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HKPUG #99 - "Lie" to me, Python
**Details**
Date: 27 June 2026, Saturday
Time: 15:00 – 18:00 HKT
Venue: BC404, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Capacity: 40 participants
**Please make sure you fill in the google form https://forms.gle/ogJSHfruCnjHNisU6 for Poly University QR Code Access**.
**Topics**
**1\. Mind the Data Gap — Prize Ceremony & Winners’ Sharing**
Speaker: Winning teams / participants
Duration: around 15 minutes
In our previous HKPUG workshop, participants worked in teams on a messy Hong Kong-inspired synthetic transport dataset.
The data was intentionally corrupted with missing values, outliers, inconsistent categories, URL-encoded station names, confusing delimiters, and hidden signals.
Teams had to clean the data and submit their work to a fixed black-box scorer to see whether their cleaning improved model performance.
In this session, we will present the prizes and invite the winning teams / participants to share their approaches.
We will cover:
\- Prize ceremony for the workshop winners
\- How participants approached the data cleaning challenge
\- What kinds of hidden signals were found
\- Common patterns and mistakes we observed
\- What we learned from designing a gamified Python data workshop
No model tuning.
Just data rescuing.
**2\. Python "Lies": Things That Are Not What They Seem**
Speaker: Alex Au
Duration: 15 minutes
Python often reads almost like English — until it does something that is technically correct but completely different from what you expected.
In this rapid-fire talk, Alex will uncover several Python-specific “lies”: late-bound lambdas in loops, mutable default arguments that remember previous calls, nested lists that secretly share the same rows, generators that disappear after one pass, the surprising meaning of for...else, and finally blocks that can rewrite a function’s ending.
Each example begins with a short “guess the output” challenge, followed by an explanation of the Python behaviour hiding underneath.
Things are not always what they seem.
**3\. LEPAUTE Framework — FSD\-style Visual Perception with Lie Group Equivariant Attention**
Speaker: Carson
Duration: around 60 minutes
LEPAUTE is a Python-based visual perception / machine learning framework originally motivated by Tesla FSD-style autonomous driving perception.
Autonomous driving perception is not just about detecting objects in a flat image. A model needs to reason about movement, rotation, position, scale, and viewpoint changes while still understanding the same scene consistently.
In this talk, Carson will introduce the motivation behind LEPAUTE, the core technical ideas, and how Lie group equivariant attention can be applied to 2D visual perception. The session will also include a live or prepared demo.
This talk is suitable for participants interested in Python, machine learning, computer vision, autonomous driving perception, mathematical structures in AI models, and research-oriented software projects.
Note: This is an independent technical sharing and **does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by Tesla**.
**Rundown**
15:00 – 15:30 Registration and networking
15:30 – 15:45 Opening and HKPUG updates
15:45 – 16:10 Mind the Data Gap prize ceremony and winners’ sharing
16:10 – 16:25 Break and networking
16:25 – 16:40 Python "Lies": Things That Are Not What They Seem
16:40 – 16:50 Break and setup
16:50 – 17:50 LEPAUTE Framework technical sharing and demo
17:50 – 18:00 Open discussion, networking, and closing
**Who should join?**
This meetup is suitable for:
\- Python developers
\- Data scientists and machine learning practitioners
\- Students interested in AI\, computer vision\, and data science
\- Developers curious about autonomous driving perception
\- Open\-source contributors
\- Anyone interested in practical Python workflows
\- Anyone interested in the Hong Kong Python community
**Notes**
\- This is a community meetup and is free to attend\.
\- Seats are limited to 40 participants\.
\- Please RSVP only if you plan to attend\.
\- Campus access details will be shared with confirmed participants before the event\.
\- Please help us keep the venue clean and restore the room setup before leaving\.
Special thanks to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Prof. Zackary Sin for supporting the venue arrangement.
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Diversity
* **What it is**: The presence of people with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, culture).
* **Analogy**: A diverse team has members from different places, with different skills.
Inclusion
* **What it is**: Actively creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, supported, and empowered to participate and succeed.
* **Analogy**: In an inclusive team, everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and is heard, not just present.
Hong Kong Chill & Chat Night! 🇭🇰 for locals & travelers
Welcome to Hong Kong Chill & Chat Night! 🇭🇰
Looking to meet new people or simply unwind with interesting conversations?
You’ve found the right group!
[[Click this WhatsApp groupchat link to join]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/E8OoWitDPBkADaLDD4CIfm)
We host weekly casual meetups in the heart of Hong Kong — bringing together locals, expats, and travelers from all over the world 🌍
No pressure, no formalities — just fun chats, new friends, and great vibes. Come join us and be part of the global community.
🎉【週末玩樂大型派對】!唔使約人,一個人嚟都玩得超開心🎊🎤唱K x 🎱桌球 x 🎲 桌遊 x 🀄麻雀x 🎯鏢機 x 🎮 街機 x 👫識朋友
# 🎉【週末玩樂大型派對】!唔使約人,一個人嚟都玩得超開心🎊
🎤唱K x 🎱桌球 x 🎲 桌遊 x 🀄麻雀x 🎯鏢機 x 🎮 街機 x 👫識朋友
**如果有一個地方,你一個人嚟都唔會尷,玩住玩住就識咗班新朋友—你嚟唔嚟?**
🎪 6月27日,我哋包咗成個場等你嘅大型 Party Room,唔使硬 chat、唔使扮熟、唔使公開自我介紹,
玩住玩住,自然就熟絡 ✨由黃昏玩到夜晚,由陌生玩到熟絡✨👫👭👬
🔥 現場有咩玩?
🎤 唱K: 同鍾意唱歌嘅朋友一齊唱,大展歌喉
🎱 桌球/鏢機: 手痕想切磋?隨時開波
🎮 街機遊戲: 大量好玩童年回憶遊戲
🎲 Boardgame: 輕鬆好玩 Party 類,輕策桌遊邊玩邊傾
🀄 麻雀: 假期點少得打牌?自動麻雀機準備就緒!
✨特別安排
🚫 不需公開自我介紹。
🔄 Speed Social: 分組精簡快速交流,極速熱身,輕鬆認識其他參加者
🤝 破冰遊戲: 輕鬆好玩嘅互動 Game,零尷尬破冰 (約15分鐘,自由參與)
🍔 食物飲品安排(自費):
自由度 Max!你可以:
1️⃣ 食飽先過黎
2️⃣ 現場同其他參加者夾份叫外賣 (一齊食最開心🍕)
3️⃣ 自備私伙美食/酒精飲品 (BYOB 🍻)
💬 一個人嚟?啱晒!
👫👭👬 一班人嚟?仲爽!
總之嚟到,包你玩到唔想返屋企!🎊
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📅 日期:6月27日 (星期六)
⏰ 時間:5PM - 11PM (歡迎隨時加入或離場)
📍 地點:荔枝角 Party Room (近地鐵出口 2 分鐘步程,極速到達!)
👥 對象:80/90/00後
🔥 名額:限量 40 名
🎫 費用:
⚡Meetup優惠價(6月26日前):$158/位
✨ 女生優惠額外再減 $20/位
✨ 2人或以上同行, 額外再減 $10/位
(價格或會因情況而向上調整, 以最後顯示價格為準)
正價:$220/位
⚠️ 注意:
名額有限,請盡早報名留位。
如臨時嚟唔到,可轉讓位置比朋友。
#週末玩樂派對 #一個人嚟都OK #零壓力識朋友 #荔枝角好去處 #PartyRoom #唱K #桌遊 #麻雀 #週末唔再廢 #香港好去處 #性價比高
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**🎟️ 預約席位**
為確保男女比例平衡與社交質素,所有席位以收到轉賬確認為準。
* **查詢/報名 WhatsApp:** 91622624
* **一鍵報名:[https://wa.me/85291622624?text=我想報名參加6月27日週末玩樂派對](https://wa.me/85291622624?text=%E6%88%91%E6%83%B3%E5%A0%B1%E5%90%8D%E5%8F%83%E5%8A%A06%E6%9C%8827%E6%97%A5%E9%80%B1%E6%9C%AB%E7%8E%A9%E6%A8%82%E6%B4%BE%E5%B0%8D)**
* \*參加者多於 whatsapp 直接報名, Meetup報名人數不準
**【轉賬方式】**
* **PayMe 連結:** [https://payme.hsbc/kuuu](https://payme.hsbc/kuuu)
* **FPS 轉數快:** 91622624
* *請於轉賬後 WhatsApp 截圖至 91622624 確認*
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**🌟 關於 KAIROS 刻遇** 我們持續優化每一場聚會的質地,致力於在繁忙的都市中,為優秀的靈魂打造更舒適、更有深度的連結場域。
📅 刻遇日程
Jun 27 (Sat) 5pm-11pm:🎉【週末玩樂大型派對】🎊
[https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/315198026/](https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/315198026/)
Jun 28 (Sun) 4pm-10pm:🎤✨【6小時🎶唱K Party】👫👭👬✨🎉🥳
[https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/315129600/](https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/315129600/)
Jul 1 (Wed) 5pm-11pm:🏖️七一假期玩足 6 粒鐘!大型派對🎉
[https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/315195254/](https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/315195254/)
Jul 11 (Sat) 5pm-11pm:🎉【週末玩樂大型派對】🎊
[https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/315309583/](https://www.meetup.com/kairos/events/315309583/)
🎟️ 報名與留位 名額稀缺,請透過 WhatsApp 或 Meetup 預約你的席位: 📲 WhatsApp 直接報名: [https://wa.me/85291622624?text=我想報名參加活動](https://wa.me/85291622624?text=%E6%88%91%E6%83%B3%E5%A0%B1%E5%90%8D%E5%8F%83%E5%8A%A0%E6%B4%BB%E5%8B%95)
期待在更趨近完美的時光中與你相遇。 「不為消磨時光,只為刻畫靈魂。」
Life Nude Figure Drawing Workshop
Life Nude Figure Drawing Workshop!
It is suitable for all levels!
You can use different media to draw or paint! Only one charge - all art materials / model fee / coffee / tea / snacks are included! So you don’t need to bring anything!
This is an exclusive private workshop with limited number by invitation only!
Therefore, please WhatsApp me +852 9332 0424 for my confirmation after signing up here.
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Diversity
* **What it is**: The presence of people with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, culture).
* **Analogy**: A diverse team has members from different places, with different skills.
Inclusion
* **What it is**: Actively creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, supported, and empowered to participate and succeed.
* **Analogy**: In an inclusive team, everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and is heard, not just present.
Open Mic Events This Week
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The Halfway Point - Reflect. Reset. Rise.
We're halfway through the Toastmasters year, and there's no better time to pause, take stock, and step into the second half with fresh clarity and renewed purpose.
This session also marks an exciting new chapter: the beginning of our 2026–2027 Executive Committee's term. A new team. A shared vision. And a community ready to grow.
This session invites us to look honestly at the progress we've made, celebrate the wins, acknowledge the gaps, and align on a clear path forward.
🗓️ Sunday\, 28 June 2026 \| 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm
📍 NAAC Touch Centre, G/F Left Wing, 15 Tung Chung Waterfront Rd
💻 Also available on Zoom
Scan the QR code on the poster!
Come reflect with us. Come reset. And let's rise together. 🙌
"Dram & Dine" | Now Open for Registration Theme: A Night with Old Friends
We're hoping to host more themed whisky gatherings going forward -
each time trying a new direction, a different idea. We also don't want to keep the bottle selection too narrow, so there's always room for everyone to bring something interesting.
This time, it's a much-requested theme - Old Bottles.
Some are new to whisky, some have been drinking for years, but when it comes to old bottles, maybe we're all
"old beginners."
On June 28, bring along one whisky distilled in the 1990s or earlier*
*, and join us for good food, good drams, and easy conversation.
For one night, we open, learn, and discover together.
👏Event Details
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Open Hours: 7:00 PM - 12:00
Dinner Service: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
👏How to Join
Please bring one bottle of whisky (minimum 250ml)
-Any Single Malt / Blended Malt whisky distilled in or before the 1990s;
-Any Single Malt / Blended Malt whisky bottled in or before the 1990s;
Not sure what to bring? Feel free to DM us :)
This evening is curated by Sally's Private Kitchen
Well loved by returning guests - the quality speaks for itself (The menu will be either Western-style Thai cuisine or traditional Chiu Chow cuisine, to be confirmed.)
🙇🏻♀️Limited to 22 guests
Fee: HKD $680 (No service charge. Includes all
food.)
Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
Sunday Private Deep Stretching Class (Splits, Middle Splits & Shoulder Opening)
**(Only reservations via whatapps are accepted)**
For any booking or questions please WhatsApp 61355931
[https://wa.me/85261355931](https://wa.me/85261355931)
Sunday Private Deep Stretching Class (Splits, Middle Splits & Shoulder Opening Focus)
🕒 Time: 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM
👥 Small Group \(6 people max\) \| Focus on Details \| Personalized Guidance
Address:Global Gateway Tower, 61-63 Wing Hong Street, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
🌟 Suitable For:
✅ Beginners or those with experience looking to master the front splits, middle splits, and shoulder opening
✅ Individuals who frequently work out, run, or experience tightness from long hours of sedentary office work
✅ Anyone wanting to improve flexibility, correct hunched posture, and prevent sports injuries
✅ Those who prefer small classes where the instructor can understand each student's needs and adapt the content accordingly
📘 Class Features:
🔹 Weekly focused sessions on either "Upper Body" or "Lower Body" deep stretching for systematic flexibility improvement
· Lower Body Focus: Hamstrings, calves, ankles, hips, hip joints, etc.
· Upper Body Focus: Shoulders, neck, upper back, shoulder blades, arms, wrists, and spine, etc.
To reserve your spot, please contact us in whatapps :61355931
Trial Class: $100
Single Session: $180
4-Class Package: $600 (Valid for 6 weeks)
Our studio is fully equipped with all necessary yoga equipment and changing facilities for your convenience.
Hi everyone, I'm Bella Lee, your yoga instructor!
I was super stiff and tight when I first started yoga too – so trust me, I totally get it! 😊
Don’t worry if you're new or feel inflexible – this class is welcome to all levels and genders.
I’m here to guide you patiently and clearly, making sure every posture feels good and safe for your body.
Please just let me know before class if you have any injuries or concerns – that way I can help you practice mindfully.
Can’t wait to meet and flow with you all!
Yoga Instructor information
· 9+YEARS EXPERIENCED YOGA INSTRUCTOR
· 200 HOURS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE
· XIN KINESIOLOGY FOR SPINES AND BACKBENDS COURSE
· USUI REIKI RYOHO LEVEL 1(靈氣治療等級一)
· ZEN MEDITATION LEVEL 1 禪修等級一
· RPYT-85 HOURS REGISTERED
PRENATAL & POSTNATAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
· STICK MOBILITY LEVEL 1
Tea Time Mingle . Movie Talk
🍷飯後睇戲・輕鬆配對夜
工作再忙,也要留一點時間給自己。這個下午,我們先享受一頓美味 Tea,再一起去睇戲,讓電影成為彼此交流的橋樑。
「專業以外,遇見心動」
活動時間:預計 14:00 - 20:30 (\*視乎電影上映時間調整安排)
費用:$350-$450 (包下午茶餐及電影) (\*視乎場地作價格調整安排)
✨ 活動亮點
• 輕鬆氛圍:不用刻意表現,專業人士也能自在放鬆
• 自然互動:心理輔導與溝通技巧巧妙融入,幫助你更容易打開話題
• 以浪漫形式及有深度話題:令電影帶來共鳴,交流更有火花
💡 適合你
• 想在繁忙工作之餘,認識志同道合的異性
• 希望提升人際溝通力,讓交流更順暢
• 想在輕鬆環境中,找到專業與生活的平衡
Interested parties please join to our \*\* [WhatsApp Group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8Ybpy9l3B57smdwK2Vu64)98729086 to register!
Open Mic Events Near You
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Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you were quoted in *Truth in Comedy*, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**!
The idea behind improvised comedy is to create entire scenes from scratch. A suggestion is taken from the audience and laughter is built on the spot. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway, Make Some Noise,* or *Wild 'n Out*; it can also be done in a longer way, to tell a complicated story, like *TJ & Dave*.
Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and FREE!) weekly comedy event, brings the games for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Afterward, many members will hang out in *Gresso's* itself and get to know each other. Not only is this a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, your public speaking, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and build relationships that will last a lifetime, and you do that while laughing your butt off!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "*Yes, And*" that you'll have a blast!
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you were quoted in *Truth in Comedy*, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**!
The idea behind improvised comedy is to create entire scenes from scratch. A suggestion is taken from the audience and laughter is built on the spot. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway, Make Some Noise,* or *Wild 'n Out*; it can also be done in a longer way, to tell a complicated story, like *TJ & Dave*.
Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and FREE!) weekly comedy event, brings the games for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Afterward, many members will hang out in *Gresso's* itself and get to know each other. Not only is this a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, your public speaking, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and build relationships that will last a lifetime, and you do that while laughing your butt off!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "*Yes, And*" that you'll have a blast!
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!
Hybrid MI Python: Monthly Talk
**Talk Description**
Coming soon
**Agenda:**
7:00pm - Opening announcements
7:10pm - Main Topic
7:50pm - Q&A
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for July is "Shoes"
Speak Easy: true stories, told live.
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast.
Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect.
The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington.
The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo.
Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine.
We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you.
The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly.
Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome.
The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit.
Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times.
Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have.
Happy writing!





















