Year: 2021

In this talk, we aim to find if polarization is induced in a neural network by feeding it newspaper articles with manufactured sentiments according to the Allsides Media Bias chart for the level of faith people on various aisles of the political spectrum. This project consists of a set of experiments on similar data-sets from…

In this talk, we will explore the concepts of Metaprogramming using Metaclasses in Python. It is one of the most complex yet interesting topics in Python that makes Python an extremely powerful programming language. Speaker: Ms. Pratibha Jagnere / Malaysia Language: English Date and Time : October 9, 2021 / 14:00-14:30 (UTC+8) Speaker Introduction Pratibha…

Django is the most popular Python-based web framework used for creating web applications. The web applications are vulnerable for various reasons including a) configuration settings of the web applications b) lack of implementation of security best practices and secure coding and c) lack of awareness of secure first web applications among developers. The vulnerable web…

Managing Python versions and dependencies can be painful. JavaScript developers have their “node_modules” folders, but we don’t have “python_modules” (yet!) in Python. Instead, we have those mysterious virtual environments. And if you also want to switch between different Python versions, it can quickly turn into a mess. It doesn’t have to be that way. With…

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Python on Azure: Build and deploy your Python apps in the cloud—and go further with AI and data science. Session How…

MySQL is the world’s most popular OS database. With its proven performance, reliability and ease-of-use, MySQL has become the leading database choice for web-based applications, used by high profile web properties including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Yahoo! and many more. Additionally, it is an extremely popular choice as embedded database, distributed by over 3,000 ISVs &…

PCCW Limited (SEHK: 0008) is a global company headquartered in Hong Kong which holds interests in telecommunications, media, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses. The Company holds a majority stake in the HKT Trust and HKT Limited. HKT (SEHK: 6823) is Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider and a leading innovator. Its…

Tickets are on sale now. Multiple promotional offers are available from just Free admission to a HK$200-400 Sponsor ticket that includes a T-shirt and other goodies. Ticket Type Price Sales End Offers Corporate Ticket HK$400 9 Oct The corporate ticket holders can get a T-shirt and access to live zoom conferencing. An invoice will be provided. A part of…

Putting together a 2 days conference is not an easy task. Our thanks to each and every one of them for making this conference possible. Conference Chair: Sammy Fung. Sales: Calvin Tsang. Website and Social Media: Daisy Maris Fung. Chief Designer: Claire Wong. Finance: Haggen So. Marketing: Fiona Lam. Program: Sammy Fung. Proposal Vetting Committee:…

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Students are invited to share their journey in Python. Moderator: Ms. Vivian Fung Language: English (some presentation may be in Cantonese) Date and Time : October 9, 2021 / 15:45-17:00 (UTC+8) Student Speakers Mr. Thomas Ng Mr. Alexander Hamersma Mr. Declan Young Mr. Moses Li Mr. Gordan Tam

Our institution (IVE) provides IT training to several thousand students every year and one of our courses successfully applied AWS Promotional Credits. We recently built an open-source project called “Lab Monitor,” which uses AWS AI, serverless, and AR/VR services to enhance our learning experience and gather data to understand what students are doing during labs….

Coding used to be confined to a circle of tech savvy-people, but with the rise in popularity of data science and machine learning, coding has finally entered the public domain. In this talk, I will first show you why it is never too early for your children to learn how to code and why Python…

PyCon HK 2021 will be organised virtually on 8-9 October and it is now calling for proposals. PyCon HK 2021 will have English, Cantonese, and Education tracks this year. CFP Submission: https://forms.gle/roP6WDYGYK61eKX16CFP Deadline: 14 June 2021 (Extend!) (We accepts late submissions till the end of June.)Proposal Vetting Period: June 2021Conference Date: 8-9 October 2021 The…

PyCon HK 2021 will be organised virtually in October, and the Call for Proposals will be started from May. The PyCon Hong Kong starts in 2015. This event becomes one of the catalysts in promoting and driving the proliferation of Python development and usage in the city. The PyCon HK looks for speakers through the…