Lean Project Management

**ANNOUNCEMENT – Registration via this [link](http://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-23apr2026-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** In this edition of STACK Meetup [Data], move on to the next stage in your data journey - engineering trustworthy data quality. Hear about MDDI’s standards and metrics, which allow the SG Gov to enhance data quality and availability, manage data inter-dependencies, and ensure that data errors are corrected ASAP. Discover how GovTech Singapore applies AI-enabled tools for intelligent metadata and data quality rule generation to scale data management beyond reactive to proactive. Explore how to thrive in an AI-first reality with agentic AI agents and learn about an open source, data quality validation SDK by GovTech’s Data Practice team. The highly popular Panel Discussion segment will feature Panellists from the SG Gov and DBS Bank as they deep dive into strategic data management that allow scaling at the enterprise level. Join us for an evening of dynamic mingling with peers and experts in the data field and stay on for insightful Q&A segments, where our speakers can answer your burning questions. **[Snag your seat today](http://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-23apr2026-mc)**! Who should attend: Data analysts, data architects, data and project managers, data engineers, data scientists, and data practitioners who are in the business of maintaining data systems and use data regularly. **Programme** 6:30pm: Networking 7:00pm: Introduction By STACK Community 7:05pm: Opening By ​Yap Ghim Eng, Head of Data Practice, GovTech Singapore 7:10pm: Data Provisioning Standards (DPS) and Data Reconciliation Protocol (DRP) for WOG By Lo Zhi Zhan, Deputy Director, Data Assets and Use, Smart Nation Group, MDDI​ 7:30pm: From Chaos to Confidence: Scaling GovTech’s Data Management with AI-Driven Data Quality By Anders Tay, ICT & SS Policy Specialist, Chief Data Office, Chief Information Office, GovTech Singapore; and Hyqel Razali, Data Analyst, GovTech Singapore 7:50pm: Data Engineering in the Agentic Era [Data Quality Edition] By James Teo, Data Engineer, Data Practice, GovTech Singapore 8:00pm: Panel Discussion Moderated by Yap Ghim Eng, Head of Data Practice, GovTech Singapore With Panellists: * Lo Zhi Zhan, Deputy Director, Data Assets and Use, Smart Nation Group, MDDI​ * Sachin Tonk, Deputy Director, Engineering Management, Chief Data Office, Chief Information Office, GovTech Singapore * Florent Juglair, Head of Data Management, DBS Bank 8:20pm: Rapid-fire Q&A By speakers: * Lo Zhi Zhan, Deputy Director, Data Assets and Use, Smart Nation Group, MDDI​ * Anders Tay, ICT & SS Policy Specialist, Chief Data Office, Chief Information Office, GovTech Singapore * Hyqel Razali, Data Analyst, GovTech Singapore * James Teo, Data Engineer, Data Practice, GovTech Singapore 8:30pm: End of STACK Meetup Click **[here](http://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-23apr2026-mc)\*** to sign up! \*Registration will be accepted via GovEntry only.

This is an online event, meeting link - [meeting link](https://meet.google.com/ieb-gfpb-ezt) **Ignore the waitlist restriction, everyone can attend.** In this session, we’ll: Cover the basics of interacting programmatically with OpenAI LLM models using LangChain and progress step by step toward creating a working AI agent. **Prerequisite:** Basic knowledge of Python This will be more of a practical session. At the end of session you get a grasp of What is Agentic AI. ### 📋 **Volunteer Sign-Up** Want to help build an awesome tech community? Join us as a volunteer! 👉 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctgl-DJq4acEDbcEpPLEMTmNKaYqZamNFrGJdaj57Klgjw-Q/viewform ### 🎤 **Speaker Sign-Up** Have insights or ideas to share? Speak at our next tech event! 👉 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9z9U97UHCCeaeo6yCRk_dSJ80dLsvG4sT24ZIs2jGy3_wNg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

**Let’s start the morning with simple meaningful conversations.** **There is no agenda — just a chance to chat in an easy and comfortable setting.** **This is not a networking event and there is no pressure to impress anyone. It’s simply a space for sincere conversations and human connection.** **Whether you enjoy thoughtful discussions, listening to different life experiences, or just having a pleasant morning conversation, you are warmly welcome.** **Sometimes the best friendships begin with a simple drink. ☕🍳**

**[PLEASE RSVP HERE](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/tax-savvy-law-smart-the-line-between-avoidance-and-evasion-in-singapore-tickets-1985289143270?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)** Where does legitimate tax planning end and legal tax evasion begin? In this session, Lancaster Lee will share practical insights into Singapore’s tax framework and clarify the often-misunderstood boundary between tax avoidance and tax evasion. Drawing on his experience from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore and his work advising businesses, Lancaster will join Mr Chung Ting Fai, to discuss regulatory perspectives for "Law Smart and Tax Savvy", compliance considerations, and common pitfalls faced by SMEs and professionals.Join us at the Duxton Hill on 23 Apr Thur night, to learn more and ask your questions freely! This talk will be particularly relevant for entrepreneurs, startups, finance professionals, and business owners seeking a clearer understanding of responsible tax planning in Singapore. **Date & Time:** 23 Apr 2026 Thur 7.30-9.30pm **Agenda:** 7.30pm Open door 8pm Tax Planning: The Line Between Avoidance and Evasion in Singapore \| Law Smart and Tax Savvy 8.45pm QnA & Networking, till 9.30pm **[PLEASE RSVP HERE](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/tax-savvy-law-smart-the-line-between-avoidance-and-evasion-in-singapore-tickets-1985289143270?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)** **Speaker:** **Mr. Lancaster Lee, Managing Director of One Tax CM Pte Ltd** Lancaster started his career with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore and founded co-founded his firm One Tax CM in 2018. He was elected as a council member at the Chartered Secretarial Institute of Singapore and a member of the SME Technical Tax Committee by the Singapore Chartered Tax Practitioners where he engages in frequent dialogue with the regulators. Lancaster is also a trainer at the Tax Academy Singapore. **Mr Chung Ting Fai, Founder of Chung Ting Fai & Co** A veteran lawyer with more than three decades’of experience my practice straddles both contentious and non-contentious work. For non-contentious work, his focus is on wealth management and private clients’matters be it in Singapore or China where Mr.Chung is well regarded by the legal profession in China. Mr.Chung received many referrals from well established laws firms in China including Yingke, Jingshi and Han Sheng just to name a few. Mr.Chung advise wealthy families and family office from China, Japan, ASEAN and Africa on business structuring, investment immigration, trusts, legacy and estate planning. **Location:** Private Club in Duxton Hill (will reveal after registration) **\*Inclusive of 2 non-alcoholic softdrinks per person, without food.Other alcoholic drinks available on own budget** **[PLEASE RSVP HERE](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/tax-savvy-law-smart-the-line-between-avoidance-and-evasion-in-singapore-tickets-1985289143270?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)** Note: As we aim to encourage a professional atmosphere at the event, Multi Level Marketing activities and any form of harassment are strictly prohibited.After the RSVP, you will receive the address & contact so please keep an eye on the confirmation page, confirmation email & reminder email. Who is the Host? [Eric Tse](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric426/) See you! **[PLEASE RSVP HERE](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/tax-savvy-law-smart-the-line-between-avoidance-and-evasion-in-singapore-tickets-1985289143270?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**

We heard many of you ladies are thinking of starting companies, but don't know where to start - so we're bringing female founders to you! This is the first of a likely series of female founders, and for this pioneer event of the series, we'll be hearing from Celine, an R&D operator in medical devices who, in the last couple years, founded her own Medtech Product Development Firm named Pathem. She's been through many iterations and explorations finding the right problem space for herself, from joining venture accelerators to discovering new sub-problem spaces through consulting for various MedTech companies offering her technical experience as an R&D operator in medical devices. But this session is not going to stop at just inspiration - it's going to be an interactive session where we'll start acting straight away, as we'll be taking you along on how to find a long-term problem space you can see yourself dedicating at least 10 years to! Our friendly Women Devs SG volunteers will be facilitating this collaborative session, so be prepared to come with your minds open, your hands ready to write and your hearts eager to connect. Feel free to bring your kids if you're a parent (we're trying to create a family-friendly culture in our little community! One of our volunteers will be bringing their little one too), your nursing gear if you need to pump (Zenika has a nursing room), and male allies if you want! Male allies who wish to come, you can either tag along a lady friend, or bring one with you! Registration starts at 6:30pm and the actual session at 7pm sharp!

Join us for SG Agentic Nights, a monthly meetup series spotlighting real-world AI implementation stories and community-driven learning — right here in Singapore. Each month, we bring together practitioners, builders, and curious minds to explore how AI is being applied across industries. Whether you're experimenting with agentic AI, deploying intelligent systems, or just starting your journey, this is your space to learn, connect, and grow. What to Expect: Talks by Practitioners - Learn from experts working on real AI implementation projects in Singapore and beyond. Community Q&A - Bring your questions and get direct insights from speakers and peers. Networking & Collaboration - Meet fellow AI enthusiasts, developers, and organizers shaping the local AI ecosystem. To attend this event please register here: [Agentic Nights](https://konfhub.com/sg-gai-apr-2026-meetup)

**Get Ready for the Mountains** For all adventure seekers training for your next trek, or simply be always ready for one! Join me and our trip participants for a training hike: Meet/End: MacRitchie Reservoir, outside Gink-Go Cafe (formerly Mushroom Cafe) Distance: 11km Duration: \~2.5 hours **Note that this is not a leisure hike. We will be fast-hike at 4.5-5km/hour for the entire 11km full loop.** **Ruck It Up** Rucking is simply walking/hiking with a weighted pack on your back. Rucking builds muscle and strength while improving cardio & endurance and well… burn up more calories! A day pack of +/-5kg will be a good start, or more for that multi-day trek. Loading up is optional; especially if you may have any health or medical restrictions. We can do a weigh-in of your pack for your own progress tracking if you are up for it. **NOTE:** * advised to have some light breakfast before the workout * bring sufficient water and food/snacks for refuel. water refill point available at around halfway mark. * Waterproof your items and be rain-equipped (rain cover, rain jacket, poncho, umbrella, etc.) * Hiking poles (optional) *In case of Cat 1 (bad weather); any change of plans will be announced on the morning of hike* The 'Waitlist' may not go in order as we reserve the right to prioritize the spots for our trip participants who are training for our upcoming treks. Thank you for your understanding! \#\#\# Important Liability Notice By joining this training, 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 training. Please ensure you are medically fit and adequately prepared for the demands of the session. **If you are prepared for a challenging, rewarding effort, we look forward to seeing you.** Join us on social media to keep updated with our latest adventures!
[https://bit.ly/m/Adventures-Unlimited](https://bit.ly/m/Adventures-Unlimited)

Take your leathercraft skills to the next level in our Intermediate Workshop. Designed for participants who have already explored the basics, this session dives deeper into advanced techniques such as precision stitching, edge finishing, and structural assembly. You’ll work on more complex projects, like cardholders with compartments, zippered wallets, or a velari clutch, that challenge your craftsmanship and expand your creative possibilities. Guided by master artisan Lawrence, you’ll also learn how to refine your designs with professional-grade tools and finishes, ensuring durability and style. To make your creations truly personal, you’ll hot stamp your initials or custom designs using our antique Kingsley monogramming machine, with a wide choice of fonts and colors. ## Workshop Itinerary 1. **Arrival – Check in and settle into the workshop area.** 2. **Briefing – Welcome to the Atelier; get familiar with the space and amenities.** 3. **Introduction – Explore leather history, types, uses, care, and how to identify premium features.** 4. **Class – Watch a demonstration of techniques, then follow guided instruction to craft your own accessory.** 5. **Breaktime – Relax and enjoy some free & easy time.** 6. **Personalisation – Hot stamp your name or initials to make your piece uniquely yours.** **Q&A – Ask questions about techniques, future classes, or retail products, and connect with our artisans.**

### **Step Away, Breathe, and Gain Clarity** Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Running on empty? Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to step away—literally. **Reboost is not just a walk; it’s a guided coaching experience designed to help you clear your mind, recharge your energy, and gain fresh perspectives.** Join a small group of like-minded professionals as we **walk, talk, and reflect** in a relaxed and inspiring outdoor setting. ## **WHAT TO EXPECT** ✔ **Breathe & Reset** – A guided meditation to ground yourself before we start. ✔ **Reflect & Explore** – Thought-provoking coaching prompts to help you gain clarity. ✔ **Move & Release** – Walking activates creative thinking, reduces stress, and boosts energy. ✔ **Connect & Grow** – Meaningful one-on-one conversations with fellow participants. ✔ **Leave Refreshed & Recharged** – Takeaways that will help you manage stress, set boundaries, and feel more in control. ## **WHO IS THIS FOR?** * You’re a professional feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating a stressful period. * You love walking and enjoy being outdoors. * You’re open to **self-reflection** and want to better understand your energy and boundaries. * You appreciate real, meaningful conversations and fresh perspectives. ## **HOW IT WORKS** 📍 **Meet** at 8:45 AM • Guided breathwork to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system — reducing stress, improving emotional regulation, and anchoring presence. Cognitive noise quiets. Attention widens. This is the reset. • Structured coaching walk to define one concrete next step. With the body regulated and the mind activated, we move into facilitated group coaching. Insight framing, intention setting, and grounded takeaways for those who want both inner alignment and practical shifts. This is the transformational core of the experience. This will be an intimate circle. **No notebooks, no slides, just movement, fresh air, and powerful insights.** ### **READY TO RESET?** Spots are limited to keep the experience intimate and impactful.

Skip the awkward small talk and meet like-minded ladies & gents with ease at our Fast Friending evening. Our guided format helps you connect quickly, naturally, and confidently. Enjoy a warm, safe, and welcoming vibe -where great conversations come effortlessly! ✨ What Makes This Event Special? \- FREE entry for ladies \(RSVP required\) \- Guided social experience to help you meet people comfortably \- Fun icebreakers to make conversations even easier \- Fast\-friending rounds so you can connect with multiple attendees \- A reserved space just for our group\! \- Happy Hours till 9\.00 pm\! TICKETS: (**payable in cash and will be collected by** **Frisca at the start of the evening**) Ladies - FREE Entry Gents - 20 SGD \-\-\- 🕖 Evening Flow 8:00 PM – Arrival & Welcome Settle into our reserved area, grab a drink, and let Frisca introduce you to a few friendly faces. 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM – Fast Friending \- Meet a new person every 3\-6 minutes\. \- Frisca will guide each switch so you can connect with many lovely attendees in a short amount of time\. After 9:30 PM – Open Mingling Continue conversations with your favourite connections or meet more people at your own pace. **Our venue for the evening -** We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment! \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 20 to 40 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\. \- We are not a dating group\. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life\. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet\-up\. \-\-\-\-\-\-\- Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance -** Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing) How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs) How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8)

### **📚 Wiser & Faster Club - Apr 2026 Meetup** See you at our April 2026 book sharing & discussion meetup. For regular participants, please note this Apr edition will be on a Sun (Versus our usual Sat) due to venue availability For anyone new to the group, Wiser Faster is a space for curious, growth-minded people to come together, share what they’ve learned from a great non-fiction book, and spark deeper conversations. Join us to build a quality network and accelerate your own growth! ### **What To Expect** **📍 Date:** Sun, 26 Apr 2026 **🕙 Time:** 11am–1pm **📌 Venue:** OCBC Bookxcess Level 4, Wisma Atria, Orchard Rd ( https://www.ocbc.com/personal-banking/ocbc-wisma-partners-bookxcess.page ) **👥 Group Size:** Small & focused (15-20pax) so everyone gets to contribute Rather than the _typical_ book club where everyone has to read the same book beforehand, WFC is a relaxed brunch-time huddle with 2-3 “Book Sharers” taking 15min turns to present insights from a piece of non-fiction that they’ve read which is followed by open discussion. Bring your curiosity and let’s bounce ideas around. ### **How You Can Join** **🙋 Learner**-Sit in, listen actively, and join the discussion if you feel like it **📚 Sharer**\- Read a non\-fiction book \(Or Podcast\, TED Talk\, etc\.\) that blew your mind? Present your key takeaways in 15min\-s\. **🎙️ Host**-For returning members keen to try light facilitation or emceeing *"We become good by reading. We become great by writing. We gain mastery by teaching"* ### **Agenda** * Introduce yourselves (15mins) * Sharer A (15mins) * Discussion A (30mins) * Break (15mins) * Sharer B (15mins) * Discussion B (30mins) * Group selfie and break off * Post-event meal, buy your own (OTOT) **[RSVP etiquette]** • Update your RSVP if you can’t attend to help with planning. • No-shows are unfair to those on the waitlist. • Consistent no-shows may result in blacklisting from future events 📩 *Interested in being a future sharer or Host? Let us know via this form https://forms.gle/8U3oJ64sfrieYxNb9* _Join our Telegram channel to talk to other WFC members and get the latest updates https://t.me/+Im6CfPzD60RlNTA1_ Let’s get Wiser, Faster - Together.

Wrap up your week with great conversations and easy connections! No pressure, no awkwardness—just fun icebreakers and friendly faces. A welcoming space to connect, laugh, and unwind with like-minded ladies & gents after a long work week! Join [chimichanga.sg/klique ](chimichanga.sg/klique ) to enjoy special drink prices all day, and also special prices lesser than happy hours! 🎟 Tickets (cash only; collected at the start at your host Frisca): Ladies – FREE Gents – 20 SGD ✨ What Makes This Event Special? \- FREE entry for ladies \(RSVP required\) \- Guided social experience to help you meet people comfortably \- Fun icebreakers to make conversations even easier \- A reserved space just for our group \-\-\- 🕖 Evening Flow 8:00 PM – Arrival & Welcome Settle into our reserved area, grab a drink, and let Shelly introduce you to a few friendly faces. 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM – Ice Breakers After 9:00 PM – Open Mingling Continue conversations or meet more people at your own pace! **Our venue for the evening -** We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment! \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 20 to 40 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\. \- We are not a dating group\. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life\. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet\-up\. \-\-\-\-\-\-\- Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance -** Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing) How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs) How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8)

🏛️ **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 ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 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 🙌 📓 **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/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s 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 ‘official' 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 ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s 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 it’s 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. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, 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! 💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I 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.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The 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 don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t 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 we’ll 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 don’t 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/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS) 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.** ✨ Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hg7zL8ClpzM3agJCvw5HDS) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

Come join us for a casual Saturday morning stroll through the forest in Lower Pierce Reservoir *🌞* *Meet new friends while rediscovering Singapore with sunshine and fresh air for better health.* **Walking time:** 1.5 hours **Walking distance:** 3 to 5 km **Difficulty rating:** Easy stroll **When and where to Meet:** Saturday 25th Apr at 10:00 AM Car park on Old Upper Thomson Rd near the Casuarina entrance of Lower Pierce trail (next to Sembawang Baptist Church, 140 Casuarina Rd. 579528) **What will we do on the walk?** * An easy stroll along the wooden boardwalk through the forest of Lower Pierce Reservoir. * Enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and forest trees * Spot wide range of wildlife from mammals to aquatic creatures * Enjoy the wonderful panoramic view of the water surrounded by a luxurious forest **Don't forget:** * Wear comfortable walking shoes. * Bring water to stay hydrated during the walk. **How to connect with organizers?** Join this telegram group **Sun. Trail. Walk. (Apr 25)** to connect with organizers on the day. https://t.me/+nRcRgVkjzgZmOTVl This chat will be closed after the walk **Transport:** **MRT:** Upper Thompson MRT (TE8) on Thomson East Coast Line. Walk to bus stop @ Bef Thomson Plaza Upper Thomson Station Exit 5. **Bus**: 163, 167, 169, 855, 980. Alight at the bus stop nearest to the Sembawang Hill Food Court and walk along Old Upper Thomson Road towards Lower Peirce Reservoir Park. The entrance to the trail (Casuarina Entrance) is about five minutes away **Car**: Follow the direction of Upper Thomson Road. Turn left before the traffic lights at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 into Old Upper Thomson Road. Follow the road until you see the entrance of the trail. Parking facilities are available along the road near the Casuarina Entrance. **Note:** Any changes due to the weather conditions will be communicated to this group. **Disclaimer:** This is not a guided tour. But, it is a great way to meet new people, explore Singapore, and chat with wonderful people coming from all around.