Tech Highlights: Open Source Hong Kong's Jan-Mar Journey!🚀🌐
Open Source HK Meeting #75 – Raspberry Pi 5 (with Python User Group)
Come join us for our 75th Open Source HK Meeting on March 12 where we will be diving into the exciting world of Raspberry Pi 5! This event will also feature the Python User Group, so you can expect some awesome collaboration and knowledge sharing. Whether you’re a seasoned Pi pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone interested in tinkering with technology. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your tech skills!
Event Review - HKBU AI Force Workshop Series: AI – The Open Source Story
The HKBU AI Force Workshop Series delved into the open source aspect of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with Sammy guiding participants through the landscape of AI. His comparison between Open AI and Open Source AI, particularly regarding ethical standards and collaborative coding environments, offered insights into the industry's openness spectrum. FUNG discussed AI models, including GPT, DALL-E 2, LLaMA 2, and Falcon, and highlighted open source principles, AI development processes, and notable open source AI tools. He also commended the Open Source Initiative (OSI) for their contributions in defining and deeply analyzing the open-source process.
Upcoming supporting events
Women Techmakers Hong Kong - International Women's Day 2024
Women Techmakers has been organizing International Women's Day events globally since 2013, providing education, connection, and inspiration for local tech communities. This year's IWD theme is "Impact the future" and the Hong Kong event will be held on March 23. Participants can connect with tech leaders and bright minds, exploring a myriad of possibilities and creating a path for meaningful involvement.
Digital Economy Summit 2024 – Smarter Technovation for All: Forging a Sustainable Future
Organized by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport, the Digital Economy Summit 2024 is set for Apr 12 – 13. The event will focus on the impact of smart cities, examining how advanced technologies and innovative applications are revolutionizing urban environments and shaping the modern digital economy, with an emphasis on sustainability, connectivity, and resilience.
A little bit of History - The Lineage of HKOSCon
The Linuxpilot Vol. 129 in October 2013 outlined the beginning of an incredible journey for the Hong Kong Open Source Conference. A joint effort by the Hong Kong Linux User Group, Opensource Application Knowledge Association, and Open Source Hong Kong, it laid the foundation for what would become an important annual event. As we enter the next decade of HKOSCon, we proudly hand over the leading organizer role to HKCOTA in 2023, confident that Open Source Hong Kong's support will continue to foster the unique open-source spirit of this event. Time may pass, but the essence and energy of open-source innovation endure.
Python Mahjong
清原弘貴, a renowned Japanese Python book author, appreciated the mahjong souvenir from PyCon Hong Kong. Interested in PyCon HK 2024? Stay tuned for our updates!