AI Tinkerers - Hong Kong Meetup (December) - Inauguration [AI Tinkerers - Hong Kong]

AI Tinkerers - Hong Kong Meetup (December) - Inauguration

Dec
19
Thursday
Thursday, December 19th, 2024 4PM to 6PM (HKT)
Harbourview Grill (North Point)
123 Java Rd, North Point, Hong Kong
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Attendees 35+ registered
Talks include semantic keyword vectorization for covariate search, custom RAG-driven digital divination, and more. View Demos »

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🤖 🔥 Join us for the first Hong Kong meetup of AI Tinkerers! 🔥 🤖

☝️☝️ Register above to join us for a session of exciting demos and networking with other active builders. This is an event you do not want to miss!

What is AI Tinkerers?

AI Tinkerers is a meetup designed exclusively for practitioners with technical, machine learning, and entrepreneurial backgrounds who are actively building and working with foundation models, such as large language models (LLMs) and generative AI.

If you’re deeply passionate about utilizing AI, creating new use cases, developing LLM-enabled applications, or have hands-on experience in building such systems, this group is the perfect fit for you. Join us to connect with like-minded individuals.

Who is this for?

👉 It’s AI Tinkerers, not AI enthusiasts. We screen attendance to active builders and hands-on users of AI with a shared level of expertise in order to create a collaborative environment ideal for early-stage discovery and innovation. The goal here is to connect like-minded individuals in Hong Kong who are actively building a more interesting future with LLMs and Diffusion Models.

Read more about us in the FAQ

What is AI Tinkerers Hong Kong?

Given our unique geographical position, one of the missions of the Hong Kong Chapter is to facilitate intellectual exchange on AI in the region and act as a bridge to share AI insights between the East and West. Although our primary meetup language is English, we welcome demo sharing in both Cantonese and Mandarin.

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🕕 Tentative Schedule:

Our event will be on December 19th at the Harborview Grill (Photo) A photo of a restaurant interior with green tufted booths, wooden tables set for dining, and a view of a cityscape through large windows at night. restaurant interior | indoor | tufted booths, city view, night scene | interior photography Note: The image is a realistic depiction of a physical space, captured through photography. It showcases the restaurant's ambiance and interior design.

  • 4:00 PM: Doors Open
  • 4:00 PM - 4:30PM: Networking
  • 4:30 PM - 4:40PM: Welcome & Introduction to AI Tinkerers Hong Kong
  • 4:40 PM - 4:50PM: Word from our Sponsors
  • 4:50 PM - 5:00 PM: Demo 1: Covariate Search - Michelangiolo Mazzeschi
  • 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM: Demo 2: Tech Noir I-Ching with 8bitoracle.ai - Augustin Chan
  • 5:10 PM - 5:30PM: Closing Remarks
  • 5:30 PM - 6:00PM: Networking
  • After 6:00 PM: Dinner (Optional)

Sponsors, Partners, Volunteers

To make the event accessible to everyone, we do not charge an entry fee. We are grateful to our sponsors, partners, and volunteers below. If you are interested in supporting us by sponsoring or volunteering, please do not hesitate to reach out through sponsorship or email.

This event is generously sponsored by the below sponsors:

Title Sponsor: Open for Sponsorship

Food & Beverage Sponsor: Open for Sponsorship

Venue Sponsor: Community Concepts Limited

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We are grateful to our venue sponsor for generously hosting our first meet-up at a fantastic location, free of charge. To show our appreciation, we encourage you to consider purchasing a drink, as they have kindly offered a special happy hour rate during the event and discounts on selected dinner items. You are more than welcome to join us for dinner, as it is a great opportunity to continue networking with the community.

Community Sponsor: MultiConnect Horizon Technologies

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Hong Kong Lead Organizer and Chapter Founder: Timothy

Photography and Video: Olique_

🎙️DEMO SIGNUPS🎙️

Demo Submission We are actively looking for more demos! A demo is about 5 minutes in length and demonstrates a work in progress. Pitch decks are forbidden - we want to see your messy work in progress! Please use the “Demo Submission Form” link at the top of the page to apply! We are actively looking for more presenters don’t be shy! Demos are capped at 5 minutes, followed by a 5 minutes Q&A. No pitch decks! We’re eager to see your raw and exciting WIPs! 🛠️

Curious about previous talks? Read What Makes a Great Demo at AI Tinkerers.

🤖 Connect, Collaborate, and Create 🤖

This meetup is your chance to:

  • Showcase your latest AI projects: Share your work with the community during our demo session. Submit your proposal for a 5-minute presentation and inspire others with your innovative ideas.
  • Network with fellow tinkerers: Meet and collaborate with other active builders, AI engineers, entrepreneurs, and researchers who share your passion for building the future with AI.
  • Learn from industry experts: Gain insights and inspiration from leading figures in the AI space.

RSVP Today!

Space is limited, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with the Hong Kong AI community. RSVP now.

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