MeetupIn person
⌖ Ho Chi Minh City · The Joi Factory (Vegetarian Café Restaurant)
Hosted by Thu Nguyen
A casual AI builder meetup in Ho Chi Minh City on 14 September 2026, combining GPT-6 Astra discussion, networking, hacking and project sharing. Hosted by local Codex Ambassador Thu Nguyen alongside Nhi Nguyen, Rhiannon Payne, Pauline P. Narvas and Duma Host, Astra Commons brings the local developer community together to celebrate the launch of GPT-6 Astra. The emphasis is on meeting other builders, exchanging ideas and making progress in a relaxed, self-directed environment rather than sitting through a conventional conference programme. What to expect The three-hour gathering is designed as an open community session with: - Networking with developers, founders, students and AI builders - Community discussion about GPT-6 Astra and possible ways to use it - Casual hacking for anyone who wants to spend the afternoon building - Optional, informal sharing of projects and works in progress - A complimentary drink voucher for registered attendees who check in - Vegetarian bites, fruit and cookies served throughout the event - $100 in Codex credits and $50 in API credits for eligible registered attendees who check in There are no formal talks, scheduled presentations or required demos. Bring a laptop or a project if you would like to build or show your work, but both are entirely optional. You can also attend simply to meet people, listen to what others are exploring and join conversations at your own pace. That flexible format makes the meetup relevant to experienced developers and founders as well as students, curious community members and people beginning to explore AI building. Schedule All times are Vietnam time (UTC+7): - 13:30–14:00: Arrival, check-in and welcome drinks - 14:00–14:15: Welcome and community introduction - 14:15–16:40: Coffee, open networking, casual hacking and optional project sharing - 16:40–17:00: Group photo, feedback and wrap-up Venue and registration The event takes place at The Joi Factory, a vegetarian café and restaurant at 212B/2B Nguyen Trai Street, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The event is currently full, but you can join the waitlist and receive a notification if more places become available. Join the event waitlist.