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Professional Development Events Today

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Advancing Manufacturing with Eco-design and Technology
Advancing Manufacturing with Eco-design and Technology
Equip yourself with life-cycle thinking and practical tools to integrate ecodesign into daily product and process decisions. This seminar will empower operations and engineering practitioners to leverage smart manufacturing technologies to reduce energy use, waste, defects, and lead times. With rising product-related environmental legislation, expanding green public procurement, and increasing consumer and retailer expectations on environmental and social performance. Enroll Now: [LINK](https://campaigns.hkpc.org/en/npf_seminar)
SME-NGO Partnerships for ESG: Turning Social Impact into Brand Value
SME-NGO Partnerships for ESG: Turning Social Impact into Brand Value
Good Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance enhances an enterprise’s brand value and market competitiveness. How can SMEs adopt sustainable practices in a credible and affordable way? In this seminar, experts from the ESG and non-governmental organisation (NGO) sectors will explore how strategic SME-NGO partnerships can turn social and environmental impact into brand value. The session will explain how NGO-backed ESG credentials enhance brand trust and differentiation, introduce practical collaboration models suitable for smaller businesses, and show how properly documented ESG initiatives can support marketing, customer loyalty and stakeholder engagement, with a view to helping SMEs in building a trusted, impact-driven brand through ESG practices. This seminar is one of the seminars under the SME Service Centres' "4-in-1" Seminar Series. Language: Cantonese Speaker: Dr Michael Lin \- Assistant Professor\, School of Hotel and Tourism Management\, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Mr Allen Yuen \- Executive Director\, Community Leap Limited Registration: [LINK](https://www.success.tid.gov.hk/success_enews/flyer/Flyer_20260511_Eng.pdf) Interested persons are welcome to participate in this seminar.
🎾Weekdays Tennis Lesson (Welcome to All Levels)
🎾Weekdays Tennis Lesson (Welcome to All Levels)
Tennis Coach, Terry Wong 2018 Champion of Hong Kong Corporate Cup, 2016 & 2017 Champion in Singles and Doubles of Prudential Tennis Cup, Captain of local league team in grade A+, Captain of universities cup team, ITF Certificate of Tennis Coach, Over 10 years experience in coaching. I have taught many beginners, intermediate and advance level of players and they appreciated my coaching and learned a lot from the lesson. So I am looking forward to see you in my lesson. I could provide the balls and some rackets with different weight. 💥 Topics: Forehand, Backhand, Serve, Receive and Volley. Advanced skills in the future: Smash, Half Volley, Dry Volley, Drop and Lob, Slice, Running shot, Passing shot etc. ★★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
Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽
Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽
**LSS Smart Fitness 律動班系列** Wanchai/Jordon/Zoom Zoom Class $80/ 30-45min class ($200 /4-class) In-person Class $100/ 1-hr class ($320 /4-class) RSVP : WhatsApp 65230389 **Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽 (Mon 10pm)** (Yoga Asana in vibration setting) **Vibration x MFR 療癒律動 (Tue 10am)** (Relax, Muscle release & Facial massage) **Vibration Fitness (Stretch & Strength) 健體律動 (Wed 10am )** (Flexiband) **Vibration x BellyFit 美型律動 (Thu 10am)** (Body Shape-up with Bellydance Technique Drills) https://eshop.cosway.com.hk/ First time FREE trial with any Cosway purchase receipt under introducer code : HK370579 憑任何以 HK370579 作介紹人的 Cosway (網購或門市)購物收據,可免費試上律動班系列一節
BodyWorX
BodyWorX
Fitness WorkOut
GYROKINESIS® with Lawrence /蓆上嬋柔®
GYROKINESIS® with Lawrence /蓆上嬋柔®
Hi All, I am Lawrence, YTT500hrs Yoga Teacher, GYROKINESIS® ApprenticeInstructor , Certified Animal Flow Level III iinstructor and Certified Personal Trainer from A.C.E.

Class Fee:220 per person 



Please feel Free to Message me for any questions. 



Gyrokinesis is a rhythmic movement method that combines yoga, tai chi, and dance. Through fluid, circular, and spiraling motions, it mobilizes the spine and joints without impact. Focused on breath and flow, this equipment-free practice enhances flexibility, builds core strength, and rejuvenates the mind—leaving you feeling balanced and energized. 禪柔運動(Gyrokinesis)是一套結合瑜伽、太極與舞蹈的流動訓練。透過節奏性的圓形螺旋動作,在無壓力下活動脊椎與關節。配合深度呼吸與流暢轉換,無需器械即可提升身體柔韌度、強化核心並釋放壓力,讓您在練習後感到身心平衡且充滿活力。
Romantic Tennis Lessons for Singles
Romantic Tennis Lessons for Singles

Professional Development Events This Week

Discover what is happening in the next few days

Happy Hour for Experienced Software Developers
Happy Hour for Experienced Software Developers
Regular Wednesday Evening Happy Hour! Sharing interesting software development projects! Venue: A Private Lounge, Central, HK (PM to inquire exact venue) LKF Tower, 55 D'Aguilar Street, Central, HK Format: Cash Bar Basis (the event will follow Restriction Order of HK government) Who can join? Welcome experts coming from but not limited to below areas: > > Languages: C/C++/c#/Java/Python/MATLAB/R, etc > > Programming Technique: Full Stack development/ Database/ Game development/ Unreal Engine/ Unity Engine/ Data Mining/ AI/ Machine Learning/ Blockchain/ Crypto/ Algo Trading/ High Frequency Trading/ Scientific Research, etc.
Professional Networking at Le Boudoir
Professional Networking at Le Boudoir
Join us on May 15th, 2026 for a exciting spot for us, but historical Nightlife venue in Hong King's Wyndham Street, @ Le Boudoir! Located at the bottom end of four dizzying flights of scarlet stairs, this underground bar is fixed up like the lavish private chambers of the bourgeois ladies in 18th century Europe. Under the crystal chandeliers, Le Boudoir mixes up a slim menu of elegant and original cocktails, the perfect venue for the professional Networking event ! Don't miss this unique opportunity, come and discover Le Boudoir! 2026, Friday May 15th, follow us to experience the latest comer on one of the most iconic Nightlife spot in HK, feel the energy of the 852 Fridays, get a cocktail, make New Friends and celebrate the week end!! Event : Professional Networking @Le Boudoir Date : May 15th, Friday Time : 6 pm to 11:30 pm - Free-Entry before 6:30 pm (buy a drink), re-entry not allowed ! - Door - late : HKD100 (Cash) with ONE welcome standard drink. Venue : Le Boudoir : Basement , Vimark House, 65 Wyndham Street , Central , Hong Kong 💙 The dress code : Smart casual. No shorts and /or flip-flops. • To facilitate venue’s handling for our events, please order a drink before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you.
HKGHH Event: Premier Networking Night @ LKF
HKGHH Event: Premier Networking Night @ LKF
​🚀 Your Gateway to Opportunity in Hong Kong’s Top Business Networking Event! Your Gateway to Opportunity in Hong Kong’s Top Regular Business Networking Event! This is your chance to expand your professional network, spark new ideas, and forge meaningful collaborations—all over a drink or two. 🍷 Special Drink Discount & Super Special Discount for Lady Guests 💃 🔆 BUILD Your own CLIENT NETWORK For FREE 🔆 ⭐REFER your FRIENDS to Join for SPECIAL DRINK DISCOUNT:)⭐ ⭐💃 SUPER SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR LADY GUESTS 💃 ⭐ ⭐Buy Your Own Drink⭐ Date: Tuesday, May 12 Time: 19:00 (Doors open at 18:45) Venue: BOOMERANG & GRAM the Gourmet, LG/F, LKF Tower, 55 D’Aguilar Street, Central, HK RSVP Now & Secure Your Spot: [LINK](https://luma.com/zin21hoi) HKGHH Luma page: [https://lu.ma/hkghh](https://lu.ma/hkghh) Business Stream: [https://hkghhdeal.eventbrite.hk](https://hkghhdeal.eventbrite.hk/?utm_source=luma) Tech Stream: [https://hongkongexperthappyhour.eventbrite.hk](https://hongkongexperthappyhour.eventbrite.hk/?utm_source=luma) 📍 Google Maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/6zpArv2mtQobWtc36](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6zpArv2mtQobWtc36?utm_source=luma) 🌟 Refer your friends for additional drink discounts! 💃 Super Special Discounts for Lady Guests! 🎯 Why Attend? 🤝 Meet Experts – Network with top professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors across industries from Finance, Tech, PE, Fund, Blockchain, Bio-medical, AI and more! 💡 Unlock Opportunities – Whether you're hiring, job hunting, freelancing, or looking for collaborations, this is the place to be! 🍷 Exclusive Perks – Special drink discounts for all attendees 🍹 Event Format ⭐ One Drink Minimum – Your purchase helps secure the venue and keeps these amazing networking nights going! 💼 Bring Business Cards – You never know who you'll meet! ✨ Smart Casual Dress Code – Look sharp but keep it cool (no gym shorts or slippers).
Hong Kong PhDs / Post Docs Happy Hour
Hong Kong PhDs / Post Docs Happy Hour
Language exchange @my home cafe
Language exchange @my home cafe
Language exchange@ My home Cafe Kindly at least pay for one drink item for the cafe owner . Please come up stairs to 3/F .
Read your book & Share your ideas
Read your book & Share your ideas
This is our third book club event. it's FREE! International and local friends welcomed! We're looking for people who want to think and grow in a post-AI world. What to expect: · Bring a book you love to share or exchange (physical or digital). Discuss them with the group.
Compilers, FPGA, and other low level stuff: Weekly Meetup
Compilers, FPGA, and other low level stuff: Weekly Meetup
Feel free to join if you are interested in low level computer stuff. If you have any cool projects or ideas you wanna share, bring them along

Professional Development Events Near You

Connect with your local Professional Development community

Building Momentum: From Ambiguity to Execution
Building Momentum: From Ambiguity to Execution
**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.
Game Dev Meetup  (@Improving In-Person)
Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Mapping and Dashboards
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Mapping and Dashboards
**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards** In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide “what-if” analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these. While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics. **About Our Speaker** Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Building a Voice Over Business
Building a Voice Over Business
Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, May 30, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.
Quarterly Community Gathering
Quarterly Community Gathering
Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)
Site Building with Etch (Class 02 of 10) (FEE BASED)
Site Building with Etch (Class 02 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. 4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below. **Introduction:** Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development. As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward. Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - TBD * Class 02 - TBD * Class 03 - TBD * Class 04 - TBD * Class 05 - TBD * Class 06 - TBD * Class 07 - TBD * Class 08 - TBD * Class 09 - TBD * Class 10 - TBD Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch: * **Introduction to Etch Interface:** * Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts. * **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:** * Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites. * **Component Building:** * Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices. * **Advanced Features:** * Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality. The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.
CBusData - Practical AI for Power BI Developers
CBusData - Practical AI for Power BI Developers
Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.