Sept. 6 event brought DIY fans of all ages together beyond the screen for creator talks, product previews and a hands-on workshop.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rolife, the DIY lifestyle brand under ROBOTIME, celebrated its ninth anniversary at American Dream on Sept. 6. The four-hour event brought together Rolife representatives, brand ambassadors and Rofans, the brand's fan community, for an afternoon bursting with creativity and entertainment. Online community members finally had the chance to meet in person and put faces to familiar usernames.
The program kicked off with a look back at Rolife's nine-year journey. Oscar Qin, head of e-commerce and brand marketing at Rolife, gave a presentation on what craft means today. "Few things combine excitement and relaxation quite like turning imagination into something real. That is craft in our time. And that is why Rolife exists," he said. He also thanked Rofans for their contributions to Rolife's growth.
Taking center stage next were key members of Rolife's DIY community. Rolife brand ambassador Tina Kaplan recalled how older workshop participants completed builds they had once thought were beyond them. Reddit moderator David Wintman traced his journey from a first book nook to moderating a Reddit community and sharing builds on YouTube. Gary VanOpdorp, a 75-year-old builder and Reddit moderator, described building as "active meditation" and a way to reflect and unwind.
A panel discussion continued the conversation, exploring how screen-free DIY can enrich everyday life, from learning new skills to finding time to slow down. Speakers also considered how these experiences could support personal growth and shape the community's future.
Among the new products revealed, Rofans were treated to an exclusive look at a mechanical book nook and other miniature kits with fresh themes. The preview wowed fans and drew applause.
The afternoon concluded with an NYC-themed fridge magnet workshop. Rolife believes the joy of making is for everyone, so the workshop was free and open to the public. Adults and children created side by side, while curious passersby stopped to join. The simple project invited participants of all ages to experience DIY and discover what making meant to them.
With user experience and community at its core, Rolife marked a milestone with its U.S. anniversary celebration. The event brought the brand face to face with fans overseas and reflected its ambition to share DIY culture more widely. It also demonstrated the strength of a global DIY community united by the joy of making.
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About Rolife
Rolife is a DIY lifestyle brand founded in 2017 under global creative toy company ROBOTIME. Best known for its DIY miniature houses, book nooks and modular miniature rooms, Rolife combines hands-on crafting with imaginative design. Its broader portfolio includes wooden puzzles, music boxes and original collectible characters such as Nanci. Through thoughtfully designed miniature worlds, Rolife encourages makers to slow down, create and rediscover the joy of imagination. To learn more about Rolife, please visit our website and follow us on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
About ROBOTIME
ROBOTIME is a global creative toy company founded in 2007 that creates hands-on building experiences through brands including Rolife and ROKR. Rolife is best known for DIY miniature houses, book nooks, and creative building kits that combine hands-on crafting with imaginative design, while ROKR specializes in intricate mechanical model kits for builders drawn to engineering-inspired projects. ROBOTIME products are sold in more than 100 countries through over 2,000 distributors and 14,000 retail locations, including major U.S. retailers such as Amazon, Target, Michaels, Walmart, and the MoMA Design Store. The company also operates 14 stores across the United States. Its growing cultural visibility reflects the broad appeal of creativity, craftsmanship, and hands-on play. To learn more about ROBOTIME, please visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
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Rolife's 9th Anniversary Celebration Wraps Up at American Dream, Marking a Milestone in Building Its Global DIY Community
Rolife's 9th Anniversary Celebration Wraps Up at American Dream, Marking a Milestone in Building Its Global DIY Community
Regional Energy Leaders Gather to Drive Collaboration for a Sustainable Energy Future
HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) hosted the Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP) CEO Conference 2026 in Hong Kong from 14 – 16 September, bringing together over 200 leaders from the power and energy sector, government officials, policymakers, technology companies, research institutions and industry partners from across the region. The three-day Conference featured plenary sessions, roundtable discussions, business matching sessions and technical visits.
Under the theme "Transforming Energy with Intelligence", the Conference provided a platform to discuss how the industry can respond to rising electricity demand, climate challenges and increasingly complex power systems, while strengthening energy system resilience, accelerating smart energy development and advancing a reliable, affordable and low-carbon energy future.
As CLP Power assumes the AESIEAP presidency for the 2026–2027 term, it aims to accelerate the Asia-Pacific region's energy transition through four priorities: fostering high-level multilateral dialogue, promoting technology and knowledge sharing, advancing regional decarbonisation, and unlocking new opportunities for business collaboration.
AESIEAP President and CLP Power Managing Director Mr Joseph Law said, "The next phase of the energy transition will not be delivered by infrastructure alone, nor by technology alone. It will require intelligence in the technologies we deploy, the grids we operate, the decarbonisation choices we make and the partnerships that carry innovation from pilot projects to system-wide impact. Through the AESIEAP CEO Conference 2026, we hope to work with our regional partners to build a more resilient energy future, power a new era of smart energy and shape an open and collaborative energy ecosystem, translating regional collaboration into progress at the speed and scale required."
The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, officiated at the conference as the Guest of Honour. He said, "over the next two to three decades, Asia will play an increasingly important role in global development. As our economies expand, electrification gathers pace and AI becomes more widely used, our energy needs will continue to grow. Hong Kong is determined to play our part as the 'super connector' and 'super value-adder' by deepening collaboration across borders and sectors, making green standards work better across markets, and strengthening regional energy co-operation. Together, we can provide the power our economies need and build a cleaner, more secure future for the generations to follow."
CLP Holdings Chief Executive Officer Mr T.K. Chiang remarked, "This year's AESIEAP CEO Conference comes at an important time for the power industry. As the energy transition is entering a more demanding phase, intelligence must be more than an aspiration. It must become an operating capability: the way we plan, invest, manage our systems and serve our customers. This is where intelligence becomes indispensable - bringing these together for a cleaner, more resilient and more sustainable future."
World Energy Council Chair, Asia and Sembcorp Industries Group President & CEO Mr Wong Kim Yin highlighted in his keynote speech that, "Intelligence is not only changing how energy is consumed. It is also changing where demand is growing, how we operate energy systems, and what infrastructure will be required. Our task is to harness intelligence to operate better, and to build the reliable power capacity digital growth requires."
Established in 1975, AESIEAP is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting exchanges and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific power industry. Its members come from countries and regions including China, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. As a founding member of AESIEAP, CLP has long been committed to driving knowledge sharing and regional collaboration across the Association. Hong Kong hosted AESIEAP events in 1975, 1977 and 1991, and this year marks the fourth time the city has welcomed the Association's flagship gathering. Building on the momentum of the CEO Conference 2026, Hong Kong will host another major AESIEAP event, the Conference of the Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI) 2027, next year, providing a broader platform for the region's energy community to deepen exchanges and collaboration.
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CLP Power Hosts AESIEAP CEO Conference 2026 in Hong Kong
CLP Power Hosts AESIEAP CEO Conference 2026 in Hong Kong
CLP Power Hosts AESIEAP CEO Conference 2026 in Hong Kong
CLP Power Hosts AESIEAP CEO Conference 2026 in Hong Kong
