Game & IoT showcase & talks

Join us for an evening of games, IoT project and engaging conversations!

AGENDA

6:00 pm: Open & Networking
6:30 pm: Welcome Announcements
6:40 pm: Modern Indie Game Development : Case Study by Felix Li

What began as a focused project to learn the Unity physics engine evolved into a full-scale indie development journey with the creation of Pool 2. This talk explores the process of taking a classic sport and "making it my own" through creative twists, unique stage designs, and experimental variants. I will dive into the technical evolution of the project, including the logic behind coding intelligent AI opponents and the challenges of implementing online multiplayer. To conclude, I will provide an honest retrospective on the game’s reception and the pivotal lessons learned that are now shaping my approach to future projects. Attendees will gain insight into transitioning a technical prototype into a feature-complete game.

7:20 pm: Automating Plant Care with IoT by Suyash Joshi

Ever wished your plants could take care of themselves while you’re away? In this talk, I’ll introduce Plant Buddy - a fun IoT project built with Arduino, MQTT and a bunch of sensors that monitor light, soil moisture, and water levels in real time. It can even water the plant automatically when needed. Think of it as a smart companion that keeps your plant happy and alive, even when you’re not around. Simple, practical, and a great way to explore IoT hands-on.

8:00 : Live Showcase : Play Games and interest with the IoT Project

9:00: Close

Speakers:
Felix Li is a product designer and developer who makes small indie games and interactive projects. He studied Innovation Design Engineering at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, and has worked across product design, front-end development, and game development. He likes building playful, mechanically interesting things and prototyping ideas quickly.

Suyash Joshi is a software developer and evangelist with over a decade of experience in London and the San Francisco Bay Area. He holds Master’s in Game Design from Goldsmiths, University of London & Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. He currently works at InfluxData and also organizes this meetup community. He also enjoys exploring the intersection of technology with magic.

Sponsor: Big thanks to Ramen Space for hosting our meetup :)

Call for Speakers & Sponsors: Please reach out to the organizer via meetup if interested in speaking / sponsoring at our future event.