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24 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
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May 5, 2026
AI Tinkerers x Byteplus: Arkclaw Workshop [AI Tinkerers - Kuala Lumpur]
Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
🦞 Arkclaw Onboarding & Openclaw Beginner Workshop
May 6, 2026
The One About Alignment And Trustworthiness in Agentic AI Systems
Singapore · Singapore
Lorong AI
AI systems are being deployed faster than we know how to govern them. This AI Wednesdays, we look at two sides of that problem: whether AI actually understands the cultures it serves, and whether we can trust AI agents to act safely when no one is watching. Two speakers, one uncomfortable question. Are we building AI we can actually rely on?
More About the Sharings Dr Eric J. W. Orlowski (Research Fellow, NUS AI Institute) will share on "Cultural data isn’t culture; culture is culture: Rebalancing cultural alignment methodologies”
Matthias Chin (Founder and CEO of CloudsineAI) will share on "Trustworthiness in Agentic AI Systems: Visibility, Traceability and Control”.
More About the Speakers Dr Eric J. W. Orlowski is a Research Fellow at the NUS AI Institute (NAII) whose work sits at the intersection of AI governance, policy, and the practical realities of deploying AI systems across different social and institutional contexts. Trained in Science and Technology Studies and ethnographic research, he has worked across ASEAN with stakeholders ranging from grassroots communities and MSMEs to governments, as well as with governance ecosystems in the UK and Nordics, with a consistent focus on making AI governance practical, usable, and supportive of innovation. At NAII, he currently leads research on cultural alignment in AI, examining how teams can think more clearly about what it means for an AI system to be truly "culturally aligned" when existing benchmarks and proxy measures often fall short of capturing context, interpretation, and real-world use. Matthias Chin is the Founder and CEO of CloudsineAI, a startup focused on protecting organisations from generative AI threats, bringing over two decades of cybersecurity expertise building scalable security systems for government, healthcare, and financial institutions. A SembCorp scholar and Honours graduate from the University of Toronto, he holds a range of credentials spanning AI and cybersecurity including CISSP, CCIE, and certifications from SANS and DeepLearning.AI. A sought-after speaker who has presented at Black Hat Asia's inaugural AI Summit, Matthias also serves on the Industry Advisory Board at SUTD and the Examination Board at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, where he actively shapes the future of AI security across Southeast Asia and beyond.
More About the Series AI Wednesdays is Lorong AI’s weekly gathering, bringing together practitioners, researchers and innovators for technical discussions on research insights, product development and engineering practices. Get involved: Learn more about Lorong AI | Speaker Sign-up | WhatsApp Community | LinkedIn | X
May 7, 2026
From the Ground Up: How Small Businesses Are Using AI
Singapore · Singapore
Lorong AI
We get up close and personal with entrepreneurs who are putting AI to work in their small businesses, not in theory, but in practice. Hear firsthand from business owners on the practical use cases they've explored, the lessons they've learnt along the way, and what's genuinely starting to move the needle. Whether you're just starting your AI journey or looking for fresh ideas to go further, this is a candid, community-driven conversation you won't want to miss.
Speakers & Panel Jin Kang-Møller is a designer and Affiliate Faculty at SMU Academy, where she teaches executives how to design better human experiences with AI. She is the author of The Simplicity Playbook for Innovators. Formerly leading customer experience strategy at OCBC, she now helps organisations across Singapore and Europe bring the power of design into their business. When she's not in the room facilitating, she's out running, snowboarding, or building lovable AI-powered products. Cordillia Tan is an entrepreneur known for transforming Pitstop Tyres from a traditional petrol-station style shop into a high-growth, content-led business. Colloquially known as Singapore’s “Tyre Jie Jie,” she leveraged social media to turn a humble family operation into a seven-figure automotive brand. She is now focused on applying AI across her company to build faster, leaner, and more scalable businesses. Outside of work, she is an avid reader and can often be found tucked away in a quiet corner of Kinokuniya.
More About the Series ThursTalks is Lorong AI's curated dialogue series featuring 1 spotlight speaker/theme per session. Each session emphasizes focused perspectives, followed by an extended fireside chat or open discussion to encourage deeper understanding and meaningful exchange of ideas. Get involved: Lorong AI | Speaker Sign-up | WhatsApp Community | LinkedIn | X
May 7, 2026
AI Engineer UnConference
Singapore · Singapore
Yong Quan Tan
An evening crash course on becoming an AI engineer in 2026. Local builders, live demos, open Q&A — and a look at what's coming the rest of the week. ✦✦✦ You've been hearing "AI engineer" everywhere. Maybe you've poked at the OpenAI API. Maybe you're a backend dev wondering if this is your year to make the jump. Maybe you keep seeing agents, RAG, evals, MCP fly past on your timeline and want someone to tell you which of those actually matter. Spend an evening with us at Stripe Singapore and we'll get you oriented. This is the UnConference — the warm-up to AI Engineer Singapore 2026. Four hours, designed for people who are new to the space and want a fast, honest ramp from local engineers who are actually shipping. You'll hear short talks from Singapore-based AI engineers, watch live demos of the tools and patterns we use day-to-day, ask us anything, and leave with a clear picture of what to do next — including how to make the most of the full conference May 16–17. No prior AI experience required. Bring curiosity and questions. ✦✦✦ What the evening looks like 5:00 – 5:30 — Doors, food, settle in. Grab dinner, find a seat, meet the people next to you. 5:30 – 6:15 — Live demos. We walk through the core stack on stage: an agent doing real work, a RAG system answering questions over a real corpus, evals catching a real bug. You see the abstractions in motion. 6:15 –7:30 — Open Q&A: ask us anything, we'll show you live. This is the heart of the night. Drop your questions — anonymous board, vote up the ones you want answered most. We answer with our laptops open: code on screen, real APIs, real bugs, real trade-offs."How does function calling actually work?" → we show you. "When should I use RAG vs fine-tuning?" → we run both. "How do I evaluate an agent?" → we write the eval live. No question too basic. The point is for you to see how an AI engineer thinks through a problem in real time. 7:30 – 8:30 — Local speakers: what AI engineering actually looks like in Singapore. Short, punchy talks from engineers building in the wild — what they ship, what broke, what they wish they'd known on day one. This is the "show me, don't tell me" hour. 8:30 – 9:00 — What's next + the full conference. Your Monday playbook: what to build next, who to follow, what communities to join. Plus a walkthrough of AI Engineer Singapore 2026 — the talks, workshops, and people you don't want to miss over the next two days. What you'll leave with A mental map of the 2026 AI engineering stack — signal vs hype. Answers to the questions you've been too embarrassed to ask. A short list of what to build next week. A room full of people who'll be at the conference with you. And a much sharper sense of which sessions on May 15–17 are worth your time. Who this is for Builders new to AI who want a structured ramp. Career switchers. Recent grads. PMs and designers who want to understand what's actually possible. Indie hackers ready to go from "calling the API" to "engineering with AI." Anyone holding an AIE Singapore ticket who wants a strong on-ramp before the main event kicks off. Who this is NOT for If you've already shipped agents in production or run evals at scale, you'll be bored. Skip this and come straight to the main conference — or DM us about helping mentor. What to bring Yourself and your questions. A laptop is optional — you don't need to code along. We'll have a live question board open from the moment doors open, so you can drop questions throughout the night and upvote the ones you want answered. ✦✦✦ Hosts Sherry Jiang — CEO @ Peek Yong Quan — City Lead @ AI Tinkerers Singapore Capacity 150 seats. We're keeping it small to maintain mentor density. Waitlist will be honored in order. Part of AI Engineer Singapore 2026 (May 15–17, Capitol Kempinski). Conference pass not required for the UnConference, but highly recommended if you want the full week.
May 8, 2026
AI Agents, anyone?
Mckenzie Mathieson
Note: This event is only for Lorong AI public officers only.
Airia's AI Agent Hackathon - Public Sector Edition Join us for Airia's AI Agent Hackathon, designed specifically for Singapore's public sector. Build real AI agents on Airia's low-code platform, learn how to govern them responsibly, and put them to the test all in one session.
This is recommended for public officers curious about AI, actively building internal tools, or responsible for AI adoption and governance in their agencies. No coding experience required, Airia's platform is low-code and beginner-friendly.
Schedule 👋1400 - 1415: Opening and Introductions 💻1400 - 1440: Airia Demo/Walkthrough (inc. Governance for IMDA Model Governance Framework) 👥 1440 -1445: Team Formation ⚡ 1445 - 1630: Build Your Agent!
👾 1630 - 1700: Hack an agent Capture the Flag 🎤 1700 - 1730: Presentations & Judging 🏆 1730 - 1800 : Awards and Networking What's New This Edition We're raising the bar. This hackathon introduces two new elements alongside the build challenge: AI Governance overview - Before you build, learn how to build responsibly. A focused session aligned with IMDA's Model AI Governance Framework (MGF), covering human oversight, explainability, data governance, and accountability and how Airia's platform maps to each pillar. AgentBreaker CTF - After the build, it's time to hack and break things. Teams will attempt to exploit a pre-built agent with real vulnerabilities: prompt injection, missing guardrails, overprivileged tool access, etc. Find the flaws and earn your place on the leaderboard.
Choose Your Problem Statement! Bring Your Own Challenge (BYOC): Design an AI Agent which addresses your agency's unique pressing issues. Operational Efficiency: Build an AI Agent which automates repetitive tasks (i.e. drafting reports, collating data, and tracking project progress) to free up time for higher-value work Citizen Engagement: Create faster, more consistent citizen-friendly experiences across multiple channels (e.g. websites, hotlines, counters, forms). Policy Simplification: Make complex regulations accessible through clear, plain language explanations while maintaining accuracy. How You Will be Evaluated: Your solutions will be evaluated on Impact & Relevance (30%), Innovation & Creativity (10%), Feasibility & Usability (25%), and Trust, Risk & Security (35%).
Some Important Notes Please bring an internet-facing laptop for the session Consider preparing sample or sanitised datasets for your problem statement to maximise development time. As spaces are limited, do RSVP early and do note that participation will be subjected to approval.
About Airia Airia is an Enterprise AI Security and Orchestration Platform that empowers organisations to securely build, deploy, and manage AI solutions at scale using low-code approaches. Check out their product offerings here.
May 9, 2026
Python & Open (Source) AI with PythonID & BuildClub.ai
Kota Jakarta Pusat · Indonesia
Komunitas Python Indonesia
Yuk gabung bersama yang penasaran dengan Python & AI untuk diskusi santai oleh Python Indonesia & BuildClub.ai Jakarta. Tema: Python & Open (Source) AI Pembicara: Lutfi Zuchri Lead Organizer PyJogja dan Docs Workgroup PSF Pertemuan ini akan membahas landscape model dan dataset di ekosistem AI open source, mencakup language model, computer vision, dan lainnya. Juga membahas tooling di ekosistem Python dan adjacent stack. Mohon bawa makanan & minuman kamu sendiri. Acara ini gratis.
Python Indonesia community is at Telegram https://t.me/PythonID and there will be conference later on August 2026 at Jakarta: https://pycon.id Build Club: the most collaborative AI community in the world (50+ cities, 50K+ members); democratising access to AI education ✨ and home to enterprise AI adoption platform Solaris. Join our learning campus here (free): https://campus.buildclub.ai Explore our events here: https://luma.com/buildercommunityanz Learn about Solaris for enterprise AI transformation: https://solaris.buildclub.ai
May 11, 2026
How Research Agentic Systems Are Actually Built: From ReAct to the AI Scientist
Singapore · Singapore
Lorong AI
Important notice Participants are to read the material in advance to engage more fully with the technical and methodological details during the session. If you have your own research, experience or saw something on the internet (blogpost, article etc.) that would add to the discussion, do contribute!
AI agents have evolved from simple reasoning loops into systems that can query external knowledge, call external tools, learn from failure, write and execute code, and now attempt increasingly end-to-end research pipelines. This session cuts through the hype to focus on the design ideas that made this possible, and what it means when AI systems begin participating in the research process itself. The main paper is "Towards End-to-End Automation of AI Research" (Nature, 2026), supported by four lineage papers that show how the field arrived here: ReAct for reasoning grounded in action, Toolformer for autonomous tool and API use, Reflexion for learning from failure through verbal feedback, and SWE-agent for operating in real code execution environments. Together, these four papers capture the capabilities that The AI Scientist brings together into an end-to-end research pipeline. The session will also critically engage with what the main paper actually achieves and where it falls short—including its authors’ concerns about research integrity, review-system overload, and the future of scientific training. Suggested pre-reading: · Main paper: Towards End-to-End Automation of AI Research · Lineage papers: ReAct, Toolformer, Reflexion, SWE-agent · Optional (industry and forward-looking context): OpenAI Deep Research System Card, Anthropic's How We Built Our Multi-Agent Research System, Google AI Co-Scientist, OpenAI PaperBench, Anthropic Automated Weak-to-Strong Researcher
More About the Host Anshu Singh is an AI and Data Privacy Research Engineer at the Government Technology Agency (GovTech), Singapore. Before joining GovTech, her research focused on the intersection of computer vision and privacy at the NUS Centre for Research in Privacy Technologies. She holds a Master’s degree in AI from the National University of Singapore and enjoys building practical, user-centric solutions by putting research into practice. Keshav Nath completed his Master of Computing from the National University of Singapore in 2026, after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi Technological University. He has experience across both applied AI and research. He was a student researcher at the UCLA Smart Energy Lab and completed the fully funded MITACS Globalink Research Internship onsite in Toronto, resulting in three publications. In Singapore, he worked as a Junior AI Engineer at Staple AI, building production-grade agentic systems, and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at NUS for Advanced Analytics with Big Data.
More About the Series Paper Club is Lorong AI’s community-driven initiative where members gather to discuss and analyze academic papers, research articles, or key developments in artificial intelligence. Get involved: Learn more about Lorong AI | Speaker Sign-up | WhatsApp Community | LinkedIn | X
May 11, 2026
Build Club Perth - May - Prototype to Product and AI tools for founders
Bentley · Australia
Susannah Soon
Important note re access to the building Please enter Bloom Basement from bus-port side of building. Go down the short external staircase to the left of the basement. May Event Come join us building with Gen AI! We are a bunch of students, developers, founders, and investors with great builder energy and everyone is welcome! This month we’re getting hands-on with Samreid Manez, CEO of Valearnis. He'll be taking us through prototype to product - essential AI tools, start-up insights, and founder knowledge to take your idea to the next level. Valearnis is an AI powered educational platform built in Perth, WA. We provide parents, schools, and students with meaningful Socratic tutoring, curriculum relevant lessons, and problem solving skills to fully equip every student for the future ahead! See you on the 11th! 😅 When capacity is very limited we will give preference to our regular attendees and supporters, or make your answers to our rego questions really great!! The Essentials: 📍 Where: Hosted by our friends at Bloom Bentley 🕒 When: Monday 11th May 5:30pm 💧 Bring: Your laptop and a water bottle. ⚠️ Note: In-person only! Please only rego if you are in Perth and definitely coming and can stay for the session. It helps us with catering numbers. Huge thanks to our supporters: WADSIH, Curtin Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship, Bloom, DDD Perth, and AI.SEA for making this happen. 👇 Secure your spot now! #BuildClub #PerthTech #AI #WAInnovation
May 13, 2026
The One About AI x Healthcare (Round V)
Singapore · Singapore
Lorong AI
*As the programme is still being finalized, do note that details are subject to change.
More About the Sharings Dr. Sheena N. Smith (Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology) will share on "AI for Next-Generation Gene Therapy: Opportunities in Viral Vector Engineering”
More About the Speakers Dr. Sheena N. Smith is an Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCRB). Her research focuses on engineering next-generation gene therapy delivery systems at the intersection of protein engineering, synthetic biology, and translational biotechnology. Her group develops advanced delivery platforms, including virus-like particle (VLP) systems, for targeted and localised therapeutic delivery to the cells and tissues where they are most needed. Drawing on experience across both academia and industry, Dr. Smith is particularly interested in how computational and AI-enabled approaches can accelerate the development of more precise, effective, and clinically relevant gene therapies.
More About the Series AI Wednesdays is Lorong AI’s weekly gathering, bringing together practitioners, researchers and innovators for technical discussions on research insights, product development and engineering practices. Get involved: Learn more about Lorong AI | Speaker Sign-up | WhatsApp Community | LinkedIn | X
May 14, 2026
Agentic AI @ Work #2
Singapore · Singapore
Vipul Sodha
A community for builders, founders, operators, and professionals exploring how AI agents can transform the way we work. Whether you are already building with AI agents or just starting to learn, this meetup is for anyone curious about using agentic AI to improve productivity, automate workflows, and create smarter ways of working. This includes both technical and non-technical attendees who want to understand what’s possible and connect with others in the space. Join our WhatsApp community to stay up to date with all event-related information: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/CWlRbDrfmGuBOLrbL329EV?mode=gi_t What to expect ⚙️ 2–3 live demos of AI agent setups and real business use cases 🧠 Deep dives into practical workflows using tools such as browser automation, webhooks, cron jobs, MCP, custom skills, multi-agent systems, and more 🎤 Talks and insights from speakers and engineers from leading companies such as Carousell, Meta, Grab, Airwallex and more 🤝 A chance to connect with other AI builders, operators, and professionals in Singapore who are exploring agentic AI in real-world work Speakers & Topics TBA Who is this for Founders, business operators, developers, product managers, marketers, designers, testers and anyone interested in learning how AI agents can be used in real work. You do not need to be an engineer to join — this community is also for non-technical professionals who want to learn, experiment, and network. Spots are limited RSVP is required. Limited spots are available. Location Carousell HQ, Singapore
May 18, 2026
Lorong AI: Co-Working Mondays
Mehul Shah
📢 Calling all Lorong AI members! We’re opening up the Lorong AI Government Office for the afternoon and you’re invited! Join us at WeWork @ 22 Cross Street, #03-115 (Lorong AI Govt Office) on Monday, 19 January, for a co-working day with the Lorong AI community. Come spend your afternoon working alongside other Lorong AI members, meet new faces and explore potential collaborations. It’s a great chance for light networking, knowledge exchange, and simply getting out of your usual workspace.
An afternoon well spent!
📅 Tentative Programme: 12:00 PM – Lunch (self-sponsored) @ Level 3 Pantry 1:30 PM – Facilitated Co-Working @ Lorong AI Office 4:00 PM – Chop Chop Talk ShopChop Chop Talk Shop is a series of fast-paced, sharing sessions designed to spark ideas, share insights, and connect. 5:00 PM – Networking & unwind session @ Level 2 Pantry
Note: This is a pilot initiative by the Lorong AI community crew and is exclusively for Lorong AI members only.
May 18, 2026
Building Real AI Agents in Notion 🙆🏻 @Brisbane
Fortitude Valley · Australia
Jax Koh
Build Club Brisbane — Build with Notion AI Agents + Harness Engineering AI agents are quickly becoming the new interface for software — but most builders only see half the stack. On one side, tools like Notion AI Agents make it easy to embed intelligence directly into your workspace — turning notes, databases, and workflows into systems that can think, summarize, plan, and automate work. On the other side, Harness Engineering is the deeper layer powering real agent systems — the infrastructure that manages context, memory, orchestration, tools, and execution environments so agents can actually complete tasks autonomously. In this session, we’re bringing both worlds together. Join Notion Ambassadors and Campus Leaders as they showcase how they use Notion and its AI ecosystem to support work, projects, and business workflows — from simple AI instructions inside pages to building custom agents that operate across your workspace. Then we’ll explore the builder side: how modern AI systems are architected using harness engineering — the patterns used to design agents that collaborate, share context, call tools, and operate reliably at scale. If there’s time, we’ll also run a quick “build something together” session so everyone can walk away with a working AI workflow they can continue improving after the event. Whether you’re interested in AI productivity systems, agent architecture, or building full-stack AI applications, this session will give you a practical look at how these pieces fit together. Expect live demos, practical examples, and a room full of builders experimenting with the next generation of AI workflows. Bring a laptop if you want to follow along. Let’s build.
May 18, 2026 – May 22, 2026
Chutes Hack Malaysia 2026
Subang Jaya · Malaysia
Nyala Labs
5 days. Superb free coworking space. AI on chain. Free credits. A one-of-its-kind hackathon combining both AI and Web3. For both students and corporates. Brought to you by Nyala Labs, Chutes, and Infinity8. This is your call to learn and build AI-powered projects on decentralized compute. What to expect: Hybrid Experience: Build online or in-person at Infinity8 Reserve Sunway Square. Guidance: Workshops across all 5 days on agentic workflows and on-chain inference. Network: Connect with Chutes and tentatively other industry partners for talent scouting and learning more about industry workflows. Prizes: Win Chutes credits and exclusive merch. Cost: 100% Free. Theme: Productivity solutions for students, corporates, and the general public. 3 Categories: High School, University, Corporate. Prizes: Top 3 for each category. Plus one Best Use of Sign In with Chutes authentication feature (more info during hack). Finale: Finalists Pitch and Prize Giving Ceremony, venue TBC. The future of compute is also on-chain. Sign up now to be part of the movement. Please join the Nyala Labs' Discord channel for all hackathon-related updates and further instructions: https://discord.gg/MmncAPW9Wb By registering, you agree to the Nyala Labs Data Privacy & Consent Document.
May 29, 2026
AI.SEA Co-Labs: How does Fine-Tuning Actually Work (and when should you bother?)
Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Brendan Beh
How does fine-tuning actually work (and when should you bother)? Most builders have a vague sense that fine-tuning exists. Fewer know what it actually does to a model. Even fewer know when to reach for it versus just prompting better, adding RAG, or switching models entirely. This session fixes that. We'll walk the full spectrum — from in-context learning to LoRA to full fine-tuning — with one question at every stop: what are you actually changing, and toward what? By the end you'll have a mental model sharp enough to make the call yourself. As always, guided discussion. No passive listening. What we'll cover — Why the pretrained model already has opinions before you touch it — The fine-tuning spectrum: what changes, what it costs, and when each approach makes sense — LoRA, QLoRA, and why low-rank approximations work better than they should — Loss functions, SFT, and DPO — what you're actually optimising for and how you'd know if it's wrong — Hands-on: fine-tuning a small model + comparing base vs fine-tuned outputs Who this is for Builders who've shipped something with LLMs and want to go deeper. Some technical depth assumed — we won't be explaining what a token is. Format Guided discussion + hands-on practical Venue: Co-labs Coworking, KL Sentral Organized by AI.SEA
Aug 13, 2026
Cursor Hackathon Indonesia
Jakarta · Indonesia
Aurelius Ivan Wijaya
Cursor Hackathon Indonesia is coming soon! Important! Date might change! Stay tuned for more update on: http://linkedin.com/in/aurelius-ivan-wijaya https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-kurniawan/ https://linkedin.com/in/arissetia https://www.linkedin.com/in/naufaldirafif/
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