INFORMATION FOR SPEAKERS & CHAIRS
STEM CELL SOCIETY SINGAPORE SYMPOSIUM 2017
16th & 17th November 2017
ACADEMIA, SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL CAMPUS
20 COLLEGE ROAD, SINGAPORE 169856
**In case of emergency, you may contact:
Gerald Udolph at +65 91395789, Email secretariat@stemcell.org.sg
STEM CELL SOCIETY SINGAPORE SYMPOSIUM 2017
16th & 17th November 2017
ACADEMIA, SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL CAMPUS
20 COLLEGE ROAD, SINGAPORE 169856
**In case of emergency, you may contact:
Gerald Udolph at +65 91395789, Email secretariat@stemcell.org.sg
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE AT SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT
Please arrange your own transport to the hotel on the arrival day and to the airport on your departure day.
Travel from airport to hotel and hotel to airport:
We recommend taking a taxi. You can easily catch a taxi at the taxi stands located at the Arrival Halls; follow signs upon exiting the baggage area. This service is available 24 hours. If you are taking a taxi from the airport to the symposium hotel, DORSETT HOTEL (see below), it will cost approximately S$25-$30 and take you about 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
While most taxi will accept credit card payment it may be useful to have a small amount of cash in Singapore Dollar. There are ATMs and plenty of banks operating money changing business at the airport and the exchange rate of any currency into Singapore $ is usually cheaper in Singapore.
Please arrange your own transport to the hotel on the arrival day and to the airport on your departure day.
Travel from airport to hotel and hotel to airport:
We recommend taking a taxi. You can easily catch a taxi at the taxi stands located at the Arrival Halls; follow signs upon exiting the baggage area. This service is available 24 hours. If you are taking a taxi from the airport to the symposium hotel, DORSETT HOTEL (see below), it will cost approximately S$25-$30 and take you about 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
While most taxi will accept credit card payment it may be useful to have a small amount of cash in Singapore Dollar. There are ATMs and plenty of banks operating money changing business at the airport and the exchange rate of any currency into Singapore $ is usually cheaper in Singapore.
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ACCOMMODATION
Recommended Hotel
Dorsett Hotel 333 New Bridge Rd, Singapore 088765 Tel: (65) 6808 8600 If you should choose to stay at Dorsett Hotel please make your own arrangements directly with the hotel. You may use the reservation form which can be downloaded here. There will be a shuttle bus Thursday and Friday morning from the Dorsett hotel to the symposium venue, Academia. Further information will be provided to you upon check-in into the hotel. Information on the Dorsett Hotel The hotel is within walking distance to the Academia (the meeting venue) and China town. Strategically located at the corner of the prominent road junction of New Bridge Road and Cantonment Road, Dorsett Singapore sits right on top of Outram Park MRT interchange station, offering easy accessibility to the city's commercial and tourist spots. |
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SYMPOSIUM VENUE
The symposium will be held at the Auditorium of the Academia, Level 1 at the Singapore General Hospital campus. Please note that a sweater or jacket may be useful in the fully air-conditioned environment. Upon arrival at the symposium venue please check in at the “Speaker’s” section at Symposium registration area. VENUE ADDRESS Auditorium @Academia (Singapore General Hospital (SGH) Campus) 20 College Rd, Singapore 169856 By MRT/Bus The closest MRT station to the symposium venue is the Outram MRT station which has a linkway to the SGH campus and the venue (look out for signs guiding you to the Academia building). |
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PRE-LOADING OF PRESENTATION SLIDES ONTO SYMPOSIUM LAPTOP
You are encouraged to use your own laptop during the symposium. Mac users please bring along the power supply cable as well as the relevant adapter to the standard VGA connection.
Should you require an on-site computer set-up, please load your presentation onto the laptop provided at the podium in the Auditorium during the break before the start of your session. If you are a Mac user and Keynote user, please make sure that you have a digital copy of your presentation in a PowerPoint format on a thumb drive. Please arrive early to upload your presentation, ideally during the break between sessions.
Speaking times:
Keynotes: 45+5 mins
Other speakers: 20+5mins or 15+5mins (please check the programme)
Abstract selected speakers: 12+3mins
You are encouraged to use your own laptop during the symposium. Mac users please bring along the power supply cable as well as the relevant adapter to the standard VGA connection.
Should you require an on-site computer set-up, please load your presentation onto the laptop provided at the podium in the Auditorium during the break before the start of your session. If you are a Mac user and Keynote user, please make sure that you have a digital copy of your presentation in a PowerPoint format on a thumb drive. Please arrive early to upload your presentation, ideally during the break between sessions.
Speaking times:
Keynotes: 45+5 mins
Other speakers: 20+5mins or 15+5mins (please check the programme)
Abstract selected speakers: 12+3mins
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SOCIAL EVENTS
SPEAKERS’ RECEPTION (for Speakers, invited guests and Stem Cell Society Officials; separate invitations will be sent to you later): Date: 15 November, 2017 (Wednesday) Venue: Shangri-La Hotel “The Line” Restaurant 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350 Dress code: Smart Casual Time: 19:00 – 22:00 Host: Stem Cell Society Singapore Symposium Poster session & Networking (for all delegates): Date: 16 November, 2017 (Thursday) Venue: Academia, SGH Time: ~ 18:30 – 20:30 |
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GETTING AROUND SINGAPORE
Should you wish to explore the sights and sounds of Singapore during your visit, you may wish to pick up some brochures from the hotel concierge or visit this website.
Taxis and private hire cars (Uber, Grab, etc.) are affordable and easy to find, offering a convenient means to get around the compact city.
Climate
Singapore is a tropical country and the climate is warm and humid, with rainy seasons throughout the year. You may wish to carry an umbrella with you.
For the latest Singapore weather forecast, please check here.
EXCHANGE RATE
For the prevailing exchange rates, please check here. You can change money at the airport, banks, or any of the numerous registered money changers around Singapore. The rates are much the same everywhere.
Have a comfortable and safe trip. We look forward to welcoming you in Singapore soon!
Should you wish to explore the sights and sounds of Singapore during your visit, you may wish to pick up some brochures from the hotel concierge or visit this website.
Taxis and private hire cars (Uber, Grab, etc.) are affordable and easy to find, offering a convenient means to get around the compact city.
Climate
Singapore is a tropical country and the climate is warm and humid, with rainy seasons throughout the year. You may wish to carry an umbrella with you.
For the latest Singapore weather forecast, please check here.
EXCHANGE RATE
For the prevailing exchange rates, please check here. You can change money at the airport, banks, or any of the numerous registered money changers around Singapore. The rates are much the same everywhere.
Have a comfortable and safe trip. We look forward to welcoming you in Singapore soon!
TENTATIVE OVERVIEW OF EVENTS AND VENUES OF SYMPOSIUM 2017
