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...
Friday, May 17
The Future of Translation
This Friday, Akkadu, one of the world’s first live translation tech companies, presents a panel discussion alongside Startup Grind and the Beijing Language and Culture University. While AI translation and interpreting technologies continue to advance at a rapid pace, there remains a huge need for human interpreters and translators to aid the industry to evolve in new and interesting ways. If you're considering a career in translation, are studying a foreign language, or are simply interested in how machine learning is breaking translation barriers, this event is for you. Free. 5.30-7.30pm. TUSPark Building
Saturday, May 18
X-Elerator International Roadshow
This event, presented by Tsinghua SEM X-elerator, is all about how enterprises can improve their capacity to innovate through cooperation with innovative players in China's various technology-based sectors. Ten investment institutions that focus on international innovation projects will be in attendance, making it a great way to learn what is happening here and abroad as well as network with potential employees. Free. 1.30-5pm. Innoway
Sunday, May 19
Robociti Wheeled Robot Workshop Series
Have you ever dreamed of the day when you can own, and even build, your own personal robot? Get started with the Popular Robotics association's latest series: Robociti Wheeled Robot Workshop Series. The first workshop takes place this Sunday and will focus on programming robots for obstacle avoidance with the help of ultrasonic sensors and ROS-Python programming. RMB 250-1,050. 1-6pm. Tsinghua Science Park
16th BLCU World Culture Festival 2019
Who said you can't combine having a great time, learning, and networking all in one event? This Sunday, cut loose and join BLCU for their 16th World Culture Festival, which every year draws together thousands of individuals from all walks of life. International students from 106 countries will use the opportunity to showcase their cultures at the event, which will be brimming with performances, food, learning, and fun exchanges. Free. 8am-5pm. BLCU
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Images: Pixabay, courtesy of event organizers
