Hong Kong Community Day Planner

Help you to enjoy AWS Community Day Hong Kong

November 2, 2025 (Sunday)
Dorsett Kai Tak, Kowloon City
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Event Details

Free Registration

Tickets are completely free! Register on Eventbrite before you come to secure your spot at this premier AWS community event. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow cloud enthusiasts and industry experts.

Daily Schedule

9:30 AM

Registration Opens

Check-in, networking, and welcome refreshments

10:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Welcome address and event overview

10:15 AM

First Session Begins

Concurrent sessions across Track A and Track B

12:45 PM

Lunch Break

75-minute break for networking and dining

2:00 PM

Afternoon Sessions

Continue with expert presentations and workshops

4:30 PM

Event Conclusion

Closing remarks and networking

Full Session Agenda

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Getting to the Venue

Transportation Options

By MTR (Recommended)

Most Convenient
1
Take Tuen Ma Line (Brown Line)

Board the Tuen Ma Line and travel to Sung Wong Toi Station

2
Exit at Sung Wong Toi Station

Use Exit D for the most direct route to the venue

3
Follow Signs to Kai Tak Stadium

Dorsett Kai Tak is located right beside the footbridge

5-minute walk from station
Covered walkway available
Detailed Walking Directions

From Hong Kong Airport

Multiple Options
Taxi / Uber
HKD 300-400

Most convenient option. Red taxis serve all areas. Ask about electronic payment before boarding.

Airport Express + MTR
HKD 73-120

Take Airport Express to Kowloon Station, then connect to Tuen Ma Line. Free MTR connection with Octopus card.

Airport Bus
Cheapest

Most economical but may be complex for first-time visitors. Check routes carefully.

Conference Venues

Track A Venue - Main conference hall with premium audio-visual setup

Track A Venue

Main conference hall with premium audio-visual setup

Large capacity Full AV system
Track B Venue - Intimate workshop space for hands-on sessions

Track B Venue

Intimate workshop space for hands-on sessions

Workshop setup High-speed internet
Both venues are equipped with modern facilities and comfortable seating

Lunch Options During Break

75-Minute Lunch Break

Due to budget constraints, lunch is not provided. We have a generous 75-minute break for you to explore dining options.

Kai Tak Mall

10-minute walk with plenty of restaurant choices

10 min walk Many options

Hotel Restaurant (2/F)

Convenient on-site dining at Dorsett Kai Tak

In building Hotel dining

Conference Sessions

Track A - Main Conference Hall

Expert presentations and keynote sessions covering the latest in cloud technologies

FinOps
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Practical AWS FinOps for Cloud Success

Learn practical strategies for implementing FinOps practices to optimize your AWS costs and improve financial accountability across your organization.

Intermediate Presentation
Serverless
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Rethinking Serverless Application Workflows from a Testing Perspective

Explore modern testing strategies for serverless applications and learn how to build robust, testable serverless workflows.

Advanced Technical
Terraform
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Implementing Compliance in AWS with Terraform: Practical Steps That Work

Discover how to implement and maintain compliance standards in your AWS infrastructure using Terraform best practices.

Intermediate Hands-on
Serverless
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

The Shape of Latency: Visualizing Serverless Performance in 3D

Innovative approaches to understanding and visualizing serverless performance metrics through 3D data representation.

Advanced Analytics
Migration
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Blackbox revitalisation - Modernising legacy application with Database Migration Service

Learn strategies for modernizing legacy applications using AWS Database Migration Service and best practices for successful migrations.

Intermediate Migration
AI & Testing
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Automated Testing using MCP with AI Agents

Explore how AI agents and Model Context Protocol (MCP) can revolutionize automated testing workflows and improve code quality.

Advanced AI/ML
AI & RAG
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Rethinking GenAI Agent: RAG and MCP deep-dive

Deep dive into Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Model Context Protocol for building sophisticated AI agents.

Expert AI/ML
AI & Web Crawling
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Harnessing Web Crawling for Agentic AI RAG Systems

Learn how to build intelligent web crawling systems that power agentic AI and RAG applications for enhanced data retrieval.

Advanced AI/ML
AI & Robotics
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Control humanoid robots, robot dogs, and drones with voice and Agentic AI

Cutting-edge session on controlling various robotic systems using voice commands and agentic AI technologies.

Expert Robotics

Track B - Workshop Space

Interactive workshops and hands-on sessions for practical learning experiences

Vibe Coding
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Graduating from Vibe Coding: Spec‑Driven Development with Kiro (with workshop)

Interactive workshop on transitioning from casual coding to structured, specification-driven development using Kiro IDE.

Beginner Workshop
Cloud Journey
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Beginner to Builder: An AWeSome Cloud Journey

Perfect for newcomers to AWS, this session guides you through your first steps in cloud computing and building on AWS.

Beginner Educational
Serverless
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Team-First Serverless: Platform Engineering Approach to PHP Applications with Laravel and Bref

Learn how to build team-centric serverless PHP applications using Laravel and Bref with platform engineering principles.

Intermediate Development
Emergency Response
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Disaster and Emergency Response with TAK and AWS

Explore how AWS technologies can be leveraged for disaster response and emergency management using TAK (Team Awareness Kit).

Intermediate Security
ML Security
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Modernizing Telecom Security: ML-Powered Approach

Discover how machine learning is transforming telecommunications security and learn practical implementation strategies.

Advanced Security
AI Trading
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

AI-Powered Global Pure-Alpha Macro Trades on AWS: Revolutionizing Risk-Adjusted Asset Returns

Advanced session on using AI for global macro trading strategies and optimizing risk-adjusted returns on AWS infrastructure.

Expert FinTech
AI Agents
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Utilize another telemetry data for faster improvement with AI agent

Learn how to leverage telemetry data and AI agents to accelerate system improvements and optimize performance.

Advanced Analytics
Agent Interoperability
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Interoperability: Building the Next Generation of Agentic Applications on AWS

Explore the future of agentic applications with agent-to-agent communication and interoperability patterns on AWS.

Expert Architecture

Personalized Visit Plans

Choose your learning path based on your interests and expertise level. Each plan is carefully curated to maximize your learning experience.

AI & Vibe Coding Journey

5 Sessions

Perfect for developers interested in AI-powered development, from casual coding to advanced agentic systems.

Track B 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Graduating from Vibe Coding: Spec‑Driven Development with Kiro
Track A 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Automated Testing using MCP with AI Agents
Track A 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Rethinking GenAI Agent: RAG and MCP deep-dive
Track A 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Harnessing Web Crawling for Agentic AI RAG Systems
Track B 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Interoperability

Terraform & Infrastructure

2 Sessions

Focus on infrastructure as code, compliance, and best practices for managing AWS resources with Terraform.

Track A 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Implementing Compliance in AWS with Terraform
Track A 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Blackbox revitalisation - Modernising legacy application with DMS

Serverless Mastery

3 Sessions

Deep dive into serverless architectures, testing strategies, and platform engineering approaches.

Track A 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Rethinking Serverless Application Workflows from a Testing Perspective
Track A 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM The Shape of Latency: Visualizing Serverless Performance in 3D
Track B 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Team-First Serverless: Platform Engineering Approach to PHP Applications

FinOps & Financial Optimization

2 Sessions

Learn cost optimization strategies and explore AI-powered financial applications on AWS.

Track A 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Practical AWS FinOps for Cloud Success
Track B 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM AI-Powered Global Pure-Alpha Macro Trades on AWS

Cloud Journey & Security

4 Sessions

Perfect for beginners and those interested in security, emergency response, and modern cloud practices.

Track B 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Beginner to Builder: An AWeSome Cloud Journey
Track B 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Disaster and Emergency Response with TAK and AWS
Track B 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Modernizing Telecom Security: ML-Powered Approach
Track B 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Utilize another telemetry data for faster improvement with AI agent
Mix and Match

Feel free to create your own custom path by mixing sessions from different tracks based on your interests and schedule.

Explore Hong Kong

Make the Most of Your Visit

Hong Kong offers an incredible blend of modern city life, traditional culture, and natural beauty. Whether you're here for a day or extending your stay, discover the best attractions, food, and experiences this vibrant city has to offer.

Must-Visit Attractions

Star Ferry crossing Victoria Harbour
Iconic

Star Ferry

Take a scenic 10-minute ferry ride between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central/Wan Chai. Enjoy stunning views of Victoria Harbour and the city skyline.

HKD 5 one-way
10 minutes
Hong Kong Observation Wheel at Central Pier
Views

Hong Kong Observation Wheel

Located next to Central Star Ferry Pier, enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline from this giant observation wheel.

HKD 20
15 minutes
Peak Tram ascending to Victoria Peak
Classic

Peak Tram & Victoria Peak

Take the historic Peak Tram to Victoria Peak for one of the world's best night views. Perfect for evening visits.

Best at evening
World-class views
Historic Hong Kong Tram on city streets
Heritage

Hong Kong Tram

Experience authentic Hong Kong charm aboard the century-old tram system. Perfect for a leisurely tour of Hong Kong Island.

Island tour
Jingling bells
Tai Kwun Heritage and Arts complex
Culture

Tai Kwun: Heritage & Art

Where history meets contemporary art. Explore this beautifully restored heritage and arts complex in Central.

Heritage site
Art exhibitions
Wong Tai Sin Temple and Chi Lin Nunnery
Zen

Chi Lin Nunnery & Wong Tai Sin Temple

Find zen tranquility in the city. Visit the beautiful Chi Lin Nunnery, Nan Lian Garden, and the famous Wong Tai Sin Temple.

Peaceful gardens
Spiritual sites

Local Markets & Shopping

Discover authentic Hong Kong culture and find unique souvenirs at these vibrant local markets.

Temple Street Night Market

Famous night market with street food, fortune tellers, and bargain shopping. Best visited after dark.

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Ladies' Market

Bustling daytime market in Mong Kok with clothing, accessories, and local street food.

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Stanley Market

Seaside market perfect for souvenirs, art, and enjoying the coastal atmosphere.

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Must-Try Hong Kong Food

Egg Tart

Iconic Hong Kong pastry available at every bakery. Try the famous ones at bakehouse locations throughout the city.

Find Locations

Cha Chaan Teng (茶餐廳)

Experience efficient local dining culture. Australian Dairy Company is one of the most famous traditional tea restaurants.

Australian Dairy Company

Hiking & Nature Escapes

Hong Kong perfectly blends urban life with nature. Discover beautiful trails just minutes from the city center.

Easy Trails

Beginner
Braemar Hill

Accessible urban trail with city views

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Bowen Road from Wan Chai

Popular jogging path with harbor views

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Garden Hill

Short hike with panoramic city views

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Scenic Adventures

Moderate
Dragon's Back

Famous ridge trail with stunning coastal views (requires bus transport)

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Lamma Island

Peaceful island escape from Central Pier No. 4 to Yung Shue Wan

Ferry Info

Essential Travel Information

Immigration & ID

  • No arrival card needed for Hong Kong entry
  • Present passport and visa (if applicable) to immigration
  • Keep landing slip with you during your stay
  • Always carry passport or photo ID in public

Payment Methods

  • Octopus Card: Most common payment method for transport, stores, and restaurants
  • Available as physical card or virtual (Apple/Google Wallet)
  • Credit cards widely accepted
  • HKD 1000 bills sometimes rejected by merchants

Electricity & Adapters

  • UK-style (Type G) sockets
  • Voltage: 220V
  • Adapter required for most international devices
  • Check appliance input voltage compatibility

Tipping Culture

  • Tipping is very rare in Hong Kong
  • Some restaurants add 10% service charge (shown on bill)
  • Pay the exact amount shown
  • No additional tip expected

Budget Accommodation

Homy Inn North Point

HKD 303 per night
2 single beds
North Point location

Affordable accommodation option with good connectivity to the city center and event venue.

Book on Agoda

Useful Resources

Airport Express

Tourism Board

Official tourism website with experiences, events, shopping, dining, and travel planning.