Women in Progress · Singapore

Come curious.
Leave more confident.
Repeat.

WIP is a community of women in Singapore working out what AI means for their work. Come for an evening, a small group reading and discussion, or a few weeks of building something of your own — no judgment, no hype, and no pressure to be technical.

Next Meetup

Thu 26 November, 6:30pm

Group Size

Intentionally small

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WIP is for you if…

  • You're a woman who wants to stay relevant without burning out — whether you're in a corporate role or building your own thing.
  • You're curious about AI, but the news cycle makes you feel behind.
  • You want to learn from people who are actually trying things (wins and fails included).

A supportive room for practice, not performance.

No certificates, no masterclasses, and no sitting quietly while someone talks at you. Real women, trying real things, in a room together.

Three ways in.

The same promise each time: you leave knowing more than you came with. What changes is the size of the commitment, from an evening to a few weeks.

WIP Meet

An evening together.

Our original monthly meetup. We connect, demonstrate and collaborate — real walkthroughs of how we use AI in our work, and no question too basic. No pressure to be technical.

Next: Thu 26 Nov, 6:30pm · The Autobus, Shenton Way, just turn up

Thu 26 Nov · Year-end celebration

No presentations this month. Come for drinks and company to close the year.

See the calendar →
WIP Think

Big questions, small group.

A reading and discussion group for the bigger questions about AI. No technical expertise needed, just curiosity and a willingness to hear different views.

Next: Thu 12 Nov, 6:30pm · S$10 holds your seat, dinner at your own expense

November Think · Session one

What is AI for, and who is it for? Six questions for session one, and a few things to read first.

Read the brief →
WIP Build

Build what's meaningful to you.

Part accountability, part skills sharing. Come with an idea you haven't started, or one you're stuck on, and leave with the support to get it moving.

First cohort: early 2027 · date and fee to be announced

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Next up

Full calendar →
Thu 12 Nov Think What is AI for, and who is it for? Book · S$10
Thu 26 Nov Meet Year-end happy hour at The Autobus Just turn up
Early 2027 Build First cohort, date to be announced Join the mailing list
After the meetup

Look what they built.

Every project below started at a meetup, usually as a question rather than a plan. These are the women from the room.

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What people are saying

"Meeting so many women deeply passionate about AI was honestly really refreshing and very needed. As a business owner I had areas I was struggling with — it was so nice to have these inspiring women to learn alongside."

Cass Lau, Founder, Spoilmrkt

"What a lovely evening! I feel more energised than when I left the office — and perhaps the whole day!"

Vivien, Corporate Communications

"Never thought I'd be sharing about implementing AI into my life/projects, but I got so inspired after attending last month's meet-up."

Joan Leong

Between meetups

Want to go deeper?

Meetups are where we learn together. Between meetups, courses keep you practicing on your own. Most of the ones we've found are free, so it's easy to start.

Browse the course list

Free places to start

Browse all the courses →
Bridgit O'Donovan
A note from the founder

I started Women in Progress (WIP) because while I love technology, I value human connection even more. I wanted a community where we can be curious about AI and build with it, without losing our humanity in the process.

WIP brings women together to learn, connect, and build thoughtfully, supporting one another as AI reshapes how we work and live. I believe we can use these tools to create genuinely positive outcomes for our careers and our lives.

Join us.

Bridgit O'Donovan

Founder, Women in Progress

Connect with me on LinkedIn →

bod@iamawip.com

Meet the WIP leads

Patricia Malay

Patricia is passionate about learning, coaching, and helping people grow through change. She helps make WIP a supportive space where women can build confidence with AI at their own pace.

Connect with Patricia on LinkedIn →

Janie Octia

Janie brings a practical, builder's mindset to WIP. She is interested in how AI can support better workflows, sharper thinking, and more useful experimentation in everyday work.

Connect with Janie on LinkedIn →

YuYu Din

YuYu brings curiosity, clarity, and a generous spirit to WIP. She helps make AI feel more approachable by sharing real examples, honest questions, and practical ways to get started.

Connect with YuYu on LinkedIn →
Questions & Answers

Do I need to know anything about AI to come?

No prior experience needed, just curiosity. The whole point is learning together, not showing off what you already know.

Is this only for women in tech roles?

Not at all. Our members come from marketing, HR, finance, operations, journalism, entrepreneurship — if you use a computer in your work, AI touches what you do.

I'd be coming alone. Is that weird?

Most people come alone, and that's intentional. The format makes it easy to meet people without awkward networking.

What should I bring?

Just yourself. A phone or laptop if you want to try things during the demo portion, but sitting back and listening is fine too.

Is there a waitlist if the meetup is full?

Since we keep groups intentionally small, spots go fast. If we're sold out, join the mailing list to get first notice of the next one.

Is the registration fee refundable?

No. Because we keep our meetups intentionally small and curated, we cannot offer refunds. Where an event carries a fee it is shown on the booking page, and it helps us ensure that every woman who wants to attend has a spot and keeps the community sustainable.

Partner with WIP.

Budcomms — communications partner
Candour Leads
The Working Capitol — venue partner

WIP is made possible with the support of partners who believe in creating more spaces for women to learn, connect, and build confidence with AI. We're open to thoughtful partnerships with people and organizations who want to support women learning, experimenting, and building with AI.

Open for partnerships
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Stay connected.

We'll let you know when the next meetup is announced. No spam, just a heads-up.