Professional Development

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

**Registration Closed** **Registration Closed** **Registration Closed** **\**\*\ RSVP is required, please fill the google form https://forms.gle/fzD7RD6dRfFZf1j97 \*\**** **\**\*\ Venue will be announced before end of April.*** # AI Ready: From Claude Code to OpenClaw, ClawPro, MCP and Agentic Workflows Open Source Hong Kong is excited to host a technical meetup sponsored by **Tencent Cloud**, focusing on the evolving landscape of AI-assisted development, agentic workflows, and practical automation. As AI coding assistants and agent frameworks continue to evolve, tools such as **Claude Code**, **OpenClaw**, **Hermes**, and **ClawPro** are changing how developers design, build, review, and operate software systems. Beyond the tools themselves, the foundation remains consistent: **data, MCP, reusable skills, security, and workflow design**. In this meetup, we will explore how teams can transform accumulated SOPs, internal knowledge, and development practices into reusable AI skills, preparing ourselves for the next major breakthrough in AI-driven software engineering. ## Topics ### 1\. AI Ready: From Claude Code to OpenClaw\, Hermes\, and Agents of the Future This session will introduce the direction of modern AI-assisted development and agentic workflows. We will discuss why **data, MCP, and skills** remain consistently important, and how developers and organizations can turn existing SOPs and operational knowledge into practical AI-ready assets. ### 2\. ClawPro Product Introduction: Security and Application A practical introduction to **ClawPro**, including its application scenarios and security considerations. This session will cover how ClawPro can support developers and teams when building AI-powered workflows and automation. ### 3\. How ClawPro Saves Tokens Token usage is one of the key operational considerations when building AI applications. This session will explain how ClawPro helps optimize token consumption and improve efficiency when working with AI agents and large language models. ### 4\. Demo: CRM / Review Bot A live demo showing how AI agents can be applied to real business and development workflows, including CRM-related automation and review bot use cases. ## Event Details **Date:** Wednesday, 6 May 2026 **Time:** 19:00 – 22:00 **Venue:** 17/F, Honest Building, 9-11 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (In-person event) From CWB MTR exit A **Sponsor:** Tencent Cloud **Capacity: 30 ppl.** **Speaker:** Chi Zhou, Director of Tencent Cloud Compute **Language:** English **F&B🍕:** Provided **Organizer:** Open Source Hong Kong ## Who Should Join This meetup is suitable for developers, AI engineers, solution architects, product managers, technical leads, startup builders, and anyone interested in open source AI tools, MCP, agentic workflows, AI coding assistants, and enterprise AI adoption. ## Registration Seats may be limited. Please register in advance and update your RSVP if you are unable to attend, so we can release the seat to others. \**\*\ RSVP is required, please fill the google form, otherwise we will not count it https://forms.gle/fzD7RD6dRfFZf1j97* \**\*\ Venue will be announced before end of April.*

**【SCC「人工智能」講座系列 — 中小企業落地AI的路徑 5/6 下午4至6時】** 智慧城市聯盟(SCC)將於2026年6月5日(星期五)下午4至6時於中環皇后大道中99號中環中心地下 H6 CONET 活動室C舉辦「人工智能」系列講堂的第一堂。 主題為「中小企業落地AI的路徑」，本講堂將幫助企業利用AI低成本搭建知識庫、提升客戶服務，並透過全球突破與在地化創新抓住新機遇。以及分析AI如何改變職場，釋放人力創意並帶來新技能需求。 歡迎現場出席或網上參加，費用全免。報名請瀏覽 : [https://forms.gle/hbVrkabbmUCruE4N6](https://forms.gle/hbVrkabbmUCruE4N6) 講者: 林南生先生 \- 大灣區區塊鏈科技總會 技術顧問 \- 數據安全協會\(DSA\)副主席 \- 香港科技園科培網絡\(TIN\) 創始副主席 活動由SCC主辦，獲政府創新科技署創新及科技基金一般支援計劃資助，及香港電商協會贊助，香港軟件行業協會和香港資訊科技聯會為支持機構。 查詢請致電3480 4230或電郵 [info@smartcity.org.hk](mailto:info@smartcity.org.hk) 與SCC秘書處聯絡。

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Yoga and Pilates are the good exercises to let you to keep fit, enhance the ability of core muscle to perform well in sports and reduce the risk of getting injury. Finally, we'll do the full body stretching after the exercises to relax.

Jazz Fusion Bellydance All levels are welcomed! $100/hr, or LSS Dance Class Membership Jazz/Bellydance Basic & Technique Drill Choreography Enquiry 查詢 : lssdance2012@gmail.com WhatsApp : 65230389 Participants may join LSS performance if learning progress satisfactory. Regular students no need to register here.

Do you have a startup, or a strong idea for a startup? Could you use blunt, honest feedback on your ideas from experienced entrepreneurs? Then join us for the Founder Hotseat event hosted by the Founder Institute. During this event, members of the audience will pitch their ideas to a panel of experts, who will then rate each pitch on a score of 1-5 (no 3's allowed!), and provide helpful feedback. Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to register, hear startup ideas, and watch how the experts analyze and critique businesses. **❯ Guest Speakers include** DrWarren Linger (CEO, exmersive.ai) **❯ Who should Attend?** * Anyone who wants feedback from leading entrepreneurs * Anyone who has an early-stage startup and wants expert feedback * Anyone who has an idea for a startup or a tech company * Anyone who needs practice and expert advice on pitching **❯ Who Pitches?** * We will be selecting people from the audience to pitch, and will do as many as time allows. To prepare, work on your one sentence pitch at https://fi.co/one-sentence-pitch. **Spectators are welcome!** Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to register, hear startup ideas, and watch how the experts analyze and critique new businesses. **❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at [https://fi.co/e/396626/meetup](https://fi.co/e/396626/meetup) to secure your spot and receive further details.**

Dear Toastmasters & guests, \*Theme of the meeting: “My Motto” Please note that our **venue** is at: **20/F, Cubus, 1 Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong** (Causeway stn exit F1 Jardine's Crescent 渣甸坊, 5-10 minutes walk to Cubus which is opposite to Lee Garden 3) Do you want to **improve your communication skills (both speaking and listening) in English** in your daily life? We have *prepared and impromptu speeches* in English during the meeting. **Evaluation** of the speeches will be given so that the speakers can *improve* their speeches continuously. Do come and enjoy the warm atmosphere and have a wonderful learning experience together with us! **All are welcome. *No guest fee is required.*** **See you then!**

Celebrating Mother's Day, Tung Chung Toastmasters Club welcomes members and guests to share personal stories about their mothers who influenced their courage and dreams. Experience how real-life family moments can be transformed into powerful speeches that inspire connection and gratitude through prepared speeches and table topics. Date: Sunday, 10 May 2026 Time: 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: NAAC Touch Centre, G/F Left Wing, 15 Tung Chung Waterfront Road, Tung Chung Available on Zoom More details and RSVP: https://linktr.ee/tungchungtmc Whether you are a seasoned speaker, an aspiring leader, or simply someone who wants to say "thank you, Mum" in a more meaningful way, this is a safe and supportive space to practise. You will leave with new speaking skills, fresh ideas for appreciating the mothers in your life, and a stronger sense of community.

Looking to expand into new markets, strengthen your brand, or transform your business? Join our upcoming T-box workshop! A representative from the Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund) Implementer will introduce the Fund’s scope of support, key application requirements, and assessment criteria. They will also address common questions related to the application process, helping you make the most of government funding to drive business growth. Additionally, the SME ReachOut team will present the latest information on other popular government funding schemes designed to support SMEs in business transformation. Don't miss this opportunity—register now! Register: [LINK](https://forms.hktdc.com/web/registration/CCM/en?id=69c4b84d65b2061d68cc2cb5)

Hong Kong Entrepreneurs' Practical Journey in the GBA Smart City Consortium (SCC) will be hosting a free entrepreneurship incubation seminar, and you are warmly invited to join. 【Hong Kong Entrepreneurs' Practical Journey in the Greater Bay Area】 🗓 Monday, 11 May 2026 🕡 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Activity Room E, H6 Conet, G/F, The Center, 99 Queen’s Road Central, Central (online participation is also welcome) 👩‍🏫 Speaker: Ms. Gisella Tong 湯艷華 1\. 8 years GBA entrepreneurship experience 2\. Served Tencent\, Li\-Ning\, ByteDance 3\. Founder of GBA culture association 4\. CityU China Business graduate 5\. Promotes GBA youth development 📌 Seminar highlights: 1\. HK entrepreneurs' mindset adjustment 2\. Major client expansion & trust building 3\. Association operation & youth exchange 4\. Workplace culture & team management 💰 Free of charge; 🗣 Conducted in Cantonese, supplemented with English professional terminology ✅ Apply now: https://forms.gle/a1Kqwh1ncs31jqgKA 📞 Enquiries: 3905 0906 (Mr. Tse / Ms. Yu) 📧 Email: hyab.funding@smartcity.org.hk 🎯 This seminar is part of the “SCC Greater Bay Area Youth Entrepreneurship (Smart City) Programme”. Please share it with friends who are interested in entrepreneurship.

This seminar examines how enterprises can respond as AI Agents begin to take on real work in business settings. Using OpenClaw as a practical example, it helps participants move from basic awareness to effective application of AI Agents. The session introduces the OpenClaw ecosystem, core agent concepts, deployment options, and key considerations for security and cost control. It also explores practical application ideas for different roles, supporting safe and realistic adoption of AI Agents. The seminar is designed for students, professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs interested in applying AI in real-world scenarios. Enroll Now: [LINK](https://campaigns.hkpc.org/en-hk/rsvp-when-ai-starts-working-for-you)

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/2/0/8/600_452269672.jpeg Meeting schedule Two meeting per month First Thursday per month is lunch meeting (12:45 - 13:45Pm) at S107 building 1W, Hong Kong Science Park. Third Thursday per month is evening meeting (6:30-9pm) at same place Welcome to join, no admission fee, if you have any question, please whatsapp Sergii 56630706 or Grace Tsoi 92752916 for more details

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

**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.

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)

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.

**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.

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!