Professional Development

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.

This session of HKWD will be on creative tech and AI About Ilmari HEIKKINEN Award-winning Creative Technologist and SXSW 2025 Innovation Award winner with 20+ years of experience bridging the gap between high-performance engineering and visionary brand storytelling. A pioneer in web standards (WebGL) and an expert in Generative AI, I have spent the last decade as a high-level consultant for world-class agencies and in-house teams. He specializes in delivering "world-first" digital experiences for a portfolio of iconic brands including LVMH, Chanel, Google, and HSBC. Seeking a leadership role within Publicis Groupe to scale innovation, integrate emerging tech (AI/XR), and lead multidisciplinary teams in creating the next generation of immersive advertising. About Rhys Turner Rhys Turner is a Creative Technologist and Innovation Technologist, specialising in the intersection of technology, design, and luxury experiences. With a background in emerging technologies, AI, and interactive media, he explores innovative ways to enhance digital storytelling and customer engagement. His work focuses on blending creativity with technical innovation, pushing the boundaries of digital craftsmanship in the fashion and beauty industries. Sponsors and supporting partner Tronica - HKWD sponsor Event notes This event is first come first serve and will be letting people in on a capacity basis food and drinks buy by the bar vip reserved seats upon request 

Schedule 7:00 - Welcome mingle

 7:15 - Talk and Panel 8:00 - Q&A 8:30 - Forum and mingle

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​🚀 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).

$20 for 2 hours

HKGHH Event on Tue Jan 20th at Boomberang LKF (Partner's Event) HKGHH Event on Tue Jan 20th 7pm HKT at Boomberang LKF HK Build Your Own Client Base / Resource Networks FOR FREE:) \*Special Drink Discount for all Guests\* \*Extra Special Drink Discount for Lady Guests\* Hope to see you and your friends at 7pm in HKGHH Event:) Luma: https://lu.ma/hkghh Eventbrite: https://hkghhdeal.eventbrite.hk Event Venue: Address: Boomberang & Gram the Gourmet, LG/F, LKF Tower, 55 D'Aguilar Street, Central, HK https://maps.app.goo.gl/6zpArv2mtQobWtc36

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

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.

Language exchange@ My home Cafe Kindly at least pay for one drink item for the cafe owner . Please come up stairs to 3/F .

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

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.

Please find the event details on the link(s) / 請點擊連結查看活動詳情: https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/zh-HK/ [https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/en-US/schedule/](https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/en-US/schedule/)

大家好, 我們誠摯地邀請大家來參加我們的聚會。請大家各自帶一本最近閱讀的書 (中英文也可以, 我們建議文學)，分享您對這本書的想法和感受。這將是一個輕鬆愉快的環境，讓我們一起交流和啟發。 費用: 免費 聚會地址是：上環文咸西街44-46號903室 Whatsapp booking: 4449 0049 Website: https://midnightbliss-studio.com/ IG: midnight_bliss_studio 期待與大家見面。 祝好, Cultural Hub We sincerely invite you to our book club. Please bring a book you've recently read (in Chinese or English, it's fine but we prefer literature), and share your thoughts and feelings about it. This will be a relaxed and enjoyable environment for us to exchange ideas and inspire each other. Fee: Free RSVP Whatsapp booking: 4449 0049 Location: Suite 903, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan

Emotional Detox. RSVP's a must This session is a 1 to 1 private virtual session to address any of the following: 1. Reduce emotional baggage. Learn to boost your EQ. 2. Clarify your purpose, objectives, next steps and gain focus. 3. Discuss if and how Coaching or Emotional Intelligence training can help you accelerate towards your goals and beat the status quo. ALL Sessions are: Via Skype/Whatsapp/Wechat/Zoom 1 to 1, private & confidential Complementary (Cost is $0) for the first 2 who books via https://calendly.com/adriancahill/emotionaldetox If the places are taken, additional spaces are available for $250USD. This is strictly for new clients that haven't worked with us before. Who's hosting? Adrian (Lead Coach - PCC) & Darko (Appretice Coach and Organiser) Lead Coach, Adrian Cahill is highly qualified and experienced in Coaching and Training. http://www.linkedin.com/in/adriancahill Whatsapp: +61432170578 Wechat/Skype/Facebook: Adriannqld Ensure you book via https://calendly.com/adriancahill/emotionaldetox Alternatively message or email: va@adriancahill.com Cost: Free for the first 2 who book. Sponsored by www.adriancahill.com

**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)

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)

**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.

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.

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)

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