What's Up Wudaokou: This Week's Best Events in the Heart of Studentland

What's Up, Wudaokou? Whether you're at Tsinghua, BLCU, Peking University, or even Google, there is an event for you in Haidian. In this series, we round up the best innovation, entrepreneurship, technology forums and workshops as well as student-related events. Don't worry, we'll even sneak in the occasional happy hour...
 

Thursday, Apr 18

AI-Typical Courts: How Could Artificial Intelligence Transform China's Legal System?
Artificial intelligence isn't just the concern of smart TVs and self-driving cars. It is creeping into every aspect of our lives, including the legal system here in China. In this stimulating discussion, professors Ray Campbell (Peking University) and Professor Benjamin Liu (University of Auckland) will discuss the ways in which AI is already present in the Chinese legal system, and the many exciting possibilities and confounding problems that it presents. Free. 7-9.30pm. Wudaokou Coffee
 

Friday, Apr 19

Swedish Career Fair
Looking for a great job at a cool company? It may be waiting for you at the Swedish Young Professionals Career Fair at Renmin University. This annual event gathers company representatives looking to hire and exchange ideas with talented young professionals. Companies such as Sandvik, Volvo Group, Visit Sweden, Atlas Copco, White Peak, and more will be represented. There will also be a photo booth available so participants can take a professional headshot for their CVs. Free. 10am-3pm. Renmin University
 

Saturday, Apr 20

Nordic Entrepreneurship & The Power of Doing Things
The Nordic China Startup Forum is hosting their first meetup of the year in Beijing, focusing on 'entrepreneurship and the power of doing things.' NCSF is a non-profit, community organization that regularly arranges startup events in China and the Nordic countries, where business hubs and investors can mix with fellow entrepreneurs and students. Their goal is to lower barriers and increase the flow of information and resources between the two regions, so expect plenty of exciting ideas and inspiring connections to come out of this event. Free. 1-3.30pm. Tsinghua University

Mongolian Students Association of Beijing Basket Ball Tournament
The Mongolian Students Association of Beijing has organized a fun, day-long basketball tournament this Saturday. While participation is only available for members, anybody else can tag along to watch and cheer on their favorite team. RMB 50, free (for spectators). 9am-4pm. Beijing Jiaotong University
 

Sunday, Apr 21

Beijing International Christian Fellowship Easter Celebration
This Sunday, celebrate Easter with the Beijing International Christian Fellowship at Xijia Hotel. There will be resurrection celebrations at 9am, 11am, or 6pm, as well as a kid's program from 11am, a time of prayer and thanksgiving at 9am, and lunch at 1.30pm. This event is only open to foreign ID holders. Free, RMB 40 (lunch). 9am onward. Xijia Hotel
 

Tuesday, Apr 23

The Founders Lunch #3
Startup Grind Beijing once again brings you an exciting and inspiring Founders Lunch, this time hosted by an entrepreneur who holds a Ph.D. in Automation and Robotics from Tsinghua University, and founder of the Popular Robotics company in Beijing. At this small-group, interactive lunch session, you will have the opportunity to learn about how to motivate and reward employees with stock options and other incentives, as well as how to avoid common mistakes, adhere to best practices, and access other valuable insights. Free. 11.30am-1pm. Innoway

And of course, this weekend is the Beijinger Hot & Spicy Festival! Get your tickets, right here.

Images: Unsplash, courtesy of event organizers