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Google AI: Gemma NPCs + The Browser is the Brain: Running Google Gemma Locally
In this session of HKWD we dive into the world of local models with Google AI. The evening will be held at Garage society with their support along with AngelFlow. The night is split into two parts. One on video game development of Non Player Characters and using GenAI and the other will be The Browser is the Brain: Running Google Gemma Locally with WebGPU.
**Talk 1: Video game development of Non Player Characters and using GenAI**
Using AI in video games is not a new idea and has been used a long time for things like game mechanics, character movements, path finding, dynamic levels and maps. However using it for non playable charters is new and Google Gemma is designed exactly for that. We take a look at how to get up and running with Gemma in Unity and some of the alternatives.
**Gemma**
Google has a great library designed just for Non Player Characters and we will explore how to use it in Unity. https://ai.google.dev/gdc
**About Rhys Turner**
Co founder, Creative Technologist and Director, Tronica
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.
**Talk 2: The Browser is the Brain: Running Google Gemma Locally with WebGPU**
While many associate AI with heavy cloud costs and latency, Google’s Gemma is small and efficient enough to run directly in the user's browser. In this session, Frankie (GDG Hong Kong) explores the frontier of "Local AI" for the web. We will discuss how developers can use Google’s tools to run Gemma models on-device via WebGPU. This approach eliminates API costs and privacy concerns, allowing web developers to create highly responsive, AI-powered interfaces that feel as fluid as a modern video game—all without a backend.
**About Frankie Wu**
Organiser, GDG Hong Kong
As an Al Engineer, Frankie’s role revolves around leveraging Large Language Models and data mining to innovate news analytics. His recent academic journey culminated with a Master's in Computer Science from The University of Hong Kong, focusing on financial computing which complements his current work.
Frankie’s expertise in Python and passion for machine learning empower him to contribute to large enterprise digital transformation.
The fusion of risk management principles from his bachelor's degree and psychological insights helps him craft Al solutions that are not only technically sound but also contextually aware, enhancing the strategic decision-making process.
**Sponsors and supporting partner**
[Tronica](https://tronica.io/) - HKWD sponsor
[Angelflow](https://www.angelflow.vc/) - supporting partner
[Garage Society](https://www.thegaragesociety.com/) - supporting partner
**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 1
7:45 - talk 2
8:15 - Q&A
8:30 - Forum and mingle
Join our discord for better communication https://discord.com/invite/k6zSjSZUUE
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Meeting ID: 818 2239 0552
Passcode: RSVP or DM for passcodeSponsored by tronica.io
Crypto Networking 加密貨幣 X 交流
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日期:逢星期二(公衆假期除外)
時間:下午十二時至下午二時(可另約時間)
地點:紅磡都會酒店 咖啡廊(紅磡站C出口行1分鐘)
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Public Social HackJam
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/
Kung Fu: Strength, Flexibility, Coordination & Balance!
**Total beginners** **welcome so come try!** A whole new movement, fitness & self defense cultural activity **outdoors!** Structured progressive practices for **Strength**, **Flexibility, Coordination, Balance** & **Self Defense** skills in a fun friendly group environment! Totally NOT what you expect, **serious cardio**, **whole body movement** & **practical!** You will really be surprised by what WE do but even more by what YOU can do! Nothing like what you imagine about Kung Fu, No screaming, No rigidness, No mysticism & No getting hit… but YES, definitely a fun workout with great people!
**Curious?** To get an ideal of what class is like, hear instructor & hear student testimonials go to: [https://www.instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu](instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu)
**FEE:** 1st time TRIAL fee only $100 HKD. Please RSVP here or Whatsapp me. Non-Resident $150 HKD. After trial 10 class package is $1500 HKD or $200 HKD single class.
**WEAR:** Workout clothing, sports shoes & bring bottle of water!
**WHEN:** Tuesday 6:45pm NEW people. Please be on time, warm up very important for your 1st class!
**WHERE:** Inside Kowloon Park. Meet at McDonalds across from Indoor Swimming Pool entrance, next to Sports Center. MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, or Austin. Link below: [Kowloon Park Swimming Pool](https://maps.apple.com/?address=22%20Austin%20Rd,%20Tsim%20Sha%20Tsui,%20Kowloon,%20Hong%20Kong%20SAR,%20China&auid=15054175802527892571&ll=22.301815,114.170365&lsp=9902&q=Kowloon%20Park%20Swimming%20Pool&_ext=CjIKBAgEEAUKBAgFEAMKBQgGEKcBCgQIChAACgQIUhADCgQIVRAQCgQIWRADCgUIpAEQARIkKSODum0jNjZAMWByPQiohFxAORGqqD1gZDZAQaw+9nwmkVxA&t=m)
**WHY:** Out of shape? Gym BORING? Incredible friendly community? More? You want to exercise & have fun building strength, flexibility, coordination & self-defense skills while cultivating patience, focus, confidence & yes… discipline!
**HOW:** To get in touch with me, Whatsapp .9420.0360. or email through Meetup. For more info about my art, please visit NaturalStyleKungfu.com.
**\- Book a Private 1\-on\-1 Kungfu Class\!** Learn at your own pace & prepare for later group classes, choose the day & time suitable to you! Private Class in Kowloon Park: 1.5 Hours $500, other locations $900 **-**
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心肺訓練,速度訓練,循環訓練,高強度間歇性訓練...
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**如下雨,訓練地點會改到體育館後門有蓋空地**
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2026年 3月份 – 休閒週末 閱讀分享
【歡迎只作旁聽,會作分享的書友優先】
1. 活動目標:希望大家能夠分享閱讀心得,開開心心共渡週末。
2. 地點:歡迎參加者提議,消費自付。
3. 時間:下午2時至5時(3小時)
4. 活動流程:以廣東話為主,輪流分享閱讀所見所聞,其他人輪流發問。希望各人藉此更能深刻了解書本知識,用更多不同角度探索書本, 互相啟發及學習。
5. 參加者需帶備一本已經閱讀80%或以上的書本 (中英文書皆可),歡迎絕大部分主題:勵志、心理、商業、股票、旅遊、運動、健美、中西醫療、哲學、散文、美術、種植、歷史、學習方法等等。不接受漫畫、雜誌、報章及任何淫褻不雅之讀物。
6. 活動在午餐 / 下午茶中進行。
7. 失約和習慣性最後一刻退出的成員,將從成員名單中刪除。
8. 若有候補名單,曾經失約和曾經最後一刻退出的成員,他們當次出席的名額將給予其他候補成員。
9. 其他事項:活動期間,參加者應小心看管個人財物,如有任何損失,本會概不負任何責任。
The Heart of Connection: Why We Love
**Summary:** Before we can build meaningful relationships with others, we must first understand the relationship we have with ourselves. This focused discussion explores one fundamental question that shapes every partnership we form: "**Why do people want to find a partner?**" Your answer to this question reveals more than just your relationship goals—it uncovers the deepest layers of your expectations, fears, and hopes about connection itself.
*"Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction." — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry*
Have you ever paused to ask yourself why you're looking for a partner?
This isn't about how to find someone or what makes a good relationship. This is about understanding the fundamental drivers behind our search for partnership. The answer to this question often determines how enduring our relationships will be, and how enriching they can be for both people.
Here're some of the things we may explore in this special focused discussion:
🔹 Are we seeking completion or companionship?
🔹 Do we want a partner to fill a void, or to share an already full life?
🔹 How do our answers shape the quality and longevity of our relationships?
🔹 What happens when two people's "whys" don't align?
This conversation requires honest self-reflection more than relationship experience. Whether you're single, dating, or in a long-term partnership, exploring this question can bring profound clarity to all your connections.
Come with an open mind and a sharing heart. Leave with fresh insights about what you truly seek in connection.
👋 Inviting all who are...
💭 Questioning their own motivations in relationships
🤔 Curious about the psychology behind partnership
❤️ Seeking more authentic connections with others
🌱 Ready for honest self-reflection about their relationship patterns
✨ Open to understanding how their "why" shapes their relationship outcomes
🗓️ Agenda / What You'll Experience (in No Particular Order)
💬 Focused Discussion on "The Why"
Our diverse group will come together to exchange ideas. We will tackle a few core question chosen by our facilitator or collectively, such as: "Why do people want to find a partner?"
Each participant is encouraged to contribute. From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives within the group.
💬 Additional Reflection
We may explore related questions, further encouraging personal reflection and small-group sharing. Here are some sample questions.
* When you were growing up, what did the couples around you seem to enjoy most about being together?
* When you picture a great partnership, what’s something it adds to your life that you don't usually experience solo?
* Complete this sentence: "A partner would make my life better by..."
Note: This session may involve virtual question cards accessed via a link or QR code. If you do not have a device (phone/tablet) to access these, please ask a facilitator for assistance.
💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback
Where time allows, before the end of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions.
💡 Why This Question Matters
This question emerged from our previous discussions on love and relationships as the most revealing inquiry we can make about partnership. Understanding our true motivations helps us build relationships that are not just satisfying, but truly transformative for everyone involved.
✨ What is Curious Souls Café?
[Curious Souls Café](https://curioussouls.cafe/) is an event designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections through meaningful conversations.
We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future! 😊
【PTHK 推介】AI 賦能 GTM 策略:打破單線流程,極速製作產品營銷影片及圖表
作為產品經理 (Product Manager),在策劃 Go-to-Market (GTM) 策略時,你是否常感到受制於傳統的「單線」製作流程?等待設計素材、排期製作影片,往往令產品測試市場 (Market Validation) 的節奏變得緩慢。
ProductTank Hong Kong 很榮幸能協辦由 **[Women Techmakers Hong Kong (WTMHK)](https://wtmhk.org/)**[ ](https://wtmhk.org/)及 **[香港 AI 培訓學院](https://www.hkai-solve-academy.com/)** 主辦的 [IWD 2026](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/international-womens-day-2026-break-the-pattern-4815997) 工作坊。是次活動將從實戰角度出發,教導產品經理如何利用 AI 工具打破舊有的單線枷鎖,實現「多軌並行」的高效創作。
**🚀 產品經理為何不能錯過?**
* **加速 GTM 週期:** 學習如何利用 AI 快速生成高質素的**資訊圖表 (Infographics)** 及**產品營銷影片 (Product Marketing Videos)**,讓你能在資源有限的情況下,更快速地向持份者及用戶展示產品價值。
* **打破「一鍵生成」迷思:** AI 不是魔法按鈕,而是強大的協作工具。導師將分享如何精準運用 AI 工具鏈,提升創意產能,而非單純依賴隨機生成。
* **實戰導師陣容:** 由擁有 20 年影視製作及 AI 教育經驗的 **[Rannes Man (文恩澄)](https://www.hkai-solve-academy.com/instructors)**,聯同擅長將 AI 融入商業營運的 **[Leonard Lam (林漢然)](https://www.hkai-solve-academy.com/instructors)** 親自教授,結合技術、藝術與商業思維。
**🌟 全力支持 Women Techmakers IWD 2026**
**[ProductTank Hong Kong](https://meetup.com/producttank-hong-kong/)** 全力支持 [Women Techmakers Hong Kong](https://wtmhk.org/) 的 [International Women's Day (IWD) 2026 活動系列](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/international-womens-day-2026-break-the-pattern-4815997),與科技女性一同實踐今年主題「Break the Pattern」。除了是次工作坊,我們亦熱切期待並全力支持將[於 ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-techmakers-hong-kong-international-womens-day-break-the-pattern-tickets-1982799593961)**[3月28日假 Google Hong Kong 辦公室舉行的 IWD 年度旗艦活動](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-techmakers-hong-kong-international-womens-day-break-the-pattern-tickets-1982799593961)**,屆時將有更多精彩內容,敬請留意!
**📅 活動詳情**
**WTMHK x 香港 AI 培訓學院 IWD 2026 工作坊:打破數碼營銷單線枷鎖:AI多軌製作宣傳影片**
* **日期:** 2026年3月13日 (星期五)
* **時間:** 晚上 7:30 - 9:30 (GMT+8)
* **地點:** [香港 AI 培訓學院 (Hong Kong AI-SOLVE Academy)](https://www.hkai-solve-academy.com/)
* **地址:** Unit 601, 6/F, Eastmark, 九龍灣常悅道 21 號
* **主辦:** [Women Techmakers Hong Kong](https://wtmhk.org/), [香港 AI 培訓學院](https://www.hkai-solve-academy.com/)
* **協辦:** [ProductTank Hong Kong](https://meetup.com/producttank-hong-kong/)
**立即報名,掌握 AI 營銷製作新技能:[➡️ 報名連結](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wtmhk-x-ai-iwd-2026-ai-tickets-1982757804969)**
Book Discussion: Empire of Pain: Secret History of Oxycontin
Unlike the usual BYOB format of this group, this is an **assigned reading format.** **You are expected to have read some of the book** to join the discussion :)
I am excited to finally read this book, its an award-winning, one of the most highly rated non fiction books across Goodreads/Amazon and for good reason!
About the book:
# A grand, devastating portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, famed for their philanthropy, whose fortune was built by Valium and whose reputation was destroyed by OxyContin. From the prize-winning and bestselling author of Say Nothing.
*"A real-life version of the HBO series Succession with a lethal sting in its tail…a masterful work of narrative reportage.*” – Laura Miller, Slate
“*The opioid epidemic has killed nearly half a million Americans over the past two decades. Many of their loved ones, along with public health advocates and experts, believe that one very rich, very famous family has never fully faced the consequences for its role in those deaths. EMPIRE OF PAIN, the explosive new book by journalist Patrick Radden Keefe, is an attempt to change that — to hold the family accountable in a way that nobody has quite done before...*” —Jonathan Cohn, The Washington Post
Note:
* **location subject to change** but we'll keep it around Wan Chai District.
* You **must** buy something at the venue.
* **First timer attendees** are requested to contribute 20HKD to fund the Meetup Group Subscription.
* No-Shows make the host sad (please update your attendance)
「靜心」免費 Free meditation
「靜心」免費.每週四、五、六、日.下午6:30 pm-7:30pm
*皇龍道17號(天后站A1) 或
*Zoom: 98873304090
密碼:5522
*Free meditation 6:30-7:30pm every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
*17 Dragon Rd. (Tin Hau station exit A1) OR zoom
*另免費課 free class:whatsApp 64620951
香港創動力聯盟🥇🔎💰💪
你有冇試過,覺得自己係一個孤獨嘅創業者?🤔
滿腦子好橋,打開手機卻唔知可以同邊個傾?🤔
明明自己有技能,但係搵唔到項目給自己發揮?🤔
如果你有呢種感覺,你唔孤單。
「好主意隨處可見,優秀的團隊卻萬中無一。」我哋相信,每一個好嘅創業idea,都需要對嘅人同timing先可以實現。
呢度就係為咗連結「你」與「他」而存在。我哋有一班準備好嘅 Developer、Designer、Marketer 同 Founder,讓你哋可以互相認識,一齊組成創業隊伍。我哋提供嘅,唔止係交流機會,而係全方位嘅成長養分。
我們的定期活動:
· 每月的創動力聯盟活動:想同各行業會員面對面交流?尋找合作夥伴。
· 實地採購展覽考察團:想了解最新技術?想掌握供應鏈? 我哋一齊帶你去專業展覽會,唔再紙上談兵。
· 客戶服務101(會員分享): 想建立客戶忠誠? 由零建立一個真正深得人心嘅品牌。
營銷提案實戰(會員分享):學識講好故事,將潛在客戶變成忠實粉絲。
喺度,你可以搵到你嘅「萬中無一」。搵到你嘅節奏,搵到你嘅隊友,一齊築起事業根基,掌握未來。
* 嚴禁銷售及推廣傳銷 (MLM) 、保險、金字塔式騙局、虛擬貨幣/股票投資、身心靈課程、
人生教練課程 ,以及任何借貸行為🙏🏻
費用:$30 (小食及飲品)
準備好要在創業路上找到神隊友了嗎?🚀
為提升本次創業交流會的互動效益,協助各位成員精準對接資源,我們需要您提供以下資訊。請詳實填寫表格,說明您「希望在此群組獲得的資源」以及「您能分享的資源」,以便我們進行後續配對。
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Columbus HUG March
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems:
* Using running totals
* Performing operations in intervals
* Identifying data gaps and islands
* Performing aggregates without losing detail
Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.
Franklinton Arts District Second Fridays Meet @ One Line Coffee, 471 W. Rich St.
Let’s meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District.
(Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Conversation and Coffee @ Belle's Bread Bakery
Hey Everyone!
Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Google Analytics Alternatives
**Google Analytics Alternatives**
Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday.
Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”.
Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process.
We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer.
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)
Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone
Drake Lundstrom is presenting:
Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone
Abstract:
Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need!
If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo.
Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.




















