n8n Kuala Lumpur - Beginner Builders Workshop
The Challenge: Automating Your Future (and Beating the Traffic!)
Ready to move beyond manual tasks and harness the power of AI and automation? This hands-on workshop is specifically designed for absolute beginners and those new to low-code platforms like n8n. Join us for a practical, project-focused session where you'll leave with two powerful workflows you built yourself.
🚀 Brought to You By
This exclusive builders workshop is generously funded and supported by n8n, dedicated to growing the automation community globally. The session itself is expertly run and facilitated by Swallow The Frog, a leading KL-based automation consultancy committed to demystifying low-code solutions.
🗓️ Agenda & Schedule (Workshop Hours: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
We know the infamous KL traffic can be challenging! We've scheduled the start time to help you navigate the mid-day rush. Please arrive to enjoy a complimentary Makan (lunch) before we begin the building session promptly at 1:30 PM.
TimeActivityFocus
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Arrival, Networking & Lunch (Makan Time!) 🍽️Arrive, settle in, network, and enjoy a complimentary Malaysian-style lunch.
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM Introduction & SetupQuick overview of n8n, low-code principles, and ensuring everyone's environment is ready.
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM Project 1: The AI Agent 🧠Building your first AI workflow (details below).
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM Break & Refreshments ☕Quick coffee/tea break.
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM Project 2: The Invoice Generator 🧾Creating a practical, data-driven workflow (details below).
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Q&A and Next StepsTroubleshooting, resources, and planning your next automation project—giving you time to strategize your journey home before the full evening KL rush hour begins!
🎯 What You Will Build (Hands-On Journey: 2.5 - 3 Hours)
In this intensive, practical session, you will transform ideas into functioning workflows that are immediately applicable to your work or business in Malaysia:
Project 1: Your First n8n AI Agent
Goal: Learn how to connect n8n to powerful AI models (like OpenAI, etc.) to process data and generate structured output.
Practical Example: Create an AI workflow that monitors local news (or social media feeds) and generates summaries specifically tailored for a Malaysian business context.
Project 2: The Practical Invoice Generator
Goal: Create a real-world utility that turns raw data (from a Google Sheet, form, or database) into a professional, shareable PDF invoice.
Practical Example: Automate the tedious process of generating monthly invoices, ensuring they are accurate and sent out on time—say goodbye to manual copy-pasting!
🌟 Key Takeaways
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
Navigate the n8n interface with confidence.
Understand the core concepts of low-code automation (Triggers, Nodes, Workflows).
Connect n8n to external services and APIs (essential for any automation).
Leverage AI within your business processes for efficiency.
Have two fully functional, ready-to-use workflows in your n8n library—a real "Langkah demi Langkah" (step-by-step) win!
💻 Prerequisites (What to Bring)
Please ensure you bring the following to maximize your learning experience:
Laptop: A fully charged laptop with Wi-Fi capability.
Web Browser: The latest version of Chrome or Firefox installed.
n8n Access: Instructions on how to set up your free n8n cloud or local instance will be sent via email prior to the event. (Please complete this setup before arrival so we can dive straight into building!)
Enthusiasm: No prior coding experience is necessary—just the desire to automate and innovate!