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Date: 2026-03-30 (Monday) Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm HKT (Optional Dinner 8:00pm to 9:00pm) Fee: Free of Charge Speaker(s): Zee Khamaruldin Language: English 英文 Venue: Coffice Coworking Space Lai Chi Kok Unit 1101, Floor 11, Tower 1, Cheung Sha Wan Plaza, 833 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Lai Chi Kok Sponsored By: Coffice, Kinsta **Agenda:** 7:00 – Opening 7:05 – Why Design Matters: First Impressions Count by Zee Khamaruldin 7:35 - General Q&A/Discussion 7:50 – Closing 8:00 – Dinner sponsored by Kinsta in nearby Hong Kong style restaurant (Optional, pay for your own food) Victor (our co-organizer) and Kevin (our volunteer) attended Zee's talk in WordCamp Malaysia 2025. They were impressed by the talk. They thought our audience would benefit from it and Zee's delivery of the talk was excellent. So, we have invited her to present her the same talk in our March Meetup and we are grateful that she has accepted our invitation! **Why Design Matters: First Impressions Count by Zee Khamaruldin** We all know most WordPress sites start with a similar structure, but what really makes people stop, look, and stay is the design. Colours, fonts, images, and even white space all come together to create that all-important first impression. Get it right, and your site feels inviting and trustworthy. In this session, Zee will show how design can completely change the way a site feels, even when the content is exactly the same. Whether you’re building your first site or levelling up, you’ll walk away with practical ideas to make your websites stand out. You’ll see side-by-side how design choices shape the experience with examples of websites done in Kadence and Elementor Pro. \* The speaker will deliver her talk live via Zoom. **Sponsored By** **Venue Sponsor: Coffice** [Coffice](https://www.coffice.com.hk/) 是以本地企業及傳統行業為主要服務對象的共享辦公室，自2014年起我們分別在觀塘、荔枝角及上水設立了分行。 [Coffice](https://www.coffice.com.hk/) 致力為每個創業家提供全面的創業支援及希望透過用戶交流平台，為初創公司及微企打做一個將工作，生活，社交合而為一的理想工作環境。 [Coffice](https://www.coffice.com.hk/) 不僅希望每個創業家可以在Coffice shared office Hong Kong成功開拓業務，更關心您在Coffice coworking office space工作及生活中都能夠忙裡偷閒。於Coffice的Coffee Bar喝杯咖啡，抖足精神，與co space身邊的伙伴談天說地分享創業經驗，從而互相激發靈感，充電後再搏殺。 **Event Sponsor: Kinsta** Kinsta‘s premium managed hosting for WordPress delivers speed, security, and global scalability, directly improving reliability, efficiency, and results. With transparent, flexible service, a cutting-edge technology stack, and 24/7/365 expert human support, Kinsta adapts to your needs and improves your workflows and performance, giving you the peace of mind to focus on your business. Backed by the highest international standards with a local data center in Hong Kong and a global network beyond, Kinsta is an extension of your team that gives your projects a reliable foundation for online success, allowing you to work efficiently and scale campaigns effectively with WordPress and other technologies. Streamline workflows, gain peace of mind, and maximize digital ROI with Kinsta: simply better hosting Visit [kinsta.com](https://kinsta.com/) For more information, visit [LinkedIn](https://get.kinsta.com/e3t/Ctc/ZT+23284/cP7y-04/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3lrW597rhB5TzxBMW7KlF1N321fzMW7w_1-550xygrW2jT1t12Lc9y5W702H9P6Fy3ZjW5fr9vd7gx8S2W5wrpTl5KshwjVb5WQT1c2kL2W38rS4Q192FybW15Jf2b6y8gL2N8K953TPf7DKW4DMMht189-qQMSCdcqjnk-CW2rn7kw3xsmy-VVv80G3r_-91W8SZvJJ5TCK6WW749syD5WrRVQW6K1_7r1V7pzRW8x3f_L6htLfXW7lfH7C2Sc310f4F9Js404), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kinstahosting), [X](https://get.kinsta.com/e3t/Ctc/ZT+23284/cP7y-04/Jk82-6qcW5BW0B06lZ3kVW7nHSp01szfLNW7GJvQV1-ZyfYW3FM_xX82zzgVW1yDDY56tT2mzW1J83QC4ZK0SZVWPb6-57s0RjW1nGJmw1XP1MXW27VpxC272tkhW8bkV3C2fsN11W9b0yym4zT3lxW59fJJm4tw0FzW6qnq2x7Z-XhCW5TrM6H2c8nLRW4N1p4f906jCPW3Gkh3672hmtHVFDcsK53fLYdV2vRg13P4qxqW7YJkL77GLYrjf41Rrz004), [Github](https://get.kinsta.com/e3t/Ctc/ZT+23284/cP7y-04/Jk82-6qcW5BW0B06lZ3lyW6ZNSP38xPP6RW7NzP4P7-Ww5hW2xfrpb24YSjXW18rvCP2Sn_sNVvYGnw8PwrqLW4N9Dw143RLtKVNb_2h6ScnBSVKlZfw45lQC4W5C5Pmw32JSzhW5rJbq_4ccbfBW71D-Rc6CR_KyW4nVYJY62D5TrN82h7c8g1GddW8vzBHD76C49FW6KM48p13jq2QN73Vs7xBDbCkW6dVgsM7wDj74W6hhX411B7RRlf8fZH_P04), [YouTube](https://get.kinsta.com/e3t/Ctc/ZT+23284/cP7y-04/Jk82-6qcW5BW0B06lZ3pKW4XrQy58n0_r7N1Njb9YhdJNfW83Nrz33Tbk0HVBR_3X6G5JKFW87FKwZ4YCGZJN3d6fnrn2CVRW1v1bRH2bVqKTW5wlPP25PsLLWW8dHZNW6mZK22W1G2-Jc6FNHDZW3TWjLg592Z2dW704_zY4NZWkSW95xT_25h9XssW1LMJk68p8MzyW3x-0r-6HfhBbW8KJmJh94ZXvjW555kcb4jCzvYN2SxznKf-bM5f3JvlxW04).

Hong Kong's longest running open mic! Put your name on the board at the venue to perform. Free to watch, and all performers get a free drink. Dave Chappelle once performed here and described the room as "cool"!

我地唔打錢, 打名次開心玩! 活動會track winning % (Win定義: 正數得分) 及第一名總次數. ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Hi 想提提大家只要響Meetup報咗名，我哋就當你會準備出席。如果嚟唔到麻煩廿四小時之前撳返not going. 大家都知道麻雀三缺一係玩唔到，如果任何人放飛機，另外嗰三個出席嘅朋友等同白行一趟, 所以我哋係一定會踢。用嚟保障返出席嘅朋友。 遲到⏰少少ok, 但半個鐘以上亦會被放進黑名單. 將心比己，大家都唔想去到發覺唔夠腳 / 大家都唔想準時到但係要坐響度等人半粒鐘 🙏 埸費: $100 (a free drink is included)[第一名回贈$20, 第二名$10. 比賽成績會計落我哋嘅小聯賽. 年終會有兩個冠軍🏆奬: (1)勝率冠軍 (2)第一名次數冠軍. 獎品會於我地Whatsapp 群內公布. (1)勝率: 勝率=勝出次數/參賽次數。（勝利定義: 得分係正數） 一年嘅賽季會分成四個quarter, 一月到三月為之1st quarter. 四月到六月為2nd quarter 如此類推。每個quarter會逐次加一埸參賽場次作為計名次門檻。例子：四月份開始，勝率計算只會計參賽咗兩場或以上嘅玩家。七月份只會計參賽咗三場。十月份計參賽咗四場。所以年終總排名每個玩家需要最少參賽左四場才符合計算資格。 (2) 第一名冠軍: 簡單計每局第一名次數最多者. 🔔 報名參加Meetup活動, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1代表會帶朋友來的意思). 🔔我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到，Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏 🔔本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 102 🔔Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk

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Fee 14ppl $75 9~11pm court 4,3 請大家遵守以 1:請大家不要在遊戲其間進行羽毛球技術指導. 2:男與女閒聊時請保持一隻手距離. 3:遊戲已例明 羽毛球等級(ab,li,i 等等), 請按照自己所屬等級參與遊戲. 4:各下參加左的活動有指定場號, 如果自行走向其他埸由我們舉辦的活動的埸地打波, 我地可能會給予警告, 請不要挑戰我們的忍耐力。 5:如果少於48小時內取消出值, 都請交出值應付之金額。 如有違反, 一律blacklist. If you join my game for first time please send me your mobile no. to confirm your spot. Tel: 97843661 Coming Please Whatsapp or message me through meetup as soon as possible if you can't come. ‧ We will be playing 21 points doubles match ‧ Strictly NO BEGINNER ‧ The event is not first come first serve, I will pick suitable players in order to balance the level of the game. So if you are not on the attending list, please don't feel being offended, thanks for understanding ‧ Cancellation policy: Cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to the start time of the game. Cancellation past the deadline will be marked as no-show.11

**About the Event** AWS User Group Hong Kong is back in 2026! This is the 1st meet up for AWS User Group Hong Kong in 2026. Whether you are an architect, developer, or tech enthusiast, come connect with old friends, meet new builders, and toast to the achievements of our local community. Let’s share a drink, exchange stories! **Featured Speakers** Anannya Roy Chowdhury - Evaluation Lessons for Agents in Production Vishal Alhat - Teaching Your AI to Code Like our Team: A Practical Guide to Steering **Agenda** 6:30PM - 7:00PM Welcome 7:00PM - 7:40PM Evaluation Lessons for Agents in Production 7:40PM - 8:20PM Teaching Your AI to Code Like our Team: A Practical Guide to Steering 8:20PM - 9:00PM Networking

想一Jam 歌？ 想識朋友夾band 唱live? 歡迎 加入Free Jam + Open mic Whatapp Group 一齊識朋友唱歌玩樂器 入群接收最新活動資訊及報名！ Want to jam? Want to meet friends and sing live in a band? Join the Free Jam + Open Mic WhatsApp Group to meet friends and play instruments. Join the group to receive the latest event information and sign up! https://chat.whatsapp.com/CvKmKyKK7le53X4cIJSH2P?mode=hqrc

**NOTE**: Event registration is managed on [Luma](https://luma.com/n80qyc1m) (https://luma.com/n80qyc1m). We had double the capacity register last time, so please include your Linkedin page or your company/position/interest area for us to help accept your registartion. And arrive early as we will allow entry based on first come first serve day of. **AI isn't just a tool anymore—it’s a teammate!** We’re back to explore what happens when artificial intelligence truly integrates into your team and workflow. This isn’t about prompting; it’s about collaboration. **What to expect:** **_Keynote_**: Claude on Your Team – Jason Xu (ex-Google, ex-Alibaba Product Manager) and the Lunatechs team will show you how to use Claude to plan projects, organize chaos, conduct research, and create content alongside you. **_Hands-On Experience_** – Step into a real WhatsApp team chat featuring OpenClaw. You’ll get firsthand experience of what it’s like to collaborate in a group where humans and AI work together. **_AI Video Meets Agentic Software_** – Hanley Leung (exApple, exEA, exYahoo! Software Leader) debuts Vidiot, his AI Vibe Video Editing project. Perfect for creators and builders interested in the future of agentic system applications. **We’re looking for two more outside speakers!** If you’re building, experimenting, or rethinking how AI fits into teams, we’d love to hear from you. **Who is Lunatechs?​** Lunatechs is a community for people crazy about technology — founders, developers, AI builders, creators, and tech enthusiasts. ​In today’s AI world, teams are getting smaller and more solo, and many of us spend long hours at our computers building the future. Together we can turn Hong Kong into Silicon Harbour, where world leading technology from East meets West. **About Compass Offices** ​Compass Offices provides businesses with professional, efficient, and flexible workspaces tailored to support growth at every stage. Our serviced offices offer ready‑to‑use workspace solutions with flexible lease terms, making it easy for startups, SMEs, and multinational teams to scale as their needs evolve. ​With prime locations across major business districts in Asia Pacific, Compass Offices provides a comfortable, convenient, and productivity driven environment designed to help companies stay agile and succeed in a fast changing business landscape.

📣📣📣 Hey there, fitness fanatics! Guess what? We're expanding to the Kowloon side because we just can't get enough of those endorphins! 🎉🎉🎉 
𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 🙌 
Last year, we kicked off our workout journey at the Hoi Bun Rd Park with a small group of ~-10 dedicated regulars. But now, we're ready to amp it up with Fitfam and fill that Thursday void with some serious fitness fun! 🏋🏻‍♂️🏋🏻‍♂️🏋🏻‍♂️ 
And hey, it's not just about the sweat and muscles (although those are definitely a bonus). It's also a fantastic opportunity to expand your network 🕸🕸🕸 and mingle with like-minded professionals in the area, e.g. folks at the Citi Tower, Quayside, and more! 🌇🏙🌇 
So, what's in store for you during our workout session? Get ready for a heart-pumping, calorie-crushing 1-hour HIIT/CrossFit extravaganza suitable for all fitness levels. 🥇🥈🥉 Don't forget to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated, and if you have a yoga mat lying around, feel free to bring it along (totally optional though). 
We've got ~10 regulars outside of Fitfam who don't always sign up on Meetup, so don't be discouraged if you're the first and only one to register. We promise you won't be alone in this fitness adventure! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️ 
So, let's sweat, burn some calories, and have a blast together! Get ready to make those endorphins dance and forge some awesome connections. Sweat & Connect. 💦💦💦 
⚠️ 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ⚠️ 
Please take a minute to read the following information regarding your participation in FitFam workouts. By signing up for this session, you confirm that you have read and understood the terms and risks detailed below:
 💬 WHATSAPP 💬 
We have a WhatsApp group! If you've participated in several of our sessions and would like to stay engaged with other regular FitFammers, please let one of our leaders know at the end of a workout so they can add you to the group.

🙅 NOT GOING 🙅‍♂️

If you have signed up for a session and can no longer make it, please move yourself to "Not Going" so our leaders have a more accurate count of participants coming to their session. This also helps us plan workouts more effectively. 
🔊 DISCLAIMER 🔊

By signing up for this session, you confirm that you have read and understood the terms and risks detailed in our Disclaimer and Release of Liability Agreement: https://www.meetup.com/fitfamhongkong/pages/29134671/Disclaimer_and_Release_of_Liability_Agreement For any other question regarding our workouts and our community, please refer to the FAQs page: https://www.meetup.com/fitfamhongkong/pages/29134429/FitFam_FAQs
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FitFam is accessible to everyone. No equipment, no previous experience or wallet needed. See you on the field

**Acro Yoga Community Description** Join us for free Acro Yoga sessions in the beautiful Tamar Park every Friday and Sunday! Our outdoor gatherings welcome everyone interested in exploring Acro Yoga, regardless of experience level. Please sign up on Meetup before joining to stay updated on our sessions and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Keep in mind that the practice involves close partner work, so communication and comfort are key. If any issues arise, we encourage respectful handling and prioritizing safety. Come solo or bring a friend, and enjoy a unique workout that combines fitness, play, and social interaction. We look forward to seeing you there!

**\*\*\* IMPORTANT \*\*\*** **Please using the following to REGISTER offically, and please ignore the attendee limits here at meetup dot com:** //[https://forms.gle/KWo8uP2B6Mi9Q4eP6](https://forms.gle/KWo8uP2B6Mi9Q4eP6)//Closed **Event Details** **Date:** April 1, 2026 (Wed) **Time:** 19:00 - 21:00 (subject to update) **Venue:** **Bloomberg LP, 22/F, Champion Tower, Champion Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong** **Language:** English **Agenda:** 1\. High\-level overview of Bloomberg's open source strategy by Leo Chen \- Bloomberg Engineering 2\. “Transiting from Ngnix Ingress to Envoy Gateway” by Edison Wong

聖經討論會是以日常生活與專業議題（如人際關係、職涯發展、熱門新聞、理財、人工智能等）為基礎的基督教聖經討論。您亦可提議主題，內容信徒與否都合適。 Bible Talk is a social event based on everyday life and professional topics (such as relationships, career, popular news headlines, finance, AI…etc.) You are also welcome to suggest topics. All content will be hospitable to all backgrounds.👌 雖然主持人會援引聖經經文，但請放心，這是個安全的平台，歡迎您基於自身經驗、文化、哲學與宗教背景分享觀點。所有背景皆受歡迎且受到尊重。 Although the host will reference biblical scriptures. Please rest assured that this is a safe platform to share your perspective stemming from your experience, culture, philosophies and religions. All backgrounds are welcomed and respected. 😊 主體語言：英文（可提供中文協助） Main language: English (Chinese assistance is available)

We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global in‑person community event series running **March 15 – April 30**! Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, high‑quality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub. * GitHub Copilot in VS Code * GitHub Copilot CLI … and more! * **Intro Talk (30–45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development * **Local Community Talk (30–45 min):** NOT ME, **[Matt Eland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteland/)** * **Hands‑on Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot * **SPECIAL GUEST** **(virtual)**: **[Andrea Griffiths](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolombiadev/)** (Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub) ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (AI-generated) code; this time!*** Food and drinks will be available. There will be a Pro+ Sweepstakes, and details on how to enter will be provided at the event. Microsoft will be raffling off 300 GitHub Copilot Pro+ codes at the end of Dev Days. How it works: * Attendees will enter the raffle by filling out an entry form provided at the event. * Codes will be raffled off at the end of the event series! **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

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As a follow-up to our macro class and to get ready for our May and June Field Shoots, we are going to have a macro training "class." I will attempt to work through a number of macro shoots with the group. Those with cameras can try to shoot the same subjects I am shooting. We will start with some small objects and work our way down to smaller and smaller ones. As we photograph each subject, we will consider depth of field, focal plane management, subject composition, background, and lighting. I have no idea how many subjects we will get through, but we will give it our best shot (pun intended!). Bring your camera, whatever macro gear you might have, a tripod if you have one, whatever lighting you may have, etc. This will really be an exercise in seeing what you have, me showing you some ways to approach the subjects, and seeing what works! I am going to add an extra hour to this meeting! CYA There!!!!! Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Starting Shooting Small Stuff 5. 9:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: Macro Madness!