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(Partner's Event) BBQ Party at ShenZhen Time: Every Sat 19:00 - 23:00 (Usually) Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.

Date: 28-Feb-2026 (Sat) Time: 14:20 - 17:00 \*HKT Coordinator: Calvin Tsang Capacity: 60 Light Refreshments will be available! **Please fill in the form for admission**: [https://forms.gle/Sw8dBj79xNTMG6A8A](https://forms.gle/Sw8dBj79xNTMG6A8A) **Topics:** **Tech Job Market Insight 2026 Q1 (Sinisa Perkovic, Recruitment Market Technologist and Specialist in 8 Figure Recruiter)** * 2026 Tech Job Market Reality Check * 2026 Bonus Expectations for Tech Talent in HK * Inside the Hiring Manager’s Head **Dify 101 Workshop 101 (Li Zheng, 布哥 Dev Rel Manager in Dify）** * Building agentic workflow tutorial **Venue Info:** Ariel Wang Classroom (Room P4701), Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong **Rundown:** * 14:20 - 14:30 Opening Remarks / Upcoming Events * 14:30 - 15:00 Tech Job Market Insight 2026 Q1 (Sinisa Perkovic) * 15:00 - 15:10 Break & Networking * 15:10 - 15:40 Dify 101 Workshop 101 (Li Zheng, 布哥）Session 1 * 15:40 - 15:50 Break * 15:50 - 16:20 Dify 101 Workshop 101 (Li Zheng, 布哥）Session 2 * 16:20 - 16:30 Closing Speaker Info: **Sinisa Perkovic** With over 16 years of experience across Asia in Recruitment, Sales Training, and AI Adoption, Sinisa Perkovic is a Recruitment Market Technologist and Specialist at 8 Figure Recruiter (8FR), based in Hong Kong. Originally from Amsterdam and a recruiter since 2010, Sinisa now leads recruitment and AI projects partnering with TA leaders, Recruitment Agency MDs, and (first-time) Team Leads to make sense of Hong Kong’s fast-evolving recruitment landscape. His training and consulting work focuses on helping Recruiters & TAs overcome structural problems, scale AI adoption, and build resilient, high-performing teams. While at the same time increasing standards across Asia’s recruitment landscape. **Li Zheng 布哥** Former Senior R&D Engineer in the software industry and Senior R&D Engineer in the healthcare industry; Dify Core Contributor; a developer with 10 years of hands-on coding experience. Currently responsible for the evolution and development of the Dify open-source ecosystem. Believes that the world of computing has never been cold and impersonal, firmly believes that open source brings light to software engineering, and is committed to promoting the engineering and real-world adoption of AI agent applications. 曾任軟體產業資深研發工程師，醫療產業資深研發工程師，Dify Core Contributor，10 年代碼手藝人。現在負責 Dify 開源生態演​​進及建置。電腦的世界從來不是冷冰冰的，堅信開源會為軟體工程帶來光，致力於推動 AI Agent 應用工程化落地。 **Audience pre-requisite:** * Recommended having intermediate-level knowledge about Python (1 or more year of experience) **How to join?** * Fill in the form for admission: [https://forms.gle/Sw8dBj79xNTMG6A8A](https://forms.gle/Sw8dBj79xNTMG6A8A) * Click "Attend" in this page

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

Fee 7ppl $75 4-6pm court 4 請大家遵守以 1:請大家不要在遊戲其間進行羽毛球技術指導. 2:男與女閒聊時請保持一隻手距離. 3:遊戲已例明 羽毛球等級(ab,li,i 等等), 請按照自己所屬等級參與遊戲. 4:各下參加左的活動有指定場號, 如果自行走向其他埸由我們舉辦的活動的埸地打波, 我地可能會給予警告, 請不要挑戰我們的忍耐力。 5:如果少於48小時內取消出值, 都請交出值應付之金額。 如有違反, 一律blacklist. If you join my game for first time please send me your mobile no. to confirm your spot. Tel: 97843661 Coming Please Whatsapp or message me through meetup as soon as possible if you can't come. ‧ We will be playing 21 points doubles match ‧ Strictly NO BEGINNER ‧ The event is not first come first serve, I will pick suitable players in order to balance the level of the game. So if you are not on the attending list, please don't feel being offended, thanks for understanding ‧ Cancellation policy: Cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to the start time of the game. Cancellation past the deadline will be marked as no-show.11

(Partner's Event) English Corner Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00 Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.

\# 1:30\-2:30pm **譚盾與楊麗萍實景樂舞《春之祭·輪迴》& 紐約打擊樂團 @荔枝窩廣場** [Tan Dun & Yang Liping’s Immersive Live Music and Dance: The Rite of Spring – Samsara; New York Percussion Ensemble] **##到訪沙頭角必須事先透過警方網上系統申請沙頭角旅遊禁區許可證，須於到訪日前最少2個完整工作天完成遞交,(\*\*\*=25/2或之前\*\*\*)**。[Participants must apply for a valid "Tourism Closed Area Permit (T-CAP) The Sha Tau Kok FCA" on their own and must hold the permit on that day. It can be applied online through the Police e-Services system. Applications must be submitted at least 2 full working days beforehand (= on/before 25/2).] https://www.es.police.gov.hk/eserv-online-portal-ui/#/pages/e-services-application-form-details/10/24 **###沙頭角-荔枝窩之間船費$40/單程 (本組活動指定船期船費$70/來回)。** [Ferry ticket between Sha Tau Kok & Lai Chi Wo: $40/single way; the one for our group event in designated ferry time: $70/return] ***大概流程：*** 09:40-09:50am 集合點名@上水巴士總站78K巴士線 [Assemble @ Sheung Shui Bus Terminus Route 78K] \~> 等候; 9:56乘搭巴士約1小時 [Wait; Take bus 1hr] 11:00am 沙頭角巴士總站 11:00-11:45am 沙頭角 [Sha Tau Kok] (沙頭角邨,舊沙頭角消防局,沙頭角郵政局,順平壁畫街,車坪街,中英街警崗,沙頭角故事館,沙頭角街市,日月亭,沙頭角海鏡中鏡,沙頭角(鹽寮下)天后廟,沙頭角公眾碼頭,沙頭角之角) #沙頭角小食：炸油糍,老婆餅,米通,懷舊花餅,咸牛肉煎蛋菠蘿包,樽仔奶茶 12:00pm 沙頭角公眾碼頭, 乘搭專船往荔枝窩(約30分鐘) [ferry] 12:30pm 荔枝窩公眾碼頭 12:45-2:45pm 荔枝窩 [Lai Chi Wo] (小瀛故事館,協天宮及鶴山寺,荔枝窩故事館,荔枝窩鄉村) *\# 1:30\-2:30pm **譚盾與楊麗萍實景樂舞《春之祭·輪迴》& 紐約打擊樂團 @荔枝窩廣場 [Tan Dun & Yang Liping’s Immersive Music and Dance: The Rite of Spring – Samsara; New York Percussion Ensemble]*** 3:00pm 荔枝窩公眾碼頭, 乘搭專船回沙頭角(約30分鐘) [ferry] 3:30pm 沙頭角公眾碼頭, 繼續參觀沙頭角/用膳/自由離開 [Continue visit/ meal in Sha Tau Kok] *#用膳Meal @海山樓 @around 3:45pm* *推介：客家燜豬肉,咸香雞,蒸墨魚丸,炸蠔餅,椒鹽鮮魷,水哥奶茶* *依餐牌價(加一)同點食物公用餐具共享,現付餐廳(約$150HKD)* **日期：2026年3月1日(星期日)** **時間：9:45am-3:45pm** **地點：沙頭角+荔枝窩** **集合時間及地點：1) @9:30-9:40am @上水巴士總站78K巴士線** 名額：6人 Date: 1 March, 2026 (Sunday) Time: 9:45am-3:45m Address: Sha Tau Kok + Lai Chi Wo Assemble: 1) @9:30-9:40am @Sheung Shui Bus Terminus Route 78K Seat: 6 people limited MeetUp費：自由定價價值,(包括導賞,音樂會,鄉間玩意;另指定來回船費$70;未包括用膳餐費). 報名：按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)你願意付出此次活動費用?, 4)一起用餐否?, 5)已申請沙頭角旅遊禁區許可證?-> 確認入選活動-> 繳費(入帳恆生銀行號碼: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423)-> 再以閣下電話whatsapp(97419423)以下資料: 1)MeetUp名字, 2)過帳通知書. MeetUp fee: Free pricing as you value, (including tour guide, live music performance, village game; ferry ticket in designated time $70/return; excluding lunch fee). Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)Meal together?, 5)Applied “Tourism Closed Area Permit (T-CAP) The Sha Tau Kok FCA”? -> Get confirmation of being in the event-> Pay to Hang Seng Bank acc: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423-> Whatsapp 1)MeetUp name, 2)Payment notification \*\*\*a) 歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言. [Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner.] \*\*\*b) 記緊携帶適量食水,外套,蚊怕水及防曬霜等. [Bring enough water and food, wind jacket, mosquito-resistant items and sun-block lotion if necessary.] \*\*\*c) 請留意個人安全及身體能力適合否. [Beware of your own safety and health fitness.] \*\*\*d) 留意團體齊行,不要過份分開. [Care of others and be in group.] \*\*\*e) 保持環境清潔. [Keep clean to the environment.] \*\*\*f) 不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達. [Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity.] \*\*\*g) 交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款) [No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group.] \*\*\*h) 活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途. [Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion.] \*\*\*i) 凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組. [When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our group.]

**免費公開講座 見道法師主講** **歡迎大家參加!** 密法是一門殊勝的內在科學，教導我們去轉化我們的心、我們的自己和我們的人生。密法是佛教中最稀有難得的的教學，能夠指引我們克服狹隘觀點，免於生起恐懼、焦慮和其他痛苦。透過特殊的禪修，密法幫助我們創造正面的能量和智慧，引領我們邁向恆常安樂的正覺境。 尊貴的格西格桑嘉措仁波切說：「讓我們進入密法的大門是接受密法灌頂。灌頂賜予我們殊勝的加持，能夠治癒我們的心相續，並且喚醒我們的佛性。」 在此公開講座，見道法師將會解釋，密法修持的基礎就是我們理解到每個人都有非凡的潛能，可以過著充滿自由和喜悅的生活。 這個公開講座也是為噶當巴國際夏季法會（7 月 24 日至 8 月 8 日在英國舉行）作出的完美準備，參加者有機會接受無上瑜伽密法灌頂及相關教學。 有關公開講座的詳情及報名: https://www.meditation.hk/2021/portfolio-item/tantra-creating-an-extraordinary-life/ 有關夏季法會的詳情: https://kadampafestivals.org/zh-hant/夏季 #現代佛法

LSS Smart Fitness 律動班系列 Wed/Sun $100/ 1-hr class ($350 /4-class) Please RSVP one week in advance Welcome to book other time slot (WhatsApp 65230389) Vibration x MFR 療癒律動 (Relax, Muscle release & Facial massage) Vibration Fitness (Stretch & Strength) 健體律動 Vibration x BellyFit 美型律動 (Body Shape-up with Bellydance Technique Drills) Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽 (Yoga Asana in vibration setting) https://eshop.cosway.com.hk/ One FREE trial class with any Cosway purchase receipt over HK$1000 under introducer code : HK370579B 以 HK370579B 作介紹人的 Cosway (網購或門市)購物消費，逾 HK$1000，可免費試上律動班系列一節

Fee: 7people $75/per 2-4pm court#7>6 請大家遵守以 1:請大家不要在遊戲其間進行羽毛球技術指導. 2:男與女閒聊時請保持一隻手距離. 3:遊戲已例明 羽毛球等級(ab,li,i 等等), 請按照自己所屬等級參與遊戲. 4:各下參加左的活動有指定場號, 如果自行走向其他埸由我們舉辦的活動的埸地打波, 我地可能會給予警告, 請不要挑戰我們的忍耐力。 5:如果少於48小時內取消出值, 都請交出值應付之金額。 如有違反, 一律blacklist. If you join my game for first time please send me your mobile no. to confirm your spot. Tel: 6019 8622 Ice Please Whatsapp or message me through meetup as soon as possible if you can't come. ‧ We will be playing 21 points doubles match ‧ Strictly NO BEGINNER ‧ The event is not first come first serve, I will pick suitable players in order to balance the level of the game. So if you are not on the attending list, please don't feel being offended, thanks for understanding ‧ Cancellation policy: Cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to the start time of the game. Cancellation past the deadline will be marked as no-show and need to pay the no-show Fee.

Fee: 7people $75/per 3-5pm court#7 請大家遵守以 1:請大家不要在遊戲其間進行羽毛球技術指導. 2:男與女閒聊時請保持一隻手距離. 3:遊戲已例明 羽毛球等級(ab,li,i 等等), 請按照自己所屬等級參與遊戲. 4:各下參加左的活動有指定場號, 如果自行走向其他埸由我們舉辦的活動的埸地打波, 我地可能會給予警告, 請不要挑戰我們的忍耐力。 5:如果少於48小時內取消出值, 都請交出值應付之金額。 如有違反, 一律blacklist. If you join my game for first time please send me your mobile no. to confirm your spot. Tel: 6019 8622 Ice Please Whatsapp or message me through meetup as soon as possible if you can't come. ‧ We will be playing 21 points doubles match ‧ Strictly NO BEGINNER ‧ The event is not first come first serve, I will pick suitable players in order to balance the level of the game. So if you are not on the attending list, please don't feel being offended, thanks for understanding ‧ Cancellation policy: Cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to the start time of the game. Cancellation past the deadline will be marked as no-show and need to pay the no-show Fee.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour. \*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212) Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Meeting @ Improving's office in Downtown Columbus, near Cosi. Parking is paid, food & drink are free! This time we're hanging out after the long winter break. We are going to look at a group-member's project used to help learn the fundamentals of Go, and if time allows, we can take a look at how we like to build Go projects using AI.

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.

Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it? How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp. This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)