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HKPUG #98 - Breaking Data: Mind the Data Gap 🚇
Date: 30 May 2026 (Sat)
Time: 15:30 - 18:00 \*HKT
Coordinator: Ming Tou, Alex Au
Light Refreshments will be available!
This is a **workshop** for Python Data Cleaning. Please bring along your laptop with **Python3 installed with enough battery**! *Winners will get a small prize as an accomplishment **in the next meetup**.*
**Due to the university entrance policy, we are currently closed for new university QR code entrance registration. Please feel free to join us by registering yourself under the university entrance counter!**
***Mind the Data Gap***
**This model will be delayed due to: missing values, outliers, and delimiter congestion.**
In this hands-on HKPUG workshop, we are turning a Python data cleaning exercise into a gamified team sprint.
You will work with a **synthetic Hong Kong-inspired transport dataset**. The data is messy on purpose: missing values, weird outliers, inconsistent categories, URL-encoded station names, confusing delimiters, and fields that look useless until you extract the hidden signal.
Your mission is simple:
**Clean the data. Extract better features. Run the scorer. Beat the model.**
You do not need to tune the model.
You need to **rescue the data**.
***How the Challenge Works***
Teams will write a Python data transformation script to clean and enrich the dataset.
Our scoring pipeline will then:
1. Run your transformation on the training and test data
2. Remove any label / target leakage columns
3. Train a fixed Gradient Boosting model
4. Evaluate the model using proxy metrics such as F1 and ROC-AUC
5. Convert the result into a data cleaning score
This is not meant to be a perfect data quality metric. It is an accessible proxy: if your **cleaning** and **feature extraction** help the **model perform better**, your team gets a better score.
**Capacity:** 60 (Team of 4)
**Venue Info:**
City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong (Exact Location TBC)
**Rundown:**
**30th May**
**15:30 – 15:40** Opening Remarks, Team Formation & GitHub Setup
**15:40 – 15:55** Briefing: Data Traffic Report, Challenge Rules & Scoring Pipeline
**15:55 – 16:20** Demo: Messy Dataset, Data Cleaning Strategy & `transform.py`
**16:20 – 17:10** Team Sprint Part 1: Missing Values, Outliers & Category Cleanup
**17:10 – 18:00** Team Sprint Part 2: Feature Extraction, Hidden Signals & Scoring Iterations
**18:00 -** Networking outside City University
**13th June**
**\- 23:59** Winner Team Announcement
**Audience pre-requisite:**
* **Hardware:** **MUST** bring a laptop with Python 3 installed and a code editor (VS Code, PyCharm, etc.).
* **Skills:** Recommended having basic to intermediate-level knowledge of Python (handling JSON, using the `requests` library, and writing basic `if/else/while` loops).
**How to join?**
1. Click "Attend" on this page
🍽️Dinner+🎭Opera歌劇🎼Scènes de la vie de Boheme《波希米亞生活場景》
亨利.穆傑的法國經典小說
+意大利19世紀末最重要的歌劇作曲家賈科莫.普契尼的著名歌劇《波希米亞人》藍本
+法語演唱。
故事:一群年輕人在 從放蕩不羈的青春 步向 肩負責任的成年 之間,如何在缺乏生活保障的情況下,依然追求藝術理想與愛情。
“Scenes of Bohemian Life” is a work by Henri Murger, published in 1851.
a collection of loosely related stories, all set in the Latin Quarter of Paris in the 1840s, romanticizing bohemian life in a playful way.
2 operas were later based on the novel and play, *La bohème* by Giacomo Puccini in 1896 and *La bohème* by Ruggero Leoncavallo in 1897. Puccini's became one of the most popular operas of all time, spawning several later works based on the same story.
**日期:2026年5月30日(星期六)**
**時間:1)食飯:@6:15-7:00pm (可選), 2)音歌劇:@7:30-9:15pm**
**地點:香港理工大學**
**集合時間及地點:1)理工大學VA樓canteen; 2)賽馬會綜藝館地面層; 電聯**
**座位: 自由劃位(本人會於7:30pm先排隊入場為大家獲取好座位)**
**主辦單位:法國五月藝術節、理工大學、香港歌劇院**
Date: 30 May, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 1) Dinner @6:15-7:00pm; 2) Opera @7:30pm-9:15pm
Address: JC Auditorium in Hong Kong Poly University
Assemble: 1) canteen in VA Building; 2) G/F of JC Auditorium; by call
Seat: 6 people limited (Other audience in event as well)
Seating: No seating is set and seats are served on first-come-first-served basis (I will queue up for good seat at 7:30pm for members)
Presented by: French May Arts Festival, HK Poly University, Opera Hong Kong
MeetUp費用:自由定價價值,(晚餐費另計).
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, (Dinner price excluded).
Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)Meal 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
\*\*\*a) Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner. [歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言.]
\*\*\*b) Participants are required to follow instruction of the venue. [參與者要遵守場地規則,違者則有可能被邀離開.]
\*\*\*c) Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity. [主辦組織不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達.]
\*\*\*d) No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group. [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).]
\*\*\*e) Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion. [活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途.]
\*\*\*f) When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our groups. [凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組.]
Beginners: 30 May 2026 (Sat) @ Bailey Street Hung Hom CH 庇利街 紅磡社區會堂, 7-10 pm
First timer, please leave contact.
Please put your name on the waiting list which will be updated later.
My WhatsApp / Signal: 9528-5003
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Date: 30 May 2026 (Sat)
Time: 7-10 pm, (2+2+2)
Courts: #A, #B
Level: Beginners
\# of Players: about 16
Shuttlecock: Moxiang White #2
Format: Doubles
Sports Club Membership Fee: $30 (PayMe / FPS #: 9528-5003)
Venue:
Hung Hom Community Hall, 42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon
九龍 紅磡 庇利街 42 號 紅磡社區會堂
Direction (From Bus Stop to Hung Hom Community Hall): https://bit.ly/Hung-Hom-Community-Hall
AI Workshop Beginners
Hi guys,
I write a free newsletter about AI, tech, entrepreneurship, and Hong Kong called *Better Read Paul* ([Paul Muller | Substack](https://substack.com/@paulmuller)).
While working on it, talking to founders, and seeing how people actually use AI day to day, I kept noticing the same thing: there’s a lot of excitement about AI, but very little practical guidance.
At the same time, AI has become a big part of my own daily work. I use it constantly to move faster, think more clearly, and save time.
And that’s what pushed me to organize these workshops.
The idea is simple: very little theory, and as much hands-on practice as possible.
This is not a class where you listen to me talk for two hours, but rather a big conversation where I’ll show you how to use these tools (Claude Code, Nano Banana, ChatGPT, etc.), what you can do with them, and how you can apply them to your own workflow depending on what you do.
We will cover:
* How to use Claude Code to build a WordPress website and a simple program to learn a language
* How to use Claude to rewrite a LinkedIn post or any other social media content
* How to use Nano Banana to create a marketing canvas for any brand
Cost: 200HKD for 1h45
Place: Unit 280, 6/F Ping lam commercial building, 280-282 Lockhart road, Wanchai
Time: 11am-1pm
What to bring: A notepad, your laptop (Only if you need help and already use some AI tools).
AI can be incredibly useful, but there are a few things people don’t always tell you. Many tools are paid.
The results don’t always live up to expectations.
Some tools crash, go down, or need maintenance right when you need them most.
And many of them magically produce perfect output without effort.
So in the end, the real questions are: what actually slows you down every day at work?
Can an AI tool help with that? Is the quality good enough? And is it worth paying for, given the time you save?
That’s why I want to run these AI workshops, to help people understand how these tools really work, and to give them the space to experiment and apply AI to their own workflows in a practical and realistic way.
Paul
All Levels: 30 May 2026 (Sat) @ Kai Tak Community Hall 啟德社區會堂, 9-12 nn, (2+2+2)
First timer, please leave contact.
Please put your name on the waiting list which will be updated later.
My WhatsApp / Signal: 9528-5003
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Date: 30 May 2026 (Sat)
Time: 9 to 12 noon (2+2+2)
Courts: #A, #B
Level: All
\# of Players: about 16
Shuttlecock: Moxiang White #2
Format: Doubles
Sports Club Membership Fee: $30 (PayMe / FPS #: 9528-5003)
Venue:
Kai Tak Community Hall
3 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon
Kai Tak Station
Tel: 3467-8266
啟德社區會堂
九龍 啟德協調道 3 號
啟德站
Direction (from Kai Tak MTR to Kai Tak Community Hall): https://bit.ly/Kai-Tak-2
Founders Running Club :: Hong Kong
Meeting and coffee location:
Rootdown
Shop 16-19 G/F, Two Artlane, 1 Chung Ching St, Sai Ying Pun
Communication:
Follow us on IG and join our whatsapp group for latest updates.[HK-FRC Instagram Page](http://instagram.com/frchongkong/)
[WhatsApp Group Link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JhRmT0GhHMiDhLdrTD5tx0?mode=ems_copy_t)
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 45+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Follow us on Instagram**
[http://instagram.com/frchongkong/](http://instagram.com/frchongkong/)
**Stay updated**: Global Pages
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
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Variance debunked tutorial
When learning statistics, one of the most fundamental yet usually grossed over concepts is that of **variance** (i.e. the square of the standard deviation in normal distribution).
As we know, virtually all statistical operations which measure deviations of individual values from the norm involve adding the **SQUARED differences between the two numbers**. However, very few instructors could explain why we have to use squares rather than just the absolute values of the difference (or other even powers such as 4, if the intention is to avoid the negatives). This tutorial shall cover this in a convincing manner.
Secondly, while we all know the variance of a SAMPLE is arrived by dividing (n-1) of the sum of squared differences, where n is the number of observations, few can articulate the rationale behind it. This tutorial shall also prove step by step why this is case, so after this you could appreciate the logic behind this ingenious insight instead of just reciting it like a medieval myth.
All Levels: 31 May 2026 (Sun) @ Tai Wo Hau CC 大窩口社區中心, 7-10 pm, (2+2+2)
First timer, please leave contact.
Please put your name on the waiting list which will be updated later.
My WhatsApp / Signal: 9528-5003
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Date: 31 May 2026 (Sun)
Time: 7 to 10 pm (2+2+2)
Courts: #A, #B
Level: All
\# of Players: about 16
Shuttlecock: Moxiang White #2
Format: Doubles
Sports Club Membership Fee: $30 (PayMe / FPS #: 9528-5003)
Venue:
Tai Wo Hau Estate Community Centre
15 Tai Wo Hau Road, Kwai Chung
Tai Wo Hau MTR
大窩口社區中心
葵涌 大窩口道 15 號
大窩口站
Direction (from Tai Wo Hau MTR to community center): https://bit.ly/Tai-Wo-Hau
恆常Pickleball Fun住打
恆常玩pickleball活動,不定期開場,target每場6-8人攤分場錢,人均低至$50/2hrs,包球拍租借,有興趣入嚟先😁
報名方法: **如果你想更深入了解其他會員/優先獲得活動名額及資訊,歡迎填妥[簡單表格](https://forms.gle/VuduPPGrMwCFiY2S9)加入Whatsapp會員限定群組,連結:**
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本群(Fun & Positive Hong Kong X L&G)旨在協助大家輕鬆快樂交友,排憂解難,擴闊社交圈子,成為大家繁忙生活中嘅一片可以抖下氣嘅綠洲😉大家等緊你呀!~🤗🥳😉👍
**Your Pal,**
**Fun & Positive Hong Kong X L&G Admin Team🥳😎**
Animal Flow with Lawrence / 動物流 户外健體運動🦍🦀🐊
Hi All, I am Lawrence, Certified Animal Flow Level III iinstructor and Certified Personal Trainer from A.C.E.
Animal Flow is ground based movement. This system is designed to improve strength, power, flexibility, mobility, and coordination for all levels of fitness enthusiasts.
During this class I will introduce you to different animal flow movements, through these movements, we workout, stretch and create our flow together. A good way to enjoy this beautiful weather and understand our body.
Class Fee:150 per person
Please feel Free to Message me for any questions.
你好 我係Lawrence , Level 3 Animal Flow 同埋私人教練
可能好多人對動物流依個運動系統都好陌生,其實佢融入左好多模仿動物同埋唔同類型運動既動作,通過練習依啲動作,可以改善我地既力量,耐力,柔軟度,協調,穩定性等等。而且所有動作有各式既演變,適合不同程度既參與者!同埋最有趣既地方,就係好大既自由度,可以將各樣動作串連而成為一個好似舞蹈或者表演。
係班上,我會教大家各式既相關動作,無論你想鍛鍊或者伸展,都可以搵到適合你既野。一齊黎係陽光下既户外一齊玩啦!
費用:每堂150元
歡迎聯絡查詢。
Book Sharing 讀書分享會
Reading is important because it develops your mind and gives you excessive knowledge and lessons of life.
開卷有益!大家最近有冇讀到一啲好書呢?不如出黎分享下讀書心得呀?參加呢個讀書活動,分享好書,分享喜悅。😊
有興趣參加可以WhatsApp我:95182994
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Data & Analytics Wednesday - Finding Product Insights
**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose**
Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap.
Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn:
* Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge
* How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change
* Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction
* How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools
This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work.
**About Our Speaker**
[Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use.
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)
SQL Server 2025: The Developer’s Revolution
The June Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **June 2nd, 2026 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Sam Nasr.**
You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at
**[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
**[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
**[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
[Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/215625630917731?p=vxNb3zudhNj0S6Cg0v)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person.
If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails.
Agenda:
**5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees.
**6:00 PM EST**: Elections, announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details.
**7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment.
We hope to see you there!
Session Abstract
### SQL Server 2025: The Developer’s Revolution
Explore SQL Server 2025’s new dev features -JSON type, Regular Expressions, and Change Event Streaming for real-time pipelines. See how REST API and Data API Builder turn your data into secure, high-performance APIs. Packed with demos, this session is perfect for developers, DBAs, and architects
\*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**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
ServiceNow Knowledge 26 Recap + Topgolf Happy Hour
Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!
Stream Adventure Night, Test Your Local Water - Granville
Hosted by Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District
**Stream Team Sampling Events**
Are you interested in the health of local rivers and streams? You can join the Licking County Soil and Water in a Stream Team assessment. These events are a night filled will fun in the water. We look at habitat, biology, and chemical parameters in waterways that indicate how healthy our water is!
We would love to see you at one of these events!
Family friendly. Free to attend.
June
Wildwood Park, Granville
Where: 785 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023
Date: 6/11/2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
July
Velvet Ice Cream, Ye Olde Mill
Where:11324 Mount Vernon Rd, Utica, OH 43080
Date: 7/9/2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[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).




















