Robots & Beers
- Date
- 2026-04-13
- Location
- Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Host
- Auki Labs
About this event
Robots & Beers is a casual, in-person gathering in Hong Kong for people who like building things, talking shop, and meeting others who are curious about robotics. If you want a room that feels more like a real community than a formal conference, this is the kind of evening where good conversations can start over a drink and turn into future collaborations. What Is This? This event brings together people interested in robotics, hardware, and the broader maker and tech community in a relaxed setting. The format is intentionally simple: show up, meet people, talk about what you're working on, hear what others are building, and enjoy the social side of the local robotics scene. Rather than a highly structured program packed with slides and formal presentations, Robots & Beers is designed to make it easy to connect. That means lower pressure, more room for genuine discussion, and a better chance of meeting someone whose interests, project, or experience overlaps with yours. Whether you work in robotics professionally, tinker on side projects, study related topics, or just want to better understand what people in the field are excited about right now, this event gives you a place to have those conversations in person. What to Expect Expect an evening centered on conversation, community, and shared interest in robots. People will likely arrive with different backgrounds and levels of experience, which is part of the point: the best discussions often happen when engineers, founders, students, operators, and curious newcomers are all in the same room. You can expect a social format that leaves space for: Introductions and organic networking with people across robotics and adjacent fields Project talk about what you're building, prototyping, testing, or learning Idea exchange around tools, components, software stacks, deployment challenges, and real-world use cases Industry conversation about where robotics is heading and what opportunities people are seeing locally and globally Food and drinks as part of an easy, informal atmosphere This is the kind of event where you might spend ten minutes talking about actuators, autonomy, sensing, or hardware constraints, then shift into a practical conversation about hiring, collaboration, suppliers, product direction, or how to get a project unstuck. Because the setting is in person and community-focused, the value comes from being present, approachable, and ready to talk. You do not need a polished pitch or a formal demo to belong here. Curiosity and willingness to engage will go a long way. Why Attend If you spend a lot of time online reading about robotics, following product launches, or working heads-down on technical problems, Robots & Beers gives you a chance to bring those interests into a room with other people who actually care. That matters. A strong local network can help you move faster, think better, and stay motivated. You might attend to: Meet peers who share your technical interests Find collaborators for side projects, research directions, or early product ideas Learn informally from people with different experience levels and perspectives Get fresh feedback on a challenge you're working through Plug into the Hong Kong robotics community in a way that feels approachable and real There is also value in the tone of the event itself. Not every worthwhile tech gathering needs to be formal, scheduled to the minute, or built around stage time. Sometimes the most useful outcome is meeting one person who understands your niche, points you toward a better approach, or opens the door to your next opportunity. If you've been looking for a place where robotics conversation can be both serious and social, this event offers exactly that balance. Practical Details Robots & Beers takes place in person in Hong Kong on Monday, April 13 at 6:30 PM GMT+8. The in-person format is a big part of the experience: it is easier to build rapport, have spontaneous conversations, and meet people beyond a profile picture or username. The evening timing makes it well suited to people coming after work, class, lab time, or studio hours. You can treat it as a low-friction way to stay connected to the community without committing to a full-day event. A few useful expectations to keep in mind: Come ready to introduce yourself simply and talk about what interests you If you have a current project, be prepared to describe it clearly and casually If you're new to the space, showing up with questions is completely welcome The atmosphere should feel social, open, and conversational, not overly formal If robotics is part of your work, your hobby, your study, or your curiosity, Robots & Beers is a strong reason to get out from behind the screen and into the room.
Who should attend
This is for people who want better robotics conversations than they usually get online, and who enjoy meeting others in a relaxed, in-person setting. - You work in **robotics, hardware, automation, mechatronics, or adjacent technical fields** and want to meet peers in Hong Kong. - You are building something, testing ideas, or exploring a side project and would value **informal feedback, perspective, or potential collaborators**. - You are a **student, researcher, or early-career engineer** looking to learn how people talk about real-world robotics outside a classroom or lab. - You are a **founder, operator, or product-minded builder** interested in how robotics moves from concept to practical use. - You are new to the robotics community but genuinely curious, and you would rather start with a **friendly social event** than a formal technical program. - You like the idea of mixing **serious technical interest with an easygoing atmosphere**, where conversation can move naturally from robots to careers to community. If that sounds like your kind of room, you will likely feel at home here.