Speeches

Hello everyone! Join us for an IN PERSON Apache Kafka® meetup on May 18th from 6:30pm, hosted by IMDA in Singapore! **📍 Venue:** IMDA 10 Pasir Panjang Rd, Mapletree Business City Level 5 Events Room 1&2 Singapore 117438 \*\*\* **🗓 Agenda:** * 18:30pm - 19:00pm: Food, Drinks & Networking * 19:00pm - 20:00pm: Jun Rao, Co-founder, Confluent * 20:00pm - 20:30pm: Additional Q&A / Networking \*\*\* **💡 Speaker:** Jun Rao, Co-founder, Confluent **Talk:** Queues for Kafka **Abstract:** Event streaming is great but sometimes it's easier to use a queue, especially when parallel consumption is more important than ordering. Wouldn't it be great if you had the option of consuming your data in Apache Kafka just like a message queue? For workloads where each message is an independent work item, you'd really like to be able to run as many consumers as you need, cooperating to handle the load, and to acknowledge messages one at a time as the work is completed. You might even want to be able to retry specific messages. This is much easier to achieve using a queue rather than a topic with a consumer group. KIP-932 brings queuing semantics to Apache Kafka. It introduces the concept of share groups. Share groups let your applications consume data off regular Kafka topics with per-message acknowledgement and without worrying about balancing the number of partitions and consumers. With this KIP, you can bring your queuing workloads to Apache Kafka. Come and hear about this innovative new feature being added to Apache Kafka 4.1. \*\*\* If you would like to speak or host our next event please let us know! [community@confluent.io](community@confluent.io)

### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class ### **Cancellation Policy** Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson ###

Come and join us for an Introduction to Meditation! Every week, we meet up to do guided meditation in English. Before the meditation event, there will be a short talk to introduce and explain who we are and what we do. If you are new to Buddhism or meditation, it is an ideal place to start. General information : • public meditation open to beginners • meditation lasts half an hour • session is free of charge • questions : before our meditation starts, and after it’s over, you may receive a introduction to meditation and to Buddhism and answers to your questions on these topics. • no special clothes required Hope to see you there!

Join our 1 hour HIIT bootcamp session for a good cause! 💪💖 Monday @7:30pm The Lawn@MarinaBay | Downtown MRT 💌 This month we are supporting www.aidah.org 💌 Fee: $10 (donation) UEN: T17SS0099L or cash 
Is this class for you? Yes! All fitness levels are welcome and we will make sure you enjoy the hour with us! 🥳 What to bring: Water and Towel, optionally a Yoga mat Please arrive 5 minutes early! If you're unsure about anything just text us!☺️ About us: We are a group of fitness enthusiasts regularly supporting AIDHA, ECDC Nepal and Cambodian children's fund by running fitness classes. COVID-19 safe measures: we want to make the bootcamp as safe as possible for everyone and work out by complying with the current valid covid -19 safe measures. We ask you to fill out our waver the first time you join: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1up4iapcx14z82MIa0XtO5bq1BdQtQFJLDMc-Y94YT6M/edit

FOC. Room opens 6.30pm for networking. Meeting starts 7pm sharp. Free of Charge. Meeting at LENG KEE CC Room 02-05 opposite REDHILL MRT Green line Come Upgrade yr Public Speaking Skills & Leadership skills at the most premier club in Singapore. 1st IN THE WORLD to qualify for 10/10 of the distinguished club program. The club which clocks in all the Memberships ribbons conquer yr Fear of Public Speaking. Singapore's Top Public Speaking Club. FREE OF CHARGE (Usual $10/meeting)

🎤 **Ready to elevate your speaking and leadership journey?** Join us at the **Toastmasters District 80 Annual Conference 2026** — the **biggest gathering of Toastmasters across the district!** 🎤 **Learn from TWO world-class speakers:** 🔥 **[Mohammed Qahtani](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWhD_eNEk3-/?igsh=MTlqZTdmejFpMTRscA==)** – World Champion of Public Speaking 2015 🔥 **[Hanna Cheng](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ8eqvZS0eg)** – First Runner-Up World Champion of Public Speaking ✨ **What to expect:** • **Inspiring keynote speakers** • **Educational and interactive sessions** • **District-level speech contest finals** • **Networking with passionate communicators** Whether you're a **Toastmaster or simply interested in improving your communication skills**, this event is designed for **YOU**. 💡 Come **learn, connect, and grow** with a supportive community of leaders and speakers. 🎟️ **Seats are limited — secure your spot now!** 👉 [REGIST HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986136764528?aff=oddtdtcreator) 📌 **Event Details:** 🎯 **Theme:** *Together, Hand in Hand: Celebrating the people who journey with us* 📍 **Venue:** Raffles Marina 10 Tuas West Drive, Singapore 638404 📅 **Date:** **23 – 24 May 2026 (Sat–Sun)** 🕘 **23 May:** **9:00 AM – 5:00 PM** 🕘 **24 May:** **9:00 AM – 4:00 PM** 🍽️ **Conference Dinner (23 May): 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM** **We can’t wait to see you there!**

## 🐺 Werewolf Relaunch Night ## $12 Special (Up to 5 Hours) Join us for an exciting **Werewolf** **(狼人杀)** game night in **Ang Mo Kio 宏茂桥!** Whether you're a seasoned player or completely new, this is the perfect opportunity to socialize, strategize, and experience real-life social deduction at its best. *** ### 💰 Entry Fee: $12 Includes 1 drink + light snacks 🍪 Additional $2/- per hour, for every extension. ### 🕒 Duration: Up to 5 Hours Game begins on time arrive early to secure your seat. 1pm to 6pm *** ### 🔥 What to Expect ✅ Dedicated Game Moderator (New players welcome!) ✅ High-energy social deduction gameplay ✅ Intense discussions, bluffing & mind games ✅ A great place to meet new friends Ideal gameplay experience: 9–12 players per table. *** ### 📍 Location Good Speed Game Cafe 710A Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #02-2625 3 mins walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT Station Located above 24-hour Scarlett Supermarket *** ### 📲 Stay Updated Join our Telegram group for seat confirmation & **latest** **updates**: [https://t.me/goodspeedgamecafe](https://t.me/goodspeedgamecafe) *** ### 🎥 New to Werewolf? Chinese version: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu_JeVdjOTM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu_JeVdjOTM) English version: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVyzwrDO1vw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVyzwrDO1vw)

**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.

**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)\*\*\*

🌿 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/)

Lets meet, eat & sing at Liang Seah Street. Location: 2nd floor, Asian Grill Bar Or Find us @ https://chat.whatsapp.com/Eybi5M73GEGHVV2Ynp14ib?mode=hqctcla

The topic for May is "Ink" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion **Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?** A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad. My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one. Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it? I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction. Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends. No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. 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.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)

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.

**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