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Are you ready to take your startup to the heart of Europe? ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong, The Global Incubator Network (GIN), and Hong Kong Science and Technology Park extend an exclusive invitation to Science Park startups for a transformative opportunity: **Join the info session!** **Date**: 20 Jan 2026 (Tue) **Time**: 16:00 – 18:30 **Venue**: Meeting Point, 7/F, Building 19W, Hong Kong Science Park **Registration link**: [https://forms.office.com/e/tqhPg0BTg8](https://forms.office.com/e/tqhPg0BTg8) **More info**: [https://www.gin-austria.com/goAustria-calls](https://www.gin-austria.com/goAustria-calls) We are thrilled to introduce the GoAustria 1-week all-inclusive acceleration program, taking place from 18th to 23rd May 2026. This program is meticulously designed to propel your startup into the European market, alongside the global flagship startup event – ViennaUP 2026. This is a unique, fully-funded opportunity that promises to be a turning point for your venture. **Why GoAustria?** * **All-Expenses-Paid Journey**: One action-packed week in Austria, with flights, and accommodation fully sponsored for one representative. * **ViennaUP**: Events are organized and hosted by over 35 program partners, all coming together with the support of the Vienna Business Agency for a week-long festival. These events take place throughout Vienna, encouraging you to explore the city, learn about the Viennese startup ecosystem, and connect with founders, investors, talents, and business partners from around the globe. * **European Market Access**: Direct exposure to a market of over 500 million consumers. * **Vienna Headquarters Option**: Explore the possibility of setting up your European base in one of the continent's most vibrant cities. In this information session, you will gain valuable insights from GO AUSTRIA alumni, who will share their success stories and discuss the significant impact of the program on their businesses. This is more than an acceleration program; it's your gateway to Europe. Don't let this extraordinary opportunity pass by. Propel your startup into a new realm of possibilities with GoAustria and ViennaUP 2026. For those with a tight schedule or any GoAustria alumni, we will also give a briefing about “individual” (flexible) programs. **⚠️ Important registration notice** RSVPing on our platform does not register you for the event. To secure your place, please register via the above link.

🚀 Your Gateway to Opportunity in Hong Kong’s Top Business Networking Event! We will co-host with Web 3.0 Labs on 20thJan Event 🌟 20 Jan Theme: Web3 Night\*🌟 Date: 20th Jan 2026(Tue) Time: 19:00 (Doors open at 18:45) Venue: BOOMERANG & GRAM the Gourmet, LG/F, LKF Tower, 55 D’Aguilar Street, Central, HK RSVP Now & Secure Your Spot: Luma page: [https://lu.ma/HKGHH](https://lu.ma/HKGHH) Business Stream: [https://hkghhdeal.eventbrite.hk](https://hkghhdeal.eventbrite.hk) Tech Stream: [https://hongkongexperthappyhour.eventbrite.hk](https://hongkongexperthappyhour.eventbrite.hk) 📍 Google Maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/GFFycvLmwAELZLSv7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GFFycvLmwAELZLSv7) 🌟 Refer your friends for additional drink discounts! 💃 Super Special Discounts for Lady Guests! 🎯 Why Attend? 🤝 Meet Experts – Network with top professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors across industries from Finance, Tech, PE, Fund, Blockchain, Bio-medical, AI and more! 💡 Unlock Opportunities – Whether you're hiring, job hunting, freelancing, or looking for collaborations, this is the place to be! 🍷 Exclusive Perks – Special drink discounts for all attendees 🍹 Event Format ⭐ One Drink Minimum – Your purchase helps secure the venue and keeps these amazing networking nights going! 💼 Bring Business Cards – You never know who you'll meet! ✨ Smart Casual Dress Code – Look sharp but keep it cool (no gym shorts or slippers). 📢 Stay Updated! 📌 Join our LinkedIn Group for guest lists & event updates: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10490780/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10490780/) 🏆 Event Partners & Industry Leaders Connect with representatives from: ▶ Ultima Markets ▶ Syndicate Capital Group ▶ Web3.0 Labs ▶ Libra Advertising Group Worldwide 🍸 See You @ BOOMERANG! \| Let’s raise a glass to new connections\, new projects\, and new opportunities\. Cheers\! 🥂 \| **⚠️ Important registration notice** RSVPing on our platform does **not** register you for the event. To secure your place, please register via the above link.

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/

Regular Wednesday Evening Happy Hour! Sharing interesting software development projects! Venue: A Private Lounge, Central, HK (PM to inquire exact venue) LKF Tower, 55 D'Aguilar Street, Central, HK Format: Cash Bar Basis (the event will follow Restriction Order of HK government) Who can join? Welcome experts coming from but not limited to below areas: > > Languages: C/C++/c#/Java/Python/MATLAB/R, etc > > Programming Technique: Full Stack development/ Database/ Game development/ Unreal Engine/ Unity Engine/ Data Mining/ AI/ Machine Learning/ Blockchain/ Crypto/ Algo Trading/ High Frequency Trading/ Scientific Research, etc.

$20 for 2 hours

Join us for an insightful webinar **"Capital for Cures: Navigating Hong Kong's Dynamic Life and Health Funding Ecosystem"** We’ll dive into the exciting funding landscape of Hong Kong's life and health sectors. Discover opportunities firsthand from the experts at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. You'll also hear inspiring success stories from one of the innovative companies in the HKSTP community. Whether you're seeking funding, partnership opportunities, or insights into the vibrant life and health industry in Hong Kong, this webinar is for you! **Webinar Details:** Date: 22 Jan 2026 Time: 17:00-18:00 (GMT+8) Language: English Format: Zoom Registration link: [https://lnkd.in/gmsEXiUz](https://lnkd.in/gmsEXiUz) **Webinar Agenda:** -Unleashing the Funds in Hong Kong - Invest Hong Kong -Welcome to join Hong Kong largest Life and Health Ecosystem – HKSTP -Real Case sharing -Q & A Session **About Speaker:** Stella Sun Principal Manager, Life & Health Sciences, Invest Hong Kong Priscilla Chiu Associate Director, New Ventures Development, New Ventures, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

**[ Exclusive for HKSTP Park Companies. [Register Here!](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=wprhs5LhyESQvUGsv7Pc27TRpNyzYUhBhRg-DKVdFnRUOU9aS0VGNVcyTzhXMFZNSFRQT01TNFMySyQlQCN0PWcu) ]** Join us for a captivating session featuring **Mr. Howell Wong**, Regional Transformation & Omnichannel Director of Christian Dior Couture. In an era where AI is reshaping industries, Howell will dive into the dynamic world of luxury brands and the challenges they face today. With extensive experience in luxury brand management, Howell will explore the current challenges that luxury brands are grappling with in today's fast-paced. He will also discuss how these brands are leveraging AI to navigate obstacles and seize new opportunities, while sharing insights into the hesitations luxury brands have regarding AI integration. The event will feature a dedicated Q&A forum moderated by our Assistant Director focusing on AI-related account management, Ms. Annie Chung. She will pose questions that startups want to ask Howell, providing attendees with valuable insights and perspectives. This is your chance to deepen your understanding of the intersection between luxury branding and technology. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity—secure your spot today and elevate your strategy in the luxury market! **Date**: 22 Jan 2026 (Thu) **Time**: 15:00 – 17:00 (Registration starts at 15:00) **Venue**: ARENA, G/F, Building 19W, HKSTP **Speaker** Howell Wong, Regional Transformation & Omnichannel Director, Christian Dior Couture Howell Wong is a seasoned business transformation and omnichannel leader based in Hong Kong, known for bridging luxury retail heritage with cutting-edge digital innovation. With over two decades of international experience, he has driven large-scale transformation across telecommunications, advertising, and premium retail groups, including LVMH and SMCP, before taking on regional digital & omnichannel leadership at Christian Dior Couture. His work focuses on redefining ways of working, orchestrating seamless online-to-offline customer journeys, and building data-driven operations that enhance both commercial performance and client experience. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Howell actively contributes to the industry as a speaker, judge, and advisor, sharing perspectives on consumer-centric creativity, digital commerce, and unified retail experiences with business schools, industry bodies, and marketing awards panels. He holds an Executive MBA from Imperial College Business School in the UK and serves as a board advisor and entrepreneur, reflecting his broader interest in governance, innovation, and organizational change. **Event Rundown** 15:00 – 15:15 Registration Open 15:15 – 15:30 ARENA Tour 15:30 – 16:00 Sharing Session 16:00 – 16:20 Q&A Forum – Mr. Howell Wong, Moderator: Ms. Annie Chung, Assistant Director, Programme Management, HKSTP 16:20 – 16:30 Open Floor Q&A 16:30 – 17:00 Networking Quota is limited, and the registration is on first-come, first-served basis. For enquiry, please send to mentorship@hkstp.org. **⚠️ Important registration notice** RSVPing on our platform does **not** register you for the event. To secure your place, please register via the above link.

This is a regular Bring-Your-Own-Book session, where participants share and present to the group non-fiction books they have read. New members may sit in to hear and discuss others' presentations. Usually a meeting takes around 2.5-3 hours. During this time we discuss 2 different books, roughly 1 hour per book. Any non-fiction material: a book, documentary, or lecture or a part of it - anything with a title and an author and that contains some coherent ideas. Each presentation includes a summary (15-40 min) and discussion (accordingly). The meeting will be either in a park or in a coffee shop, on HK side. The exact place to be confirmed with the attendees **by WhatsApp only**. I will / have sent the link to the WhatsApp group, please use the link. Introvert friendly. We have people from different countries, so while books can be in any language, the language of the meeting is English. There is a fee of 20 HKD for the first timers to help funding the Meetup membership needed to run the group. Do not hit "Attend" if you are not going to attend. If you RSVPed, but there is anything preventing you from going to the meeting, remember to tell the host and/or update the RSVP as soon as possible. But if you plan to attend, do hit "Attend", please :))) No-shows are all silently noted with much disapproval and will be removed from the group.

**Description:** Are you fascinated by how programming languages work under the hood? Join our weekly meetup where we explore compilers, programming language design, and the diverse ecosystems that bring code to life! We've evolved from our OCaml roots into a vibrant community that examines programming languages from every angle. Whether you're curious about type systems, debating functional vs object-oriented paradigms, or diving into implementation details like Haskell's tuples, you'll find engaging discussions here. *** **🔍 What we explore:** • **Compiler construction phases** \- lexical analysis\, parsing\, type checking\, optimization\, and code generation • **Compilation targets & environments** \- virtual machines\, WebAssembly\, and LLVM • **Programming language features** \- type systems\, design trade\-offs across languages from OCaml to Rust to Haskell and beyond *** **👥 Who we are:** Our community includes: • Beginners taking their first steps into compiler construction • Experienced developers working on language implementations • Everyone in between! **We provide guidance and mentorship for those starting from scratch**, while also tackling advanced topics for seasoned practitioners. *** **💡 What happens in our sessions:** • Share compiler projects and implementation challenges • Debate language design decisions • Collaborate on solving interesting problems • Compare strategies (like garbage collection approaches) • Build toy language parsers together *** **🎯 Who should join:** • Compiler construction enthusiasts • Programming language designers • Type theory aficionados • VM implementers • OCaml, Haskell, Rust (or any language) enthusiasts • Anyone curious about what happens when you hit "compile" *** **📋 What to bring:** • Your curiosity about programming languages • A laptop if you want to code along • Any questions or projects you'd like to discuss **No prior compiler experience necessary** – just bring your enthusiasm for understanding how programming languages come to life!

新手水塘路線，為1小時的家樂徑，主要為平路。 沿路更有港版抹茶山雞公嶺、S形堤壩、港版嵐山竹林、塘中小島，行看心曠舒適。 回路於錦上路港鐵站附近的盈匯坊，共嚐私廚土窑雞中菜/閒悠pet-friendly咖啡西日菜。更可訪行遊錦田紅磚屋市集+壁畫村。 Ho Pui Reservoir is a suggested beginner hiking trail with beautiful scene. Then, we can have lunch on Kiln-roasted chicken/ Chinese dishes or Coffee/ Western type. Afterward, u can visit the famous Red-brick House market and Kam Tin Mural Village. 日期：2026年1月25日(星期日) 時間：10:00am-2:30pm 地點：八鄉河背村+河背水塘+盈匯坊(錦上路港鐵站附近) 集合時間及地點：1) @9:30-9:40am @大欖隧道轉車站近車頭位置(元朗方向) , 2) @10:00-10:10am @河背村公所 名額：15人 Date: 25 January, 2026 (Sunday) Time: 10:00am-2:30pm Address: Pat Heung Ho Pui Village +Ho Pui Reservoir +The Richfield (Kam Sheung Road MTR station nearby) Assemble: 1) @9:30-9:40am @ Tai Lam Bus Interchange Terminus (Yuen Long Bound), 2) @10:00-10:10am @Pat Heung Ho Pui Village Office Seat: 15 people limited MeetUp費：自由定價價值,(包括導賞,未包括午餐費). 請於24/1/2026前,銀行/FPS/PayMe轉帳. 逾期未繳者,其報名將被取消,再發放予候補者. 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?-> 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, but excluding lunch fee). Bank/FPS/PayMe transferred by 24/1/2026. If no payment by time, RSVP seat will be cancelled and given out to the waiting participant Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)Dining together-> 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 山行難度：1-2星(前20分鐘為斜坡石屎路；過堤壩後訓野公園家樂徑平路,多樹蔭) (5星為最難最崎嶇) Hiking Difficulty: 1-2star out of 5, front 20min part: concrete slope; after dam: level country walk path (5star is the most difficult) 大概流程： 09:30-09:40am 集合點名@大欖隧道轉車站 [Assemble @Tai Lam Bus Interchange Terminus (Yuen Long Bound)] \~> 步行20分鐘 [Walk 20min] 10:00-10:10am 集合點名@河背村公所 [Assemble @Pat Heung Ho Pui Village Office] \~> 10:10-12:10pm 河背村**,**河背水塘 [Ho Pui Village, Ho Pui Reservoir]] \~> 12:10-12:30pm 等候71路小巴@河背村公所 [Wait for mini-bus 71 @ Pat Heung Ho Pui Village Office] \~> 12:45pm 解散@錦上路港鐵站/ 步行5分鐘往盈匯坊用膳 [Dismiss @ Kam Sheung Road MTR station/ Walk 5min to The Richfield to have lunch] 午餐: 1) 亞豬媽私廚 (www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/r-亞豬媽私廚-元朗-京川滬-r793619) (Remark: Cash only現金交付) OR 2) CP Cafe (www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/r-cp-cafe-元朗-西式-r790437/reviews) \*\*\*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.]

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《爵士音樂節人文旅程手札 ── 樂迷、樂手、搞手、文化管理的創意精神地圖》新書簡介，以為引子邀請不同範疇的嘉賓分享爵士樂文化的各個面向，延伸探索世界各地文化差異，從世界歷史文化與局勢解讀爵士樂牽涉的深層政府計劃、國際關係、金融經濟、電影符號、身心靈音頻密碼、聖經記載的基因傳承、非洲巫文化、古埃及神秘主義、黑人共濟會等等，拆解爵士樂裡頭的神秘學訊息 。 暖場演出：Chun（琴人）X Jonath（爵士樂迷） 嘉賓： 陳廣仁先生（獨立音樂人、塗鴉藝術家、神秘學文化研究者） 徐家健教授（經濟學者、爵士樂迷） 作者及主持：吳健熙 X 麥璇子 日期：2026年1月24日（六） 時間：7:45pm 地點：香港藝術中心古天樂電影院（灣仔港灣道2號） 語言：廣東話 \*香港藝術發展局支持藝術表達自由，本計劃內容並不反映本局意見\* ▋書籍資訊 《爵士音樂節人文旅程手札 ── 樂迷、樂手、搞手、文化管理的創意精神地圖》 作者：吳健熙（Jonathen Ng） 聯合編寫、編輯、插圖：王艷璇（麥璇子） 出版：初文出版社 協辦：JAZZFORFUN HK 、香港藝術及設計聯會 資助： 香港藝術發展局 定價：港幣188元 早鳥優惠: 港幣 $150 (經以下連結訂購會有特別記念品送贈) 2026年1月於香港、澳門、臺灣、馬來西亞、新加坡相繼發行。 大家有否想過，在節中負責統籌的人、為爵士樂節做管理、節目設計、市場推廣、撥款申請、場地預訂之類的人，是怎麼認為一個爵士樂節是成功呢？他們是從何開始參與爵士樂節的統籌？經常遇見音樂家，貼近神秘不可測的爵士樂手，自己是否一個爵士樂發燒友？ 書名大大隻字「爵士音樂節」，開宗明義是一本有關爵士樂音樂文化藝術的書，並如遊記一般從探訪各地音樂節而了解地境文化寫起，所以不單單是藝術行政的參考書，因而命名為「人文旅程手札」，就是從「人本」角度來思考藝術文化的事務，即是講講「人」的故事、關懷人的心，甚至思考人生。 此書內容源自2023年筆者在德國柏林修讀「音樂管理」時寫的畢業論文《How do organizers evaluate whether a jazz festival has been successful?》，還有對留學時期見識過的人和事與文化衝擊的回顧，深感當中的經驗與資訊對音樂及藝術相關行業饒有價值，遂希望分享研究所得，整理出這本旅程手札，並將英文論文合輯成書出版。 論文的研究為「從組織者的角度，甚麼是成功的爵士音樂節」，然而，成功的定義又當如何定出來呢？這一趟「旅程」筆者遇上九位不同「屬性」的人物（共九位分別於歐洲及亞洲城市的爵士音樂節創辦人與製作人，包括Jazzfest München, Jazzfest Berlin, Jazzfestival Saalfelden, Inntöne Jazzfestival, Jazzaar, Festival da Jazz, Montreux Jazz Festival in China, 台北爵士大樂團嘉年華，Macau Jazz Week），各自體現著各自不同的成功定義，同時亦是不同的人生定義，成就出不同的人物故事線。 經以下連結新書早鳥預訂成功，將得特別紀念品一份—— 獨家旅行手扎本\~ [https://forms.gle/EU31wBXiLfJU6XXq6](https://forms.gle/EU31wBXiLfJU6XXq6)

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Venezuela’s Future—and Ours,”** an analysis of how the Trump administration’s intervention in Venezuela will affect that nation, the U.S., and the rest of the world, with Ernesto Castañeda, Director of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies and the Immigration Lab at American University. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-venezuela-future](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-venezuela-future) .] On January 3rd, after a long military buildup, the United States used special forces to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their residence in Caracas, Venezuela to stand trial here on criminal charges. The development marked a major turning point in our relationship with Venezuela and the rest of Latin America and raised a host of complex questions, not just for Venezuelans living inside and outside that country but for American citizens and other nations of the world. Coming to the stage to break down what all of this means is Ernesto Castañeda, a scholar of Latin America who has given several excellent Profs and Pints talks on immigration policy and has given dozens of interviews to media outlets around the world in the wake of the U.S. raid. In a talk offering informed perspective on the latest news developments, Professor Castañeda will discuss various theories about why the U.S. conducted the operation to get Maduro out of Venezuela. He’s put our nation’s current plans for Venezuela into context by touching on previous U.S. military interventions in Latin America and beyond. Professor Castañeda will look at the implications of recent events for U.S. politics and U.S. citizens and what such developments tell us about the balance of power in the United States. He’ll examine the distance between decisions made by the White House and public priorities, touching on how it all relates to our immigration policies and our views about peaceful protest and democracy. He’ll consider how the Venezuela raid and our actions since have altered relations between the U.S. and other nations and provide scenarios about what the future might hold. (Door: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

**✅ First class is FREE – only 10 spots available!** Learn real self-defense skills in a small-group setting. No experience needed, open to all adults. 📲 RSVP now and text Jim at **301-326-9146** to confirm—once spots are gone, they’re gone. ## **Free Intro Self-Defense Class – Maryland Systema** Want to learn how to protect yourself while also improving your health, focus, and confidence? Join us for a free first class at **Maryland Systema**, a unique approach to self-defense that blends both physical and mental training. *** ### **Why This Class is Different** Unlike most programs that only teach physical moves, Systema trains your body **and** your mind. You’ll explore: * **Structure** – staying balanced under pressure * **Breathing** – keeping calm and controlling fear * **Relaxation** – avoiding panic and wasted energy * **Movement** – adapting naturally to any situation You’ll also learn to read an attacker’s intentions and respond proportionately—aligned with Maryland’s self-defense laws. *** ### **What You’ll Gain** ✔ Practical skills you can use right away ✔ Better stress control and awareness ✔ Improved strength, mobility, and coordination ✔ Confidence in handling real-world situations *** ### **Class Info** 📍 **Location:** Woodley Gardens Park in the brick building (free parking) 🕒 **Length:** 1.5 hours 👥 **Small Group:** Max 10 students for personalized guidance 👖 **What to Wear:** Comfortable long pants and clothes you can move in 💵 **Cost:** Free for first-time students *** ### **How to Join** RSVP here on Meetup to save your spot, then text Jim at **301-326-9146** to confirm. Spots are limited—once the group fills, we close registration. *** **Maryland Systema** Real-world self-defense training for adults—helping you stay ready, stay calm, and stay safe.

HYBRID EVENT, VIRTUAL SPEAKER In this talk, Sean Hoar will explore the transformative journey of AI’s role in modern software engineering, from rapid prototyping (“Vibe Coding”) to strategic AI integration by skilled practitioners. It clarifies the distinctions between AI-assisted, AI-enabled, and practitioner-led approaches, offering insights into how developers can effectively adapt to and harness AI tools. The presentation also highlights recent advancements and practical strategies for leveraging AI in daily workflows and long-term development.

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)

Dulles Code & Coffee is a collaborative community of software and technology enthusiasts seeking to learn, grow, and help each other. All skill levels are welcome. The concept is simple. Bring a laptop and ideas. We’ll provide coffee, tea, and donuts. Thank you to [BTI360](https://www.bti360.com/) for sponsoring this event. ## **Event Format** 1. At 9:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them out this morning (project, homework, networking, etc.). 2. For the rest of the day folks work in the communal space, socializing and asking/giving help as desired. ## **Location** BTI360’s Office in Herndon The office is across from Worldgate, looking down on the toll road. ## **Address** 12930 Worldgate Dr, Ste 400, Herndon, VA 20170 [[map](https://goo.gl/maps/pF5ZrPUviX1vtmdSA)] ## **Logistics** * **Must be a U.S. Citizen to attend. Real ID verification is required.** * PARKING: Use the surface lot. All spaces marked MIII are open for parking. Please avoid Management spaces, State Farm and SP+ * ARRIVAL: Follow the signs from the front entrance to the freight elevator located in the parking garage on level P2. Take the elevator to Suite 400 (Floor 4). * How to find us video: [https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE](https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE) ## **Community Guidelines** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To ensure a conducive environment, all participants are required to conform to our [code of conduct](https://github.com/DullesCodeCoffee/.github/blob/main/code-of-conduct.md).

This is our weekly training session. NOVA Jujutsu is a self-defense focused system incorporating Geri (Kicking), Atemi (Striking), Uke (Blocking), Tai Sabakai (Body Movement), Tai Hodoki (Escapes), Kansetsu Waza (Joint Locks), Nage Waza (Throwing), Shime Waza (Choking), Katame Waza (Grappling), Tantojutsu (Knife), Bojutsu (Bo), Kenjutsu (Sword), and Kata (Forms). Come on down to a class and see for yourself what this group has to offer. You will get a great workout! You will have an awesome learning experience! You will meet some good people! We look forward to meeting you. See you there. TAGS: japanese, martial arts, self-defense, jujutsu, jujitsu, juijitsu, bujutsu, defense, karate, koppo, kenjutsu, bojutsu, tantojutsu