Ecosystem

**Judging the judge: Fixing conversational agent evaluation** *with Akshay Anand, Tech Principal, Thoughtworks* Why do so many LLM and GenAI pilots stall before they ever hit production? The secret often lies in the evaluation process. In this talk, we will break down how to design evaluation frameworks that turn experimental systems into reliable, production-ready tools. We’ll explore why standard, off-the-shelf evaluation tools often fall short and how you can combine them with the right strategy to ship trustworthy outcomes. **What you’ll learn** * **What to evaluate**: Task quality, grounding/retrieval, safety, robustness, and cost/latency. * **How to evaluate**: Datasets + scenarios, rubrics/judges, metrics, and human review where it matters. * **Tooling Strategy**: When existing tools work and where you need customization. * **Operationalization**: How to operationalize evaluations for production readiness **About the speaker** **Akshay Anand** is a Tech Principal at Thoughtworks, where he leads high-value enterprise Data & AI platforms that deliver nationwide impact. He has architected various AI and GenAI solutions from strategy to production rollout and turning complex data into product ready capabilities. He is deeply passionate about trustworthy AI by design — systems that are secure, transparent, and responsible. **Agenda** 6:45 pm Registration and networking 7:00 pm Judging the Judge: Fixing Conversational Agent Evaluation by Akshay Anand 7:40 pm Q&A and networking **Event Details** 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 🕡 Time: 6:45 - 8:15pm 📍Venue: 18 Cross Street, #12-01 18 Cross, Singapore 048423 **🍕** Food and beverages will be provided **To join us, simply click "Attend" here on Meetup.** We hope to see you there!

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**Coworking for writers in your area** Join us for some focused writing time on Wednesdays and Thursdays ....All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and don’t 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 you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t 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.

Join our vibrant volunteer community at Wildlings Forest School Singapore, **Dempsey Hill**, where we come together on the **2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays of every month** to nurture our gardens and regenerate our forest trails that support our unique learning environment. #### Why Join? * It’s absolutely free! * Gain hands-on knowledge from our passionate team as we share resources and expertise. * Enjoy fresh produce and the fruits of your labour. * Help restore and enhance our forest trails, making them safe, sustainable, and magical for all who explore them. * Support environmental education by shaping the natural spaces where children thrive. * Beautify and enrich Wildlings to create a vibrant habitat for wildlife biodiversity. * Promote eco-conscious living by engaging in meaningful, sustainable practices. #### Who Can Participate? * Adults and students aged 16 and above. Young people aged 12–15 may join with an accompanying adult. * Local residents and community members. * Anyone passionate about nature, wellness, or sustainability. * Parents of Wildlings Forest School students (Hornbills and Eagles groups; Sunbirds are a little too young for this one!). * Aspiring Forest School Leaders and outdoor educators. * Nature enthusiasts and hobbyists from all walks of life. #### What Does Each Session Offer? * **Warm Welcome**: Start your morning by sampling fresh produce straight from our gardens. * **Interactive Learning**: Begin with a thematic talk, then explore the gardens and forest trails through a guided walk and observation session. * **Hands-On Work**: Get involved with physical gardening tasks, trail conservation efforts, and ongoing sustainability projects. * **Group Reflections**: Wrap up with thoughtful group reflections and a friendly farewell.

This is a healing modality which allows us more information and release from the glitches in our ancestral line. It discovers ways to view and work with issues of work, health, relationships, money and career. It is a gentle way to explore what might be getting in the way of 'flow' in our lives though it is very hard to describe to newcomers. Feel free to google - it was created by Bert Hellinger, which whom I trained, and is intriguing to take part in. People form a circle, someone asks a question and bodies intuit responses, guided by the facilitator, which allow the unfolding of hidden dynamics. Bring an open heart We contribute to the room costs if possible - but if you are unable you are still very welcome to come

**\*\*\* Please register at** https://shorturl.at/tbmH6 **\*\*\*** **Super-Individual Secret Club (SISC): Quantum Computing & AI Chapter** 📅 20 March 26 (Fri) 🕗 7pm to 10pm 📍 Register to see Address 🔗 https://shorturl.at/tbmH6 ​We’ll explore how quantum computing and AI intersect — AI as a powerful engine for discovery, optimization, and autonomous decision-making, and quantum computing as a potential leap in computational power that could reshape what AI can solve. Are we entering an era of quantum-enhanced intelligence and radically new forms of computation? **​Expect demos, discussion, and ideas worth stealing.** **Register now! 🚀 →** https://shorturl.at/tbmH6

**Who we are?** Listening Hearts is a safe and caring space where people can pause, reflect, and share life’s journey together. We believe every heart longs for meaning, connection, and encouragement. Through workshops and conversations, we explore topics that matter — from everyday challenges to deeper questions about life and faith — in a way that is open to both Christians and seekers. **Why Join?** Life can be overwhelming at times. This workshop offers a safe and supportive environment where you can: \- Share your story \(only if you wish\) \- Learn simple tools to cope with stress and challenges \- Receive encouragement and practical support \- Connect with others who care **Who is this for?** \- Anyone seeking encouragement\, healing\, or practical coping tools\. \- Open to people of all backgrounds and beliefs\. **What to Expect?** \- Respectful\, inclusive space \- No pressure to share beyond your comfort level \- Gentle activities\, practical takeaways\, and supportive conversations

**ANNOUNCEMENT – Registration via this [link](https://go.gov.sg/cyberstackmeet-reg) only.** * Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. * For admission into our event space, please register beforehand via GovEntry only. * Please present the QR code within your registration confirmation email upon check-in at our event space. **About this Meetup** As we navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape, staying ahead of emerging threats requires a collaborative approach to building resilient and secure environments. This session first explores the core pillars of modern security, from threat modelling fundamentals to the practicalities of risk assessments. Next, we examine the tenets of defensive cybersecurity, positioning incident response as the frontline for operational resilience. Beyond technical measures, the discussion will cover data governance for securing sensitive information and outline approaches to build and grow a resilient cybersecurity workforce. Whether you are looking to refine your technical skills or enhance your security framework, this STACK Meetup offers practical approaches ready for implementation. **[Secure your spot and stay ahead of the breach](https://go.gov.sg/cyberstackmeet-reg)**! **Programme** 6:55pm: Opening Announcements 7:00pm: Data Governance and Protection to Secure Your Organisation's Sensitive PII and Valuable Enterprise Information By Raf Zainal, Account Executive, BeyondTrust 7:10pm: At the Core: Navigating Broken Processes & Business Stakeholders in Risk Assessments By Tyler Tang, Director, CISO Office, softScheck 7:20pm: Introduction to Practical Threat Modelling Practice By Desmond Cher, Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Engineering, GovTech 7:30pm: Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Workforce By Glen Wee, Sales Manager APAC, CyberproAI 7:40pm: Growing the Pool of Cybersecurity Practitioners By Tan Kiang Khiang, Founder/CEO, counterShell Pte Ltd and Adjunct Trainer 7:50pm: Digital Firefighting: Making Incident Response the First Line of Business Defense By Victor Tan, Managing Director Singapore, Blackpanda 8:00pm: Closing & Networking 8:30pm: End of STACK Meetup Click **[here](https://go.gov.sg/cyberstackmeet-reg)\*** to sign up! \*Registration will be accepted via GovEntry only.

## [Build with Qwen: The open source AI stack | TGB Masterclass](https://luma.com/tgb-qwen-mar26?tk=7Wf8pT) [Register on LUMA] **[The Generative Beings](https://thegenerativebeings.com/) (TGB)** is partnering with **Alibaba Cloud** to bring you a hands-on masterclass on **Qwen** \- world's best open source AI model family powering 2\.2M\+ businesses worldwide\. ​**Qwen** matches GPT-4 class performance across text, vision, code, and agents, at a fraction of the cost. Whether you're a founder evaluating AI for your startup, a business leader looking to cut AI spend, or a builder ready to ship with open-source models, this session is for you. ​**What You'll Learn:** * ​The Qwen model ecosystem: from Qwen3.5 (256K context, 119 languages) to Qwen-Coder, Qwen-VL, and Qwen-Image * ​How to access Qwen through aggregators like OpenRouter, OpenArt, and Novita — zero code required * ​Build a working AI agent live using Alibaba Cloud Model Studio ​**Who Should Attend:** * ​Startup founders & CTOs exploring AI adoption * ​Business leaders and ops heads evaluating AI tools * ​Product managers and marketers who want to use AI without writing code *** ## ​**Agenda:** * ​**05:30 PM:** Registration + networking * ​**05:50 PM:** Kickoff by TGB * ​**06:00 PM:** Qwen Ecosystem Overview *(models, capabilities, and what's new in 2026)* * ​**06:10 PM:** One Demo Session *(Qwen in action across text, vision, image generation, and coding)* * ​**07:30 PM:** Networking + open discussion * ​**08:00 PM:** End of the event *** ## ​**Masterclass Instructor:** ​Sijukumar Kumaran (Siju), Regional Director for Data & AI Solutions (SEA and MEA) ## [Build with Qwen: The open source AI stack | TGB Masterclass](https://luma.com/tgb-qwen-mar26?tk=7Wf8pT) [Register on LUMA] ## ​Qwen: ​Alibaba Cloud's open-source AI model family, with 20M+ downloads, 2.2M+ corporate users, and 800K+ agents built on Model Studio. It supports 119 languages across text, vision, code, speech, and image generation. *** ## ​​[The Generative Beings](https://thegenerativebeings.com/): ​Accelerating GTM outcome for 15,000 AI founders, leaders, builders, and experts across Asia. Join the largest AI ecosystem in India, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and SEA. **[Signup](https://thegenerativebeings.com/) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-generative-beings/) \| [Telegram](https://t.me/tgbcommunity) \| [X](https://x.com/tgbeings) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tgbeings) \| [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGenerativeBeings/) \| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@tgbeings)**

Free at Bexley Library Adventures in Ecological Horticulture with Rebecca McMackin Wednesday, March 18 1:00pm - 2:30pm Gone are the days when a garden could be ornamental alone. We now recognize the impact that our land care practices have on the ecosystems around us, and can see the importance of encouraging biodiversity. Thankfully, we do not need to sacrifice beauty when we invite butterflies and songbirds into our gardens. Rebecca McMackin has cultivated gorgeous landscapes in the toughest environments possible: urban parks, school playgrounds, and the sidewalks of New York City. She will take lessons from her work at Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and decades of research to share how those of us who are fortunate enough to care for land, can do it beautifully and ecologically. Rebecca McMackin is an ecologically obsessed horticulturist and garden designer. She writes, lectures, and teaches on ecological landscape management and pollination ecology, as well as designs the rare public garden. She is currently Lead Horticulturist for the American Horticultural Society, an Associate with the Harvard Divinity School’s Thinking with Plants and Fungi Initiative, and Consulting Arboretum Curator for Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, NY. Rebecca spent a decade as Director of Horticulture of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where she managed 85 acres of diverse parkland organically. Their research into cultivating urban biodiversity and ethical management strategies has influenced thousands of people and entire urban parks systems to adopt similar approaches. She has been published by and featured in the New York Times, Gardens Illustrated, on NPR and PBS. Her garden for the Brooklyn Museum recently won the PPA’s Award of Excellence and her TED Talk has been viewed over a million times. She holds M.Sc. from Columbia University and University of Victoria in landscape design and biology and recently completed the Loeb Fellowship at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. This program is presented in partnership with Rooted in Bexley and generously funded by the Bexley Community Foundation and Bexley Community Author Series Fund.

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Join us for the Spring edition of [Nature Loving Fest](https://www.facebook.com/events/895148649812928), a small, thoughtfully curated outdoor gathering celebrating vegan eats, handmade goods, and the beauty of the season. Formerly known as our Vegan Pop-Up, this new chapter reflects what the event has always been — a space rooted in nature, community, and intentional living. Expect around 20 local vendors offering seasonal vegan eats, small-batch bakes, handcrafted goods, and earth-conscious products. Come support local makers, share good food, and celebrate the beginning of a new season with us. Admission is Free.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation