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This month the Hong Kong Gay Men's Chorus will join our FinS gathering and perform a few songs to preview their June concert! Come and socialize with old friends and make new connections. ⏱️Tuesday, 19 May, 7-10pm 📍Soho House, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun 🏆Free admission. Lucky Draw for those who drop in business cards. You do not have to be in a "suit. Casual is fantastic too. Fruits in Suits (FinS) has been connecting members of the LGBTQ+ community since 2004.

Qatar is one of the Middle East’s most open and dynamic economies, offering growing opportunities for international companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in the region. With the Qatari government introducing free zones alongside a range of investment and tax incentives, the market continues to attract foreign businesses. Join this webinar to learn about the latest business developments and opportunities in Qatar. Speakers will share up‑to‑date market insights, complemented by first‑hand experience from a Hong Kong‑based company on its business journey and achievements in Qatar. Register now to gain first‑hand insights from market experts. Apply Now: [ LINK](https://forms.hktdc.com/web/registration/CCM/en?id=69fd5061228321d178f471a7&step=Form)

Jokes go under the microscope in the Laugh Lab! Comics test their material on you, the audience – laugh, groan or just shout a rating out of 10, it's all good feedback. WARNING: may include workshopping of punchlines. *Comedy by Beats* brings laughs, drinks, and good vibes to Central every week. Grab a cocktail, grab a seat, or grab the mic – it’s open to everyone. **📅 Every Tuesday \| 🕗 From 8\.00pm \(BEATS happy hour 7–10pm\!\)** 📍 6/F Parekh House, 63 Wyndham Street 雲咸街63號 巴力大廈6樓 **💸 FREE admission \| 🎤 Performer sign\-up onsite** Come early for the drinks, stay for the laughs.

🐱主题 \- 认识新朋友 \- 交流两地文化 \- 互相教粤语/普通话 \- 一起吃喝玩乐 🌻地点 尖沙咀海港城港威大厦5座17楼 🐣其他详情 \- 完全免费 \- 每次大概20人，大概5个香港朋友，15个内地朋友 \- 欢迎带朋友参加 🍎找路提示 \- 进入了海港城后请找港威5座的标识 \- 到了17楼，电梯出来后往左转，会看到最大的门，门上写着卓越两个字，Nicole在大门等大家。如果Nicole不在，可能是带了之前到的小伙伴去活动的会议室。然后会再回来，先等一两分钟就对啦 🍔联系 我们主要使用小红书/小红书群联系 小红书 粤语步行街hk [https://xhslink.com/m/62NVdM5HUmj](https://xhslink.com/m/62NVdM5HUmj)

We are looking for people to join the 2 hours session. Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026 **Time: 9:00PM - 11:00PM** Cost: $70 each, share of 2 hours court fee and new ball cost Court assignment (depends on no. of courts booked): One court will have around 30 minutes warm up, then we can start games for double. If more than one court booked, it will be mainly for rally. If more players would like to play games, we can have both courts for Fun Games :) Note: If you cannot attend the event, please update your RSVP 48 hours before the event starts … so others can join. To minimize the no show / late notice in my Fun Tennis/Games, those new to this event please text me your number. Thanks!!! LATE NOTICE WITHIN 48 HOURS WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED AS NO SHOW!!!

This is Dim Sum Labs' Public HackJam meet. Free! Everyone is welcome to join us. If you are an engineer, designer, programmer, artist, creator, innovator, visionary, entrepreneur, or inventor, join us for an evening of thought-provoking conversations. Or better yet, bring your projects, ask for help, and show them off. This is also your chance to test the space before becoming a member. Members have access to the space and all the [equipment within](https://www.dimsumlabs.com/equipment/), 24/7 for a very reasonable price! For details, [please see our website](https://www.dimsumlabs.com/become-a-member-of-dim-sum-labs/). Calling for show-and-tell: if you want to share your projects on coding, making, art, and tech venture projects, come jam with us on HackJam. We can accommodate and help you promote here. Contact us here or via the means listed below. Being Hong Kong's longest-running Hackerspace (since 2011), we are happy to host you, who may: * Be coming from out-of-town * Be from other Hacker/Maker/co-working spaces * Want to get hands-on and create * Wish to network with high-quality, friendly, like-minded people * Be curious about what all this is about * Just want to have a drink while coding. Can't arrive at the start time? Drop in when you can make it :) For more information, check out our website at [https://www.dimsumlabs.com](https://www.dimsumlabs.com), or chat with us (we are happy to chat with you): * Telegram: https://t.me/dimsumlabs * IRC Chat: #dimsumlabs on https://libera.chat/

🛎️ 地址: 觀塘成業街 16 號怡生工業中心 A 座 2 樓 A2 室 🏢 好多時會有客人問我哋我哋嘅Meetup Party Games活動會玩啲乜嘢？其實就係例如9 Upper, 狼人真言，Flip 7，歌迷序會等等好玩流行嘅輕鬆桌遊，由當日嘅活動主持決定最終玩邊幾隻！ 其實玩邊隻game唔係重點。重點係個活動好唔好玩！我哋好多活動都有好多人參加. 所以不必多說，你應該知道究竟發生了什麼事！ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **今日活動資訊:** 費用: [$85 / Girls $65] Pay at entrance. 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒$5. 🔔 人多, 或員工/主持忙於教玩遊戲時可能沒暇收取場費, 請利用櫃面PayMe code/Ali Pay /FPS號碼自行支付. 如發現有故意走數情況, 會被放進Meeple Tree 黑名單. 🔔 必須在此報名. 🔔 場地沒有食物提供, 但歡迎帶外賣上來食. 🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放進黑名單. 🔔 入埸請除鞋. 埸內拖鞋祗供店內用, 請勿著出店外. 🔔 報名參加Meetup活動, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1代表會帶朋友來的意思). 🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到，Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏 🔔 本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 102 🔔 Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk

Artificial Intelligence is transforming manufacturing through smarter, data-driven production and automation. This forum will highlight practical AI applications and industry insights on enhancing productivity, quality and competitiveness. **Forum：11:15 - 12:45** **Solution Showcase：10:30 - 18:00** **HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon** **Forum : Future Manufacturing Hall, LG1** **Solution Showcase: SME Foyer One, G/F** Register Now: [LINK](https://campaigns.hkpc.org/ai-for-manufacturing_eng)

I think we've passed our 24th month mark now, we lost track! Our drinks night's unique point is NO PRESSURE. Everyone is just chilling, learning, and empathetic and supportive to each other's AI journey, wherever they currently are at. So, join our monthly networking drinks night: MERAKIS DRINKS Whether you are working on an AI project, learning about it, or simply curious about the scene, come make some new friends :) Simple as that Location: Acquasala italian restaurant, wine bar & cafe 13 Elgin St · Central, hk People who joined our previous events had come from all walks of life including entrepreneurs, finance and banking, data science, branding, marketing, architecture and UX, you name it! Come meet some new friends. Some had found cofounders, friends, even life partners from our event. It's the good vibes. All welcome, if you are new to our events, you will be even more warmly welcomed :) & Bring friends! More the merrier. Some questions you may like to ask other attendees when you meet them for the first time: \- How are you using AI in your daily life at this moment? \- What excites you the most about the new models of AI that came out most recently? \- What are you future plans in your AI exploration journey? Please note: \- If you attend our events\, we would assume it's ok to have you in our group photos :\) \- It's a Buy Your Own Drink situation :\) We are not commercially related to the venue and this is a non\-profit event\, we are friends who come together for a good chat\, please buy your own drink\! :\) \- Please don't sell us insurance XD it's not appropriate at this event\. \- If you have trouble finding us\, please reach Adeline via Adeline's LinkedIn https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/adelinechanhokming/ Follow us on ig [@merakis.ai](http://merakis.ai/) Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/merakisai Co-organizer Adeline's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelinechanhokming

**Every Sunday, we connect people from different industries over lunch.** **What:** Lunch with 2 people, matched by our algorithm **When:** 12:30 PM **How to join:** Follow & message us on Instagram **[@weekdaylunchclub](https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/)** https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/ 💳 There will be an event fee to be collected prior to confirm your spot 🗣️ There will be no host — conversations flow freely 🔗 Profiles will be verified for participant safety and matching

In line with the "AI+" strategy of the 2026 Financial Budget, the HKSAR government is allocating HK$100 million to accelerate the digital transformation of public services. The public and social sectors must seize this policy momentum to leverage AI, overcome resource constraints, and elevate operational efficiency and service quality. Organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the "Innovating Public Services, Driving the AI Transformation" Solution Day is part of the "AI with HKPC" Smart Solution Showcase Series. Tailored for government departments, public and utilities institutions, and the medical and social welfare sectors, the event provides an efficient platform for exchange and business matching, helping organisations address operational pain points with secure, reliable AI solutions. Bringing together tech experts and industry leaders, the event will share the latest AI technologies and real-world public service use cases. The event also features on-site booth showcases, helping you discover the latest AI solutions all in one place. Enroll Now : [LINK](https://campaigns.hkpc.org/rsvp-ai-for-public-services) Register now to capitalise on the massive opportunities brought by the Financial Budget and build a people-centric AI blueprint for your organisation!

**Every Friday, we connect working professionals from different industries over lunch.** **What:** Lunch with 2 people, matched by our algorithm **When:** 12:30 PM **How to join:** Follow & message us on Instagram **[@weekdaylunchclub](https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/)** https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/ 💳 Event fee will be collected prior to confirm your spot 🗣️ There will be no host — conversations flow freely 🔗 Profiles will be verified for participant safety and matching

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/

We are happy to share that we have invited **FPT Corporation** (a leading Vietnamese Systems Integrator) and **Dell Hong Kong** to co-host a special community event at HKSTP. They will be sharing practical insights on the Vietnam and broader Asian markets, along with strategies for successfully working with channel partners in the region. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this invitation with your interested accounts by **Monday, 18 May**. Event Details * Date: **Wednesday, 20 May** * Time: 1400 to 1700 * Venue: Multi-Function Room1, 1E, Science Park * Topics: This workshop aims to address key insight and challenges in the **Vietnam** and **Asian** market through **working with channel partners**. * Speakers: FPT Hong Kong & Dell Hong Kong * Target Audience: 50 + Tech Ventures (exploring Vietnam and Asia market with SI) * **RSVP**: **[https://hkstp.wufoo.com/forms/pb5kbe20ww0fl0/](https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhkstp.wufoo.com%2Fforms%2Fpb5kbe20ww0fl0%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cvictor.zheng%40hkstp.org%7C592075dd9f944335051908deaffcc42d%7Cb3e19ac2e19244c890bd41acbfb3dcdb%7C0%7C0%7C639141697315122814%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t9NZKP1y56skoFZLkhk6BU%2B3U8%2FPyGPzitM6D5HThrQ%3D&reserved=0)** by **Monday, 18 May** About FPT: Leading multinational technology company specializing in digital transformation, IT services, software development, telecommunications, and education Founded in 1988, it is one of the largest ICT companies in Vietnam with a strong global presence. ([Website](https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffpt.com%2Fen%2Fabout-us&data=05%7C02%7Cvictor.zheng%40hkstp.org%7C592075dd9f944335051908deaffcc42d%7Cb3e19ac2e19244c890bd41acbfb3dcdb%7C0%7C0%7C639141697315206307%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ItFZTkcuas46L1L9D2JXErzlIfctZu9noRT0LKpsO4g%3D&reserved=0)) About Dell: Dell Hong Kong Limited is the official Hong Kong subsidiary of Dell Technologies, a global leader in IT infrastructure, PCs, servers, storage, and digital transformation solutions. ([Website](https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fen-hk&data=05%7C02%7Cvictor.zheng%40hkstp.org%7C592075dd9f944335051908deaffcc42d%7Cb3e19ac2e19244c890bd41acbfb3dcdb%7C0%7C0%7C639141697315274705%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7jse9f1ICKCn4Y5%2FDrAm7u3aVPuUKdCzSGMhSaiQK4k%3D&reserved=0)

**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.

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Bienvenue! We host a twice-a-month French conversation club at La Chatelaine on Lane. All levels welcome! Whether you're new to French or running for Président de la République you are welcome here! We often read plays together, play vocabulary games, and generally enjoy the delicious food available at La Chatelaine! We will be at the long table in the back of the restaurant. A bientôt!

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)

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)