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Are you wondering how to turn your AI aspirations into action, fuel growth with seamless payments, or thrive through innovative fintech solutions? Navigating today’s business landscape requires the right tools and strategies. Whether you are looking to understand the latest support measures available in Hong Kong or eager to discover what the city’s new growth engine entails, we have the answers. Join this FintechHK Seminar to learn more to grow your capital and boost liquidity, unlock government funding, attract top talent and capitalize on Northern Metropolis. For more details, please click [here](https://www.hongkong-fintech.hk/en/events/events-2026/enhance-your-competitive-advantage-support-for-corporations-and-smes-in-hong-kong/).

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/

This month on June 16th 7-9 PM HKT, we’ll be back at East Tsim Sha Tsui by the harbor for a relaxed evening of good drinks and pure networking vibes. ​Come grab a drink, unwind, and catch up with fellow builders from across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. ​Whether you’re just looking to chat about the latest in AI, this is the perfect spot to meet face-to-face, feel the vibe, and talk shop. ​👉 REGISTER HERE ON LUMA [https://luma.com/xgbct76p](https://luma.com/xgbct76p) ​💡 What to Expect & Who This Is For ​This event is all about casual connections, sparking collaborative discussions, and hanging out in a relaxed setting. ​AI Tinkerers Hong Kong & GBA is a curated community for practitioners with technical, machine learning, and entrepreneurial backgrounds who are actively building with foundation models (LLMs, Generative AI, etc.). Casual Drinks & Chat: Engage in informal discussions about your latest projects, technical challenges, and AI discoveries over a drink. ​🕒 Event Agenda 19:00 – 19:30: Check-In & Mingling 19:30 – 19:40: AI Tinkerers HK & GBA Introduction 19:40 – 20:00: Quick Self-Intros 20:00 – 21:00: Free Networking, Drinks & Mingling 21:00: Event Concludes ​Event Host: Timothy (Chapter Founder & Lead Organizer) ​🎟️ Ticket & Venue Details ​Entry: HK$150 (Includes 1 selected drink, redeemed with drink ticket upon check-in). A cash bar and food menu will be available for individual ordering after your first drink. Venue: To keep this event curated, the specific TST venue will be revealed only upon successful RSVP. Check-In Deadline: Please arrive before 20:00 to check in and collect your drink ticket. Unclaimed drink tickets by 20:00 will be forfeited. Regardless of your arrival time, you are required to purchase a ticket, and it goes directly toward supporting and keeping these events running! ​📋 Important Notes & Community Policies ​Intentional Community: This is a social and collaborative gathering, not a sales event. Come ready to connect and hang out! ​Media Release: By attending our events, you agree to be included in our group photos and promotional media. Strict Cancellation & Refund Policy: All ticket sales are 100% non-refundable and non-transferable to ensure that these events can keep running. For more details, please click [here](https://luma.com/xgbct76p).

**Total beginners** **welcome so come try!** A whole new movement, fitness & self defense cultural activity **outdoors!** Structured progressive practices for **Strength**, **Flexibility, Coordination, Balance** & **Self Defense** skills in a fun friendly group environment! Totally NOT what you expect, **serious cardio**, **whole body movement** & **practical!** You will really be surprised by what WE do but even more by what YOU can do! Nothing like what you imagine about Kung Fu, No screaming, No rigidness, No mysticism & No getting hit… but YES, definitely a fun workout with great people! **Curious?** To get an ideal of what class is like, hear instructor & hear student testimonials go to: [https://www.instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu](instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu) **FEE:** 1st time TRIAL fee only $100 HKD for residents. Please RSVP here or Whatsapp me. Non-Resident $150 HKD. After trial 10 class package is $1500 HKD or $200 HKD single class. **WEAR:** Workout clothing, sports shoes & bring bottle of water! **WHEN:** Tuesday 6:45pm NEW people. Please be on time, warm up very important for your 1st class! **WHERE:** Inside Kowloon Park. Meet at McDonalds across from Indoor Swimming Pool entrance, next to Sports Center. MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, or Austin. Link below: [Kowloon Park Swimming Pool](https://maps.apple.com/?address=22%20Austin%20Rd,%20Tsim%20Sha%20Tsui,%20Kowloon,%20Hong%20Kong%20SAR,%20China&auid=15054175802527892571&ll=22.301815,114.170365&lsp=9902&q=Kowloon%20Park%20Swimming%20Pool&_ext=CjIKBAgEEAUKBAgFEAMKBQgGEKcBCgQIChAACgQIUhADCgQIVRAQCgQIWRADCgUIpAEQARIkKSODum0jNjZAMWByPQiohFxAORGqqD1gZDZAQaw+9nwmkVxA&t=m) **WHY:** Out of shape? Gym BORING? Incredible friendly community? More? You want to exercise & have fun building strength, flexibility, coordination & self-defense skills while cultivating patience, focus, confidence & yes… discipline! **HOW:** To get in touch with me, Whatsapp .9420.0360. or email through Meetup. For more info about my art, please visit NaturalStyleKungfu.com. **\- Book a Private 1\-on\-1 Kungfu Class\!** Learn at your own pace & prepare for later group classes, choose the day & time suitable to you! Private Class in Kowloon Park: 1.5 Hours $500, other locations $900 **-**

2026年上半年是一個劇烈的轉折期，全球貿易正由全球化逐步轉向區域化。受中美戰略競爭、中歐及中東的危機的影響，供應鏈邏輯迎來根本性逆轉－企業從追求極致效率的「及時生產」（Just in Time）轉向以安全韌性為核心的「預防萬一」（Just in Case）的儲備策略。 無論是「中國+1」還是「近岸外包」等調整，都並非簡單遷移廠房。生產線一旦跨越國境，企業成本結構隨之改變。企業隨即面臨「全球最低稅」對利潤的重新切割、轉讓定價面臨的合規性，以及原產地規則帶來的關稅衝擊。廠商會特邀請畢馬威的稅務專家通過實務案例，拆解其中的互動邏輯，並分享在多變環境下，企業如何透過前瞻性佈局守住合規底線，進而實現永續經營。 立即報名：[連結](https://www.cma.org.hk/tc/registration/622)

Shift your energy and watch your whole reality shift? Join us to Discover how the Understanding of your ENERGY SYSTEM is the KEY to UNLOCK YOUR LIMITLESS POTENTIAL 📅 Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026 🕘 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Venue ALL ABOUT YOU WELLNESS CENTER 11B, Wing Cheong Commercial Building, 19-25 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, (few mins walk from Sheung Wan MTR Exit A2) Limited spots—reserve your reset today https://forms.gle/Kp56tzYRWu1DPtqY7 Eligibility - Open for all above 16 Years of age 📲 Contact for any Inquiry Kavita (Heer) at +852-61717124 Please share this event with your family and loved ones❤️ 📲 Stay Connected: Center for Pranic Healing Hong Kong https://linktr.ee/mckspranichealinghk #DivineEnergy #SpiritualAwakening #MeditationHongKong #PeaceAndHealing #EnergyBlessings #SacredGathering #InnerLight #MindfulnessPractice #HongKongEvents #MCKSPranicHealingHongKong #PranicHealingHK #CommunityMeditation #OpenForAll

As supply chain oversight intensifies, large corporations are significantly elevating their ESG requirements for collaborators. The upcoming **ESG One MeetUp** — **“Decoding ESG Reports: An SME Opportunity Playbook”** will bring together industry experts and leaders to share insights on how SMEs can turn ESG data into tangible business opportunities. **Event highlights:** **Procurement insights:** Explore how ESG influences supply chain decisions of listed companies. **Report navigation guide:** Learn how to identify the most relevant insights for your business from complex ESG reports. **Real case studies:** Discover how SMEs have successfully converted ESG capabilities into business opportunities and orders. Enrol for FREE, Join Now! [LINK](https://campaigns.hkpc.org/zh-hk/registration/esgone0317regcn)

Central Asia is a fast-growing region along the Belt and Road, offering untapped potential for global businesses and traders. Major economies of the region like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are undergoing rapid transformation, creating new avenues for trade and investment. Driven by the increasing need for market diversification amid geopolitical shifts and global volatility, the opportunities within these emerging markets have become strategically significant. This upcoming seminar will delve into the latest market dynamics and macro-policy shifts across Central Asia. Participants will gain practical insights into shifting local demands and high-growth sectors, while exploring how to leverage Hong Kong’s role as a global platform to seize these emerging frontier opportunities. Register Now: [LINK](https://home.hktdc.com/en/factsheet/FS-ENDtpZzu_SMECtrworkshop0617)

We’ll meet at Ocean Park MTR Station at 8:30am. From there, we’ll do a slow run past Deep Water Bay towards the Sampan Ferry pier. We will get into the water there and swim about 300 meters to **Middle Island 熨波洲** (as shown in the first photo of the album), where we’ll take a short break to relax and enjoy the views on this beautiful island beach. After our break, we’ll swim across to Repulse Bay. The total swimming distance is around 1.2 Km. **Alternative Option (Shorter Swim):** If you don't want to swim the whole distance, you can choose to join us directly at Repulse Bay! You can start swimming from Repulse Bay beach out to the swimming platform (浮台), and we will all meet up there. After the swim, we can enjoy some drinks and food in the shopping mall at Repulse Bay for an early lunch together! **Important Notes:** *You must bring a floating aid. I suggest using a waterproof bag designed for water sports. You will need to keep all your belongings inside the bag and swim with it. • It is recommended to wear water shoes or rubber-soled shoes (like白飯魚)to protect your feet. *What to bring: •Floating aid (MUST) •Goggles •rubber-soled shoes **DISCLAIMER:** For this swimming trip, every member joining accepts this agreement: By joining the events of “Biking Swimming Camping Fun”, all participants are deemed to have agreed to exonerate the leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the events from any liabilities, claims, including but not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or deaths or damages or penalties arising thereof. Those joining the events are at their own choosing and at their own risk.

🚀 **You're Invited: Generative AI Meetup – Shaping the Future Together!** 🗓 **Date:** 20th June 2026 📍 **Location:** 6th Floor, Chung Pont building, 300 Hennesry Road, wanchai, in person. 🕕 **Time:** 10-12 noon HK time. join the community via whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JybM21VlAaP5AszwN1D3eN Join us for an electrifying evening of ideas, innovation, and inspiration as we dive into the world of **Generative AI** — the technology that's transforming how we work, create, and think. learn vibe-coding, automation and generative AI news. Share any learnings with the communituy. Whether you're a founder, developer, creative, researcher, or just AI-curious, this meetup is your chance to: ✨ **Explore breakthrough applications** of GenAI across industries 🤖 **Meet AI pioneers** and fellow enthusiasts 🧠 **Join lightning talks** and live demos that will blow your mind 💬 **Engage in raw, real conversations** about ethics, governance, and the future of work 🌐 **Network** with a growing community shaping the future of AI Let’s build, debate, and dream about what’s next — together. 👉 **Join now and be part of the AI movement!** #GenerativeAI #AIMeetup #FutureOfWork #AIEthics #TechCommunity #Innovation

Step in the Hong Kong Beautiful Tsim Sha Tsui City View at Red Room, K11 MUSEA nicely decorated speakeasy bar, come discover this elegant specal cool spot on Thursday, 18th 2026 [ Public holiday June 19 ], Sign up now, save the date, and join us with your friends. The Buz Lead, latest energetic Business Networking Group in the 852, established with the aim of bringing together talents and entrepreneurs to develop innovative and sustainable business activities in the 852 area. A place where International Business Entrepreneurs can meet and interact, in an informal environment, reaching to new opportunities, enriching networks and connections. You're invited to attend June 's K11 Business Networking Mixer! Join the The Buz Lead at Red Room, 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong < BAR AREA >, for an evening of networking. • Mix and mingle with different business owners, professionals, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Event: K11 Business Networking Date: Thursday, June 18th 2026 （Public holiday on June 19) Time: 5 pm to 11 pm • Business attire • Free entry with the purchase of any drinks! *Order drinks ( Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages ) at the door. [ Snacks, Tea and coffee will not be included for door order ] !! Venue : Red Room: 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong [K11 MUSEA from East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station Exit J ]. • To facilitate venue's handling for our BN events, please write down your name on the sticker tag, so people that talk to you can easily remember. And order a drink at the door before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you! < Venue requires to order drinks, in order to join the event. - Kind reminder : Bring some cash.

Step in the Hong Kong Beautiful Tsim Sha Tsui City View at Red Room, K11 MUSEA, nicely decorated speakeasy bar, come discover this elegant special cool spot on Thursday, June 18th ( Public holiday June 19th ) Sign up now, save the date, and join us with your friends. **Victoria Dockside** is a property development on the waterfront of [Tsim Sha Tsui](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsim_Sha_Tsui), [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong) near [East Tsim Sha Tsui station](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Tsim_Sha_Tsui_station). The development opened in stages between 2018 and 2019 at a cost of US$2.6 billion. First founded in 1910, the site was originally known as [Holt's Wharf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holt%27s_Wharf). The development includes K11 Musea, a shopping center; serviced apartments, office space, and a hotel. The development is home to a 284-metre skyscraper designed by architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox; it is currently the [8th-tallest building in Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Hong_Kong). You're invited to attend June's K11 MUSEA Professional Networking Mixer! Join us at Red Room, 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong < BAR AREA >, for an evening of networking. • Mix and mingle with different business owners, professionals, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Event : Professional Networking [K11 MUSEA] Date : Thursday, June 18th, 2026 ( Public Holiday on June 19th ) Time : 5 pm to 11 pm • Free entry with the purchase of any drinks! \*Order drinks ( Alcoholic or non Alcoholic ) at the door. [ Snacks, Tea and coffee will not be included for door order ] !! Venue : Red Room: 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. [ K11 MUSEA from East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station Exit J ]. • Business attire • The dress code: Smart casual. No shorts and / or flip-flops. \* Kind reminder : Bring some cash. • To facilitate venue's handling for our networking, please write down your name on the sticker tag, so people that talk to you can easily remember. And order a drink at the door before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you! < Venue requires to order drinks, in order to join the event >.

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

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **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

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!

We're going to GameArena! We'll be in-person at the GameArena Gateway for our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event. Come to play and showcase your games! We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required). [www.game-arena.co](http://www.game-arena.co/) **Attendees:** Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games is all the better! **Developers:** Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available. Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided! Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar: [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out. 75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9) If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)

**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** *Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code* Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs. In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling. The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options. **YouTube Link** TBD