Saigon Indie’s Social #12

⌖ Ho Chi Minh City

Hosted by Geri P. and Giang Đỗ (Ho Chi Minh City dbt Meetup)

Explore decision-led data science and a zero-cost analytics stack at HCMC dbt Meetup 10 in Ho Chi Minh City. Taking place on Saturday 31 October 2026, from 9:30am to 12:00pm ICT, the tenth HCMC dbt Meetup connects the business decisions that analytics should support with the practical infrastructure needed to deliver useful insights. Expect two focused talks, a live analytics build and informal networking with the local data community. The venue is still to be announced. From data to decisions Nam Nguyen, Data and AI Advisor at TheDecisionQ, will present From Data to Decisions, From Decisions to Value. The session examines why analytics work can lose sight of the decision it was originally meant to inform, even when teams successfully build models and complete requested analysis. Nam will introduce Decision Data Science and the Decision Quality framework, a structured approach that begins with a clear problem frame, meaningful alternatives and reliable information. Attendees will see how analysis can become part of the decision engine itself rather than an output that sits alongside it. Build a $0 data stack In The $0 Data Stack: DuckDB + dbt + Metabase, Minh Nguyen, Analytics Engineer at Joon Solutions, will attempt to build a working analytics stack live. Starting with raw ecommerce CSV files, Minh will use DuckDB, dbt and Metabase to create a shared dashboard, all running for free on a single laptop. Beyond the build, the talk will address practical questions that matter to small teams: - Can a local, zero-cost stack remain secure? - Is it realistic for one person to maintain? - When should a business move to a cloud data warehouse? Who should attend? This free meetup is open to data practitioners at every level, students and early-career professionals exploring real-world data work, and business owners or startup teams looking to introduce analytics on a limited budget. It is especially relevant to people interested in AI, analytics engineering, data modelling, testing, data operations and trustworthy transformation workflows. View the event and registration details

⌖ São Paulo · Distrito Anhembi

AI Brasil Experience 2026 brings two days of practical artificial intelligence, immersive experiences and business networking to São Paulo on 28–29 October. Held at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo, the conference is designed for people who want to move beyond AI hype and understand how the technology can create real value in business, careers and everyday life. It brings together leaders, companies, specialists, creators, startups and professionals who are actively navigating AI-driven change. What to expect The 2026 programme will combine main-stage content with demonstrations, practical learning and opportunities to meet others working across technology and business. Topics will explore the application of AI in: - Business strategy, leadership and innovation - Marketing, sales and productivity - Education and the future of work - Organisational transformation and competitiveness - Real-world markets and industries across Brazil Alongside talks and case studies, attendees can expect immersive environments created to help them test, experience and understand AI in practice. The event places particular emphasis on applicable knowledge, informed decisions and genuine use cases rather than abstract theory or whichever tool happens to be trending. Who should attend? AI Brasil Experience is aimed at entrepreneurs, executives, technology professionals, marketers, educators, innovation teams, creators and anyone seeking a clearer view of AI’s practical impact. It should also appeal to companies looking to build internal understanding and prepare teams for adoption. Networking is a central part of the format, connecting attendees with business owners, corporate leaders, specialists, startups and professionals undergoing their own AI transformation. The event describes itself not as a generic technology fair or a sequence of disconnected talks, but as a meeting point for content, community, business and transformation. The scale of the previous edition offers a sense of the wider experience: in 2025, the event reported more than 17,000 participants, 300 speakers, 180 talks, 100 exhibition stands and 60 startups. Previous stages have hosted figures from business, technology, education and public life, although those names do not represent confirmed speakers for 2026.… Register for this event

⌖ Singapore · Singapore

Hosted by Liminal

Explore how Physical AI moves from simulation to real-world deployment at this AWS and Liminal demo day in Singapore. Taking place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, from 1:30pm to 5:00pm GMT+8, the event brings together founders, builders and operators working at the intersection of AI and the physical world. Expect talks and live startup demonstrations focused on turning technical breakthroughs into scalable products. What to expect - Why Physical AI, why now: The technologies driving what could become the next major platform shift after generative AI - From simulation to deployment: What it takes to move intelligent systems beyond controlled environments and into production - Who builds what comes next: The qualities needed to tackle technically difficult, category-defining problems - Physical AI in action: Demonstrations from startups building at the frontier of the field The programme draws on Amazon Web Services’ experience supporting Physical AI workloads and Amazon’s deployment of more than one million robots. It also brings in Liminal’s perspective as a founders’ studio that co-builds companies with founders and entrepreneurial scientists. The event is hosted by Alex Lim, Joshua, Eunice Cheng and Ajay Taunk. Registration requires host approval, and the exact Singapore address is shared with approved attendees. Request to join the event

⌖ Bristol

Hosted by Founders Coffee Club

Founders Coffee Club brings Bristol founders together on 28 October 2026 for relaxed coffee, honest conversation and a coworking day, with no pitches or selling. Coffee, conversation and founder connections Taking place in Bristol from 10:00am to 11:00am GMT, this in-person meetup offers a refreshingly simple alternative to conventional business networking. There are no speeches, presentations or sales pitches. Instead, attendees can grab a coffee, meet fellow founders and let conversations develop naturally. The event is designed exclusively for founders and is hosted by Founders Coffee Club, a community that runs founder networking events across the UK. Whether you want to compare experiences, broaden your local network or simply spend time with people who understand the realities of building a business, the emphasis is on informal, peer-to-peer connection rather than structured content. What to expect - A one-hour, face-to-face networking session over coffee - A founder-only environment with no selling or formal pitches - Relaxed, unstructured conversations rather than talks or panels - A coworking day pass included with the ticket - A friendly introduction on arrival if you are attending for the first time If walking into a room of strangers feels daunting, the hosts specifically aim to make the first few minutes easier. New attendees will be greeted and introduced to someone straight away, helping the conversation get moving without the awkwardness often associated with traditional networking. The included coworking pass also makes this more than a quick coffee meetup. Attendees can combine the morning networking session with a day of working in Bristol, creating additional space to continue conversations and build relationships beyond the scheduled hour. Tickets and location Tickets cost £15, and registration requires host approval. The exact Bristol address is only shown to registered attendees, so request your place in advance rather than turning up without confirmation. You can also follow Founders Coffee Club on Instagram or LinkedIn. Request to join and get your ticket

⌖ Chiang Mai · 4Seas Nimman

Hosted by AI Engineers in Thailand

Explore practical AI strategies for business growth at this recurring meetup in Chiang Mai, open to non-technical attendees. Hosted by Nick F. and AI Engineers in Thailand, the meetup brings together entrepreneurs, business owners, managers and anyone interested in using AI to create measurable business value. Participants will share experiences from solo ventures and established companies, with discussion covering: - Business growth, productivity and competitive advantage - Automation and operational improvements - Customer insights and content creation - AI-assisted decision-making - Lessons from implementing AI in real business contexts No technical background is required; the focus is on practical applications rather than engineering. The page does not list formal speakers or a detailed agenda. This session takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM ICT at 4Seas Nimman, 2/20 Nimmana Haeminda Road, Lane 15, Chiang Mai. Although the title calls it weekly, Meetup lists the event as recurring every two weeks on Wednesdays until 1 January 2027. Register for the meetup

⌖ Amsterdam · B. Amsterdam

Hosted by AIC4NL

AI and B2B tech founders can sharpen their go-to-market systems and learn how to scale revenue predictably at B. Amsterdam on 28 October 2026. Many commercial teams can report whether they hit a quarterly target, but struggle to explain exactly why they succeeded,or why performance slipped. This focused afternoon in Amsterdam is designed to help founders and sales leaders move beyond that uncertainty and build a more sustainable, repeatable approach to growth. The event is organised by Scaler Company and Gradient in collaboration with the AI Coalition for the Netherlands’ Breaking Barriers programme. It is aimed specifically at founders of AI and B2B technology companies, as well as commercial leaders responsible for scaling revenue. What to expect This is an interactive working event rather than a conventional series of presentations. Attendees will bring their own commercial challenges into the room and work through them live with fellow founders, supported by experts in the field. The afternoon will include: - Practical problem-solving: examine real go-to-market and revenue challenges rather than relying on abstract examples. - A system for growth: explore how to break through a growth ceiling and what it takes to get a team to implement the approach. - Current insight: hear what experts who use and develop AI every day say is working now, including where AI fits into modern commercial practice. - Focused peer exchange: meet a deliberately small group of 25–40 founders and commercial leaders for candid, relevant conversations. The limited group size is a defining part of the format. It creates space for interaction, useful feedback and the kind of detailed peer discussion that is difficult to find through public online networks. Schedule and location The event runs from 1:00pm to 6:00pm on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, with drinks beginning at 4:45pm. It takes place at B. Amsterdam.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Scaler Company · Gradient