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👋 Hello AWS User Group Community! Join us on Wednesday, 29th April 2026, for our April meetup at the AWS Singapore Office, IOI Central Boulevard! Our speakers will share their experiences and insights from modernizing existing applications, designing enterprise agent architectures, and taking generative AI ideas from prototype to production. If you're experimenting with AI agents, exploring generative AI architectures, or simply curious about how others are bringing these ideas into real-world systems, this meetup is for you :) 📢 **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 – April 2026**."* You must present this email at the Level 1 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. 📅 **Date:** Wednesday, 29th April 2026 🕡 **Time:** 6:30 PM 📍 **Location:** AWS Singapore; 2 Central Blvd, IOI Central Boulevard East Towers, Level 5 🎤 **Meetup Track** **✅ Evaluating GenAI Applications in Production with AWS Bedrock Evaluations** **📌 Speaker: Vishesh Kumar, Principal Architect, AWS** Without evaluation, all GenAI is "taking shots in the dark." Learn the six criteria for effective GenAI evaluation frameworks and how Amazon Bedrock Evaluations bridges the PoC-to-production gap with built in and custom metrics. **✅ Solving Real-Life Problem using Agentic AI and AWS cloud** **📌 Speaker: Senthil Baskaran, Emerging Technology Architect** Parents in Singapore receive dozens of school event PDFs via ParentsGateway each term and manually re-entering every date, time, and location into their calendars is tedious and error-prone. One PDF upload, two taps, and every event is in your calendar — that was the goal. School Event Processor — an AI-powered web app that extracts calendar events from school PDF letters and adds them directly to Google Calendar. Built with Next.js 15 (App Router), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, AWS Bedrock (Claude Sonnet 4.5), OpenAI GPT-4o as fallback, NextAuth v5 (Google OAuth), pdfjs-dist for client-side PDF rendering, and AWS Amplify for hosting, the app was designed to solve a common, everyday pain point for parents. **✅From Idea to Interactive Map: Building AWS Community Globe** **📌 Speaker: Jagateesvaran Rajoo\, Software Engineer \| AWS Cloud Club Core Team at SIT** In this session, Jaga will share the story behind AWS Community Globe, an interactive project designed to make it easier to discover AWS Community Heroes, Community Builders, User Groups, and Cloud Clubs around the world. He will walk through the idea behind the project, how he designed and built the experience, the tools and technologies used, and some of the lessons learned while turning a simple idea into a working community discovery platform. 💡 **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!

Robots are improving at an increasing pace - due to improvements in hardware; simulation environments; and machine learning approaches at many levels : What if your Agents could take physical form? Talks (subject to updates...): **"Putting AI Agents into Humanoid Robots" - Yip Jia Qi** Since Jia Qi last talked at our meetup in 2023, he has been working at Menlo Research - who have recently open-sourced the Asimov humanoid robot (https://asimov.inc/diy-kit). In his talk, Jia Qi will talk about what has already been accomplished, and outline Menlo's (even more ambitious) goals. **"World [Action] Models" - Martin Andrews** Martin will be giving a high-level description of the World Model landscape (including JEPA) while also comparing them to other approaches for robotics applications. **FOOD UPDATE :** Google has told us that **there WILL BE** pizza at the event \-\-\- Talks will start at 7:10pm (entry at 6:45pm) and end at around 9:00pm, at which point attendees can come up to the front for a bit of a chat with each other, and the speakers. Due to some recent security incidents at the venue please take note of the new DevSpace security procedures [https://bit.ly/devspace-security](https://bit.ly/devspace-security) Attendees will not be admitted later than 15min after the talks have started. As always, we're actively looking for more speakers - both '30 minutes long-form', and lightning talks. For the lightning talks, we welcome folks to come and talk about something cool they've done with keras, PyTorch, JAX and/or Deep Learning for 5-10mins (so, if you have slides, then #max=10). We believe that the key ingredient for the success of a Lightning Talk is simply the cool/interesting factor. It doesn't matter whether you're an expert or an enthusiastic beginner: Given the responses we have had to previous talks, we're sure there are lots of people who would love to hear what you've been playing with. If you're interested in talking, please just introduce yourself to Martin at one of the events.

**Register here (subject to approval):** **[https://luma.com/mu4wsv8t](https://luma.com/mu4wsv8t)** *This is an in-person event. Successful Registration is subject to approval.* **ABOUT** **In association with [Women's Dev Singapore](https://www.meetup.com/women-devs-sg/), [Zenika](https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenikasingapore/) presents A Practitioner’s Perspective:** ​Scalability is often treated as a purely technical challenge — something to solve with the right architecture, tools, or infrastructure. In reality, it is just as much about how we think. In this talk, \*\*[Fion ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fion-sim-8427741b0/)\*\*shares her journey of learning to design for scalability through real-world experience — navigating evolving requirements, growing systems, and the trade-offs that come with them. Rather than focusing on deep technical patterns, the session explores the decision-making process behind building systems that can grow sustainably. Through practical examples, she will reflect on: * How to recognise when scalability becomes a concern * Balancing simplicity vs. future-proofing * Breaking down systems into manageable, evolvable components * Learning from constraints, failures, and iteration This session is designed for developers who are early to mid in their journey, or anyone looking to strengthen their intuition around building systems that don’t just work today — but continue to work as they scale. **About the Speaker - [Fion Sim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fion-sim-8427741b0/):** Fion is a fullstack web developer focused on building robust, scalable applications across the modern web stack. She has hands-on experience with frontend frameworks such as Next.js and Angular, and develops backend microservices using Node.js and Prisma. Driven by curiosity and continuous learning, Fion is particularly interested in how systems evolve over time — and how thoughtful design decisions can support long-term scalability and maintainability. 📍 **Venue:** This meetup is brought to you by Zenika Singapore, 20 Bendemeer Rd, #03-10 BS Bendemeer Centre, Singapore 339914. **NOTE: Successful Registration is subject to approval. Sign up here:** https://luma.com/mu4wsv8t **EVENT SCHEDULE:** **6:30 PM - 6:45 PM:** Registration + Networking **6:45 PM to 6:55 PM:** Intro to WDS **7:00 PM to 7:10 PM:** Intro to Zenika **7:15 PM to 8:15 PM:** Learning to Design Systems for Scalability by Fion Sim, Zenika + Q&A **8:15 PM onwards:** Networking + Phototaking **TERMS & CONDITIONS** * Zenika Singapore reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. * Although very unlikely, please note that Zenika Singapore reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event if necessary. However, in case of a cancellation, Zenika Singapore will inform all attendees one day in advance and will endeavor to provide an alternative date. * Please note that photographs and/or videos will be taken at this event for marketing, publicity, and archival purposes. Should you have any concerns with your image being captured or used, please approach one of our staff members. * Zenika Singapore owns the sole copyright of all content. * You will be added to our mailing list upon registration of this event and will receive updates on our next events and open positions at Zenika.

## **[\[register on Luma\] Give your AI Agent a Voice in 1 hour!](https://luma.com/tgbspeechmatics1?tk=2FtgLg)** [The Generative Beings](https://thegenerativebeings.com/?utm_source=luma) (TGB) is partnering up with **Speechmatics** to bring the *best-in-class Speech-to-text for voice agents*, with low-latency multilingual conversion and multi-speaker conversations. ​Speechmatics' enterprise‑grade voice models deliver 90%+ accuracy with sub‑second latency, and truly multilingual performance, including seamless code‑switching across Mandarin, English, Tamil, and Malay. ​Top developers and builders will get their hands on the very best of voice models and capabilities to quickly hack out a voice agent in 1 hour. *** ## ​**Agenda:** * ​**05:30 PM:** Registration + networking * ​**06:00 PM:** Welcome note [Shivang, TGB] * ​**06:10 PM:** Speechmatics Intro + startup program [Paolina] * ​**06:20 PM:** Speechmatics demo + platform access [Jeslyn] * ​**06:40 PM:** Start building Voice Agents * ​**07:40 PM:** Demos * ​**08:00 PM:** Networking + light F&B * ​**08:30 PM:** Doors close *** ## ​Partner: [Speechmatics](https://www.speechmatics.com/?utm_source=tgb) ​Speechmatics offers an enterprise-grade speech-to-text API in 55+ languages, supporting use cases like voice agents, captioning, healthcare scribe, and contact centers post-call analytics. It delivers low-latency transcription, flexible deployment across device, on-prem, and cloud, plus strong privacy and compliance support. ​[Apply to the Speechmatics Startup Program](https://www.speechmatics.com/startup-program?utm_source=luma) and unlock up to $50,000 in credits to build world‑class speech workflows. *** ## ​Venue partner: [SGInnovate](https://www.sginnovate.com/?utm_source=tgb) ​SGInnovate is a Singapore-based deep tech ecosystem builder that invests in startups, develops talent, and connects industry partners to grow the country’s innovation community *** # ​Organiser: ​[The Generative Beings](https://thegenerativebeings.com/?utm_source=luma) ​We accelerate GTM outcome for AI founders and builders. Join Asia's largest AI ecosystem of 15,000+ founders, builders, leaders, VCs, and talent. Currently, running chapters in: India, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and SEA. **[Signup](https://thegenerativebeings.com/?utm_source=luma) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-generative-beings/?utm_source=luma) \| [Telegram](https://t.me/tgbcommunity?utm_source=luma) \| [X](https://x.com/tgbeings?utm_source=luma) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tgbeings?utm_source=luma) \| [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGenerativeBeings/?utm_source=luma) \| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@tgbeings?utm_source=luma)**

Discover France’s Legendary Appellation of Power & Heritage 💸 **Early Bird Price — $85 per person** 🍷 Includes **FREE $20 voucher** (redeemable on featured wines) Step into the world of one of France’s most prestigious wine appellations—Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a region celebrated for its powerful, expressive wines and centuries of winemaking heritage. Renowned as one of the earliest official appellations in France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape produces predominantly **full-bodied, richly layered reds**, often crafted from blends of up to 13 grape varieties, with Grenache taking the lead. **✨ Event Highlights** * Walk-around tasting format: explore at your own pace * A curated selection of premium Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines * Discover the diversity of styles across producers and blends * Engage with fellow wine enthusiasts in a relaxed setting **🍇 What Makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Special?** From sun-soaked vineyards covered in heat-retaining stones to the influence of the powerful Mistral winds, the region’s unique terroir creates wines known for their **intensity, complexity, and signature notes of spice, herbs, and dark fruit**. **🎟 Registration** Secure your slot here: [https://finewines.com.sg/event/chateauneuf-du-pape-walk-around-tasting-29-apr-2026-685/register](https://finewines.com.sg/event/chateauneuf-du-pape-walk-around-tasting-29-apr-2026-685/register) **⚠️ Notes** * Limited slots available * Walk-around format (no assigned seating) * Suitable for both beginners and seasoned wine lovers **🍇 Featured Wines** **🔴 ICONIC REDS** * 2014 Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins ($700) * 2018 Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Le Plateau” ($250) * 2021 Mont Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape ($99) * 2022 Mont Redon Gigondas Réserve ($69) * 2023 Mont Redon Lirac ($65) **⚪ ELEGANT WHITES** * 2024 Mont Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Le Plateau” Blanc ($200) * 2022 Mont Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc ($79) * 2024 Mont Redon Le Viognier du Château ($49) **⭐ TOP 5 REASONS YOU MUST TASTE THIS LINE-UP** **1) The ultimate wine experience** Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the world’s most iconic wines—rich, powerful, and deeply rooted in Rhône tradition. **2) Rare icon wine worth $700** Taste the legendary **Henri Bonneau Réserve des Célestins**, a highly limited cuvée produced only in exceptional vintages. **3) Exclusive Mont Redon showcase** Explore one of the most historic estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, founded in 1923 and known for its consistency and quality. **4) “Le Plateau” expression** A premium selection from old vines (80–100 years), capturing the purest expression of Mont Redon’s terroir. **5) A complete Rhône journey** From **Lirac → Gigondas → Châteauneuf-du-Pape**, experience the full depth of Southern Rhône in one sitting. **💸 Pricing** Usual Price: **$109** 🔥 **Early Bird Price: $85** 🎁 Includes FREE **$20 voucher** for any featured wines **⚠️ Important Note** Premium Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines can be very expensive, often $1500+ for a similar tasting experience. This is your chance to explore them at a fraction of the price.

✨ **WE ARE MOVING!** Join the official Singapore Unreal Engine community for all future SG meetups! 👉 [https://communities.unrealengine.com/singapore/](https://communities.unrealengine.com/singapore/) 🚀 Unreal Engine Singapore Meet-up is Back! Join us for an exciting evening in Singapore with the Epic team for a special Unreal Engine community session! Kick off the night with the latest updates from Epic, followed by an exclusive live demo by Chris Murphy on Procedural Content Generation (PCG). The session concludes at 7:45 PM but don't miss out on more networking over drinks at Five Bar nearby. Come, be inspired, and immerse yourself in the world of Unreal Engine! ✨ PLEASE REGISTER ON THE NEW COMMUNITY PAGE: 👉 [https://communities.unrealengine.com/events/details/epic-games-singapore-presents-unreal-engine-singapore-meetup-with-epic-games-29-april-2026/](https://communities.unrealengine.com/events/details/epic-games-singapore-presents-unreal-engine-singapore-meetup-with-epic-games-29-april-2026/)

**LEARN MANDARIN WITH US** **和我们一起学华语/普通话** Come and join us every Saturday afternoon and learn some useful Mandarin from proficient speakers in a friendly and casual atmosphere. Besides learning the language, you will also get to make new friends from all around the world. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate and advanced learner, we welcome you. The meetup starts at 4 pm. We will try our best to arrange seating at this time so that each group has expert Mandarin speakers. If you come later than 4.10 pm we cannot guarantee ideal seating. Seating priorities will be given to those who signed up. **欢迎会说华语/普通话的朋友** 我们非常欢迎会说华语/普通话的朋友来参加我们这个华语/普通话练习小组，帮助来自世界各地的朋友学习华语/普通话。 *** GETTING THERE Take Downtown (blue) Line or Circle (yellow) Line to Promenade MRT. Take Exit C at Promenade MRT, and go up to level 3. LOCATING US INSIDE THE FOOD COURT Look for a round tables section near the wall of the food court away from the stalls. You can drop the Event Host a message if you are lost. NO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES We welcome anyone who is keen to learn a language or help others learn the language. However, this is NOT the platform for individuals who have other intentions, such as recruiting members for their business or organization or selling products or services. We will not hesitate to ask such individuals to stop attending our meetups.

Celebrate your public holiday with a scenic paddle towards Pulau Ubin, and enjoy a stunning sunset as we cruise back to Pasir Ris Park. This beginner-friendly expedition offers calm waters, coastal views, and a rewarding golden-hour experience on the water. 🗓 Date: 1 May (Friday) ⏰ Time: 4:15 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Launch Point: Pasir Ris Park (near Carpark E) 🛶 Route: Paddle to Pulau Ubin Jetty & return (~7.7km) 🚤 Crafts: Sea Kayak / Sit-on-top Kayak / SUP 💰 Fee: $25 per pax ✨ What to expect: Easy-paced paddle suitable for beginners with some fitness. Scenic route towards Pulau Ubin. Beautiful sunset views on the return leg 🌇 Friendly and supportive group vibes ❗ Not included: Transport (to & from venue) Food, drinks & post-paddle treats Weather control 😆 Personal accident insurance A chat group will be created for coordination and updates. 📩 DM to reserve your slot and join us for this sunset adventure!

◾**Sky Mirror 天空之镜 ->Feeding Eagle 鹰饲养->Firefly萤火虫-** **+ Sekinchan 适耕庄 Sightseeing/ Shopping Tour\*\*** ◾**Date: 30 April - 02 May 2026 (Thu-Sat)** **[1 May 2026 is Labour Day Public Holiday]** **[RSVP CLOSED, ALL SLOTS HAVE TAKEN UP]** **\*\*TAKING 44 SEATER LUXURIOUS COACH\*\*** **◾Event Detail:** **Promotions:** **Only $230/person** **◾PAYMENT:** **Please Paynow $230/person** to UEN 201727764C Wilfred Go Travelling & Hiking Pte or Bank Transfer to DBS Current Account 0029069789 and Text 94884478 me once done with Print-screen Receipt **TA License No 03066** **TA NAME: WILFRED GO TRAVELLING & HIKING PTE LTD** ◾**INTERESTED, WHATSAPP 94884478 Wilfred or SIGN-UP HERE** [https://www.meetup.com/lets-go-travelling-hiking/events/313000825/](https://www.meetup.com/lets-go-travelling-hiking/events/313000825/) The small town of Kuala Selangor is known for its fresh seafood, The Sasaran Beach Sky Mirror is a hidden gem in Kuala Selangor, named after its unique mirror-like reflection of the sky. Others attractions include Blue Tear and Feeding Eagles Sekinchan is a tranquil fishing village and greatly known for its fresh seafood, lush paddy fields, and laid-back vibe. **◾◾ATTRACTIONS/THINGS TO DO:** **◾Kuala Selangor** ◾Sky Mirror 天空之镜 known as “Mirror in the Sky “as the shallow waters” reflects the sky in all its going, thus creating many unique photography and selfie. [https://youtu.be/6RXG5ec1NCY](https://youtu.be/6RXG5ec1NCY) ◾Feeding Eagle鹰饲养 A boat trip to watch the eagles circling the beautiful sky to grab up the chicken spreading in the open sea. [https://youtu.be/1ySvEFxR36U](https://youtu.be/1ySvEFxR36U) ◾**Firefly 萤火虫** Witness the symphony of light in the mangrove swamps and take pleasure in one of Mother Nature’ **◾Sekinchan** ◾Wishing Tree 许愿树 To make a wish, make a donation before you get the ribbon to write and throw up and hang on the tree. ◾Bagan Fishing Village Fisherman busy with their work to unload their catching ◾Mimi Fishball 咪咪鱼丸 Freshly-made fish products, from fish balls to fish cakes ◾Nan Tian Chinese Temple 南天宮 You can climb up the tower to have the panorama view of paddy field. ◾Paddy field/ Paddy Processing Factory Understand paddy planting and paddy processing. ◾Ah Ma House Ah Ma House (阿嬤的家) selling Ah Ma Cake (阿嬤鸡蛋糕). **To Connect With Us:** **1\. Telegram Channel: [https://t.me/wilfredtravelsg](https://t.me/wilfredtravelsg)** **2\. Whatapps Channel:** **[https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJmIsU9mrGTPqpect3l](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJmIsU9mrGTPqpect3l)** **3\. Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/events/calendar](https://www.facebook.com/events/calendar)** **◾Includes:** • Sky Mirror 天空之镜 • Eagle Feeding鹰饲养 • Firefly 萤火虫 • 3 Star Hotel Stay based on twin sharing room • Meals of -/L/D(Sat) & 1 B (Sun) **◾Excludes:** Travel Insurance Items Not Mentioned In Itinerary Single Room Requests **Suggested Itinerary** **(Thu Night, 30/4)** 1130pm- Marsiling MRT Station 1135pm –Depart JB Custom **Fri, 1/5 (L/D)** 5am – Rest Area Wash-up & Breakfast 7am-Morning Market & Breakfast 830am-Depart to Sky Mirror Jetty(1) 9am- Getting Ready 930am-Depart to Sky Mirror Tour 1130am- Back to Jetty 12pm-Lunch (Inclusive) 1pm-Checking Hotel and Rest 5pm-Dinner (Inclusive) 6pm-Eagle Feeding鹰饲养(4) 730pm-Firefly (5) 9pm-Hotel 930pm-Rest **Sat, 2/5 (B)** 630am-Wake-up 7am- Breakfast 8am-Depart to Sekinchan 830am-Wishing Tree(6) 9am-Bagan Fishing Village(7) 930am-Mimi Fishball(8) 10am- Nan Tian Temple(9) 1015am- Mango King Farm(10) 1030am- Paddy Processing Factory(11) 11am- Ah Ma House(12) 2pm- R&R own Lunch 3pm-Depart to Johor Bahru 9pm-JB Custom 10pm-Marsiling MRT **◾Disclaimer, Indemnity and Terms of Participation:** The participant acknowledges that this is an adventure trip. The itinerary serves as a guide only and changes may be required. All participants are strongly advised to have travel insurance. The participant agrees to assume all risks and indemnifies the organizers against all claims, disputes.

**Dates:** * 4 April 2026 * 18 April 2026 * 2 May 2026 **Timing:** 2pm onwards **Venue:** HackerspaceSG **Address:** Textile Centre, #08-10, Singapore 199018 ​We'll be hanging out to practice some LeetCode questions together. **\#\# No food provided \#\# Bring your laptop \#\#** # ​Format: * ​Pick a random LeetCode question (easy or medium). * ​One volunteer will connect to screen and attempt the question within 40 minutes. * ​Rest of the group will either role-play as interviewer, collaborator or just observe. * ​At the end of the attempt, the group will provide feedback to the volunteer. # ​Format of Feedback: ## ​Soft skills * ​Ask good questions? * ​What should be talked about? What should demo thru code? ## ​Technical feedback * ​Quality of execution. # ​About JuniorDev SG: ​JuniorDevSG is a developer interest group that focuses on providing a place for junior developers to learn and network with each other. ​At the same time, we seek to be a support system to help junior developers break into tech, navigate their careers as well growing them to one day become senior developers or tech leaders in the tech industry.

Whatsapp Philip for any questions: 8452 0693 Hola! Come and pick up some Spanish at Saturday Spanish: Sábado de Español. Learners of all ages and all levels are welcome. All our language-learning meetup events are free of charge. WE WANT SPANISH SPEAKERS TOO! We are on a constant lookout for proficient Spanish speakers (not necessarily native) to come and share their knowledge of the language and culture. If you speak the language, come and join us and make lots of friends. See you there amigos! Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mRfYKAMXaL9rLLEz8 *** 1. NO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES We welcome anyone who is keen to learn a language or help others learn the language. However, this is NOT the platform for individuals who have other intentions, such as recruiting members for their business/organisation, WhatsApp groups or selling products or services. We will not hesitate to ask such individuals to stop attending our meetups if they have been found to be pestering our members for such purposes. 2\. GETTING THERE Take Downtown Line or Circle Line to Promenade MRT. At Promenade MRT take Exit C, turn right and walk into Suntec City, take the escalators or lift to level 3, you will find FOOD ARENA foodcourt next to Burger King. 3\. LOCATING US INSIDE THE FOOD COURT We usually will have a "SPANISH" sign at our table. You can ask the other language groups at the food court where the Spanish Group is sitting, they will help guide you.

Baroque House has been invited by the National Heritage Board to showcase our Original Calligraphy Art Jam at the Launch of Heritagefest 2026. Our sessions are on 1 and 2 May 5-7pm. Come enjoy a free trial and special offer when you book your next session at the event.

It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.

**A Transformative Half-Day Event** Welcome to Confidence Lab, the ultimate experience designed to help you step into your most confident self. This half-day event is packed with actionable strategies, inspiring sessions, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to invest in their personal and professional growth. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career, deepen your self-belief, or simply embrace new challenges, Confidence Lab is your starting point. **What You’ll Experience** **Your Confidence Lab ticket includes:** * **Engaging Speaker Sessions**: Learn from experts about harnessing confidence in your career, relationships, and everyday life. * **Interactive Experiences:** Participate in dynamic activities designed to help you step into your most confident self. * **In-Depth Audience Q&A:** Get direct insights from speakers as they answer your most pressing questions about building confidence and stepping into leadership. * **Networking Opportunities**: Connect with a supportive community of professionals and confidence enthusiasts. **2026 Speaker Sessions:** * **Seeing Clearly** Understand how you show up - and what’s been getting in the way. * **Confidence in Relationship** Communicate, navigate conflict, and build trust more effectively. * **Sustainable Agency** Learn how to lead without burning out. Your energy is part of the strategy. * **Confidence in Service** Align how you show up with the impact you actually want to have. **This Is For You If…** * You’re ready to take up more space in your work or life * You want to communicate with clarity and confidence * You’re stepping into (or preparing for) leadership * You’re done second-guessing yourself **Our Speakers** **Lachandra Baker** Founder of LBB Edutainment and the kind of person who makes you realize you’ve been confusing confidence with performance your whole life. Lachandra blends psychology, research, and radical humanity to help individuals and teams stop code-switching their way through the day and start showing up as someone they actually recognize. Expect to be challenged, affirmed, and genuinely seen - sometimes all in the same breath. **Annette Santiago Reyes** Annette has a rare talent: she makes the way you communicate feel like a discovery, not a critique. A connection catalyst and culture strategist, she helps people understand why they show up the way they do, and how to bridge the gap between intention and impact. Whether you're navigating change, life’s challenges, or simply trying to better understand yourself and others. Annette gives you the language and the lens to get there. **Elizabeth Wangugi** Creator of The Nap Concert and the RESTOR™ framework, Elizabeth is here to tell you that rest is not a reward - it’s a strategy. Rooted in neuroscience and restorative practice, her work helps high-achievers stop running on fumes and start leading from a place of actual capacity. If your calendar is full and your tank is empty, Elizabeth might be the most important person you hear from at Confidence Lab. **Stephanie Andrews** Founder of Social Black Butterfly Training & Consulting, Stephanie knows what it takes to lead through complexity because she’s done it across social services, healthcare, and operations. She specializes in succession strategy and leadership development, equipping leaders to build trust, navigate the hard moments, and leave something worth inheriting. Stephanie doesn’t just develop leaders. She develops the kind of leaders people actually want to follow. **Lillian Morales-Laster** SVP Human Resources Director at United Midwest Savings Bank and Executive Director of the Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA). Lillian has spent her career combining her passion for equity and inclusion with her experience in human resources to lead teams and organizations in the development of supportive work environments. She leads with a vision of ensuring Latinas' voices are included in crucial decision-making processes, because for Lillian, ELLA is more than just a program. It's a vibrant community of hermanas supporting and uplifting each other as they navigate their paths to leadership. A Columbus Business First Community Champion and Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan, her commitment to empowering others shows up everywhere she goes. **Rachyl Kershaw** Founder of Greater Columbus Consulting and the architect behind the Confidence Lab Annual Summit, Rachyl has a gift for cutting through the noise, helping high-achievers stop performing success and start living it. She asks the questions most people are afraid to, creates space for honest reckoning, and somehow makes the hard work feel energizing. If you’ve ever wondered why doing everything right still feels like something’s missing, you’re in exactly the right room. **Why Confidence Lab?** Confidence is the foundation for success in every area of life. Whether you’re navigating a career change, launching a business, or striving for personal growth, building your confidence is the key to unlocking your higher purpose. This is your chance to invest in yourself and start living boldly. **Join Us on May 4** Confidence Lab is more than just an event - it’s a movement. Step into your power, embrace your potential, and make this the year you thrive. Secure your spot today and take the first step toward a more confident YOU. Cost should never be a barrier to growth. If you'd like to request a complimentary community ticket, reach out to us at [hello@confidencelab.org](hello@confidencelab.org), no explanation needed. Read more and see additional ticketing options at [https://confidencelab.org/](https://confidencelab.org/)

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen. [Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940) Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*, Columbus, OH 43212 [Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu) Book summary: Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.

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