Participants Guide (Draft)

9th Asian Biological Inorganic Chemistry Conference

Stephen Riady Centre, UTown
National University of Singapore

A handy guide to help you
prepare for your participation

at AsBIC9

General Information Page 03
Registration Page 04
Programme Page 05
Floor Plans Page 06
Social Events Page 08
Free ticket to LKC Natural History Museum Page 09
Excursions Page 10
Other Things to do in Singapore Page 11
Getting to NUS Page 12
Getting Around NUS Page 14

Hotel Accommodation Page 15
Campus Accommodation page 17

Content

VENUE

National University of Singapore
Stephen Riady Centre, UTown
2 College Avenue West
Singapore 138607

NUS Campus Map
http://map.nus.edu.sg/

WIFI

Free wifi access is available at the conference
venue from 9 to 14 Dec.
The wi-fi SSID & password will be printed on your
conference name badge.

OTHERS

Language
The official language of the conference is English. No translation will be provided.

Liability
The Organizing Committee is not liable for personal accidents or loss/damage of private
properties of registered participants during the conference.

Disclaimer
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to make any necessary changes in the
programme. Whilst every attempt is made to ensure that all aspect of the conference will
be carried out as scheduled, the Organizing Committee is not responsible for any personal
expenses incurred or any loss suffered by any participant or his/her accompanying guest
in connection with changes in the conference schedule.

SECRETARIAT CONTACT

[email protected]
Tel: +65 6900 7183

General Info

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REGISTRATION ENTITLEMENTS

Your registration fee includes admission to all sessions, tea breaks,
lunch, welcome reception and a set of conference kit.

It does NOT include the excursion or banquet, which are separate
ticketed events.

OPENING HOURS

The registration counter is located at the foyer outside the auditorium at

the Stephen Riady Centre.

The opening hours are:

Sunday, 9 Dec 3:00 pm – 6:00pm

Monday – Tuesday, 10 – 11 Dec 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Wednesday, 12 Dec 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Thursday, 13 Dec 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

BADGES & SECURITY

All participants will receive their badges upon registration. It is mandatory
that participants wear their badges at all times when at the conference venue.

COMPLIMENTARY BUS SERVICES

Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided from the recommended
hotels to the conference venue at the National University of Singapore.
Priority will be given to those who have signed up for the bus service.

Check the bus schedule at:
http://www.asbic9.org/singapore/bus_schedule

Registration

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ONLINE PROGRAMME

Visit
https://www.conftool.pro/asbic9/sessions.php
Or scan the QR code on your right

CONFERENCE MOBILE APP
(AVAILABLE FROM 1 DEC)
http://conference4me.com

You can also download the Conference4Me app
from the app store (available in Android, iOS
and Windows) which offers you an efficient and
fast way of:

• Viewing conference programme
• Searching Authors & Presentations
• Planning your itinerary

FLASH DRIVE

A copy of the conference programme can also be
found in the flash drive that will be given to you
onsite as part of the conference kit.

To open and view the conference agenda and abstracts, click on
the AsBIC9 Agenda (application) link.

Programme

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Activity Location
Opening Ceremony Auditorium
Plenary Lectures Auditorium
Prize Presentation, Closing & Handover Auditorium
Ceremony
Parallel Session As Level 1, Lecture Theatre 50
Parallel Session Bs Level 1, Lecture Theatre 51
Parallel Session Cs Level 2, Lecture Theatre 52 (10 – 11 Dec)

Parallel Session Ds Level 1, Global Learning Room (12 – 13 Dec)
Poster Sessions Level 2, Lecture Theatre 53
Lunch and Tea Breaks Level 1, Foyer of Auditorium
Exhibition table tops Level 1, Foyer of Auditorium
Technical Workshop Level 1, Foyer of Auditorium
Secretariat Level 1, Seminar Room 1
Level 1, Seminar Room 2

Floor Plan

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Floor Plan

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WELCOME RECEPTION

Sunday, 9 Dec 2018 | 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Foyer of Auditorium
Stephan Riady Centre, UTown, NUS

CONFERENCE BANQUET

Thursday, 13 Dec 2018 | 6:30 – 10:00 pm
The Ballroom, Faber Peak, Singapore

Bus transfer starts from 5:45 pm

Participants who have purchased tickets for he banquet are to gather at the bus pick-up point at 5:45 pm.

Enjoy a scenic cable car ride up to the Faber Peak, followed by welcome drinks,
before settling down for a sumptuous Chinese dinner and be entertained by local cultural performances.

The banquet is a ticketed event and NOT included as part of the registrations fee
.

Social Events

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FREE ADMISSION TICKET TO
LEE KONG CHIAN NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Located at the National University of Singapore’s campus, the Lee Kong Chian Natural
Museum is a seven-storey green building providing 8,500 square metres of space and
home to over 560,000 catalogued lots and over a million specimens from throughout the
region.
Apart from the natural history collections, adorning the building and its surroundings are
landscaped areas simulating natural habitats of native plants as well as a phylogenetic
garden.

All AsBIC9 participants can collect a complimentary admission ticket to the museum and
are encouraged to visit it during their free time.
It is just a short walk from the Stephan Riady Centre and you can visit it during the
following date/time:

Tuesday, 11 Dec 2018 to Friday, 14 Dec2018
Anytime from 10 am – 7:00 pm
NOTE: Last Admission: 5.30 pm

Museum Info:
https://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/

Free Ticket

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EXCURSIONS
Wednesday, 12 December 2018 | 2:00 – 6:00 pm

Participants who have purchased tickets for the banquet are to gather at the bus pick-up point at 1:45 pm

EXCURSION (A) – HERITAGE TOUR
Singapore’s ethnic diversity is apparent out on the streets.
From temples, mosques and churches that are found adjacent to one another,
to the diverse groups of people that roam it, the city is a kaleidoscope of
religions, languages and communities. And the perfect way to appreciate this?
Go on this heritage tour to discover the many threads in our cultural tapestry.

Itinerary

2:00 pm Coach pickup
2:30 pm Photo-taking at Merlion Park
3:00 pm Little India – Smell of Different Spices
4:00 pm Chinatown
5:45 pm Coach pick up, return to 30 Bencoolen Hotel

EXCURSION (B) – GARDENS BY THE BAY

A highlight of this 101-ha award-winning horticultural park is its two

conservatories, the Cloud Forest and the Flower Dome. The cool-moist

conservatory that is the Cloud Forest features a 35m-tall mountain covered in

plants such as orchids and also sports the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.

Meanwhile, the Flower Dome replicates a cool-dry climate and houses plants

from the Mediterranean region and also a Flower Field, where the displays

change regularly.

Itinerary

2:00 pm Coach pickup
2:45 pm Arrive at the garden,

walk within the garden and visit to the two conservatories
5:30 pm Coach pick up from the garden and return to 30 Bencoolen Hotel

Excursions

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OTHER THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE

Below are suggestions for those who have been to Singapore and would like to
explore something different. These are NOT pre-arranged by the organizer. Please
check out the website links for more information on how to get there and ticket
prices (where applicable).

Night Safari – World’s First Nocturnal Wildlife Park
This internationally acclaimed leisure attraction embodies innovation and creativity in
products and services, and service quality, thus attracting approximately 1.3 million
visitors annually. Close to 900 animals from approximately 100 species (of which
almost 41 per cent are threatened) inhabit the 35-hectare park.
https://www.wrs.com.sg/en/night-safari/

Civic District Art Trail
Travel back into the colonial era on the Civic District Art Trail and learn about some
of Singapore’s significant monuments and memorials.
http://www.visitsingapore.com/walking-tour/art-tour/civic-district-art-trail/#arts

For a list of other walking tours, please check out:
http://www.visitsingapore.com/walking-tour/

SPA Retreat
For those looking for a more relaxing way to unwind after the conference, there’s no
shortage of spas in Singapore. Whether you’re craving a retreat tucked away within
the city’s busy streets or set amidst lush greenery, you will always be able to find
that spa that can meet soothe those aching muscles. The following spa
establishments may be considered:

Aramsa Spa
Estheva Spa Singapore

(this is located at the Marina Mandarin Hotel – one of our recommended conference hotels)

Banyan Tree Spas Marina Bay Sands

(this is located at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel – one of the recommended conference hotels)

Note: We recommend at least a 2-week prior reservation as these spas are popular and may not be available on a walk-in basis.
Please contact the spa directly for booking.

For more “See & Do” options in Singapore, please visit:
http://www.visitsingapore.com/see-do-singapore/

Other Things to
do in Singapore

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GETTING TO NUS, UTOWN BY PUBLIC BUS SERVICE

Public Bus Services operating on Campus:
Services No. 95, 96, 151

Public bus services operating along the campus fringe

OPERATIONAL ROUTE BUS SERVICES

Kent Ridge Bus Terminal • SBS Transit Services No. 10, 33, 95, 151, 151E, 200, 201

Along Clementi Road • SBS Transit Services No. 33, 183
• SMRT Services No. 188
• Tower Transit Services No. 96

• SBS Transit Services No. 197, 198
SMRT Services No. 963
• Tower Transit Services No. 97

Along Ayer Rajah Expressway •

Along Buona Vista Flyover • SBS Transit Services No. 197
• SMRT Services No. 963
• Tower Transit Services No. 97

Along Pasir Panjang Road • SBS Transit Services No. 10, 30, 51, 200
(near Heng Mui Keng • SMRT Services No. 188
Terrace) • Tower Transit Services No. 143, 183

More information on the public bus services is available at:
SBS Transit: www.sbstransit.com.sg
SMRT: www.smrt.com.sg
Tower Transit: www.towertransit.sg

RELATED LINKS:
Singapore Tourist Pass: http://thesingaporetouristpass.com.sg/
MRT System Map: https://tinyurl.com/ycpjwlrj
Public Bus Service: https://tinyurl.com/y9pat7dq

Getting to NUS

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GETTING TO NUS, UTOWN BY TRAIN SERVICE

Nearest MRT Stations

Kent Ridge MRT Station (Circle Line)

Transfer to NUS Internal Shuttle Bus D2

at the bus stop outside NUH (at Lower Kent Ridge Road).
Clementi MRT Station (East-West Line Circle Line)
Transfer to Service 96 at the Clementi Bus Interchange.
Buona Vista MRT Station (East-West Line Circle Line)
Transfer to Service 95 at the bus stop opposite the station, across the
North Buona Vista Road (in front of the Ministry of Education building).
Download MRT System Map: https://tinyurl.com/ycpjwlrj

Getting to NUS

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GETTING AROUND NUS

NUS Internal Shuttle Bus Services Information:
https://tinyurl.com/y87ttlfe

Internal Shuttle Bus Service D2 Internal Shuttle Bus Service C

(PGP/Kent Ridge MRT to UTown) (Kent Vale to UTown)

Getting Around
NUS

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RECOMMENDED HOTELS

Marina Bay Sands Marina Mandarin Hotel

10 Bayfront Avenue, 6 Raffles Boulevard,
Singapore 018956 Marina Square,
(65) 6688 8888 Singapore 039594
(65) 6845 1000
HOW TO GET THERE?
Taxis HOW TO GET THERE?
The journey to the Hotel is estimated to Taxis
cost between S$20 to S$40 (depending The journey to the Hotel is estimated to
on time of travel) and takes approximately cost between S$20 to S$40 (depending
25 minutes. Fares are metered and there on time of travel) and takes approximately
is additional airport surcharge for all trips 25 minutes. Fares are metered and there
originating from the airport. is additional airport surcharge for all trips
originating from the airport.
MRT Train Services
The hotel is linked directly to CE1/DT16 MRT Train Services
Bayfront Station on the Circle Line and The hotel is linked directly to
Downtown Line of Singapore's Mass CC3 Esplanade Station on the Circle Line
Rapid Transit (MRT) train system. of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
Get out from Exits C & D - Connect to the train system.
Hotel (5 minute walk) Get out from Exit B (Marina Square) -
Connect to the Hotel (8 minute walk)

Conference Hotels

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RECOMMENDED HOTELS

30 Bencoolen Mercure Bugis Singapore

30 Bencoolen Street, 122 Middle Rd,
Singapore 189621 Singapore 188973
(65) 6337 2882 (65) 6521 6088

HOW TO GET THERE? HOW TO GET THERE?
Taxis Taxis
The journey to the Hotel is estimated to The journey to the Hotel is estimated to
cost between S$20 to S$40 (depending cost between S$20 to S$40 (depending
on time of travel) and takes approximately on time of travel) and takes approximately
25 minutes. Fares are metered and there 25 minutes. Fares are metered and there
is additional airport surcharge for all trips is additional airport surcharge for all trips
originating from the airport. originating from the airport.

MRT Train Services MRT Train Services
The hotel is linked directly to The nearest train station is EW12/DT14
DT21 Bencoolen Station on the Bugis Station on the East West/
Downtown Line of Singapore's Mass Downtown Line of Singapore's Mass
Rapid Transit (MRT) train system. Rapid Transit (MRT) train system.

Get out from Exit A (Bencoolen Street) - Get out from Exit C (Bugis Junction) -
Connect to the Hotel (3 minute walk) Walk to the Hotel (10 minute walk)

Conference Hotels

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CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

NUS Kent Vale Serviced Apartment Prince George’s Park Residences

121 Clementi Road 27 Prince George’s Park
Singapore 129802 Singapore 118425

HOW TO GET THERE? HOW TO GET THERE?
Taxis Taxis
The journey to the apartment on campus The journey to the apartment on campus
is estimated to cost between S$30 to is estimated to cost between S$30 to
S$45 (depending on time of travel) and S$45 (depending on time of travel) and
takes approximately 35 minutes. Fares are takes approximately 35 minutes. Fares are
metered and there is additional airport metered and there is additional airport
surcharge for all trips originating from the surcharge for all trips originating from the
airport. airport.
MRT Train Services MRT Train Services
The nearest train station is The nearest train station is
CC24 Kent Ridge Station on the Circle CC24 Kent Ridge Station on the Circle
Line of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit Line of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit
(MRT) train system. (MRT) train system.
Get out from Exit A - Take the NUS Get out from Exit B - Take the NUS
Internal Shuttle Bus Service C from the internal Shuttle Bus Service A1 from the
Kent Ridge Bus Stop (Stop No 18331), Kent Ridge Bus Stop (Stop No 18339),
on the same side as the National on the opposite side of the National
University Hospital. University Hospital.

Campus

Accommodation

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