Code and Coffee #24
- Date
- 2026-05-16
- Location
- Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội, Vietnam
- Host
- Code Beavers Meetup
About this event
Good conversations start easier with a cup of coffee in hand, and Code and Coffee #24 is built around exactly that. If you want a relaxed, in-person space to meet thoughtful people, talk about tech, share what you’re building, or simply spend a Saturday afternoon around an engaged community in Cầu Giấy, this meetup gives you a clear reason to show up. This is not a formal conference and it is not a closed circle. It is a community meetup designed for real interaction: the kind where you can ask questions, swap ideas, hear what others are working on, and leave with a few new connections that actually feel useful. About the Event Code and Coffee #24 is a community-focused meetup that brings together people who care about coding, technology, learning, and the people around those things. The format is intentionally approachable: in person, conversational, and centered on making it easy to meet others without the pressure of a highly structured program. At its core, this event is about creating space for connection. Some people will come to talk shop, some will come to meet collaborators, some will come to get out of the house and be around others who are curious and building things. All of those reasons fit here. Because it is hosted in person in Cầu Giấy, Vietnam, the event has a local, grounded feel. You are not scrolling through profiles or trying to network through a screen. You are sitting across from real people, having real conversations, and getting a better sense of who is in your local tech and creative orbit. The "#24" matters too: this is part of an ongoing series, not a one-off experiment. That usually means people come with the expectation of openness, return attendance, and a shared habit of showing up for the community. What to Expect Expect a casual meetup rhythm rather than a rigid timetable. People will arrive, settle in, grab coffee, introduce themselves, and naturally break into conversations around coding, tools, projects, career paths, ideas, and the everyday challenges of learning or building in tech. You can likely make the most of the afternoon by treating it as a mix of social time and focused conversation. A useful way to show up is to bring one or two things you would genuinely like to discuss, such as: A project you are working on A technical problem you have been stuck on A tool, language, or workflow you want opinions on A career question about roles, hiring, or growth A general curiosity about the local tech community The atmosphere should feel easy to navigate, even if you do not know anyone yet. Community meetups like this work best when people are open to both light conversation and deeper exchanges, so you can expect everything from quick introductions to longer discussions with people who share your interests. There is also value in the unplanned moments. Some of the best outcomes from a meetup like this come from overhearing a topic you care about, getting introduced to someone with relevant experience, or realizing that another attendee is working through the same questions you are. Why Attend If you spend a lot of time coding, studying, working online, or building things independently, it is easy to become isolated without fully noticing it. An in-person meetup changes that. It gives you a setting where ideas move faster, conversations become more honest, and connection feels more immediate than it does in a chat thread or comment section. You should attend if you want your network to become more real and more local. Meeting people face to face makes it easier to remember them, follow up later, and build relationships that extend beyond a single event. Whether you are looking for peers, future collaborators, or simply people who understand the work you do, this is the kind of environment where those relationships can begin. There is also practical value in showing up regularly to community events. You become more visible, more connected, and more aware of what people nearby are learning, building, and caring about. That can help with motivation, perspective, accountability, and opportunities you would not find on your own. Most importantly, you do not need to arrive with a polished pitch or a finished product. You can come as someone who is learning, exploring, asking questions, or figuring out your next step. That openness is often what leads to the most worthwhile conversations. Practical Details This is an in-person event taking place in Cầu Giấy, Vietnam, which makes it especially relevant for people who want local community rather than another remote session. If you value being physically present, reading the room, and having spontaneous conversations, the format is a strong part of the appeal. The meetup is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 PM GMT+7. An afternoon time slot is ideal for a slower, more conversational gathering: enough time to settle in, meet several people, and stay long enough for discussions to go beyond surface-level introductions. A few simple ways to prepare: Arrive ready to introduce yourself in one or two clear sentences Bring a question, project, or topic you would be happy to discuss Be open to starting conversations with people you do not know yet If you exchange contacts, follow up afterward while the conversation is still fresh If you have been meaning to spend more time around thoughtful, curious people in tech, this is a straightforward place to start. Code and Coffee #24 offers a local room, a shared interest, and enough structure to make meeting people easy without turning the afternoon into something overly formal.
Who should attend
This will feel like a good fit if you want your Saturday afternoon to be social, useful, and connected to the local tech community. - You write code, study programming, or work in tech and want to meet people in person rather than only through online communities. - You are building something of your own and would benefit from casual feedback, fresh perspective, or conversations with people who understand the process. - You are new to the Cầu Giấy or wider Vietnam tech scene and want an approachable way to start building local connections. - You enjoy coffee-shop energy and prefer meetups that are conversational, friendly, and easy to drop into without needing to perform. - You are curious about what others are working on, what tools they are using, and how they are thinking about learning, careers, or projects. - You do not need to be an expert to belong here. If you are thoughtful, interested in tech, and willing to talk to new people, you are likely exactly the kind of person this meetup is for.