Virtual Design and Construction

Feel free to join if you are interested in low level computer stuff. If you have any cool projects or ideas you wanna share, bring them along

Open mic poetry night at the Social Room. Come, listen or read, your own or others' poetry —the choice is yours. With two rounds, the first being a round-the-room chance to read, the second after a break, where it's a free-for-all, where anyone can step up and take the mic, love the mic, BE the mic. **Free entry and 2-4-1 drinks until 9pm!**

Please find the event details on the link(s) / 請點擊連結查看活動詳情: https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/zh-HK/ [https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/en-US/schedule/](https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/en-US/schedule/)

For our fifth book of 2026, we have a Japanese bestselling mystery. 'When a writer fascinated by the macabre is approached by an acquaintance, he finds himself investigating an eerie house for sale in Tokyo. At first, with its bright and spacious interior, it seems the perfect first home. But upon closer inspection, the building’s floor plans reveal a mysterious "dead space” hidden between its walls. Seeking a second opinion, the writer shares the floor plans with his friend Kurihara, an architect, only to discover more unnerving details throughout. What is the true purpose behind the house’s disturbing design? And what happened to the former owners who disappeared without a trace? When a body suddenly appears and a young woman reaches out about a second house, it soon becomes clear that the writer and his friend may be in over their heads.' This book is available on Kindle. For international delivery you can find it from Blackwells and it may also be available at the library or an English language book store. We are a "real" book club, which means we do read the book before the meet-up and discuss it. New members are always welcome. We need to notify the venue about how many will attend, so please make sure your RSVP status is accurate. Hope to see you there!

E-mobility technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace—are you ready to embrace a new mode of transport? As Electric Mobility Devices (EMDs) become smarter and more efficient, it is paramount to ensure their safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Join us for this workshop to explore the safety and compliance standards for EMDs, and master the future trends and safety essentials of e-mobility. During the session, experts will unpack the core elements of the UL 2272 safety standard for personal e-mobility devices and reveal the latest technological breakthroughs in battery systems, control electronics, and smart design. The workshop will also demystify technical challenges, such as **Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements**, clarify common compliance pitfalls, and introduce proven solutions. This will help industry professionals ensure their innovations seamlessly align with stringent regulations to mitigate development risks, while empowering everyday users to understand the significance behind these standards, enabling them to identify and choose truly safe and reliable devices. Whether you are an e-mobility professional or an everyday user, this workshop will equip you with practical knowledge that goes far beyond theory. Spaces are limited. Register now to get fully prepared for the new era of e-mobility! Register: [LINK](https://campaigns.hkpc.org/rsvp-emd-workshop-1)

**Event Overview** If you've ever wanted to build a game with AI -- this is your chance to ship a playable web game in under two hours. AI Builders is partnering with [Codebuddy](https://www.codebuddy.ai/?utm_source=aibuilders) and [Tencent Cloud](https://www.tencentcloud.com/?utm_source=aibuilders) for a Vibe Game Dev Mini-Hackathon in Hong Kong. Bring an idea, form a team, and build a playable web game live on-site using Codebuddy's AI-native development platform. What you'll do: * Get a hands-on introduction to Codebuddy and Codebuddy Skills in a guided workshop * Build a web game in teams of 1-6 during a focused building sprint * Demo your game in front of judges and fellow builders (OpenMic format) * Walk away with a playable project and real experience using AI-powered development tools **Agenda** * 2:00 PM -- Check-in & networking * 2:15 PM -- Workshop: Codebuddy and Codebuddy Skills * 2:45 PM -- Building session (teams of 1-6) * 3:30 PM -- OpenMic & Demo & Judging * 4:00 PM -- Award & Close **Perks** * Every participant receives 2,000 [Codebuddy](https://www.codebuddy.ai/?utm_source=aibuilders) credits to build during the mini-hackathon * Winning teams receive additional prizes * Codebuddy product and tech support on-site to help you build **Cohosts** **[CodeBuddy](https://www.codebuddy.ai/?utm_source=aibuilders)** CodeBuddy is an AI-native, vibe coding-based game development platform that enables anyone -- regardless of technical background -- to build and publish polished web games. No engine expertise, no traditional programming. Just describe what you want to create and CodeBuddy brings it to life. **[Tencent Cloud](https://www.tencentcloud.com/)**[ ](https://www.tencentcloud.com/) A global cloud service provider offering scalable infrastructure, AI services, and developer tools powering applications for millions of users worldwide. **​[AI Builders](https://lu.ma/aibuilders)** AI Builders is a community for AI developers, founders, and innovators who learn, connect, and build together. AI Builders hosts hands-on workshops, hackathons, and deep-dives to help builders ship real-world AI products. *** ​Seats require approval. Register now and secure your spot -- let's build something amazing together.

*An intimate evening for deep rest, reflection, and renewal.* ​**Resonance and Ritual: Sound Journey & Tea Ceremony** ​Step out of the Hong Kong work rhythm and into an evening of nervous system restoration, deep presence, and gentle connection. **Resonance and Ritual** is a small-group sound journey and tea ceremony created especially for busy professionals who want to slow down without “checking out” of their lives. ​We’ll begin with a candle lighting intention ritual. Then we'll gently settle into a guided sound journey using sound bowls, chimes, and other soothing instruments to help your body release tension and your mind soften out of work mode. From there, we transition into a mindful tea ceremony, inviting you to experience tea as a grounding ritual — one sip, one breath, one shared moment at a time. ​This experience is ideal if you: * ​Feel mentally and emotionally drained from long workdays * ​Find it hard to switch off, even when you’re home * ​Miss feeling present, connected, and at ease in your own body ​**What’s included** * ​Guided sound journey (approx. 40 minutes) * ​Mindful tea ceremony with high-quality loose-leaf tea * ​Mats/props provided (you may bring your own if you prefer) * ​A calm, supportive space to integrate and reflect ​**Event details** * ​Date: Friday, 29th May * ​Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM * ​Venue: Sacred Space Therapy and Wellness Studio, Cheung Sha Wan * ​Capacity: Limited to 7 participants for depth and comfort * ​Exchange: * ​Early Bird - 375 HKD (First 3) * ​Standard - 420 HKD * ​Group (2+) - 390 HKD ​**What to bring** * ​Comfortable clothing suitable for lying down * ​A light sweater or shawl * ​Optional: journal and pen

Under the guidance of the national innovation-driven development strategy, technological and industrial exchanges between Shanghai and Hong Kong have been increasingly deepening. Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings) Co.,Ltd. And Shanghai Orient Nexus Asia-Pacific Talent Exchange and Development Center jointly launch the **SIIC 2026 Innovation Competition**. The competition aims to build an international and professional platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, promote the efficient transformation of scientific and technological achievements, attract and cultivate high-level entrepreneurial and innovative talents, accelerate the landing and development of outstanding projects in Shanghai and globally, and further enhance talent exchange and cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong—realizing its strategic significance. **Competition Highlights** * Technology-Driven, Results-Oriented * Talent Magnet, Innovation Hub Building * Shanghai-Hong Kong Synergy, Collaborative Innovation * Brand Building, Resource Integration **Competition Track and Focus** * Integrated circuits * Biopharma * Artificial intelligence * Green low-carbon technologies * Advanced equipment * Fashion and consumer goods **Awards** FIRST PRIZE - ¥ 50,000 SECOND PRIZE - ¥ 20,000 EXCELLENCE AWARD - ¥ 5,000 (15 winners) and Subsidy for a visit to Shanghai **Application Deadline:** 10th June, 2026 [Click here to apply ](https://www.orientnexus.com.cn/iec/#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=31d804bd-bfc1-40bc-a2ea-49a5a2f00300)

Join us for a premier technical gathering where the AWS User Group Hong Kong (AWS UGHK), KSUG.AI (KubeSmart & AI User Group), and the Hong Kong Cloud Developers Association (HKCDA) converge for a deep dive into the future of cloud-native infrastructure. As Kubernetes becomes the bedrock for modern AI/ML workloads, this "Kubernetes Night" is designed to bridge the gap between robust infrastructure and intelligent applications. We will explore real-world orchestration challenges on AWS, the integration of AI within Kubernetes clusters, and the evolving cloud developer ecosystem in Hong Kong. Whether you are a DevOps engineer, a Cloud Architect, or an AI developer, this night is dedicated to sharing "battle-tested" insights and fostering community innovation. Target Audience: DevOps Engineers, SREs, AI Engineers, Cloud Architects, and Cloud Developers. Co-Organized by: AWS UG x KSUG.AI x HKCDA OC Members: Alex Lau (AWS UG Lead), Leonardo LEE (KSUG.AI / HKCDA organizer) — Key Benefits of Attending — 1\. Cross\-Community Synergies — Gain access to three distinct talent pools in one room\. From AWS\-specialized builders and KSUG's Kubernetes/AI experts to the broad developer advocacy of HKCDA\, you will experience a 360\-degree view of the cloud landscape\. 2\. Deep Technical Knowledge \(K8s \+ AI\) — Understand how to optimize Kubernetes for AI/ML workloads\. Learn about managing GPU resources\, scaling inference engines\, and utilizing AWS\-native services like EKS to power the next generation of smart applications\. 3\. Direct Networking with Local Leaders — Connect with the Executive Committees and Organizers of all three groups\. An unparalleled opportunity to find mentors\, career opportunities\, or collaborators for your next big project within the Hong Kong tech ecosystem\. 4\. Stay Ahead of Cloud Trends — Get first\-hand updates on the latest CNCF landscape shifts and AWS innovations\. We move beyond marketing slides to discuss technical implementation\, cost optimization \(FinOps\)\, and security best practices\. 5\. Professional Development & Giveaways — Expect "Quiz Time" sessions with opportunities to win exclusive swags and professional certification discounts \(e\.g\.\, Linux Foundation/CNCF exam vouchers\)\. — Agenda — 18:45 – 19:00 · Registration / Check-in / Setup 19:00 – 19:05 · AWS UG Introduction — Alex Lau 19:05 – 19:15 · KSUG.AI and HKCDA Introduction — Leonardo LEE 19:15 – 19:45 · Vibe-Coding an Internal PaaS on K8s in a Week — Yinyin Chiu (Oursky) 19:45 – 20:00 · Group Photo & Short Break 20:00 – 20:20 · Basic Security & AI Considerations on K8s — Bill Ho (Veeam) 20:20 – 20:50 · Achieving CKA Certification: Key Requirements for Kubernetes Administrators — Simon Sung (Kenfil) 20:50 – 21:10 · Special Guest Sharing 21:10 – 22:00 · Networking 22:00 · End — Topic Details — "Vibe-Coding an Internal PaaS on K8s in a Week" — Yinyin Chiu, Developer, Oursky Limited AI agents turned every non-dev into a shipper of internal tools — but non-devs can't deploy on K8s, and deploying internal tools on public PaaS poses risk. So we gave ourselves 7 days to build SkyRocket: a self-hosted PaaS on our own K8s, gated behind Tailscale. "Achieving CKA Certification" — Simon Sung, Kenfil Simon is a highly accomplished professional with over 24 years of experience in I.T. consulting, recognized for expertise in server-side systems specializing in Kubernetes Cloud Native and VMware virtualization. He is a Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Instructor. Topics: 1) Introduction, 2) CKA Exam Structure, 3) What You Actually Need to Know, 4) How to Prepare Smartly, 5) Career Impact. — Venue — AWS Office Hong Kong, 20/F Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Those of you who are familiar with Wan Chai might know about the temple along Queen's Road East dedicated to the deity **[Hung Shing (灣仔洪聖廟)](https://temples.tungwahcsd.org/hung-shing-templepak-shing-hau-temple-wanchai)** along what used to be the Victoria Harbour shoreline. There is another, larger temple not far away with an even more interesting past. The **[Yuk Hui Temple (玉虛宮)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wan_Chai_Pak_Tai_Temple)** is dedicated to **Pak Tai (北帝),** the Emperor of the North, and stands as a testament to the fact that a little corner of Wan Chai was a center of wealth and prosperity for not only English traders but also resident Chinese merchants. The temple has a host of deities, such as **Kwun Yam (觀音), Kwan Tai (關帝), and Lui Cho (呂祖)**. Most interestingly, the dedicated to the **Dragon Mother (龍 母殿**) is rare as Taoist goddesses are few and far between. The temple's rooftop figures are amazing and include a pair of dragons, a firing pearl, two aoyus (鰲魚, dragon fish), figurines of Chinese opera, floral patterns, etc., made by a Shiwan kiln, dated 1907. All precious and virtually unreplaceable by today's standards. Afterwards, we can head over to Hung Shing (灣仔洪聖廟) and peek in and see how the temple is maintaining itself. We'll also see a statue of the elusive fertility / widwife goddess **[Kam Fa Neung Neung (金花娘娘](https://ting902.com/2020/08/20/the-fertility-goddess-a-visit-to-hong-kongs-golden-flower-temple/))** We'll meet at street level, just outside Pacific Place 3, exit F, and down the long corridor BEFORE you enter the Pacific Place shopping mall. We'll walk down QRE to the Yuk Hui / Pak Tai Temple and then backtrack.

*"The best questions aren't always the ones we're asked—they're the ones we create together."* Usually, at a Curious Souls Café gathering, you arrive to find a carefully curated deck of questions waiting for you. This time, we are flipping the script: **you** are the conversation designer. Every great discussion starts with a spark of curiosity. In this special interactive event, we aren't just answering questions; we are building the game from the ground up. We will split into small teams, pick our own unique themes, and use our [Deck Builder](https://curioussouls.cafe/tools/builder/) webapp to co-create custom decks with AI on the fly. Will your team build a deck about navigating the modern workplace? A lighthearted round of nostalgic "What Ifs"? Or a deep dive into the unwritten rules of life? The direction of the night is entirely in your hands! Bring your creativity, a collaborative spirit, and an open mind. Let's discover what happens when we unleash our collective curiosity. **Inviting those who...** 🎨 Want to flex their creative muscles and design a conversation experience for others. 🤝 Enjoy collaborative team-building and bonding over shared ideas in a low-pressure setting. 📱 Are eager to test out a fun, interactive web tool to guide real-world connections. 🗣️ Hope to connect with kindred spirits in a judgment-free space where every voice shapes the night. **📅 Agenda / What You'll Experience** **💬 Phase 1: The Designer's Studio** After a brief welcome, we will group into small teams. Using your smartphones, your team will decide on a topic and use our [Deck Builder](https://app.curioussouls.cafe/builder/about/) app (with the help of its AI Generator) to draft a custom deck of 5 to 10 meaningful questions. **🎲 Phase 2: The Roll & Share** Once the decks are built, the host will roll the virtual 3D dice to decide which person goes first. That person will generate a QR code directly on their screen. Everyone else simply scans their phone, and the game begins! **💬 Phase 3: Prompted Conversations** We will play through the winning person's custom deck, enjoying the unique flavor and perspective they brought to the table. After a while, we'll roll the dice again and scan the next person's QR code, rotating until everyone has had a chance to "host" a round. From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and ideas within the group. *Note: This session requires a smartphone per person to access the builder via a web link. If you do not have a device, don't worry—you can easily team up with someone who does or ask our facilitator for support!* **💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback** Where time allows, in the final 10 minutes of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions. This is a chance to distill the shared wisdom and leave with a deeper understanding of the topics we’ve explored together. After the event officially concludes, the group may choose to extend the session, depending on the group’s interest. To explore what our events are like, check out our official website at [https://curioussouls.cafe](https://curioussouls.cafe) ⚠️ **Content Guideline**: Because participants will be generating their own discussion prompts, we ask everyone to keep their questions respectful, inclusive, and appropriate for a diverse public setting. If your team uses the app's AI Generator, you'll notice an "Extra Empathy" filter is active by default—this is designed to shift the focus from "wounds to wisdom" and actively avoid heavy triggers. We encourage depth and curiosity, but please steer clear of overly sensitive, explicit, or hostile topics to maintain a safe space for all attendees. 📍 Location City: Hong Kong Address: Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East Inside the shopping mall of Empire Centre, there is a large open area dedicated to a café. We will sit at a round table or sofa inside (near a Hang Seng ATM or 7-Eleven store). Please look for the big words "Curious Souls Café" on our table. If you take the MTR, the nearest station and exit will be East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit P1). From there, you can walk to Empire Centre, which is just a few minutes away. Google Maps link: [maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7) 🈚 Free of Charge While there is no charge to attend, we kindly encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink and/or any items from their menu. Note: This event is not affiliated with the restaurant, or any third-party names mentioned. ✨ What is Curious Souls Café? Welcome to [Curious Souls Café](https://curioussouls.cafe/about/)! 👋 Designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections, this is a warm and friendly space for meaningful conversations. 😊 We invite you to join us for an experience filled with thought-provoking dialogue, meaningful connections, and personal growth. We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** https://youtube.com/live/BltmWMH1zG0?feature=share

**TBA**

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\.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

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!

**TBA**

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)