IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

👋 Hello AWS User Group Community! Join us on Wednesday, 20th May 2026, for our May meetup at the AWS Singapore Office, IOI Central Boulevard! We’re bringing the community together again for an evening of sharing, learning, and connecting — stay tuned as we finalise the session lineup 👀 📅 Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Location: AWS Singapore; 2 Central Blvd, IOI Central Boulevard East Towers, Level 5 🎤 **Meetup Track** ✅ **Lessons Learned Deploying an LLM-Powered Knowledge Assistant** 📌 Speaker: Hairizuan Noorazman, DevOps Engineer Engineering teams often lose time navigating fragmented Jira and Confluence documentation. To address this, an LLM-powered chatbot was built on AWS — using ECR, EKS, and Amazon Bedrock. The initial RAG approach quickly surfaced critical issues such as data leakage in vector stores, prompt injection, and broken access controls. This session breaks down these failure modes and explores a pivot to a Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration with Atlassian, allowing queries over live data instead of duplicating it. Attendees will gain practical insights into RAG vs MCP trade-offs and a reference AWS architecture for building safer LLM systems. ✅ **Kiro IDE Best Practices in SDLC and Scrum Sprint DevSecOps** 📌 Speaker: Tim Wu, Senior GTM Specialist SA AI/ML An AI-powered development environment that embeds enterprise standards directly into your workflow. See how Kiro transforms traditional SDLC approaches through its Five-Element Architecture, making compliance, security, and best practices automatic rather than afterthoughts. Kiro provides ready-to-use configurations that enforce guardrails while accelerating development. This session focuses on live demonstrations to show you exactly how steering files, hooks, skills, subagents, and MCP integrations work together in real enterprise scenarios. ✅ **Running AI agents that control computers: AWS architecture for sandboxed autonomous execution** 📌 Speaker: Sahil Sharma, Applied AI Enthusiast Agents that browse, click, and type need more than an API call- they need isolated sandboxes, warm container pools, and an architecture that scales. This deep dive covers how 14 AWS services come together to run autonomous computer-use agents safely and fast in production. 📢 **IMPORTANT! Registration Information** To ensure a smooth check-in process, please take note of the following: ✅ ✅ Confirmed attendees will receive a confirmation email before the event titled *"**AWS User Group Singapore: Registration Confirmed for AWS User Group Meetup – May 2026**."* You must present this email at the Level 2 Concierge to gain access to Level 5 for attendance verification. 🚶 Walk-ins (those without a confirmation email) will only be considered if the venue has not reached full capacity. Priority will be given to registered attendees with confirmation emails. 🔒 Strictly enforced: No confirmation email = walk-in. Entry not guaranteed. 💡 **Pro Tip:** Arrive early to avoid queues and secure your seat for the sharing sessions! Additional Highlights: 🍕 Pizza Time: Begin your evening with some delicious pizza at 6:30 PM, courtesy of our generous sponsor, AWS. Vegetarian and halal options will be available. 🍻 Post-Meetup Networking: Stick around for casual networking over drinks. Let’s forge new connections and continue the conversations! 🎁 AWS Swag & Promo Codes: Don’t miss the chance to win exclusive AWS swag and promo codes. Prizes will be drawn for attendees present at the event—so stay till the end! **Connect with us here!** Meetup: [AWS User Group Singapore](https://www.meetup.com/aws-sg/) LinkedIn: [AWS User Group Singapore](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aws-user-group-singapore/) Discord: [https://discord.com/invite/nkZagBG](https://discord.com/invite/nkZagBG) Please reach out to us at **[aws.usergroup.singapore@gmail.com](mailto:aws.usergroup.singapore@gmail.com)** for collaboration or other enquiries!

**☁️⚡️ The Future of AI and Cloud Computing 🚀 First AWS Student Builder Group Meetup!** Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing are reshaping the future of industries through smarter, faster, and scalable digital solutions. Join us for an insightful session exploring how AI integrated with cloud platforms like AWS is transforming business intelligence, healthcare, finance, renewable energy, automation, and more. **🎙 Speaker: Hollis Francis** A physicist specializing in solar cell research and a Business Intelligence expert with experience in Microsoft Power BI, SQL, Excel, and cloud-based analytics using AWS. He has worked with organizations including PETRONAS and Permodalan Nasional Berhad, and participated in global competitions such as the NASA Space Apps Challenge and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Programming Challenge. **📍 Venue: MakerSpace, S01, KTC, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia** **📅 Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026** **⏰ Time: 5.30 PM – 7.30 PM (GMT+8)** **✨ Benefits of Joining:** ⚡️ Explore the future of AI & Cloud Computing 🌍 Discover real-world AI applications across industries 📊 Learn how cloud powers machine learning & analytics 🚀 Understand scalable and intelligent digital solutions 💼 Gain insights into AI & cloud career opportunities 🍽 Refreshments will be provided for participants. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from industry experience, connect with fellow builders, and be part of the very first AWS Student Builder Group meetup at UTM! **📝 Register Now** [https://forms.gle/EgxCCM1utEFRZUfE7](https://forms.gle/EgxCCM1utEFRZUfE7) or **Meetup:** [https://www.meetup.com/awssbgutm/events/314839918](https://www.meetup.com/awssbgutm/events/314839918) 📣 Stay Connected 📱 Telegram: [https://t.me/awssbgutm](https://t.me/awssbgutm) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/awssbgutm/](https://www.instagram.com/awssbgutm/) 🌐 LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/awssbgutm](https://www.linkedin.com/company/awssbgutm) 🌍 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/awssbgutm/](https://www.meetup.com/awssbgutm/) **AWS Student Builder Group** **Universiti Teknologi Malaysia** Learn • Build • Connect #AWSsbgl #AWSStudentBuilderGroup #AWSBuilders

**About the Event** The global architecture around us, work, money, and nations, are being reimagined for a hyper digital borderless world. \*\*\*REGISTER [HERE](https://luma.com/j78i1hau)\*\*\* ​This is a joint event between [e-America](https://e-america.org/), [Aspire](https://aspireapp.com/), and [Mamba Partners](https://www.mambapartners.com/). ​We are bringing together a small group of founders, builders and investors in Singapore for a casual evening of community building. ​The theme of the event is that the core systems we rely on, how we work, how we earn, and how we belong, are starting to change. ​Across Asia, startups are increasingly being built across multiple markets from day one. Talent is fluid across cities like Singapore, Bangalore, and Hong Kong. Capital is global. And new forms of coordination are beginning to emerge alongside these shifts. ​We will spend a bit of time exploring these ideas, then keep things open and social. **Format** ​Short and casual panel Short Q&A Networking, light snacks and drinks **Speakers** ​-[James Sun](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamessun1/), Founder of [Mamba Partners](https://www.mambapartners.com/) -[Vikram Bharati](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikrambharati/), Co-Founder of [e-America](https://e-america.org/) -[Alyssa Ng Misialek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssanicoleng/), Head of [Aspire for Startups](https://aspireapp.com/) **What We’ll Explore** ​-**Work:** New models of earning, participation, and ownership -**Money:** Global banking, money movement, and what breaks -**e-Nations:** Digital citizenship, borderless nations, and new forms of belonging **Who Should Come** ​Startup founders building or thinking globally, especially those operating across Asia, curious about where work, money, and e-nations are heading. Location \*\*\*REGISTER [HERE](https://luma.com/j78i1hau)\*\*\*

🗓️Midweek Power Workout ⏳60-minute session 🎟️ New Participant Benefit Elevate your midweek routine with our energizing full-body workout experience, designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay motivated. This dynamic 60-minute session is suitable for all fitness levels—from beginners to experienced participants—combining cardio, strength, and endurance training through engaging circuits and effective resistance exercises. Each workout is thoughtfully structured to build total-body strength, enhance stamina, and support lean muscle development. 🎟️ New Participant Benefit First-time attendees receive a complimentary body composition analysis to establish a fitness baseline and support personalized goal-setting. 🕒 Schedule: Wednesdays, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM 📍 Location: Aperia Mall, Open Plaza 🎒 What to Bring: Yoga mat, towel, water Whether your goal is strength, endurance, or maintaining an active lifestyle, our experienced team is committed to helping you achieve sustainable, long-term results. Join us and take the next step toward a healthier, stronger you. 💪 ⚠️ Disclaimer Participation in this event is voluntary. Attendees acknowledge that physical activity carries inherent risks and agree to take part at their own discretion. The organizers are not liable for any injuries or health-related incidents.

**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 lecture—it'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!

No-agenda hangout for women to connect, chat, and vibe with like-minded people. It’s a safe, welcoming space to make new friends, share stories, and grow your circle—no pressure, just good energy. Entrance fee $5: you may redeem a canned drink or a cup of single scoop ice cream of your choice.

🌿 Adventure Unlimited Live Share Care Walk – Pack2Treat Support Event 🌿 Join us for a meaningful morning of connection, care, and gentle movement in support of Pack2Treat. We begin our Live Share Care Walk from **Katong Park MRT (Exit 1)**, stepping out into the soft coastal air where the east coast breeze meets early morning light. The route carries us through a refreshing blend of sea-side calm, park connectors, and river-side paths, where city noise slowly fades into rustling trees, open skies, and the rhythm of shared footsteps. [Pls note TEL late opening at 8.30am.] This is not just a walk — it is a journey through Singapore’s everyday beauty, from coastal neighbourhoods into the heart of our river corridors, ending at Geylang Bahru Market. At Geylang Bahru, we come together for a lunch distribution for elderly residents, especially seniors living alone. This is the heart of our purpose — to share warmth, dignity, and care through food and presence. After the walk, all participants are warmly invited to: \*Grab a simple brunch before spend time supporting older hawkers, provision shops, and mom-and-pop stores in the market These small businesses and elderly vendors are part of the same living fabric we are walking for — let’s continue that care with our choices and support. 🕛 Important reminder: Lunch for the elderly will be served by 12 noon sharp, so please enjoy a light brunch beforehand and return with energy and heart for the service. Let’s walk not just for health, but for community. For our seniors. For our hawkers. For each other. 🌱 Walk Distance : 9km - 2 hrs easy Brunch and Food marketing : 1.5 hr Food distribution : 1 hr **As of May all pack2treat schedule will be change so that participants can join us to shop and distribute food . Previously due to timing food distribution is handled by pack2treat volunteer closer to dinner time. Pack2treat's volunteer will assist and guide on food marketing and distribution the day.** **Please read this:** #1 – Attendance. This is a number-controlled event. Please come only if you are on the attending list. Please check your calendar and make sure you can come before RSVP, so as not to deny someone else who genuinely wishes to come. #2 – Punctuality. We will move out at 8.05am sharp. We are not able to wait for latecomers. #3 – Early Departure. Please inform the Event Host if you need to leave early. #4 – Waitlist. Please note that the waitlist may not be processed in order. We may prioritize spots for participants training for upcoming hikes/ trips. #5 – Weather. In case of severe weather conditions, we will provide an update or adjust the route accordingly. Important Liability Notice: By joining this walk, you acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and understand the physical risks inherent in this activity. AU is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or health complications that may occur during the walk. Please ensure you are medically fit and adequately prepared for the demands of the session. Thank you for your understanding! See you there! [https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9YtwqwB/](https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9YtwqwB/)

Welcome to Singapore **AgentCamp 2026**! Organized by the Global AI Community, this global initiative brings together AI enthusiasts and developers to learn, share, and grow their AI knowledge. Join us for an action-packed **5-hour evenin**g filled with **expert-led presentations**, real-world engineering insights, and practical, **hands-on learning**. We’ll be covering everything from low-code AI development in Copilot Studio to pro-code orchestration and AI security. Whether you're taking your first steps in AI engineering or you are looking to build an autonomous agentic SOC, we have an incredible lineup of Experts ready to share their expertise. 🗓️ **Event Agenda** (Note: As this is a highly interactive session, the first hour will act as a buffer to help everyone get set up with their environments before the tech sessions begin!) **4:00 PM \| Welcome\, Setup & Logistics** Arrive, get comfortable, and use this time to get your infrastructure ready. Our team will be on the ground to help you with activating your Azure subscription, getting used to the GitHub repo, and prepping your environment for the Hands-On Lab! **5:00 PM \| Click\. Configure\. Deploy\. Your First AI Agent in 90 Minutes** (Low-Code Session) 🗣️ **Speaker:** Pardha Sardhi Komanduri, Sr. Solutions Engineer **5:40 PM \| Building Agent Orchestration Using Microsoft Agent Framework** (Pro-Code Session) 🗣️ **Speakers:** Sithu Kyaw, Sr. Solutions Engineer & Jana Lee, Solutions Engineer **6:20 PM \| Break & Networking** Grab a bite, stretch your legs, and connect with fellow AI enthusiasts. **7:00 PM \| Hands\-On Lab \(HOL\): Building Agentic Apps from Low to Pro Code** 🗣️ **Conducted by:** Zafir, Solutions Engineer Put theory into practice! One comprehensive lab covering the overarching concepts from the previous sessions. You can take what you've built home with you. **8:00 PM \| Security & AI Engineering: Building an Autonomous Agentic SOC** 🗣️ **Speaker:** Joe Tan, Sr. Solutions Engineer **8:45 PM \| Closing & Open Q&A** **9:00 PM \| Event Concludes** 💻 What to Bring & Prerequisites * **Your Laptop:** This event features a 1-hour Hands-On Lab, so bringing your own device is a must! * **GitHub Account:** Please ensure you have an active GitHub account[[1](https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.globalai.community%2Fazure-client.html)]. * **Azure Subscription:** You will need an active Azure Subscription. **Don't have one? We've got you covered!** We will provide a free subscription invite code at the event. ***Only 80 seats are available.*** **RSVP [HERE](https://konfhub.com/checkout/sg-gai-may-2026-agentcamp) to secure your spot! See you there!**

Join us on a medium paced walk passing through forests, reservoirs and nature relics in the central part of Singapore! We will be passing via Lower Peirce Reservoir. **Meeting Point: MacRitchie Reservoir, outside Gink-Go Café (formerly Mushroom Cafe)** **Meeting Time: 8:30 am** Distance: 9 km Duration: 2.5 hours Ending Point: Thomson Nature Park **Items to bring:** \- Wear comfortable walking shoes \- Sufficient water \- Hat / Cap \- Sunglasses \- Raincoat / Umbrella \- Snacks for refuel **Additional Notes:** \- Do have some light breakfast before the walk\. \- There will be water refill points along the way\. \- In case of bad weather\, any change of plans will be announced on the morning of the walk\. \- We will not be able to wait for late\-comers\. \- Participants can leave anytime during the walk\, but please do inform event host\. \- Please confirm or update your RSVP 24 hours before the event\, so that anyone on the waiting list will be able to attend if anyone can't make it anymore\. \- The 'Waitlist' may not go in order as we reserve the right to prioritise the spots for our trip participants who are training for our upcoming treks\. Thank you for your understanding\! Join us on social media to keep updated with our latest adventures! [https://bit.ly/m/Adventures-Unlimited](https://bit.ly/m/Adventures-Unlimited)

**ANNOUNCEMENT – Registration via this [link](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-21may2026-mc) 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 AI reshapes the future of defence, how do we stay ahead of machine-speed threats? Dive into the high-stakes world, where AI meets modern security, as we explore the critical intersection of AI-driven resilience and the next frontier of digital warfare. This session unpacks what it takes to stay "In Command" in an increasingly complex landscape, covering the evolution of security operations, strategic leadership, and the transition to post-quantum security. By connecting technical innovation with strategic leadership, we provide the insights needed to navigate today’s dynamic threat landscape. [Join us](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-21may2026-mc) to gain the practical tools to fortify your organisation and lead with confidence in this new era! **Programme** 6:30pm: Networking 6:55pm: Opening Announcements 7:00pm: The Threat Landscape Shift with Claude Mythos By Sean Lim, Security Engineer, Vectra AI 7:10pm: Overwhelmed to 'In Command': How AI‑Driven Defence Empowers Modern SecOps By Jason Heng, Regional Director, Rapid7 7:20pm: Power the Agentic Security Operations Center (SOC) By Jeff Yeo, Leader Solution Engineering, Splunk 7:30pm: Can You Trust Your AI Agents? Evaluation-driven AI for Cyber Intelligence Operations By Simeon Tan, Co-Founder and CTO, Protos Labs 7:40pm: Transitioning from Red to Blue in the AI Era: The CISO Navigator By Terence Teo, Chief Information Security Officer, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment 7:50pm: Beyond the Hype: What Post-Quantum Security Actually Looks Like in Practice By Regal Star, CEO, ZENTARA Technologies 8:00pm: Closing 8:30pm: End of STACK Meetup Click **[here](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-21may2026-mc)\*** to sign up! \*Registration will be accepted via GovEntry only.

Welcome to Singapore **AgentCamp 2026**! Organized by the Global AI Community, this global initiative brings together AI enthusiasts and developers to learn, share, and grow their AI knowledge. Join us for an action-packed 5-hour evening filled with expert-led presentations, real-world engineering insights, and practical, hands-on learning. We’ll be covering everything from low-code AI development in Copilot Studio to pro-code orchestration and AI security. Whether you're taking your first steps in AI engineering or you are looking to build an autonomous agentic SOC, we have an incredible lineup of Experts ready to share their expertise. ### 🗓️ Event Agenda (Note: As this is a highly interactive session, the first hour will act as a buffer to help everyone get set up with their environments before the tech sessions begin!) **4:00 PM \| Welcome\, Setup & Logistics** Arrive, get comfortable, and use this time to get your infrastructure ready. Our team will be on the ground to help you with activating your Azure subscription, getting used to the GitHub repo, and prepping your environment for the Hands-On Lab! **5:00 PM \| Click\. Configure\. Deploy\. Your First AI Agent in 90 Minutes** (Low-Code Session) 🗣️ **Speaker:** Pardha Sardhi Komanduri, Sr. Solutions Engineer **5:40 PM \| Building Agent Orchestration Using Microsoft Agent Framework** (Pro-Code Session) 🗣️ **Speakers:** Sithu Kyaw, Sr. Solutions Engineer & Jana Lee, Solutions Engineer **6:20 PM \| Break & Networking** Grab a bite, stretch your legs, and connect with fellow AI enthusiasts. **7:00 PM \| Hands\-On Lab \(HOL\): Building Agentic Apps from Low to Pro Code** 🗣️ **Conducted by:** Zafir, Solutions Engineer Put theory into practice! One comprehensive lab covering the overarching concepts from the previous sessions. You can take what you've built home with you. **8:00 PM \| Security & AI Engineering: Building an Autonomous Agentic SOC** 🗣️ **Speaker:** Joe Tan, Sr. Solutions Engineer **8:45 PM \| Closing & Open Q&A** **9:00 PM \| Event Concludes** ### 💻 What to Bring & Prerequisites * **Your Laptop:** This event features a 1-hour Hands-On Lab, so bringing your own device is a must! * **GitHub Account:** Please ensure you have an active GitHub account. * **Azure Subscription:** You will need an active Azure Subscription. **Don't have one? We've got you covered!** We will provide a free subscription invite code at the event. **RSVP [HERE](https://konfhub.com/checkout/sg-gai-may-2026-agentcamp) to secure your spot! See you there!**

**GopherCon Singapore 2026** **ANNOUNCEMENT – Tickets via [website](https://2026.gophercon.sg/) only.** The international Go programming language conference for Singapore and Southeast Asia is back. GopherCon Singapore 2026 will be held on **20 to 22 May 2026**. We are very excited to once again meet like-minded Go developers from Singapore, other parts of South-East Asia, and the rest of the world. Keep a lookout on the website for our speakers and agenda update. You can still sign up for the conference or a conference + workshop. Sales are happening fast. *The end time at 10pm takes into account the After-party Event which will take place after the conference at a venue which will be made known soon. Attendees will need to show their conference passes for the After-Party event.* See you there! Cheers! GoSG for GopherConSG 2026

Hello Gophers! Our **Ultimate Practical AI** workshop will be held on **21 May 2026**, before our GopherCon Singapore 2026 conference. You can buy tickets for the conference and this workshop at our [GopherCon Singapore 2026 website](https://2026.gophercon.sg). Workshop description follows: This is a hands-on, full-day workshop where you'll build a complete AI-powered application in Go — from first prompt to production-ready system. You'll start by connecting your Go application to a language model and grounding its responses in real data using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Then you'll give it the ability to act on the world through Tool Calling, Function Execution, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). With the core system working, you'll learn the advanced optimization techniques that separate prototypes from production — speculative decoding, semantic caching, and intelligent model routing. Finally, you'll harden everything against the security threats unique to LLM-powered systems, from prompt injection to data exfiltration. Each part builds on the last. By the end of the day, you won't just understand these concepts — you'll have built, optimized, and secured a working system that retrieves, reasons, and acts. ### Full Curriculum #### What a Student Is Expected to Learn By the end of this workshop, you'll leave with working code, a production-ready mindset for AI-powered Go applications, and hands-on experience across the full stack: retrieval, action, performance, and security. 🚀 ##### Part 1: Ground It — Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in Go * **Understanding RAG Concepts** – Improve responses by dynamically retrieving relevant context rather than relying solely on static training data. * **Ingesting and Processing Documents** – Build pipelines to index and retrieve documents from client systems. * **Interacting with AI-Compatible APIs** – Learn how Go applications can connect to local inference engines, OpenAI-compatible servers, or cloud AI services. * **Optimizing Performance & Latency** – Implement caching, batching, and parallel processing to enhance efficiency. * **Using Vector Databases** – Store and search embeddings with tools such as Chroma, Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus or pgvector in PostgreSQL. ##### Part 2: Make It Act — Tool Calling, Function Execution & MCP in Go * **How AI Uses Tool Calling** – Enable external system control by allowing AI to invoke predefined functions in Go. * **Building Function Calls with OpenAI-Compatible Systems** – Define structured function inputs and outputs for AI-driven interactions. * **Connecting to External APIs & Databases** – Trigger real-world actions, query databases, and automate workflows. * **Handling Responses & Errors** – Ensure safe and reliable execution of AI-invoked functions. * **Introduction to the Model Context Protocol (MCP)** – Understand how MCP standardizes the way models discover and invoke tools. Build a simple MCP server in Go that exposes tools to any MCP-compatible client, showing how it compares to direct function calling. ##### Part 3: Make It Fast — Advanced Optimizations * **Speculative Decoding** – Use a smaller draft model alongside a larger verification model to get near-large-model quality at small-model speeds. Applicable to both local inference libraries and serving engines that support it natively. * **Automatic Prefix Caching & KV Cache Reuse** – Structure multi-turn conversations so shared prefixes (system prompts, conversation history) are cached and reused across requests, avoiding redundant computation. Manage message arrays carefully to keep prefixes stable across turns. * **Semantic Caching** – Embed user queries and check vector similarity against cached query-response pairs, returning cached answers for semantically equivalent questions without running inference — implementable in Go with any embedding model or API. * **Adaptive Retrieval** – Use a lightweight classifier or a small local model to decide whether RAG context is needed at all, avoiding irrelevant context injection that can degrade response quality. * **Cascading Model Routing** – Route queries to different models based on complexity: a fast small model for simple questions, escalating to a larger model only when confidence is low, implemented as Go middleware. ##### Part 4: Lock It Down — Securing LLM-Powered Go Applications * **Prompt Injection Defenses** – Understand direct and indirect prompt injection attacks, and implement role separation, input sanitization, and detection strategies. Demonstrate how injected instructions in user input or retrieved documents can hijack model behavior. * **Securing Tool Calls** – Apply least-privilege principles to exposed functions, prevent command injection from model output, and enforce authorization checks before execution. * **RAG Pipeline Security** – Guard against data poisoning and indirect injection via ingested documents. Show how a malicious document in the vector DB can manipulate retrieval results and model responses, and defend with access controls, relevance thresholds, and content isolation. * **Output Sanitization & Exfiltration Prevention** – Sanitize model-generated content before rendering in web UIs to prevent XSS. Defend against data exfiltration where the model encodes sensitive retrieved data into tool call arguments targeting attacker-controlled endpoints, using domain allowlists and egress filtering. * **Chain-of-Call Escalation** – Show how a model can chain multiple tool calls in a single turn to escalate privileges. Implement call budgets, supervision layers, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints in Go.

We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.

**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** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

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.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 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 speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9