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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!

**ARE YOU LOOKING TO DOUBLE OR TRIPLE YOUR BUSINESS IN 2023?** Network with over 100 committed business owners and get the right business deals. BNI is the world’s leading business referral organization with over 296,182 members in over 10,851 BNI Chapters worldwide. In 2021 alone, BNI Members shared over 12.6 million valuable new client referrals and generated over $19.4B (USD) in revenue. We are a member-focused business referral network that works. You will develop long-lasting relationships with like-minded business professionals, create opportunities through referral marketing and grow your business skills. During the meeting, you will have the chance to present a short introduction about your business and share what type of referrals you are looking for. You will also have the opportunity to listen to other members' presentations and learn about their businesses and referrals. Venue: Civil Service Club @Tessensohn 60 Tessensohn Rd Singapore 217664 Visitor Meeting Fee: $58 (Singapore Dollars) Visitor Registration Link: [https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/25-apr-24-bni-synergy-weekly-networking-meeting-tickets-816176264177](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/25-apr-24-bni-synergy-weekly-networking-meeting-tickets-816176264177) When submitting the form, please state that the member who invited you to the event is Chong Soon Onn. For more information about BNI, click here: [What is BNI? \| How BNI Helps Small Businesses Grow \| Visit a Chapter](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTLWbaIKJuw&t=5s) If you have any questions, please feel free to WhatsApp me at 98394575 or Email soononn@kashacademy.com

**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.**

**Looking to meet new people in Singapore or reconnect with the Coffee & Cravings community?** Join us for a relaxed evening of drinks, conversation, and making new connections. Whether you’ve been part of the group before, you’re new to Singapore, or you simply feel like joining a casual social evening, you’re very welcome. *** ## **Event Details** **Location:** Spectre **Day:** Tuesday **Time:** 7:00 PM onwards **Special for our group:** $10 highballs *** ## **About This Meetup** Coffee & Cravings has been around for more than a decade. In the past, the events were always simple — gather at a café or restaurant, share food or drinks, and meet people from all sorts of backgrounds. Over the years we’ve had members from retail, F&B, tech, finance, law, creative industries and entrepreneurship. Many people actually made lasting friendships and professional connections through these casual meetups. We haven’t organised as many events in recent years, and the Meetup landscape has changed quite a bit as well. Our subscription is also coming up for renewal in April, so before deciding what to do next, I thought it would be nice to bring the group together again and see if there’s still interest in keeping the community active. *** ## **The Venue** For this meetup we’ll be gathering at **Spectre**, a bar owned by a friend who has kindly offered the space for us to use as our meetup hangout. The bar is actually wrapping up its lease at the end of the month, so this is also a nice opportunity to enjoy the space before it disappears. It’s comfortable, can fit quite a number of people, and works well as a place to chat and meet new faces. The bar will be offering **$10 highballs for the group**, and you’re welcome to order other drinks from the regular menu if you prefer. Since the space won’t be around much longer, I’m hoping to host **a few Coffee & Cravings meetups there before it closes**, so hopefully this can also help kickstart the group again. *** If you’ve been part of the group before, it would be lovely to see you again. If you’re new, come by and say hello. And as a small side note — if anyone feels strongly about keeping the group going and would like to help support the Meetup subscription so we can continue organising events like this, feel free to reach out privately. ***

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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!

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**What if the most valuable thing you could do is stop and think?** Join experts, founders, and curious humans for 90 minutes of real conversation over dinner. No easy answers. Just better questions. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **AI tools promise to help us think faster, decide better, and stay ahead.** ​However, as more of our writing, planning, and even remembering becomes assisted, what parts of thinking are we outsourcing - at what point does AI stop helping, and start hindering us from thinking? What might that be doing to us, and the next generation? \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Note: This is a ticketed dinner gathering. For tickets, please click [here](https://luma.com/zpglm538) or head to: lu.ma/socrates**

Some quiet morning time doing writing / working at a cafe.

Just a walk between our reading venue at the Cafe Standard and dinner at Relish in Cluny Court. Feel free to join us! We won't be waiting so please arrive early if you're really keen to hike with us. (Walk with us at your own risk!) If it rains, this might be cancelled.

**🌟 Horoscope × MBTI Matchmaker Night 🌟(lady free entry)Quality Small Group max 25pax if you are interested we still welcome to join us** **📍 Venue: The Harbour Place - Bistro Bar @** **located at 114 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore** **088529.** **🎟️ Ticket: $20entry (include half pints beer ) for gents,($13 for lady entry include 1 cocktail )can choose alcohol or nonalcoholic!! Causes I want to protect the event quality attend so I hope everyone can make a payment before attend it , by paynow !** **Join us for a fun, relaxed Horoscope + MBTI matchmaking night, where personality, stars, and real conversations come together ✨** **🔔 Important Note** **As the event is held in a bistro for 2 hours, each guest is required to order a minimum of 2 drinks to cover venue costs. Thank you for your support** **🕒 Event Flow (Flexible & Chill)** **You’re free to follow the schedule or simply enjoy casual chats if you prefer.** **🧊 First 30 min – Self Introduction** **Light and easy introductions. No pressure, just be yourself.** **🍹 Next 30 min – Drinking Game** **Fun ice-breaker games to loosen up and connect naturally.** **💬 Next 30 min – Debate Game** **Interesting discussions around: —Life** **-Career** **-Relationships** **Share your thoughts, listen to different perspectives, and spark chemistry 💡** **📸 Final 30 min – Photo Session** **Take photos with:** ******* **A meaningful and memorable takeaway 🌙To confirm your participation, please WhatsApp** ********87964912\*****\*****\*****\*****us at least 1 hour before the event. Causes I hope the person to confirm better can paynow me the entry fee to protect all the attend will coming and pr promise meet up on that day !!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.********

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)

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

**We'll have two meetings covering AI - this second one is for Positron** We will review which AI features are linked in for Positron, and how to use them. **Location:** The meetup will be at SPARK's ([https://annarborusa.org/](https://annarborusa.org/)) Ann Arbor site: [SPARK HQ (Ann Arbor)](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ann*Arbor*SPARK*Headquarters/@42.2792515,-83.7447708,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883cae3effe193cb:0x5296a53db2a282bf!8m2!3d42.2792515!4d-83.7447708?hl=en-US__;Kysr!!HXCxUKc!3EEdBNXRJKknP6LCGkZetSuEsdtChFojQnOVitFUC5C0fyilqXEbiMstT9ajBR3Cw-55qoFkrElCjQvjMdTxUw$). There is on street parking, and parking at local structures. **This will be a hybrid meeting - the Zoom session starts at 6:30 PM.** **Time:** The doors will be open at 6:00, with pizza and beverages provided. We will have a meet-and-greet-and-pizza session, and then at 6:30 we'll have a presentation. **Zoom information:** https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86862937929?pwd=woa95D1r85dobjqxQ07NfBLNdTa9hc.1 Passcode: 705462 **If you can't get in, please call me at: 734 223-3307** **Document source:**

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Please Join GDG Cloud Indy for a live demonstration of latest Google AI Tools for building apps, followed by practical examples of enterprise production. Coming to central Indy. The Lineup: 11:00 AM AI-Assisted Development with Antigravity Google Antigravity is an agent-first IDE. We will move beyond standard code completion to explore how autonomous agents can orchestrate terminal tasks, manage dependencies, and perform UI testing directly within the development environment. This session includes a walkthrough of Antigravity's core interface followed by a live demo building a simple full-stack webapp to show how these agentic workflows function in practice. Speaker : Anil Yanamandra is a Solutions Architect with 17+ years of experience building global, consumer-facing applications. He is currently focused on transforming legacy enterprise processes and systems through the strategic application of Generative AI. A hands-on practitioner in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, Anil constantly explores the latest tools and methodologies to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and production-ready AI engineering. 11:40 AM Real Life AI Coding Examples Review real-life examples of applications and utilities created with AI code-assist tooling, as well as security and safety considerations pertaining to developing and using AI tools in a large organization. Speaker : Jeff Price is a Senior Technical DevOps Manager at Red Hat, and leads a technical team responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning systems and software delivery pipelines for Go to Market systems. He has a background in IT Infrastructure, Public and Private Cloud, and DevOps. The Perks: 🎁 Exclusive GDG Swag for attendees! 🍕 Pizza & Soft Drinks (for in-person guests). 🤝 Networking & Q&A with local industry leaders. Also, Check our Meetup page at https://www.meetup.com/gdgcloudindy/ See you there! P.S.-> Parking Vouchers instructions will be available to attendees for Free garage parking. This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-indy-presents-build-real-world-ai-apps-with-google-antigravity/ or in person at Lacy School of Business (LSB) , Dugan Hall (DH 118 Classroom) , Butler University - 625 Butler Way Indianapolis, 46208 *** Agenda *** Speakers Anil Yanamandra Anil Yanamandra is a Solutions Architect with 17+ years of experience building global, consumer-facing applications. He is currently focused on transforming legacy enterprise processes and systems through the strategic application of Generative AI. A hands-on practitioner in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, Anil constantly explores the latest tools and methodologies to bridge the gap be… Jeff Price - Red Hat (Senior Technical DevOps Manager) Jeff Price is a Senior Technical DevOps Manager at Red Hat, and leads a technical team responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning systems and software delivery pipelines for Go to Market systems. He has a background in IT Infrastructure, Public and Private Cloud, and DevOps. Host Olga Scrivner - Scrivner Solution Inc. (President) Olga is an Assistant Computer Science and Software Engineering Professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is also a President and Co-Founder of Scrivner Solution Inc. Olga’s passion is upskilling and mentoring women in STEM. She is a Women TechMakers Ambassador and a member of the Executive Committee for the IEEE Women in Engineering (Central Indiana) chapter. Olga’s current researc… Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-indy-presents-build-real-world-ai-apps-with-google-antigravity/.

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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.