Venue Information

The ABC'18 will be hosted at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) campus in Singapore. Click here to find out how to get to campus from Singapore airport and the city centre.
The conference will take place at the NTU School of Humanities. The oral presentations will be held at the Seminar Room 9 (HSS-B1-11) and the poster session will be held in the building foyer. 

Transfers at NTU

NTU offers free shuttle bus services that can be accessed at the designated shuttle stops around the university. In addition to the regular service, the following special shuttle bus services have been arranged for the conference. Please approach the registration desk or any of the conference volunteers if you require more information about transfers. 
Date
From NEC
From SoH
Others
3rdOct 2018
Conference Reception ​
5:45pm
8:00pm
   
4 Oct 2018
8:30am
5:50pm
Conference Dinner
SOH-NEC: 6:30pm
NEC – Shangri-la:  6:40pm
Shangri-la – NEC: 9.30pm
5 Oct 2018
8:30am
     

Accommodation

A limited number of rooms have been reserved for conference delegates at the Nanyang Executive Centre located on campus. This is the only option for on-campus accommodation. Singapore offers extensive options for accommodation for all budget ranges, and NTU campus can be easily reached by public transportation (free shuttle buses provided from nearest MRT station) and taxi.
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  • Nanyang Executive Centre - Located on NTU campus, this is the closest accommodation option for the conference. A number of rooms have been reserved for conference attendees, and additional rooms are subject to hotel's availability. 
  • Genting Hotel Room - This hotel is located in Jurong East in Singapore with extensive food and shopping options. It is a 9-minute walk away from the Jurong East MRT station.
  • Link Hotel Singapore - This hotel is located in Tiong Bahru, a heritage-rich area in Singapore with plenty of food and shopping options. The hotel is located a 15-minute walk from the Tiong Bahru MRT station. 
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Getting to NTU

By MRT and Public Buses Take the MRT East-West (Green) line and alight at Boon Lay MRT Station. Thereafter, take Singapore Bus Service (SBS) bus service no. 179 or 199 at the Boon Lay bus interchange located just next to the MRT station. Please refer to the bus guide to plan where you should alight. Alternatively, you may alight at Pioneer MRT Station. Thereafter, use Exit A from the station to get to the bus stop outside Block 649A, Jurong West Street 63 to take the free NTU-Pioneer MRT shuttle bus. This shuttle bus operates daily from 7.30am to 10.30pm.

By Car/Taxi The university is served by two entrances: Jalan Bahar entrance and Pioneer Road North entrance.
If you are coming by the PIE in the direction of Changi Airport,
  • Get off the PIE at Exit 38
  • Keep left and look out for a direction sign to the university
  • Follow the sign to access via the Pioneer Road North entrance
  • Turn left if you are heading for the academic buildings and Chinese Heritage Centre
  • Go right if you are heading for Nanyang Executive Centre, NIE and residential apartments
If you are coming by Pioneer Road,
  • Drive straight towards Pioneer Road North which passes under the PIE flyover
  • Look out for a direction sign to the university
  • Proceed ahead to the Pioneer Road North entrance

Travel Information

 
About Singapore
Some refer to her as the "little red dot", but Singapore's presence in the world today is larger than that moniker. In fact, Singapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city that offers a world-class living environment, with her landscape populated by high-rise buildings and gardens. One interesting facet you'll discover about Singapore is a ubiquitous collage of cultures, where people of different ethnicities and beliefs coexist. Besides a vibrant multicultural experience, there's more you can discover about Singapore.

Find out more about Singapore at www.yoursingapore.com.

Visa information
Depending on your nationality, you may require a visa to enter Singapore. Click here for information on visas and entry requirements. 
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Getting to NTU
By MRT and Public Buses Take the MRT East-West (Green) line and alight at Boon Lay MRT Station. Thereafter, take Singapore Bus Service (SBS) bus service no. 179 or 199 at the Boon Lay bus interchange located just next to the MRT station. Please refer to the bus guide to plan where you should alight. Alternatively, you may alight at Pioneer MRT Station. Thereafter, use Exit A from the station to get to the bus stop outside Block 649A, Jurong West Street 63 to take the free NTU-Pioneer MRT shuttle bus. This shuttle bus operates daily from 7.30am to 10.30pm.

By Car/Taxi The university is served by two entrances: Jalan Bahar entrance and Pioneer Road North entrance.
If you are coming by the PIE in the direction of Changi Airport,
  • Get off the PIE at Exit 38
  • Keep left and look out for a direction sign to the university
  • Follow the sign to access via the Pioneer Road North entrance
  • Turn left if you are heading for the academic buildings and Chinese Heritage Centre
  • Go right if you are heading for Nanyang Executive Centre, NIE and residential apartments
If you are coming by Pioneer Road,
  • Drive straight towards Pioneer Road North which passes under the PIE flyover
  • Look out for a direction sign to the university
  • Proceed ahead to the Pioneer Road North entrance

Official Currency
The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (S$). Money changing services can be found not only at the Singapore Changi Airport but also most shopping centres and hotels around the island. You can also access the automated teller machines (ATMs) located everywhere in Singapore, that accept most of the main credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Weather
Singapore is known for its hot and humid weather, with little variation throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 31ºC (88ºF), dropping to around 24ºC (75ºF) in the evenings. The monsoon season can bear down pretty heavily on our tropical weather from November onwards, so be prepared for rain on a daily basis during this period. All interior spaces are air-conditioned and may be too cold for some. If you feel the cold easily, do pack a light cardigan/shawl or whatever is appropriate. 

(No) Smoking
Besides air-conditioned areas such as shopping centres, restaurants, entertainment outlets and cinemas, smoking is also an offence on the SMRT (Singapore Mass Rapid Transit system), public buses, taxis and in lifts. Recently, the smoking ban has also been imposed on public eateries and within a five-metre radius from most building entrances, except for allocated smoking areas that are clearly marked with bright yellow paint. A maximum fine of S$1,000 may be imposed on first-time offenders.

​Electricity
Electric appliances need to be 230V/50Hz (although appliances set for 220 to 240 volts will operate). Singapore uses a Type-G plug and for wall sockets. This is a flat three-pin plug (as used in the UK).

*Information obtained from Singapore Tourism Board.