HKU Meicom, Hong Kong (2026)

26/09/2026

✨ 𝗔𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿! The HKU MEICOM Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner brought together alumni to reconnect, welcome new members, and build momentum for the year ahead.

Held at the HKU Senior Common Room, the event offered a special dining experience and lively conversations. We were honoured to have Professor Paul Cheung, Honorary Professor in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at HKU, as our speaker. His sharing inspired us to keep learning, keep growing, and keep building meaningful connections across our community. 🌱

The event showcased the enduring spirit of the HKU MEICOM community — one that continues to foster connection, support, and lifelong learning.

Thank you to everyone who made the event so special. We are excited for all that lies ahead!

25/09/2026

🌕Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

Wishing everyone a joyful celebration filled with harmony, and meaningful moments with loved ones.

May this special season remind us of the importance of reunion, gratitude, and the connections that bring us closer together.✨

31/08/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 & 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗘𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗠 🌟

Congratulations to the new students of the HKU School of Computing & Data Science on beginning your master's journey — welcome!

The MEICOM committee was delighted to meet and greet the new students at the Master Programmes Welcoming Reception 2026, and to share what lies ahead over the year.

With our spirit of Connect, Learn, Grow, we are proud to foster a community where connections start strong and continue to grow over time. Through networking, seminars, visits, and community engagement, MEICOM offers a vibrant mix of learning, networking, social, and industry experiences. Together, these spark future opportunities and lasting connections. 🚀

💚 One membership, a lifetime of connection. Join us: https://lnkd.in/gr9KsEny

27/08/2026

A special evening. An exclusive HKU setting.

Join us for the HKU MEICOM Alumni Association 2026 AGM & Annual Dinner on 19 September 2026, held at the 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 (𝗦𝗖𝗥), The University of Hong Kong.

More than just a dinner venue, the Senior Common Room is HKU’s members-only campus clubhouse—a distinctive gathering place in the heart of the University. This is a special opportunity for MEICOM students, alumni and guests to experience the SCR while reconnecting with our community.

19 September 2026 (Saturday)
Senior Common Room, HKU
Attire: Smart Casual

Dinner 6:00–9:30 pm.

We are also pleased to welcome 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗴, Honorary Professor in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Hong Kong, as our Honorary Speaker.

Early Bird — register by 29 August 2026
Members: HK$540 | Non-members: HK$580

From 30 August:
Members: HK$560 | Non-members: HK$600

Come back to HKU, experience one of the University’s distinctive members-only spaces, and spend an evening reconnecting with fellow students, alumni and friends.

Register NOW: https://bit.ly/4wEn35M

27/07/2026

HKU MEICOM is thrilled to be a supporting organization of the Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026, hosted by Cyberport.

This year’s theme, Dreamatic Circus, explores how agentic AI and emerging technologies are revolutionizing the creative frontier, empowering creators to dream bigger, create bolder, and transform imagination into extraordinary art and entertainment.

Join industry leaders, tech pioneers, and creative minds for three days of fresh ideas, hands-on experiences, and endless inspiration at the next big act in creativity.

🎪 Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026 (DELF 2026)
📅 28-30 August 2026 (Fri–Sun)
📍 Cyberport
🔗 https://delf.cyberport.hk/en/index

14/07/2026

We’re excited to invite you to a 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 this Friday in Kwun Tong (6:30–8:30 PM)! Come unwind after a busy week, enjoy a drink, and catch up with both familiar and new faces from the FTDA, MEICOM, CS communities.

If you can’t make it this time, stay tuned — we’re planning more gatherings soon, including one at Taikoo Place, so we can connect with buddies across different work zones.

Please note:
- this is a no-host bar — drinks and food will be at your own expense.
- ⁠Order your drink with Linda@FTDA

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing a fun evening together!🤗🍺🍹🥜🍕

03/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗨 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 @ 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘅, 𝗦𝗵𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲!

Our Joint U Buffet Event brought together alumni, friends, and professionals from across our wider university and professional communities for one remarkable Joint U experience, featuring afternoon tea, dinner buffet, parade ring access, and insights from prominent speakers.

A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished speakers for making the evening so engaging. Mr. Albert Wong, Former HKSTP CEO, shared valuable perspectives on innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrialization in Hong Kong, while Dr. K.P. Chow, Former MSc Programme Director, Department of Computer Science, HKU, shared an inspiring story of Dr. Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong’s first astronaut and his former PhD student.

The evening also featured Inside the Winner’s Circle, where Mr. Charles Ho introduced the HKJC membership and horse ownership journey. Later in the evening, Mr. Andrew Lau brought the excitement of horse racing to life with a lively horse racing game introduction.

With the support from alumni of HKU MEICOM, HKU MBA, HKU FTDA, HKU MSc CS, HKUST MBA, and Association of Blockchain Development, the event created a meaningful platform for alumni to reconnect, exchange ideas, and build new connections.

It was a pleasure to see strong engagement throughout the day — a true reflection of the strength of our alumni community.

18/06/2026

🥂🎨Join us for the 𝗔𝗿𝘁 × 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 × 𝗘𝗦𝗚 × 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗕𝗖𝗗 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 organized by ABCD and PCG.

Immerse yourself in a uniquely Hong Kong experience featuring an exclusive hybrid art auction powered by Yedpay.

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: PCG, 6/F, World Finance Center, North Tower, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
🎟️ 𝗙𝗲𝗲: HKD 180 (includes drinks & snacks!)

📝 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: https://forms.gle/ZpB8dWzbqGWBtpV47

🌐 Learn More (Event Page): https://www.abcdevelopment.org/event-details-registration/art-x-blockchain-x-esg-x-payment-abcd-networking-evening

11/06/2026

🏇 Joint U Event | Shatin Racecourse
📅 1 July 2026 (Wednesday) | HKSAR Establishment Day

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀. 𝟰 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

We are honoured to welcome 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗞𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗖𝗘𝗢, as our Guest Speaker. With a distinguished career spanning GE, PerkinElmer, Emerson, and Caterpillar across Asia and the US, Albert brings a perspective shaped by both global business and Hong Kong’s innovation landscape — a conversation you will not want to miss.

Joining him is 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞.𝗣. 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝘄, 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗞𝗨, and a leading authority in computer forensics and digital investigation.

For something a little different, our professional horse racing commentator will walk us through the art and science of reading a race, from form and physique to track conditions, and how these factors come together to separate the contenders from the field.

Afternoon tea, parade ring access, buffet dinner, and a group gaming session — all in one unforgettable evening at Shatin Racecourse.

Seats are limited. RSVP now.

08/06/2026

𝗜𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿.

Ahead of WWDC26, reports suggest Apple may introduce a new bill-splitting feature in iOS 27, allowing users to photograph a receipt, calculate individual shares including tax and tips, and send payment requests through Wallet, Messages, Apple Watch and Apple Cash. Apple has confirmed that WWDC26 begins on 8 June, but the feature itself remains unannounced and should still be treated as a rumour until Apple says otherwise.

From a MEICOM perspective, the bigger story is not the feature itself. It is the pattern behind it.

Apple has spent years expanding Wallet, Apple Pay and Apple Cash, and this rumoured move would extend that strategy further by absorbing another high-frequency use case directly into the operating system. Apple Cash already supports sending and receiving money in Messages, Wallet and through Tap to Cash.

Three implications stand out:

𝟭 | 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Bill splitting may look small, but it sits at the intersection of payments, messaging, identity, wearables and wallet infrastructure. Apple’s edge is not just the feature. It is the integration.

𝟮 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘆

Compared with headline AI announcements, a built-in payment-splitting tool may seem minor. But low-friction everyday utilities often deepen retention more effectively than splashy launches.

𝟯 | 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱-𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Once a core behaviour becomes native to the OS, many casual users stop looking for alternatives. That raises an important question for fintech and utility products: when platforms absorb the basic use case, where does defensible value still come from?

There is also a regional reality to consider. According to Apple’s own support documentation, sending and receiving money with Apple Cash is currently available only in the U.S. That means any global relevance of this rumoured feature will depend heavily on localisation, payment partnerships and rollout strategy.

For the MEICOM alumni community, the more interesting question is not simply whether Apple launches this feature. It is this:

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁-𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁?

What do you think?

Would this be a convenience upgrade, or a pressure point for third-party fintech apps?

【✍️ Wong@MEICOM】

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