Microsoft
Meet other local people interested in Microsoft: share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! Join a Microsoft group.
0
members
0
groups
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Check out microsoft events happening today here. These are in-person gatherings where you can meet fellow enthusiasts and participate in activities right now.
Discover all the microsoft events taking place this week here. Plan ahead and join exciting meetups throughout the week.
Absolutely! Find microsoft events near your location here. Connect with your local community and discover events within your area.
Microsoft Events Today
Join in-person Microsoft events happening right now
DACH Startup Pitch Night
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong, The Global Incubator Network (GIN), Start2, and Swissnex in China are hosting the first-ever DACH Startup Pitch Night. An exclusive networking event for Startups and Investors and a satelite event of [Jumpstarter 2025](https://www.jumpstarter.hk/).
This exciting evening will be the highlight of this year's [GoHongkong program](https://www.advantageaustria.org/cn/events/Austrian_Participants_GOHONGKONG2025_Introductions_25_Nov_20.pdf) showcasing pitches from some of the most innovative startups from the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), giving you the chance to discover pioneering ideas and potential investment opportunities. Alongside the pitches, there will be time for networking with investors and key stakeholders, opening doors to new partnerships and collaborations.
**Event details:**
* **Date**: Wednesday March 26, 2025
* **Time:** 19:00
* **Location:** \[The Hive Sheung Wan\, Hong Kong\]\(The Hive Sheung Wan\, Hong Kong\)
**Why Attend?**
* Exciting startup pitches from innovative ventures
* Networking opportunities with investors, founders, and more
* Insights into European innovation trends and business models
**Seats are limited** — **[REGISTER HERE](https://forms.zohopublic.eu/Swissnex/form/DACHStartupPitchNightHK26thofMarch1/formperma/fGSQe5ZKLtcSnpLGM9VomQNO_IEUGlnqqF6Y5fdJEeI)**[ ](https://forms.zohopublic.eu/Swissnex/form/DACHStartupPitchNightHK26thofMarch1/formperma/fGSQe5ZKLtcSnpLGM9VomQNO_IEUGlnqqF6Y5fdJEeI)to secure your spot.
Thurs Free HIIT/CrossFit - Hoi Bun Rd Park, Kowloon
📣📣📣 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
FitFam is accessible to everyone. No equipment, no previous experience or wallet needed. See you on the field
得閒畫畫 Let's Paint
Join us for an Evening Art Session!
加入我們的晚間藝術時光!
Take some time to relax and express yourself through art. This is a gentle, welcoming space where you can create, meet others, and feel at ease.
花些時間放鬆身心,透過藝術表達自我。這裡是溫馨而開放的空間,您可以在這裡創作、結識他人,並感到自在舒適。
🖌️ Details:
詳情:
- Bring your own art materials; any medium is welcome.
請自備美術材料;任何媒材皆可。
- We will provide watercolor supplies for those who wish to use them. **Please let us know at least 1 day in advance.**
我們將提供水彩畫具,供有興趣者使用。請至少提前一天告知我們。
We hope to see you there. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level.
我們期待與您相會。無論經驗深淺,歡迎各位蒞臨。
【連續故事合作遊戲序章:🕯️詭鎮的呼喚 - 敦威治遺產】
夜幕降臨,阿卡姆鎮嘅陰影下隱藏住古老秘密... 你準備好同隊友一齊對抗古神,守護最後嘅理智未?
《Arkham Horror》係一款沉浸式合作卡牌遊戲,玩家扮演調查員,喺絕望中尋找真相。今次我哋會進行 Cycle 1 (敦威治遺產) 試玩,非常適合想入坑嘅新手!
活動詳情:
🗓️ 日子:3月26號(星期4)
🕐 時間:晚上 7:15-11:00
📍 地點:觀塘(地鐵站步行5分鐘)
💰 費用:每人$60
📖 新手友善:有主持人教玩,唔驚唔識!
⭐️ 獨家福利:設有獨立房間,幾大聲討論策略、歡呼都唔怕嘈到人!
🔥 老手想開其他 Cycle?歡迎 DM 查詢!
⚠️ 查詢/問題請 WhatsApp: 6415 2856 (Meetup 訊息經常有問題)
[Ladies Discount] A 20+ Players BG! - Two Rooms and A Boom (Bilingual Session)
*Two Rooms and a Boom* is a fast-paced social deduction party game for 6–30 players, where teams (Blue/President vs. Red/Bomber) are split across two separate, isolated rooms. Over 3–5 timed rounds, players share information and swap hostages between rooms, aiming to have the Bomber in the same room as the President (Red win) or in different rooms (Blue win) by the end.
Sign up, and join Hillary and Karen for a fun session of Two Rooms and a Boom!!
Venue Fees: $100 / Ladies $80 (a complimentary drink is included)
No show: No show will definitely be removed from the group. (Altogether 99 members have been removed from our groups so far due to no show.)
26 Mar 2026 (Thur), 3 pm, Shek Kip Mei 石硤尾
First timer, please leave contact.
Please put your name on the waiting list which will be updated later.
My WhatsApp / Signal: 9528-5003
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
Pure White Jersey 純白
$20 (PayMe / FPS #: 9528-5003)
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
26 Mar 2026 (Thur), 3 pm ----- Friendly (Home, White) vs Ken Lau
Shek Kip Mei Park, 270 Nam Cheong Street, Shek Kip Mei, Shamshuipo.
深水埗 石硤尾 南昌街270號 石硤尾公園. Tel: 2777-1540 / 2776-9828
Quasi-Natural Turf 仿真草
狼人殺中低配局 $120
狼人殺偏中低配🐺
適合有半年以上經驗狼人殺玩家🫰
熟悉12人上警玩家報名❤️
🔥Whatsapp查詢及預約:http://wa.me/85255425264
☎️Whatsapp:5542 5264
Microsoft Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
PTHK x WTMHK: International Women's Day - Break the Pattern
Stop accepting things just because they've always been that way.
This is the moment to disrupt old biases, step into paces where we weren't expected, and rewrite the rules of who gets to shape technology's future.
Please refer to the [event website for full agenda and timetable](https://wtmhk/iwd26/main).
**Speaker Sessions**
**Connie Leung**
Software ArchitecZ; Google Developer Expert (Angular, AI, Web)
Connie Leung is a Software Architect and Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Angular, AI, and Web technologies. With a core technical stack featuring Angular and NestJS, Connie is deeply passionate about the intersection of cloud architecture and Generative AI. As a dedicated content creator, she shares her expertise through her blog and YouTube channel (@connie.webdev), where she has recently focused on building and scaling AI-driven applications using \*Gemini\* and \*Firebase\*.
Her current technical explorations include WebAI, MediaPipe, and Chrome built-in APIs, as she continues to push the boundaries of modern web capabilities. Beyond the screen, Connie is an avid runner and language learner who dreams of delivering technical presentations fluently in Spanish and other foreign languages. She thrives on community engagement and can often be found at global tech conferences sharing knowledge and meeting new friends.
**Topic: The Intelligent Assembly Line: Designing Multi-Agent Workflows with ADK TS**
How I Failed the Decision Tree and Built a Better Squad
How do we know if we are building a real agent or just over-engineering a simple script? I discovered the answer when my own YouTube project failed the Google Decision Tree, proving I was using a helicopter to cross the street. To solve this, I built an Agent Architect squad using the Agent Development Kit (ADK) for TypeScript, moving from fragile prompts to a structured Intelligent Assembly Line. This talk explores how a squad of agents evaluates your ideas through four key patterns: a loop for self-correcting discovery, a smooth handoff between specialized agents, a logic check to catch bad ideas early and save money, and a final report for strategic advice. We will examine the visual flows and reasoning required to build a system that thinks for itself, ensuring your AI projects are truly agent-shaped and cost-effective.
—————————————————————
**Jeannie Lam 林靜莉("莉莉菇")**
電視主持、電台DJ、活動司儀及KOL
Jeannie最初於網上媒體 unwire.hk 擔任記者,開始接觸內容製作及幕前演出。後得恩師邀請,從此展開幕前之路。
現時我身兼多重身份,穿梭於傳統媒體同數碼平台之間,持續探索內容創作及表演的更多可能性。
**Topic: 從網媒記者到電視主持:如何用網上影響力打開幕前之門**
Jeannie 會分享如何透過網上媒體記者的身份,結合網上平台影響力,逐步獲得電視台、電台及活動司儀的演出機會。從幕後走到幕前,除了專業知識,網絡上的個人品牌同樣是關鍵。
—————————————————————
**ChuChu Carmen**
YouTube自媒體創作及教育者 (超班教室Super Class創辦人)
My YouTube Channel: "Chuchu豬 TV" (@chuchuchutv)
累積超過100+間品牌企業/ 學校合作邀請, 提供YouTube/ 影片製作及AI自媒體等教學培訓及商業合作宣傳
頻道影片累積超過10000+個好評及讚好, 累積收看次數超過100萬次, 深受各觀眾及學員喜愛
超過500+學員, 從IP流量 -> 變現, 打造YouTube自媒體一人網絡事業
**Topic: 從打工仔到YouTube自媒體導師:AI時代打造個人IP的致富密碼**
—————————————————————
**Bonnie Cheung**
Chief Curiosity Officer 首席探索者, Yolo 街 YouTube channel
Bonnie is an investment and technology professional with over 20 years of experience across the US and Asia. She is the creator of YOLO 街, a YouTube channel that was recognized as one of the Top Trending Channels in 2025 for Hong Kong. The channel provides information on new technologies to the Cantonese-speaking population.
Her career began in the US, where she led large-scale digital transformations for Fortune 500 companies at Deloitte and IBM, including AT&T, HP, and T-Mobile. She later transitioned into finance, earning her CFA charter and working as an investment associate in Private Equity before moving into industry operations. As Head of Strategic Planning for the Zuellig Group, a $12 billion healthcare distributor, she managed technology adoption and innovation across 13 countries.
In venture capital, Bonnie was a Venture Partner at 500 Startups, where she established the firm’s first blockchain-focused accelerator track. Her early-stage investments included Solana, which has reached a market valuation of $44 billion. She has since moved between building and investing, serving as Chief of Strategy for the Web3 startup and as an Operations Partner at Race Capital, supporting founders in the AI and data infrastructure sectors.
Bonnie holds a double major in Engineering and Economics from Dartmouth College. An avid traveler, she has visited over 50 countries, from trekking the Sahara to navigating Patagonia, and wondering through the streets of Pompeii.
Bonnie 是一位擁有超過 20 年跨越美亞兩地經驗的投資與科技專家。她是 YouTube 頻道「YOLO 街」的創辦人,該頻道更榮獲 2025 年度香港 YouTube「十大熱門創作者」之一。頻道致力於為廣東話社群打破語言隔閡,解構及分享全球最尖端的科技資訊。
Bonnie 的職業生涯始於美國,曾在 Deloitte 及 IBM 帶領多項大型數位轉型項目,服務對象包括 AT&T、HP 及 T-Mobile 等財富 500 強企業。其後她轉戰金融界,取得 CFA 特許資格並於私募股權投資 (Private Equity) 擔任投資經理,隨後投身產業營運。她曾出任年營收達 120 億美元的醫療保健分銷商 Zuellig Group 的亞太區戰略規劃主管,負責推動旗下 13 個國家的科技應用與創新。
在風險投資領域,Bonnie 曾擔任 500 Startups 的創業合伙人,並創辦了該機構首個以區塊鏈為主題的加速器項目。她早期的投資項目包括 Solana,該項目的市值目前已達 440 億美元。此後,她持續穿梭於「初創實戰」與「風險投資」之間,曾出任 Web3 初創公司的首席戰略官,並於 Race Capital 擔任營運合伙人,支援 AI 及數據基礎設施領域的創業者。
Bonnie 畢業於Dartmouth College,擁有工程學與經濟學雙學位。她熱愛深度旅遊,足跡遍及全球 50 多個國家,當中包括遠征撒哈拉沙漠、探索巴塔哥尼亞高原以及漫步龐貝古城。
**Topic: The Great Equalizer: Breaking Career and Generational Patterns with AI**
**AI — 終極平等化工具:打破職涯與世代的既定慣性**
For a long time, we have been told that our career "patterns" are set by our early training. If you didn’t study film, you couldn't be a film creator. If you didn't study engineering, you couldn't be a technologist. We were trapped by the "skill gap."
In this talk, Bonnie challenges this rigid structure by sharing her personal pattern break. Despite a 20-year career in venture capital and engineering, Bonnie had zero video production/ media skills. Yet, using AI as her "production crew," she built YOLO 街, which became a 2025 Top Trending YouTube channel in Hong Kong.
In the age of AI, prior “learned skills” are no longer the bottleneck. If you have the curiosity, AI provides the technical execution, allowing for radical career pivots in both directions.
This isn't just about making videos—it’s about a fundamental shift in how we acquire power in the workforce. She will demonstrate how AI acts as a "Capability Equalizer" that works in both directions:
In the AI era, your curiosity is your only real limit. If a venture capitalist can become a top creator with no prior skills, then the reverse is also true: the tools to become a technologist or a strategist are now in everyone's hands.
長期以來,社會一直告訴我們:你的職業「慣性」是由早年的訓練決定的。如果你沒讀過電影,你就無法成為創作人;如果你沒讀過工程,你就無法成為科技專家。我們一直被「技能鴻溝」所困。
在這次演講中,Bonnie 將透過分享她個人的「慣性突破」來挑戰這種僵化的結構。儘管在風險投資和工程領域擁有 20 年的經驗,Bonnie 在影片製作和媒體創作方面卻是零經驗、零技能。然而,憑藉 AI 作為她的「製作團隊」,她創立了「YOLO 街」,並在 2025 年成為香港 YouTube 的「十大熱門創作者」之一。
在 AI 時代,過去所謂的「學習技能」已不再是瓶頸。只要你擁有好奇心,AI 就能為你提供技術執行力,讓你實現雙向的職涯大轉型。
這不僅僅是關於拍片,更是一場關於我們如何在職場中獲得「能力」的根本性變革。Bonnie 將展示 AI 如何扮演「能力平等化工具」(Capability Equalizer) 的雙向角色.
在 AI 時代,好奇心是你唯一的限制。如果一個風投專家可以在零技能的情況下成為頂尖創作者,那麼反之亦然——成為科技專家或策略家的工具,現在已掌握在每個人手中。
—————————————————————
**Dr. Pui Wah Choi**
Founder & CEO, WomenX Biotech
Dr. Pui-Wah Choi is a pioneering scientist and entrepreneur dedicated to transforming women’s health through innovative biotechnology. After completing her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School, she founded WomenX Biotech Limited in Hong Kong, focusing on groundbreaking health solutions tailored specifically for women.
WomenX aims to revolutionize disease screening with PadX-HPV, a sanitary pad that detects HPV—the primary cause of cervical cancer—from menstrual blood. This non-invasive technology seeks to increase HPV screening rates across Asia from a mere 30% to an ambitious 80%, addressing cultural barriers and busy schedules that often hinder women's access to essential health services.
The potential of WomenX’s pads extends beyond HPV detection; they are also designed to monitor reproductive health, fertility, and microbiome status, offering a holistic approach to women’s health management. This innovation empowers women to better understand their bodies and make informed health decisions.
In January 2025, WomenX introduced PadX-HPV, the first non-invasive product in Hong Kong to detect HPV types linked to cervical cancer directly from menstrual blood through a sanitary pad. With an accuracy rate of 99.2%, PadX has been in high demand since its launch, selling out multiple times.
In addition to her emphasis on technological progress, Dr. Choi is deeply committed to creating social impact and empowering women. This year, she will install 100 vending machines for sanitary pads throughout Hong Kong, placing them in schools, shopping malls, and NGOs. On one hand, this initiative fosters a more gender-friendly environment; on the other, the machines will also provide educational materials on menstrual health, menstrual shame, and first menstruation management. More importantly, the sanitary pad vending machine project will create thousands of job opportunities for low-income and single mothers, allowing them to regain economic participation without sacrificing caregiving responsibilities.
Dr Choi was selected as the Prestige Women or Power 2025, Jessica Most successful women, Tatler Front & Female and Foundess 2025. Additionally, WomenX Biotech won the Slingshot competition in the biomed domain (under Singapore Enterprise), achieving the 0.17% tier, as well as the Standard Chartered SC WIN competition and multiple international innovation championships.
**Topic: The Ripple Effect: One Woman's Journey to Empower Thousands**
—————————————————————
**YeeLing Ng**
Consultant, Acument
An IT Consultant at Acument Group with a unique background in both engineering and education. As a certified CBAP and PSPO, she combines rigorous problem-solving with a passion for people. Her journey from a young mathlete to a Hong Kong University engineering graduate fuels her mission to empower diverse talent in technology.
**Topic: 《打破框架:馬來西亞女孩在香港科技圈的蛻變》**
Challenging the stereotype of who belongs in tech. The speaker traces her own path from a school mathlete to an IT Consultant, demonstrating how curiosity transformed her from a pure engineer into a people-focused problem solver. This presentation is a call for all, regardless of gender or age, to break self-imposed limits and adapt, proving that the tech world needs diverse minds to thrive.
27 Mar Free Jam + Open Mic
We already have musicians, unlimited drinks 🍺🧃, and we'll take turns singing. Playing instruments is also welcome.
Fee: $180
有齊樂手 任飲🍺🧃
輪流唱歌,亦歡迎一齊玩樂器
收費 $180
welcome join our group
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CvKmKyKK7le53X4cIJSH2P?mode=gi_t
Boba & Tech: CLAUDE CODE COMMUNITY DAY
**NOTE**: Event registration is managed on Luma. **Please register here:** https://luma.com/loy2t89b
Grab a boba and come hang for a chill afternoon. This event is all about **Claude Code** — the AI coding agent that's changing how developers build.
Whether you're brand new or already deep in your workflow, come hang out, share tips, and level up together.
**We're giving away:** [3] free one-week Claude Code trial passes to attendees, first come, first served.
**Bonus:** We'll also be giving away [20] 3D-printed Claude Code mascots while supplies last!
**Location: TBD**
**About Lunatechs**
Lunatechs is a community for people crazy about technology — founders, developers, AI builders, creators, and tech enthusiasts. Our casual events are designed to get you outside, connect with fellow builders, and have a good time.
**IMPORTANT:** Please register on Luma for accurate headcount: https://luma.com/loy2t89b
得閒講經 - 金鐘 Let's Talk Bible - Admiralty
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)
Acro Jam Hong Kong
**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!
鬆一鬆飯聚谷~~飯腳whatapps group
都市人生活繁忙,好多時食晏唔係趕頭趕命,就係一個人外賣返office對係電腦食?
唔想再係咁,其實可以好簡單,既然大家都面對同一個問題,咁就一於開個慢活人生午餐谷,定期午餐聚會,咁就唔駛一人食晏la
又搵到飯腳又可以識到新朋友,仲唔係雙嬴XD
- 謝絕一切保險、基金、傳銷、直銷、課程、水機、NUSKIN、HERBALIFE等人士
得閒講經 - 上環 Let's Talk Bible - Sheung Wan
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)
Microsoft Events Near You
Connect with your local Microsoft community
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**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
**Abstract**
Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively.
This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
[GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Columbus] #10
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
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!
Christians in Tech - Meetup #32 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
Detroit, Michigan, USA Neighborhood Speed Dating
**💞 Detroit, Michigan, USA Zoom Speed Dating – Matched by Age & Personality**
A simple, fun way to meet local singles without leaving the house. Join from home, get matched with Detroit, Michigan, USA singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host runs the whole thing so you can just relax and chat.
**Register for your age group:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit%2C%20Michigan%2C%20USA&groupurlname=rose-quartz-singles&ar=18-32&face_v=6.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit%2C%20Michigan%2C%20USA&groupurlname=rose-quartz-singles&ar=30-46&face_v=6.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit%2C%20Michigan%2C%20USA&groupurlname=rose-quartz-singles&ar=40-58&face_v=6.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit%2C%20Michigan%2C%20USA&groupurlname=rose-quartz-singles&ar=55+&face_v=6.0)
**⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't confirm a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to secure your spot. Limited places.
---
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Anyone who prefers connecting online before meeting in person
- Singles in Detroit, Michigan, USA who want to meet locals from home
- Detroit, Michigan, USA locals looking for personality-matched dates
- People getting back into dating after a break
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video rounds
- **Location:** Anywhere you're comfortable – no venue, no commute
- **Host:** Friendly host who guides each round
- **Vibe:** Friendly and low-pressure – just real chats with Detroit, Michigan, USA locals
- **Tech:** Zoom, webcam, and decent Wi-Fi
- **Matching:** Based on personality quiz results
- **Privacy:** Contact details only shared on mutual match
**How It Works**
1. **Register** – Pick your age group above and sign up.
2. **Do the matching quiz** – Helps us find your best matches for the night.
3. **Get on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will guide you through.
4. **Meet your matches** – Rotate through quick chats with compatible Detroit, Michigan, USA singles.
5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches revealed after the event.
---
✨ Your next match might be one Zoom call away. 🌹 ✨
Rise and Shine with Atlassian - Downtown/Nationwide
Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Nationwide Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian!
Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian!
Agenda
---
Moderators
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Hosted By
Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything
Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead
---
Global Partner
Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
Partner
Atlassian
---
For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries.
---
Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-downtownnationwide-22/.




![[Ladies Discount] A 20+ Players BG! - Two Rooms and A Boom (Bilingual Session)](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/9/5/0/highres_532979728.webp?w=640)









![[GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Columbus] #10](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/c/9/f/highres_532807327.webp?w=640)




