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

*Only for Fully Vaccinated* 3 tables booked • $4 payment/pax is required • Preferred payment by PayNow to my mobile 96200515 • Pass it to me during/after the game. Participants: Preferably from lower Intermediate to upper Intermediate level; No age limit. REMARKS: In sport wear and bring your own bat. Balls and net are provided. Please update your RSVP at least one day before so the members who are on the waiting list won't be deprived of the chance to participate. For those who are in the waitlist, please do cancel your waitlist to not joining if you decided not going. Reason for the waitlist may automatically be RSVPed when any RSVPed member cancelled to not joining and you would become depriving those who are in the waitlist too if you did not turn up for the TT meetup. Thanks for your understanding and support!

Have you ever wondered what happens after you write your program and hit "Build"? 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 for the first session where I will cover:** * 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. **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!). 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!

We are launching a new Beach Tennis Group Class every **Wednesday from 745–915 PM at West Coast Park**. Whether you’re completely new to the game or an experienced player looking to sharpen your skills, this session is designed for **all levels**: * Beginners will learn the fundamentals — strokes, movement, and coordination on sand. * Intermediate and advanced players can work on strategy, consistency, and competitive drills. You can register your interest here: [https://form.jotform.com/pacificbeachtennis/pbta-sign-up](https://form.jotform.com/pacificbeachtennis/pbta-sign-up), or contact Luke at 9476 5258 to register

**Many professionals are curious about AI, but are unsure how it applies to their daily work.** **This meetup is a casual session for anyone interested in exploring how AI can support professional work.** **We will discuss practical ideas, share experiences, and explore how AI may help with tasks such as writing, analysis, research, and decision-making.** **The session will include a short introduction, a few practical demonstrations, and open discussion.** **Whether you are new to AI or already experimenting with it, you are welcome to join.**

🔥 **Kickstart your morning with football!** If you love the game, this one’s for you – fun, fast-paced 5v5 action in the heart of the city. There will be an official host will facilitate the game to ensure safety and rotate teams if applicable. Please note: \- Be on time to ensure game starts promptly\. \- Teams will be formed and play will begin\. Normal rules apply\. \- Where there is a third team\, a series of rotating games lasting 10 minutes will be played. As always, keep games safe and friendly: watch the tackles, avoid sliding, and exhibit great sportsmanship! **\*\*Please note that RSVP on this event doesn't mean you've successfully booked the game. Contact us via WhatsApp +65 88144810 for more details.\*\***

**\*Subject: Join Me at the Next BNI Chapter Meeting!\*** Hi, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to extend a special invitation to you to join me at our upcoming BNI Chapter meeting. It's an event I'm excited about, and I believe you'll find it both valuable and enjoyable. BNI (Business Network International) has been a game-changer for my business, helping me connect with like-minded professionals, expand my network, and generate quality referrals. I believe that you, too, could benefit from being a part of our dynamic BNI Chapter. At the meeting, you'll have the opportunity to: * Network with fellow professionals from various industries. * Share information about your business and what types of referrals you are seeking. * Learn more about the power of referral marketing and how it can boost your business. * Discover the success stories of other BNI members. This meeting is a great chance for you to see firsthand BNI's incredible potential and how it can help you grow your business. I will be there to introduce you to fellow members and guide you through the process. Date: 9 May 2024 Time:7.30 am to 10.00 am Fee: $58 Venue: Chui Huay Lim Club 190 Keng Lee Road #04-01 Singapore 308409 Dress Code: Business Attire If you can make it, please RSVP by 8 May at 4.00 pm so we can ensure your spot at the meeting. [https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/9-may-24-bni-synergy-weekly-networking-meeting-tickets-885471006617?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/9-may-24-bni-synergy-weekly-networking-meeting-tickets-885471006617?aff=oddtdtcreator) I genuinely believe that your presence at this meeting can significantly impact your business and professional network. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to let me know. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the BNI Chapter meeting and introducing you to this fantastic group of business professionals. Together, we can take our businesses to new heights. Best regards, P/S: For more information about BNI, click here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTLWbaIKJuw&t=5s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTLWbaIKJuw&t=5s) To find out more about BNI Synergy, click here [www.bnisynergy.sg](http://www.bnisynergy.sg) If you have any questions, please feel free to WhatsApp me at 98394575 or Email soononn@kashacademy.com

[https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/1984370320045](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/1984370320045) 大家好，我們來臨的週五下午活動，歡迎參加。 活动亮点：1. 持续强化“透明与公平”的制度文化 2. 建立动态的人才盘点机制 3. 把“团队激励”与“经营结果”更紧密结合 以《孙子兵法》十三篇对话人工智能时代，解析算力与谋略之辨，提炼数字经济中的十三制胜法则，帮助企业在技术颠覆中建立战略思维，实现灵活应变与全胜之道。 **时间安排** 14:40 登记交流 15:00 主持人开场 15:05 讲座＆问答 16:05 分组讨论 16:25 小组分享（2-3分钟/组） 16:35 答疑环节 16:40 活动反馈 16:50 自由交流 适合中小企业家、跨国公司高管及初创团队参加。为保证交流深度，本次活动更适合团队规模在 5 人以上的企业创始人或核心管理层参与。 名额有限，立即报名，与优秀企业家共同成长！

To confirm your participation, please email **completeme@outlook.sg** or WhatsApp **(65)** **81252321** us at least 3 days before the event. Please note that marking yourself as “Interested” on Meetup does not confirm your slot. Kindly contact us early to secure your place. **Walk-ins are not allowed.** Looking to meet new people in a warm and friendly setting? Join us for Coffee, Tea or Me?, a relaxed way to connect with like-minded singles of a similar age group over your favourite beverage. This event is exclusively for ladies born in 1996 - 2005 and gentlemen born in 1994 - 2003. Soft drinks will also be provided for those who prefer something other than coffee or tea. At the end of the session, our mutual matching process helps your newfound connections continue beyond the event, giving meaningful connections a chance to grow. Your experience doesn’t end there. You will be invited to a private Telegram group for one week, providing the opportunity to continue conversations either in the main group or privately with your matches. Your ticket includes: ✨ 1 complimentary drink ✨ Guided 1-to-1 rotations ✨ Mutual matching ✨ A week-long facilitated Telegram chat group If you’re looking to meet new people, expand your circle, and potentially discover someone special — this is an event designed for you. **Cost:** BFF (Best Friends Forever) - 2 Ladies' Tickets $48 Lady's Ticket $38 Gentlemen's Tickets $45 This event is organised by **CompleteMe Dating Agency**. Founded in 2012, CompleteMe is a Singapore-based dating agency known for its curated dating events and speed dating sessions designed for working professionals. Having organised over 1,000 dating activities, the agency has helped countless singles meet, connect, and build meaningful relationships over the years. As a legit dating agency, CompleteMe conducts verification checks to ensure that all participants are legally single.

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

To confirm your participation, please email **completeme@outlook.sg** or WhatsApp **(65)** **81252321** us at least 3 days before the event. Please note that marking yourself as “Interested” on Meetup does not confirm your slot. Kindly contact us early to secure your place. **Walk-ins are not allowed.** Looking to meet new people in a warm and friendly setting? Join us for Coffee, Tea or Me?, a relaxed way to connect with like-minded singles of a similar age group over your favourite beverage. This event is exclusively for ladies born in 1986 - 1996 and gentlemen born in 1981 - 1994. Soft drinks will also be provided for those who prefer something other than coffee or tea. At the end of the session, our mutual matching process helps your newfound connections continue beyond the event, giving meaningful connections a chance to grow. Your experience doesn’t end there. You will be invited to a private Telegram group for one week, providing the opportunity to continue conversations either in the main group or privately with your matches. Your ticket includes: ✨ 1 complimentary drink ✨ Guided 1-to-1 rotations ✨ Mutual matching ✨ A week-long facilitated Telegram chat group If you’re looking to meet new people, expand your circle, and potentially discover someone special — this is an event designed for you. **Cost:** BFF (Best Friends Forever) - 2 Ladies' Tickets $48 Lady's Ticket $38 Gentlemen's Tickets $45 This event is organised by **CompleteMe Dating Agency**. Founded in 2012, CompleteMe is a Singapore-based dating agency known for its curated dating events and speed dating sessions designed for working professionals. Having organised over 1,000 dating activities, the agency has helped countless singles meet, connect, and build meaningful relationships over the years. As a legit dating agency, CompleteMe conducts verification checks to ensure that all participants are legally single.

**You’ve built a career—but are you building something that truly matters?** If you’ve ever wondered whether your skills could be used for something more meaningful, you’re not alone. Join us for an evening of professional networking and knowledge sharing focused on meaningful work and venture building. Connect with like-minded professionals, engage in meaningful conversations, and discover opportunities to contribute to a more sustainable future. This meetup is the perfect platform to expand your network, exchange ideas, and learn the secrets behind venture building. Let’s explore how your experience can help build a better future—alongside others who are turning that same restlessness into real impact. [Note: Do get a drink or food from the venue to support them]

Ready to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and discover how AI can revolutionize your wellness business—live and in person? Join us for this exclusive live meetup where we bring together forward-thinking business owners, wellness advocates, and digital entrepreneurs. You’ll learn how to use AI tools to simplify your marketing, boost your online presence, and grow your income—all while promoting better health and balance in your life and business. Picture a vibrant room filled with positive energy, powerful insights, and real collaboration opportunities. You’ll walk away with practical AI strategies, valuable connections and an inspired vision for building a wellness brand that truly works for *you*. Don’t miss this in-person opportunity to learn, network and elevate your wellness business. RSVP now to secure your seat—spaces are limited for this live meetup!

What will Hainan’s 2026 customs closure operation truly mean for businesses and global trade? ​ As the Hainan Free Trade Port enters a new phase of development, this milestone policy is expected to further strengthen Hainan’s role as one of China’s most open and dynamic economic gateways. For Singapore companies looking to enter or expand in the China market, this creates fresh opportunities in market access, cross border investment, supply chain optimization, and regional headquarters planning. ​ Hear directly from Hainan IEDB’s Singapore representative on the latest 2026 policy developments and what they could mean for Singapore businesses. ​**Why This Matters** ​🌍 What will Hainan’s 2026 customs closure operation mean for global business? 📈 How will it reshape market access, trade flows, and investment strategy? 🏢 Could Hainan become a strategic base for regional headquarters and cross border expansion? 🇸🇬 What new opportunities will this open up for Singapore companies entering China? ​ **What We’ll Cover** ​✨ Key policy updates around Hainan 2026 ✨ What the customs closure operation means in practical terms ✨ Opportunities for Singapore businesses and investors ✨ How companies can position early for growth ​ **Who Should Attend** ​💼 Singapore businesses 🚀 Founders and investors 🌐 Cross border operators 📊 Policy, trade, and market entry professionals ​ **Join Us** ​Join us for this policy sharing session as we unpack the key developments of Hainan in 2026 and explore how Singapore enterprises can position themselves for the next wave of growth. Address：Galaxis Work Lott #03-56/57/58，3 Fusionopolis Place Singapore 138523 **分享内容** ✨ 2026年海南核心政策深度解读 ✨ “全岛封关运作”对企业的实际影响与落地分析 ✨ 新加坡企业与投资者的专属商业机遇 ✨ 企业如何提前布局，锁住增长红利 **目标受众** 💼 新加坡本土企业 🚀 创业者与投资者 🌐 跨境业务运营商 📊 政策、贸易及市场准入专业人士 **诚挚邀请** 诚邀您参加本次政策分享会。我们将为您深入剖析 2026 年海南的关键发展趋势，共同探讨新加坡企业如何精准定位，在全球贸易的新格局中抢占先机，迎接下一波增长浪潮。 地址：Galaxis Work Lott #03-56/57/58，3 Fusionopolis Place Singapore 138523

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.

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

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

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

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

This is not an event, but an announcement that we are accepting new members. If you'd like to pursue joining our group, please write us at columbusmensgroup@gmail.com with a few paragraphs about yourself, what you'd like to experience in the group, and the contribution that you'd like to make. Thank you!

**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 **Abstract** Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively. This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA