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From Watching to Doing: Using AI and Mixed Reality to Get Jobs Done
From Watching to Doing: Using AI and Mixed Reality to Get Jobs Done
Disclaimer: Women Devs SG is a community to encourage more women to excel in their tech careers. As such, if you are a male, only attend if another woman can accompany you 🙏🏼 “What does it look like when software stops living only on screens and starts interacting with the physical world?” Most software engineers are familiar with building systems that respond to clicks, APIs, and events. But a new class of systems is emerging where software also sees, understands, and acts in the real world. This talk introduces that shift in an accessible, developer friendly way. We will explore how modern AI systems connect perception (like images and language) to real world actions, and how developers design feedback loops where machines can observe, decide, and act. Using simple examples from robotics and manufacturing, we will break down complex ideas into familiar software concepts like event loops, state, and orchestration. In this session, you will learn: \* How “sense think act” systems map to patterns software engineers already know \* How computer vision and language models are combined to drive real world actions \* How XR can be used as a developer interface to monitor and guide intelligent systems \* What kinds of engineering roles and skills are emerging in this space No background in robotics or AI is required. This talk is designed to build intuition, not expertise, and to give you a broader view of where software engineering is heading beyond traditional web and backend systems.
Burgers, Board Games & Chill – Tuesday at Open Sourced 🍔
Burgers, Board Games & Chill – Tuesday at Open Sourced 🍔
Craving a midweek reset? Slide into Burgers, Board Games & Chill - our weekly Tuesday night hangout where the buns are toasted, the vibes are relaxed, and the conversation’s always juicy. ​We’ve added **11** new board games — come by, play a few rounds, and help with new ideas! ​Check the latest burger review from Daniel Food Diary > **[https://danielfooddiary.com/2025/05/15/opensourced](https://danielfooddiary.com/2025/05/15/opensourced)** ​ Come solo or bring a friend. It’s low-pressure, good food, and great company — perfect if you’re new in town, working nearby, or just need a breather from the grind. **Venue:** Open Sourced **Website:** [www.opensourced.so](http://www.opensourced.so) **Date:** Tuesday **Time:** 6.30pm-9pm **Location:** 10A Perak Road, Singapore 208131 **Bonus:** Free tatter tots upgrade with every burger
Board Games at King and the Pawn
Board Games at King and the Pawn
**Meet new friends (or hang out with old ones) on a fun night out with games , food, and drinks!** **Individuals and groups are both welcome.** Pricing: * $10 for entry to the meetup with unlimited board gaming for the night * Add $2.50 for 1 non-alcoholic drink (excluding milkshakes and spritzers) (U.P. $7) * Add $6.00 for one 300ml draft beer or glass of house wine (U.P. $12) * 20% discount on all additional food orders for the night Prices are before 10% service charge. Prevailing GST is applicable. Please also note the following: * Do be courteous with your RSVP. If you have originally RSVPed but can no longer make it, do update your RSVP before 4pm on that day so that someone on the waitlist can still attend. If you have RSVPed but did not show up before 7.30pm, your spot at the tables will be given to someone else on the waitlist. By signing up for this meetup, I agree to the terms and conditions set above
Wednesday Morning Outdoor Yoga (Beginners)@Botanic Gardens
Wednesday Morning Outdoor Yoga (Beginners)@Botanic Gardens
Join me on Wednesday mornings for a hatha yoga class at Botanic Gardens to unwind, stretch, & breathe in the fresh air. Small class size. Hi! I'm Karyn. I organise this small group Hatha Outdoor yoga class for beginners at Singapore Botanic Gardens. Find me at IG [@curiosandyoga](https://www.instagram.com/curiosandyoga/) or [Lalang Life](https://www.lalanglife.sg/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=meetupevent) IG [@lalanglifesg](https://www.instagram.com/lalanglifesg/) (a collective of yoga instructors for private yoga sessions at home/your preferred location). **Small Group Outdoor Hatha Yoga Class at Singapore Botanic Gardens** *Perfect for beginners who want to start their yoga journey in a* UNESCO World Heritage setting. **What You'll Experience:** This is an intimate outdoor hatha yoga class for *newcomers to yoga* and those seeking *a gentle introduction to mindful practice*. With class size **capped at just 4 participants**, you'll receive personalised attention while enjoying the tranquil environment of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. **Who This Class Is For:** * Complete beginners who have never tried yoga before * Busy professionals looking for stress relief in nature * Anyone intimidated by large studio classes who prefers small group settings * Nature lovers who want to combine outdoor time with wellness practice **What Each Session Includes:** * Breathing exercises to ground yourself, centre your mind and be ready for the practice * Gentle loosening and warm-up exercises that prepare your body safely for yoga poses (asanas) * Beginner-friendly yoga asanas (poses) taught with clear, step-by-step guidance * Relaxation and pranayama (breathing techniques) to end your practice **Why Choose Outdoor Yoga at Singapore Botanic Gardens** * Enhanced mental well-being: Studies show that being in green spaces reduces stress * Fresh air & sunshine benefits: Outdoor practice improves oxygen flow and energy levels * Small group: Maximum 4 participants ensures individual attention **Class fee is SGD20.** Meetup collects payment in USD. If you will like to pay in SGD, sign up on Eventbrite or DM for paynow payment. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/outdoor-yoga-for-beginners-3548139?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb **Things to bring:** * ***Yoga mat*** * A small towel * Water * Optional ground sheet/picnic mat or large garbage bag. We may practise on the grass. If you might be uncomfortable laying your yoga mat over the grass (which tends to be damp), do bring something to place under your mat. * Insect repellent will be a good idea **Location** **Meeting point.** We'll meet at the open lawn where the **Bougainvilleas and Bamboo collection** is. Look out for my *yellow* bag. * If you are coming from the **Botanic Gardens MRT Exit A** (circle line), (1) enter the gate then walk through Trellis Garden. (2) Take the middle path. (3) Turn right once exiting Trellis Garden. (4) Look out for the bamboo trees. Then walk on the stone path. (5) You should see the open lawn with bougainvilleas. (6) Look out for my Yellow bag. * If driving, the nearest carpark is near Melati Gate. Google map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/PhHFbQAEFNB7j1pc6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PhHFbQAEFNB7j1pc6) **Note: In case of rain or otherwise, the session shall be cancelled and not proceed. I will try my best to inform you of such cancellation via your registered email at least 45 minutes before the session. I appreciate your understanding on this. Your fee will be refunded if the class is cancelled due to rain.** **Release and waiver of liability** By your getting a ticket to this event, you: \- consent to the voluntary participation in the yoga session conducted by the organiser; \- understand that you should consult a physician before participating in the yoga session;\- recognise that it is your responsibility to notify the organiser of any serious illness or injury before the yoga session; \- will not perform any postures to the extent of strain or pain; \- assume full responsibility for any risks\, injuries\, or damages\, known or unknown\, which I might incur because of the yoga session; \- knowingly\, voluntarily\, and expressly waive any claim you may have against the organiser\, for injury or damages that you may sustain because of participating in the yoga session\. **Photography/videography** Photos and/or videos may be taken during the class. The photos/videos may be put up in the public domain for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to have your photo/video used, please inform me during the class.
The Evolution of Love: Growing the Love Within You (Tuesday Night Special Talk)
The Evolution of Love: Growing the Love Within You (Tuesday Night Special Talk)
**The Evolution of Love: Growing the Love Within You** **A CIS Tuesday Night Special Talk** **\~ with Twin Hearts Meditation & Experiential Healing *(Complimentary)*** (On 3 Feb 2026, 7.30pm-9.30pm) Delve into the various facets of love and learn practical ways to enhance your wellbeing and strengthen your relationships. Understand how love, as a powerful energy, can heal and positively change your life. In addition to the talk, you will also have the opportunity to experience Twin Hearts Meditation & Pranic Healing for yourself with a complimentary session from our Pranic Healing volunteers. Join us for this special session and bring along your family & friends! This event is open to all individuals aged 16 and above. To reserve your seat, kindly [register here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNRyR3fP-zWWnLKZ7qWFsYaFg_BteAYF8iN2r9nwygny2BSQ/viewform). *Complimentary!* We hope to see you there!
Let's Get Close to Nature -@ Bukit Timah
Let's Get Close to Nature -@ Bukit Timah
We'll walk from Hillview MRT Exit A towards Diary Farm Carpark B, Wallace Trail, Rifle Range, heading towards Rifle Range Nature Park, stop at Colugo Deck for some photos, walk along Rail Corridor, Wallace Trail and back to Diary Farm Carpark A Suitable for beginners. **Date : 4 Feb 2026 (Wed)** **Meeting Time: 7.45am** **Meeting point: Hillview MRT Exit A** **Est distance: 7.5km (about 1 hr 50 mins)** **Event Host : Mak** Pre-hike checklist: \* Eat a light breakfast. \* Bring about 500ml of water Bad weather contingency plan: \* Waterproof your belongings and bring rain gear (rain cover, jacket, poncho, or umbrella). Please read this #1 - This is a number-controlled event. Please come only if you are on the attending list. #2 - We will move out at 0745 sharp. We are not able to wait for late-comers. #3 - As this is a limited number event, please check your calendar and make sure you can come before you RSVP. Do not change your attendance at the last minute and deny someone else who genuinely wishes to come.

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Saturday quiet time @ Orchard
Saturday quiet time @ Orchard
Some quiet morning time doing writing / working at a cafe.
agentfield Day: The Autonomous Backend AI Hackathon
agentfield Day: The Autonomous Backend AI Hackathon
## Build an AI Backend ​Chatbots are frontend. The interesting question is: what happens when AI moves into your backend? ​Not a copilot. Not a chat widget. A reasoning layer that sits alongside your services - making decisions that used to be hardcoded, replacing brittle if-else chains with logic that actually understands context. ​[AgentField](https://umami-production-286d.up.railway.app/q/qu0EUyujU) is infrastructure for this. Agents that share memory without Redis. Agents that find each other without service registries. Just Python/typescript functions - no DAGs, no YAML, no workflow definitions. ​Come build something that belongs in a backend, not a chat window. ​**The Workshop:** ​In one hour, you'll build a system where multiple agents research a topic in parallel, share what they find, and go deeper where it matters. ​Not by wiring up message queues. Not by defining DAG configs. You'll write Python (or typescript) functions, and the coordination just happens. * ​**Reasoners** \- Functions where AI makes decisions * ​**Skills** \- Functions where code does the work * ​**Memory** \- State that flows between agents automatically * ​**Discovery** \- Agents call each other by name\, routing happens ​By the end, you'll have a working deep research system - the same pattern that powers everything from due diligence pipelines to adaptive content generation. ​Want to try it before the hackathon? [Join our Discord](https://discord.com/invite/aBHaXMkpqh) \- ask questions\, get help if you get stuck\, or just say hi\. ​**What makes this different:** * ​**Memory without infrastructure** \- Memory that works across all your agents\. No Redis\, no Postgres\, no config\. * ​**Agents find each other** \- Discovery engine routes automatically\. No service registry setup\. * ​**Reasoners vs Skills** \- AI decides\, code executes\. Clean separation that's easy to test and reason about\. * ​**Just simple** \- No workflow DSLs\. No DAG definitions\. Write functions\, decorate them\, done\. ​**The Challenge:** ​Rethink what AI applications look like after the chatbot. ​The chatbot was AI-as-interface: human inputs, AI responds. The AI backend is AI-as-infrastructure: agents that make decisions, share context, and do work - whether a human is watching or not. ​Build the application that exists on the other side of that shift. ​**🏆 Prizes:** ​$2,000 USD in OpenRouter credits: * ​1st Place: $1,000 * ​2nd Place: $600 * ​3rd Place: $400 **⚡ Agenda:** * ​10:00 AM - Kickoff + Workshop: From Hello World to Deep Research * ​10:30 AM - Team formation + hacking begins * ​12:00 PM - Lunch * ​3:30 PM - Hacking ends / Live demos (3 min per team) * ​4:30 PM - Winners announced * ​5:00 PM - Close **Who should come:** * ​You've built chatbots and want to build something deeper * ​You're curious what AI looks like when it's not a UI feature * ​You want to replace some hardcoded logic with reasoning * ​You just like building things ​Python or TypeScript. No agent experience needed. ​**How we'll judge:** 1. ​**New problem space** \- Is this AI\-as\-infrastructure in a domain we haven't seen? Show us something beyond chatbots\. 2. ​**Replaced complexity** \- Did you simplify an architecture that was previously a mess of services\, queues\, or hardcoded rules? Does it make sense cost\-wise? 3. ​**High leverage** \- Either high volume \(worth automating\) or high stakes \(worth reasoning about\)\. Bonus if both\. 4. ​**Previously impossible** \- Does this enable something that couldn't exist before? Not just faster or cheaper \- genuinely new\. **💡 What could you build?** * ​**Pricing that adapts in real-time** \- Considers inventory\, demand\, and competition \(for example\) simultaneously\. Reasoning and autonomous\, not rules\. * ​**Supply chain that coordinates** \- Shortage detected\, alternatives evaluated\, routes recalculated\, alerts sent\. * ​**Code Security Review for PR** \- Every PR launching and finding complex security threats and patterns that are non\-trivial ​Build something we haven't thought of here, and you have your own startup at hand ! ​**📚 Resources:** * ​Docs: [agentfield.ai/docs](https://agentfield.ai/docs/?utm_campaign=hackaton_1&utm_source=aibuilders&utm_medium=hackaton&utm_id=hack_sing-1&utm_content=docs-cta) * ​GitHub: [github.com/Agent-Field/agentfield](https://umami-production-286d.up.railway.app/q/qu0EUyujU) * ​Discord: [Join](https://discord.com/invite/aBHaXMkpqh) to prep and find teammates * ​Deep Research Guide: [Build your first system](https://umami-production-286d.up.railway.app/q/qu0EUyujU) * ​Blog: [The AI Backend](https://agentfield.ai/blog/posts/ai-backend/?utm_campaign=hackaton_1&utm_source=aibuilders&utm_medium=hackaton&utm_id=hack_sing-1&utm_content=blog-cta) **🤝 Hosts:** * ​**AgentField** \- Backend infrastructure layer for autonomous AI\. * ​**AI Builders** \- Community of engineers building the future of AI\. ⚠️ Limited spots. Register now.
Saturday Reading @ Farrer Park (Average Service)
Saturday Reading @ Farrer Park (Average Service)
Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance!
Hearts United: Novena & Fellowship (Catholic Singles 30-45)
Hearts United: Novena & Fellowship (Catholic Singles 30-45)
You're warmly invited to join **Hearts United** for a special afternoon of **prayer, connection, and community** with fellow Catholics (30-45yo). We highly encourage you to attend the **12:00pm Novena Devotion**, centering our hearts in prayer and reflection. Afterward, we’ll gather for an hour of relaxed **fellowship and mingling** — a chance to meet like-minded individuals who share your faith, values, and life stage. We’ll conclude our time with a **closing prayer**, lifting up the intentions of our group and giving thanks for the new friendships being formed. **Schedule:** ✝️ 12.00pm – Novena Devotion (attend at your own pace) 😄 12.30pm – Fellowship & Mingle (see comment below for location) 🙏 1.30pm – Closing Prayer 💬 **After-Novena Conversations** Let’s take a moment after the Novena to unwind, share our thoughts, and enjoy each other’s company. There’s no set agenda — just friendly conversations about faith, life, and everything in between. If you’re not sure where to begin, here are a few ideas to get things flowing: 🌿 **Faith & Reflection Topics** * What do you find most meaningful about attending the Novena? * What part of today’s homily spoke to you personally? * What helps you stay close to your faith when life gets busy? ☕ **Personal Growth & Connection Topics** * What qualities do you value most in friendship or community? * How do you like to spend your weekends or free time? * What’s something new you’ve tried recently or would like to learn? 💬 **Light & Fun Conversation Starters** * What are your hobbies or interests? * What’s your go-to comfort food after church? * If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Whether you're new to the group or a returning friend, we look forward to seeing you there! Please feel free to introduce **Hearts United** to friends whom you know would be a great fit for this community. **With faith and friendship, *Hearts United***
Saturday Reading @ Farrer Park (romme.)
Saturday Reading @ Farrer Park (romme.)
Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance!
Sri Lankan Authentic Lunch Buff
Sri Lankan Authentic Lunch Buff
Wednesday Evening Reading @ Old Chang Kee (Bugis)
Wednesday Evening Reading @ Old Chang Kee (Bugis)
Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Bugis (DT14/EW12)

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IN-PERSON: Dinner at Blue Ginger
IN-PERSON: Dinner at Blue Ginger
IN PERSON: Write-In
IN PERSON: Write-In
The 40 Rules of Love
The 40 Rules of Love
**First Gathering: Love as Transformation** Reading: **The Forty Rules of Love** by **Elif Shafak** We begin Men, Meaning, and Madness with a novel that treats love not as sentiment, but as a force that disrupts, humbles, and reshapes the self. The Forty Rules of Love explores love as discipline, surrender, and moral risk. It asks what happens when certainty breaks, when the ego is wounded, and when meaning is found not through control, but through transformation. This gathering is for men interested in serious literature and honest inquiry into how love shapes character, responsibility, and the inner life. Discussion will be guided by questions rather than summaries. The aim is depth, not debate. Come having read the book or engaged with it seriously.
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)
Bad Girls Book Club February 2026
Bad Girls Book Club February 2026
**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.
Hybrid MI Python: Automating Minecraft with Python and AI
Hybrid MI Python: Automating Minecraft with Python and AI
Join us as Evan Stone demonstrates how to leverage Python and AI to create intelligent automations for Minecraft servers. Learn how to build custom tools that enhance player experiences through automated tasks, smart game mechanics, and AI-driven features. Whether you're interested in game development, automation, or practical AI applications, this talk will show you how Python can transform multiplayer gaming experiences. AGENDA: 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Automating Minecraft with Python and AI 7:50pm - Q&A
Pop-up Book Club: A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams
Pop-up Book Club: A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams
Let’s meet and discuss whatever comes to mind about one of Tennesse Williams’ most famous plays.