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ASTRI's AI Seminar Series: “AI in Risk Management: Enhancing Financial Decision-Making In support of the Government to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a core industry, while empowering traditional industries to upgrade and transform through AI adoption, the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is launching “AI Empowerment: Enhancing Industry Capabilities” seminar series in 2026. A seminar titled “AI in Risk Management: Enhancing Financial Decision-Making” will delve into how AI innovations are revolutionising risk management practices, enhancing decision-making processes, and driving improvements in customer experiences. “AI Empowerment: Enhancing Industry Capabilities” Seminar Series – “AI in Risk Management: Enhancing Financial Decision-Making” Date: 31 March 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 15:00 – 17:00 Venue: Conference Hall 04-07, 2/F of Building 10W, Hong Kong Science Park Language: English Registration: https://ftea.astri.org/event/ai-in-risk-management-enhancing-financial-decision-making/ We are honored to have the following industry experts joining us to share valuable insights on AI and risk management (in no particular order): \- Mr Alvin Li\, Head \(Supervisory Technology\)\, Banking Supervision Department\, Hong Kong Monetary Authority \- Mr Neil Tan\, Chairman\, Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong & Managing Partner\, Tsunami Labs \- Prof Juergen Rahmel\, Director AI Research\, HSBC \- Mr Falcon Chan\, Partner\, Strategy\, Risk and Transactions\, Deloitte China There will be booths on site showcasing the latest technological development in the fields of AI, risk analytics and sustainable finance.

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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

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

**About the Event** AWS User Group Hong Kong is back in 2026! This is the 1st meet up for AWS User Group Hong Kong in 2026. Whether you are an architect, developer, or tech enthusiast, come connect with old friends, meet new builders, and toast to the achievements of our local community. Let’s share a drink, exchange stories! **Featured Speakers** Anannya Roy Chowdhury - Evaluation Lessons for Agents in Production Vishal Alhat - Teaching Your AI to Code Like our Team: A Practical Guide to Steering **Agenda** 6:30PM - 7:00PM Welcome 7:00PM - 7:40PM Evaluation Lessons for Agents in Production 7:40PM - 8:20PM Teaching Your AI to Code Like our Team: A Practical Guide to Steering 8:20PM - 9:00PM Networking

(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.

Meetup New Friends at Central HK (Free Entry) Time: Friday night usually \~7:30pm to 10pm (Weekly) Location: Central Market G/F (Center area), Central Hong Kong. 香港中環與新朋友見面 (Free Entry) 時間：週五晚上(通常) \~7:30pm 至 10pm（每週） 地點：香港中環中環街市地下（中心區）

Meetup New Friends at Central HK (Free Entry) Time: Friday night usually \~7:30pm to 10pm (Weekly) Location: Central Market G/F (Center area), Central Hong Kong. 香港中環與新朋友見面 (Free Entry) 時間：週五晚上(通常) \~7:30pm 至 10pm（每週） 地點：香港中環中環街市地下（中心區）。

*April 2nd Pre-Easter Networking, Easter bunnies ears free for girls [Limited supply] ! Thursday April 2nd 2026, Pre-Easter special event at Dada Bar + Lounge, a fancy and cozy place within the Luxe Manor Hotel, in TST. Inspired by the Dadaism art movement, Dada Bar + Lounge is a premier live music and cocktail destination in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, offering buniquely hip and sensory experience, celebrating artistic contrast and imagination. Join with your friends and have drink with us, meet new people and celebrate Easter in advance in TST. Join us to experience the amazing vibes of Dada bar and the live music setting , get a drink and meet new people. Amazing snacks and different munchies, alcoholic and non beverages will be available as well, if just want to join for couple drinks, and meet new people... EVENT: Professional Networking - Pre-Easter Edition at Dada bar + Lounge 🍸🍽 DATE : April 2nd 2026, Thursday Time: 6 pm - 11:45 pm (Happy-hour extended till 9 pm specail for our members ) -Free-entry, buy drinks before 6:30pm. Re-entry not arrowed. -Door : HK$100(cash) with entrance & one standard drink. FOODS MENU AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING. The Luxe Manor Hotel [ Dada bar] : No.39 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. (尖沙咀帝樂娜公館） Event Venue : dada bar + Lounge : 2/ F, The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Dress code : Smart casual . No short and/or flip-flops. Expats / H.K. local, professionals, white collar, coworkers, friends, friends of friends, college students...all are welcome to join!!! - To facilitate venue’s handling for our events, please order a drink before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Kind reminder : Bring some cash

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

**Confidence & Connection: Using Your Authentic Truth to Find Your People** Confidence isn’t just about believing in yourself, it’s about knowing where you belong and who you can grow alongside. In this April Confidence Lab Happy Hour, we’ll explore how living in your authentic truth helps you find your people, build meaningful collaborations, and create spaces where vulnerability is met with respect rather than risk. Together, we’ll reflect on what it looks like to advocate for yourself with clarity and care, and how confidence deepens when it’s rooted in connection rather than comparison. Featured speaker **Lachandra Baker**, founder of **[LBB Edutainment](https://www.lbbedutainment.com/)** and author of *Your Own Biggest Cheerleader*, will share reflections on authenticity, psychological safety, and the power of community over individual achievement. Drawing from personal stories—including the significance of turning 53—Lachandra will invite us into a conversation about showing up fully, being seen, and choosing relationships that support who you truly are. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with space for reflection, shared insight, and intentional connection—plus drinks, light bites, and the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not meant to do this alone. Come as you are. Leave feeling clearer about your voice, your people, and the confidence that grows when both are aligned. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. 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)

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.

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.