Social Events
We have organised a series of social events for each night of the Conference Week.
Although there are no special entertainment programs planned for accompanying spouses
or partners, but there will never be a lack of entertainment avenues which are easily
accessible in this vibrant cosmopolitan city. Organised tours are available for
delegates and spouses by our appointed tour operator. Please see detail in
Sites and Tour.
Spouses and partners can also attend the Welcome Reception and the Conference Dinner
as paying guests.
Highlights of the social events planned are:
Tuesday 19 October
WELCOME RECEPTION: LET'S FLY!
The Welcome Reception at the GSDI12 World Conference will be a celebration of Singapore's cultural diversity by bringing together gastronomical delights from different local ethnic groups. It will be an excellent opportunity for you to meet other conference attendees in the spectacular surroundings of the Singapore Flyer - the largest observation wheel in the world.
Delegates will have a free ride on the capsules and enjoy breathtaking views of the city coming alive at night. This networking event is a great opportunity to bring your discussions to greater heights and is not to be missed!
When: Tuesday 19 October, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: The Singapore Flyer, Megu Event Hall
Watch this space for more details about the Welcome Reception!
Photo courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board / Photographer: Mori Hidetaka
Wednesday 20 October
POSTER FORUM WITH REFRESHMENTS
Enjoy the exhibits and posters along with light snacks and refreshments, listen to lightning round presentations contiguous with the exhibit space, and listen for the announcement concerning winners of the poster competion near the end of the reception.
Thursday 21 October
CONFERENCE DINNER
There is no better way to spend an evening in Singapore! Wine, dine and network at this dinner, held on the penultimate day of the GSDI 12 Conference. Revel in the charm of exotic Singapore at the Asian Civilisations Museum, and experience Singapore’s history, culture, architecture and cuisine.
We begin the evening with a tour of the limited-period exhibition "Sumatra: Isles of Gold". Look out for treasures from shipwrecks and 2,500-year-old artefacts, and discover the forgotten histories of Sumatra, the land of wealthy chiefs and princes and home to the powerful Srivijaya kingdom in the 7th to 13th century, and known in ancient times as the "Isle of Gold". Sumatra: Isle of Gold is the first international touring show about Sumatran culture and is the highlight of the National Heritage Board’s (NHB) Fokus Indonesia Festival.
The dinner will feature a sumptuous spread of Singapore’s most well-loved local delights*. This event also presents an opportunity for delegates to meet and socialise amidst the city lights overlooking the Singapore River.
Come and enjoy this unique, must-have experience during your stay in the city!
Right picture taken from http://www.acm.org.sg/the_museum/about_acm.asp
Dinner Programme
5.15 pm: Departure from Suntec City
6.00pm : Arrival at Asian Civilisations Museum: Museum Tour
7.00pm : Dinner*
9.30pm : End of Programme
Shuttle bus services back to Suntec City will be provided
* Please note that the dinner served does not contain pork or lard.
NOTES:
Information on exhibition "Sumatra: Isle of Gold" is adapted from http://www.acm.org.sg/exhibitions/eventdetail.asp?eventID=634.
Please refer to www.acm.org.sg for more information on the Asian Civilisations Museum.