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Critical Design Events Today
Join in-person Critical Design events happening right now
PL & Compilers Meetup (weekly agenda in desc)
**Special topic for this week: TODO!**
Have you ever wondered what happens after you write your program in any programming language and hit "Run"?
Welcome to the new group dedicated to Compiler Engineering so we can discuss language design, static analysis, VMs, and code generation. Topics related to hardware architecture and FPGA are also welcomed!
**Join us weekly and learn about:**
* The vision for this group.
* A crash course on how to start learning compiler dev (including top book recommendations).
* An open networking session for showcasing projects and finding collaborators.
* Weekly topic to learn about particular aspect of programming languages or hardware
**Who is this for?**
* Anyone building DSLs or new languages.
* Anyone curious about low-level systems and programming
* Anyone hiring for compiler/toolchain roles (come pitch your jobs!).
* Anyone who wants to learn more about programming languages nature!
This isn't a lectureโit's a conversation. Come share your projects and get motivated! This group is not super serious, so if you want to just yap about how bad is the new C++ standard you can find some listeners here.
See you!
Muay Thai Group Class (Intermediate & Advanced)
These classes are for students who have some previous training experience and already know the basics of the art, have good cardiovascular endurance and body conditioning in order to be able to take hits. The intensity of the training is increased and some more complex techniques and combinations are taught.
โSparring will be taught, these sparring sessions are controlled at 50-70% kick power and focus on the correct technique, good form, and a good intensity, with each student wearing protective equipment and are supervised by the trainers.
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class
### **Cancellation Policy**
Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson
Pickleball Group Class (Beginner)
**For ages 10 and above.**
Ready to learn a fun and exciting sport while getting some exercise? Our pickleball group classes offer a welcoming and supportive environment where you can learn and improve your skills while also making new friends. Our certified coaches will guide you through the basics of the game and help you to develop your technique and strategy. So, whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, come join us for a thrilling and energizing game of pickleball!
### **Booking Information**
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class
* Should the instructor not reach out to you within **24 hours** of the booking of the class, **your credits will be refunded.**
* Please note that a paddle rental of **$5** will need to be paid separately to the instructor if you don't have one, as **equipment rental fees are not covered by LyfeGo credits.**
### **Cancellation Policy**
Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson
Pickleball Group Class (Intermediate)
Our classes are led by certified instructors who will teach you the proper techniques and strategies to help you dominate on the court. You will have a great time getting some exercise, meeting new people, and improving your pickleball game in a way that is efficient and impactful.
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class
### **Cancellation Policy**
Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson
Cookie Squash Sessions
Join us for our Squash Sessions happening every Monday / Wednesday / Thursday
6pm to 8pm
or
8pm to 10pm
Suitable for beginners to the Squash Regulars. Each Session is $15 for pay per play. You can also enquire about being a member when you arrive.
We use Meetup.com to advertise the session and our members use a private whatsapp group to register. So should you be the only one signing up, you may still see a full house that evening.
Do sign up prior as we are limited to 16 pax per 2 hours sessions. Do whatsapp the organizer at 9006 0909 @Trevor to expedite the reply and confirmation of your bookings.
Critical Design Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Practical Philosophy Meetup - Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ
๐๏ธ **WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no โofficialโ philosophy knowledge required! ๐
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community ๐
๐ **HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, itโs important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
**General Meeting Agenda**
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:
* 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the โofficial' start.
* 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
* 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the โjump-offโ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. Itโs not obligatory to answer them.
* 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.
* 21:00 - The official meeting is over but itโs a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.
**๐งงPRICING?**
Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a cafรฉ, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though!
๐ **WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY**
๐ฃ โI feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting whatโs right and wrongโ - Ekam
๐ฃ โI got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.โ - Daniel
**๐ค FAQ**
* โWhat will we talk about? What's the topic?
โThe topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you donโt see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t).
* Do I need to study or read anything to attend?
No preparation is necessary. This isnโt a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and weโll discuss it, but it's not required.
* Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?
The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.
* Is it mostly men that attend?
Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we donโt meet in any dark rooms.
* Can I come alone?
Of course you can, we encourage it :)
* Can I be late?
Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.
* Where do you meet?
The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/).
**PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** โจ
Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! ๐บ๏ธ
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Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t) ๐
Follow us on [Instagram](www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) ๐
Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) ๐
[Networking for Impact] Friday Footnotes
**Youโve built a careerโbut are you building something that truly matters?**
If youโve ever wondered whether your skills could be used for something more meaningful, youโre not alone.
Join us for a morning walk near Raffles Place for networking and knowledge sharing focused on meaningful work and venture building. Connect with like-minded professionals and founders, engage in meaningful conversations, and discover opportunities to contribute to a more sustainable future.
This meetup is the perfect platform to expand your network, exchange ideas, and learn the secrets behind venture building.
Letโs explore how your experience can help build a better futureโalongside others who are turning that same restlessness into real impact.
[Note: Please be on time as this is a walk!
We may grab a coffee after the walk, so please message me if you would like to join for that only!]
Singapore Hashicorp User Group 11th Meetup @Red Hat Singapore
Hey Hashicorpians,
Weโre excited to invite you to the Cloud Native and HUG Singapore May Meetup, a collaborative in-person event with the Singapore CNCG meetup, hosted at Red Hat Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
๐ **[RSVP now](https://konfhub.com/singapore-cncf-and-hug-28may26)** and join us in person!
This meetup brings together the cloud-native community to explore AI innovation and Kubernetes data security, share practical insights, and connect with fellow practitioners.
๐ **[RSVP now](https://konfhub.com/singapore-cncf-and-hug-28may26)** and join us in person!
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Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
โฐ Time: 6:00 PM โ 9:00 PM (GMT+8)
๐ Venue: Red Hat Asia Pacific, 88 Market St, Level 46 CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948
๐ค Talks include:
1. **๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ช๐ค ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ถ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฆ๐ด: ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ท๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐บ** by ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐ต, Author of Kubernetes and Ansible books, ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐
2. **๐๐ฐ๐ญ๐ท๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ถ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐๐ช๐ณ๐ต ๐๐ ๐ค๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐จ๐ฆ๐ด** by ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด ๐ช๐ผ๐ป๐ด - ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ for Kubernetes Data Protection at CloudCasa.
3. **๐๐ฆ๐ค๐ถ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ข๐บ 2 ๐๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด ๐๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฎ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ถ๐ญ๐ต** by ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป & ๐ ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ณ๐ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฃ
๐๏ธ Venue - Sponsored by ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐
๐ Networking, food & drinks - Sponsored By ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ
๐ Quiz, swag & vouchers - Sponsored By ๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฝ, ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ป๐
2 Lucky winners will also get an opportunity to win Physical copy book of - **[๐ง๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ](https://mattias.engineer/blog/2026/terraform-authoring-operations-professional/)**
Whether youโre a platform engineer, SRE, developer, or cloud architect, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with the **CNCF & HUG community.**
๐ **[RSVP now](https://konfhub.com/singapore-cncf-and-hug-28may26)** and join us in person!
Join Our Telegram Channel:
**[Singapore HUG Telegram Public Channel](https://t.me/+4TSTIb7Z31JkMTk1)**
**[CNCF Telegram Public channel](https://t.me/+7nwzcfCV03JjMzhl)**[ ](https://t.me/+7nwzcfCV03JjMzhl)
LinkedIn:
**[Singapore Hashicorp User Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/singapore-hashicorp-user-group-hug/)**
**[Singapore Cloud Native Community Group - Official CNCF Community](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-native-community-group-singapore-cncf/)**
See you there!
Singapore HUG Organizers.
Mid-week 7pm Writing #069 (City / Waterloo St)
Bring your writing toolkit, charged batteries (social and electronic) and a writing agenda two hours long!
Join fellow writers/journalists embarking on their journey towards Pulitzers and Hugos or maybe a print deadline!
We accept researchers and marketers clearing overtime too! :)
**We Write Together** is here to start building a writing community and get to know like-minded folk with stories to tell. Let's make new friends!
As this is a small group event with limited slots, please keep your RSVP up to date!
Fun Shoot (All Levels)
Want to test your skill at the sport? Be the Willliam Tell or Robin Hood?
Absolute Archery (Singapore) was inaugurated in 2020, aiming to provide training venue, competitive coaching, fun shoot events and a place for the community bring people together to advocate and support each other in pursuing the sports.
Our head coach, Colin, has been active in the sports since late 90s till date. Being a competitive archer, he was with the National Team and had accumulated experiences which he could share with the archers and students.
**Past Experiences**
* National Team (Compound) 2000 - 2002
* National Junior Development Team Coach (Compound) 2013 - 2015
* Community Club Compound Coach 2013 - 2018
* National Team (Compound) 2018 - 2020
* Tampines Meridian Junior College Archery Coach 2018 - now
### **Address**
9 Ah Hood Rd, East Asia Institute of Management
### **Schedule**
Fridays 1030AM - 12PM
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.
Shut up and write 2026- THURSDAYS --Bukit Timah
**Coworking for writers in your area**
Join us for some focused writing time on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am....All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and donโt worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area.
When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once youโre all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyoneโs arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.
Afterward, weโll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you donโt have time to stick around, no worries!
**A note about the format**
We donโt host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.
For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).
**Other Important Details:**
**WiFi**: Simply Bread cafe does not have wifi, but if needed, you can use the one from next door at CBTF.
**Address**: Simply Bread, 1 Fifth Ave., #01-03 Guthrie House, Singapore 268802.
**MRT stop**: Blue line, Sixth avenue
**Parking**: Basement parking available at Guthrie House
**Venue Guidelines**: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
**What to Bring**: Your FULLY CHARGED laptop / digital writing device - there are no power outlets available there.
Foil Developmental Group Class (Adults & Teens, Intermediate)
**For ages 13 and above.**
In this class, you will build on the basics from Foil Foundational Class and continue to learn more advanced technical skills and their applications, such as:
* Different parries
* Compound attacks
* Counter riposte
* Counter attack
### **Address**
231 Mountbatten Rd, BLK F, #01-01, Singapore 397999
### **Schedule**
Fridays 730PM - 930PM
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.
Critical Design Events Near You
Connect with your local Critical Design community
Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod.
**YouTube Link**
https://youtube.com/live/BltmWMH1zG0?feature=share
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Masterโs of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokรฉmon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
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Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only
Please come prepared for ritual.
Blessings ~ Crow
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Christians in Tech - Meetup #36 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growthโboth in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)



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