⚠️
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Time flies, and it's Christmas gift-giving season again. We hope members will bring gifts to exchange too. Ho Ho Ho, Santa comes to town, December 19th Friday, Pre-Christmas 2025 will be at K-97 Lan Kwai Fong. Located on the G/F of the Cosmos Building (8-11 Lan Kwai Fong), K-97 a legendary bar in the HK scene, an elegant open environment with a soft and relaxed atmosphere during happy hour. In this occasion we will make a warm and Christmas oriented mood on our led walls. Feel free to join Friday after work, come early to get free Santa ��� hat, wear something red to blend with the Christmas atmosphere, meeting interesting people .... let's keep the fun continue, party till late! Pre-Xmas Professionals Networking @K-97 LKF Date: December 19, Friday Time : 6 pm to 11 pm ( Happy hour till 10 pm ) * This event till 11 pm only, please join us early! K-97: G/F, Costmos Building , 8-11 Lan Kwai Fong , Central , Hong Kong. Free-entry (Buy a drink) before 6:30 pm specials for early bird, re-entry not arrowed. Door HKD100 (Cash) per person includes one standard drink, happy hour till 10 pm special, join early to enjoy Happy-hour & chat with members enjoy holiday mood! Holiday Lucky draw Special at 10:30 pm, don't miss it ! ** The first prize is a bottle of wine🍾🍾... Standard drinks include: House white and red, Beer, Vodka, Gin, Whisky, Rum, Tequila, Juice & Soft drinks. The dress code : Smart casual. No shorts and /or flip-flops! W/ Santa's hat.... Come join early to enjoy special holiday happy hour, and get free Santa Claus hats (Limited supply)….lets enjoy the Christmas atmosphere under big screen with members... Expats/HK local, professionals, white collar, coworkers, friends, friends of friends, college students... all are welcome to join!!! To facilitate venue’s handling for our events, please order a drink before starting to introduce yourself and chat with members ( Indoor & Terrace ). Kind reminder : Bring some cash. All guests must be 18+ and provide valid identification card with recent picture!

**Happy Winter Weekend Hikers!** ❄️ Ready for a real Hong Kong hiking adventure? Join us as we tackle Mount Stenhouse (353m), the highest and most rugged peak on Lamma Island. This is not a casual family walk. it's a challenging, off-beat adventure for experienced hikers seeking unmarked trails, unique volcanic geology, and breathtaking 360° views of the South China Sea. We’ll follow a mix of paved paths and steep, unmaintained dirt trails requiring scrambling, bushwhacking, and a good sense of adventure. The route is overgrown in sections and not signposted, offering a true taste of Hong Kong’s wild side. **Event Details: ** Date: 20 December 2025, Saturday Meeting Place and Time: Yung Shue Wan Ferry Pier (Central Pier 4) & 10:45AM Key Details: 1. Meeting Point: Yung Shue Wan Ferry Pier (from Central Pier 4) at 10:45AM as we shall take the 11:00AM ferry to Lamma. 2. Hike Duration: ~4-5 hours (including water breaks, photo breaks, snack break and summit time). 3. Difficulty: CHALLENGING. Suitable for fit, experienced hikers only. Not recommended for beginners. 4. End Point: Sok Kwu Wan village for a well-earned Seafood (optional) dinner, followed by ferry return to Central. Route Summary: 1. Start at Yung Shue Wan Pier, walk Main Street to the Family Walk. 2. Follow paved path past Hung Shing Yeh Beach toward Lo So Shing Beach. 3. Locate the discreet, overgrown dirt trail turn-off near Lo So Shing (we’ll guide you).’ 4. Ascend Mount Stenhouse via steep, rugged, and unmarked paths—scrambling required followed by a snack break 5. Descend toward Sham Wan (Turtle Beach) and continue to Sok Kwu Wan. Your Commitment – For Safety & Enjoyment: ✔ Proper hiking boots are mandatory (no sneakers or flats). ✔ Wear Cap, long sleeves & long pants for protection against thick scrub. ✔ Bring 3-4 liters of water, snacks, gloves for bushwhacking, insect repellent & sun protection. ✔ Pack a positive, supportive, and team-oriented attitude. We hike as a group. ✔ Honestly assess your fitness and experience—this hike is strenuous and route-finding is involved. Our Vibe: Inclusive, supportive, and friendly. We respect the trail, each other, and the challenge. No hikers will be left behind. _Disclaimer_: _This hike involves unofficial trails with natural hazards. By joining, you acknowledge the risks and are responsible for your own safety, preparedness, and decision-making. About our host: _Raj is a Hong Kong hiking enthusiast with deep local trail experience. Let’s explore the wild heart of Lamma together!_

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us. As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead. **Apply now to lead a group in your area:** 👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind

Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.

We will hike approx 4 miles looping through the gardens, boardwalk trail and chipmunk trail.

Step into 2026 with intention, clarity, and a creative practice designed to help you see yourself more clearly. In this special Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore confidence as something you can curate - through the choices you make, the qualities you amplify, and the story you choose to step into. We’ll start with a short guided reflection to surface the traits, habits, and energies you want to nurture in the coming year. Then, using collage materials selected specifically for this workshop, you’ll translate those insights into a visual composition that represents the version of yourself you’re ready to grow toward. This isn’t about resolutions or perfection. It’s about crafting a grounded, imaginative vision of your next chapter - one that feels honest, energizing, and fully yours. All materials are provided. Just bring yourself (and a friend) and a willingness to explore what confidence can look like for you in 2026. **Featured Partner: Columbus Collage Collective** The Columbus Collage Collective was started in August of 2023 by Emily Morgan (aka Lovely But Dead) and Douglas Cuckler (aka Wonder Doug) as a place for collage enthusiasts to gather and create art together. The collective has since become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to hold free or low-cost collage events across central Ohio. The CCC welcomes all artists of all backgrounds and skill levels and encourages folks to take this time to step away from everyday existence and create art with people who share a love for this dynamic art form. All materials—magazines, scissors, craft knives, glue, paper, cardboard, and more—are provided, so there's no need to bring anything at all (though you're welcome to bring a friend or a favorite tool if you'd like!). We also encourage folks to take home magazines and materials from our events to support continued creativity! Find us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/](https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/) Register or sign up for the newsletter at [https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/](https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/) **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*