Other Co-Located Events
Gardens By the Bay
Set in the heart of the city, the 101 hectares Gardens by the Bay comprises three waterfront gardens in Marina Bay. Bay South, the largest garden at 54 hectares, covers the size of 90 football fields and presents the plant kingdom in a whole new way. Among the highlights are the Supertrees which incorporate vertical greenery with environmentally sustainable functions and the cooled conservatories that will be an exquisite floral depiction of two of the world's most endangered habitats – the Flower Dome, which features Mediterranean flora and a seasonal changing display of flower beds and Cloud Forest, which showcases exotic plants from the tropical highland environment and has a 35 metre waterfall.
For more information please visit: www.gardensbythebay.org.sg
| Date | : | 29 June 2012 (Fri) to 8 July 2012 (Sun) |
| Time | : | 9am to 9pm (Conservatories and Aerial Walkway), 5am to 2am (Outdoor Gardens at Bay South) |
| Venue | : | Gardens by the Bay |
Find out about promotional discounts at Gardens by the Bay for WCS delegates.
Asian Network of Major Cities 21
The Asian Network of Major Cities 21 (ANMC21) is an international network of Asian capital and major cities, undertaking joint projects on common tasks regarding crisis management, environmental countermeasures and industrial development, and applying the outcome for the prosperity / development of the Asian region. Come 30 June 2012, Singapore will play host to the 11th Plenary Meeting of the ANMC21, in conjunction with World Cities Summit.
For more information please visit: www.anmc21.org
| Date | : | 30 June 2012 (Sat) |
| Time | : | 10.00 am to 6.00 pm |
| Venue | : | Sands Expo & Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore |
| Contact | : | Dominic Poon (T: +65 3106 7290 | E: dominic_poon@mnd.gov.sg) |
Best Practices in Urban Development: Experiences from Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is urbanising rapidly, with almost 250 million people (more than 40% of the region's total population) living in urban areas. By 2025, almost half of the region's total population will be urban. Never before in history have so many people lived in urban areas and have cities been so large. Urban areas thus need to be managed well, with positive developments promoted and negative ones mitigated. This is especially relevant in today's highly globalised economy. Urban development is influenced by a host of decisions and events from around the world, making urban management difficult.
The challenges arising from economic globalisation, decentralisation, privatisation and climate change mitigation and adaptation are largely uncharted territory for cities and towns in Southeast Asia. It is timely for Southeast Asian/ASEAN countries to share experiences on and review good practices in urban development. This would be a first step towards identifying the challenges and opportunities for more responsive policies on urban development in Southeast Asia.
In this one-day seminar, city practitioners from around the region will share best practices in building liveable and sustainable cities as well as dynamic urban governance and financing. This seminar is also held in conjunction with the launch of the book "Urbanisation in Southeast Asia: Issues and Impacts", jointly published by the Centre for Liveable Cities and the ASEAN Studies Centre, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies.
| Date | : | 3 July 2012, Tuesday |
| Time | : | 11.30 pm to 4.30 pm |
| Venue | : | Level 4, Roselle Junior Ballroom 4713, Marina Bay Sands Singapore |
| Contact | : | Ms Moe Thuzar / Ms Tan Peng Ting (T: +65 68704512 / +65 6645 9560 | E: moe@iseas.edu.sg / tan_peng_ting@mnd.gov.sg) |
Clean Technology Investment World 2012
Supported by the Economic Development Board of Singapore, the 3rd Annual Clean Technology World Asia 2012 is Asia's largest cleantech investment conference that brings together global and Asian investors and innovators to access investment, partnership and capital raising opportunities in the cleantech sector.
This event is a must-attend for you if you are:
- An Innovator seeking investments for your clean technology
- A Cleantech fund manager looking to raise capital with LPs
- A VC, PE or CVC looking for bankable technologies to invest in
- A bank, law firm, advisory firm or placement agent looking to provide services to the cleantech sector
For more information, please visit:
www.terrapinn.com/conference/clean-technology-world-asia/index.stm
| Date | : | 27 - 30 June 2012 (Wed - Sat) |
| Time | : | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm |
| Venue | : | Sands Expo & Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore |
| Contact | : | Jabriel Kng (T: +65 6322 2751 | F: +65 6226 3264 | M: +65 93681511 | E: jabriel.kng@terrapinn.com) |
fDi Magazine's Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future Awards
By-invitation-only
In July 2012, fDi Magazine will present its Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2011/12 awards in Singapore. The awards, taking place as part of the World Cities Summit Mayors Forum, will indicate the best locations for foreign direct investment in Asia-Pacific along key categories such as:
- Economic potential
- Business friendliness
- Human resources
- Quality of living
- Infrastructure
fDi Intelligence compiled most of the data for the fDi Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future rankings and the shortlist for the awards was created by an independent collection of data by fDi Benchmark - across 141 Asia-Pacific cities.
Participation at this event is by invitation-only. If you would like to attend please email Dino.Ribeiro@ft.com.
| Date | : | 1 July 2012 (Sun) |
| Time | : | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
| Venue | : | Level 4, Orchid Junior Room, Sand Expo & Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore |
| Contact | : | Mr Dino Ribeiro (T: +44 (0) 020 7873 3964 | E: Dino.Ribeiro@ft.com) |
Five propositions for Sustainable Future Cities
Cities accommodate more people today than at any point in history. Cities are more interconnected than ever before. Cities concentrate some of the most intractable of contemporary social, political and economic dilemmas. And, as substantial consumers of energy and producers of greenhouse gases, cities are central to the project for global environmental sustainability. But successful cities are also, more than ever, the engines of national and transnational economies, sites of diversity and creativity, and centres of innovation and entrepreneurship. As such, cities are likely to be the places where the challenges of urbanisation and environmental sustainability will be most productively addressed.
This workshop will debate, discuss and dissect 'Five Propositions for Sustainable Future Cities'. Each of the five propositions is underpinned by cutting-edge research being conducted at the Future Cities Laboratory (FCL).
This event is a must-attend for you if you are interested in:
- Sustainable Building Technologies, Alternative Building Materials, Digital Fabrication
- Urban Design, Heritage, Polycentric and Informal Cities
- Territorial Planning, Hinterlands, Landscape Ecology, Planetary Urbanization
- Flows, Mobility and Transportation Planning
- Urban Modeling, Innovations in Data Gathering, Stakeholder Participation.
For more information, please visit: www.futurecities.ethz.ch/
| Date | : | 4 July 2012 (Wed) |
| Time | : | 9.00 am to 2.00 pm |
| Venue | : | Marina Bay Sands Sands Expo And Convention Center, Level 4, Orchid Junior Ballroom 4212 |
| Contact | : | Li Shan Chan (T: +65 8524 5665 | E: chan.lishan@arch.ethz.ch) |
Inaugural NUS GAI Signature Conference 2012
The NUS Global Asia Institute aims to take the lead in research and scholarship directed at topics pivotal to Asia's future. Driven by the mission to provide in-depth insights to shape the nature of 21st Century Asia, the NUS Global Asia Institute will take a holistic approach to the fundamental issues confronting Asia and the world. In this Inaugural conference, the following themes will be discussed
The conference will feature keynote addresses by Prof Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS and Dr Subra Suresh, Director of US National Science Foundation, USA. There will be panel discussions on critically important global issues, oral and poster presentations of current research, public lectures, and more.
For more information, please visit www.gai.nus.edu.sg/events/conference/index.html
| Date | : | 28 to 29 June 2012 (Thurs - Fri) |
| Time | : | 28 June: 12.00 pm to 6.30 pm, 29 June: 8.45 am to 7.30 pm |
| Venue | : | National University of Singapore, University Town |
| Contact | : | Ms Jane Lim (T: +65 6601 1621 | F: +665 6774 3670 | E: GAI-conf2012@nus.edu.sg) |
National Heritage Board
Sword and Scabbard with Boar's Head (Scythian)
Gold Rush presents the rich history of Ukraine as told through a diverse display of historical treasures excavated from regions north of the Black Sea. On loan from the National Historical Museum of Ukraine and the Museum of Historical Treasures, this collection comprises 260 pieces of jewellery, weapons, coins, and household and religious artefacts. The significance of gold will be explored through the use of these items by nomadic groups like the ancient Scythians and the earliest settled Greek colonies, through to the golden age of Kievan Rus' and the decorative traditions of Ukraine – an illustrious history spanning the 8th century BCE to 19th century CE.
Accompanying the Ukrainian display is a showcase of gold from Southeast Asia and Singapore. Selected from the National Heritage Board collection, this set of 14th to 20th century jewellery illustrates gold as a symbol of wealth, status and power, and serves as an entry point to appreciating the development of goldsmithing and the flourishing of goldsmith shops in 20th century Singapore.
For more information, please visit www.nationalmuseum.sg.
| Date | : | 29 May – 26 August 2012 |
| Time | : | 10.00 am to 6.00 pm |
| Contact | : | 6332 5642 |
Find out about promotional discounts at National Heritage Board Museums for WCS delegates.
Emily of Emerald Hill : Drama and Identity in Singapore
Emily of Emerald Hill is a one-woman play that tells the tale of Emily Gan, from a young bride to a typically strong matriarch in the Peranakan enclave of Emerald Hill, in Singapore. The work has captured the imagination of theatregoers around the world, and given expression to Peranakan and Singaporean identity. It was written in 1982 by local playwright Stella Kon, drawing from her own Peranakan upbringing and family experiences. This exhibition will examine the creation and impact of this key work as well as its relevance in contemporary Singaporean culture.
The exhibition will begin with the genesis of Emily by looking at the personal and professional history of the playwright. The highlight of this section will be an installation of a stage-like gallery by Stella Kon, incorporating family objects and other works drawn from the collection of the Peranakan Museum. Emily of Emerald Hill has been performed by various actors and the exhibition will showcase these different interpretations through displays of original costumes, props, scripts, programmes, posters, photographs, and videos. The exhibition will also place this landmark play within the context of English and Peranakan theatre, or "Wayang Peranakan", in Singapore.
For more information, please visit www.peranakanmuseum.sg.
| Date | : | 1 June 2012 – 17 February 2013 |
| Time | : | Monday 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm |
| Tuesday - Sunday 9.00 am to 7.00 pm (to 9 pm on Fridays) | ||
| Contact | : | 6332 7591 |
Find out about promotional discounts at National Heritage Board Museums for WCS delegates.
ZERO, CMYK Soft Sculpture, 2010, Cotton cushion cover, printed iron-on, 150 x 100 x 120 cm each (5 sculptures in total), SAM Collection. Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum.
Panorama: Recent Art from Contemporary Asia
Contemporary art is often a dialogue with the social, economic and cultural issues of the present. The explosion of art produced in Asia since 2000 can thus be a window allowing us a view or vista into the epochal changes happening around us. Cultures melt into each other, while urbanisation has transformed once familiar landscapes beyond recognition. At the same time, local communities and localities have responded to these homogenising forces with re-assertions of local identity and distinctiveness. Debates and discussions are taking place in various localities across the globe, and at 'fiber-optic' speeds through the Internet which no longer allow us the possibility of living in isolated silos.
PANORAMA offers a wide lens to examine our world and chart some of the issues pervading contemporary art-making in Asia today - the negotiation over values, social and political change, escalating urbanisation and the subsequent pressures on nature. Drawn entirely from the contemporary art collection of the Singapore Art Museum, this first edition of PANORAMA features 24 artists from 8 Asian countries working in painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video and installation.
| Date | : | 20 April 2012 - 25 December 2012 |
| Venue | : | SAM |
| Time | : | Mondays to Sundays 10.00 pm to 7.00 pm (Last admission at 6.15 pm) |
| Fridays 10.00 am to 9.00 pm | ||
| Contact | : | 6332 3222 or 6332 3200 |
Find out about promotional discounts at National Heritage Board Museums for WCS delegates.
Photograph featuring Dancing Solar Flowers by Alexandre Dang. Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum.
Art Garden 2012
The much-loved Art Garden returns this May for the third year running with an engaging range of contemporary artworks by Singaporean and international artists that will appeal to you and your young ones. SAM has used this opportunity to commission Singaporean artists, such as Justin Lee and Loh Sau Kuen, to create works for its next generation of art audiences. The only exhibition in Singapore dedicated to showcasing art suitable for children, works at Art Garden stimulate topical and open-ended discussions. In addition, a series of inspiring short films and animations, including animated shorts by young Singaporean students for the N.Emation! competition series will be screened. Come experience contemporary art first-hand at SAM and unleash your imagination as you explore the new and the familiar in Art Garden 2012!
Art Garden is supported by students from Republic Polytechnic and held in conjunction with Children's Season 2012 (jointly organised by the National Heritage Board and Museum Roundtable).
| Date | : | 18 May 2012 – 12 August 2012 |
| Venue | : | SAM at 8Q |
| Time | : | Mondays to Sundays 10.00 pm to 7.00 pm (Last admission at 6.15 pm) |
| Fridays 10.00 am to 9.00 pm | ||
| Contact | : | 6332 3222 or 6332 3200 |
Find out about promotional discounts at National Heritage Board Museums for WCS delegates.
Jason Lim and Vincent Leow, A Flog of Birdies, 1994, mixed media installation, variable dimensions, Singapore Art Museum collection.
Not Against Interpretation: Re-staging Jason Lim & Vincent Leow's A Flog of Birdies in the 21st Century
Not Against Interpretation is an experimental platform to nurture an appreciation for contemporary art. The projects created on this platform exploit the 'openness' of contemporary art, the fact that it can be interpreted in many ways, as an opportunity to engage with people from varied backgrounds.
The first artwork to be presented under this series is A Flog of Birdies by Singaporean artists Jason Lim and Vincent Leow. The work was an artistic collaboration between them as part of UTOPIA (United Together to Organise and Produce Interesting Art). UTOPIA was an artist-run space in Singapore in the early 1990s managed by the pair, together with a third artist, Yvonne Lee, as a platform to exhibit works by younger artists. A Flog of Birdies was first presented at the TheatreWorks Black Box in 1994, followed by 9th Indian Triennial of Contemporary Art in 1997 and at the Nokia Singapore Art Exhibition in 1999.
The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) invited our museum volunteers to give their interpretation of this iconic artwork. Make your way to SAM to see how these responses differ from those by SAM curators!
| Date | : | Through to 2 September 2012 |
| Venue | : | SAM |
| Time | : | Mondays to Sundays 10.00 pm to 7.00 pm (Last admission at 6.15 pm) |
| Fridays 10.00 am to 9.00 pm | ||
| Contact | : | 6332 3222 or 6332 3200 |
Find out about promotional discounts at National Heritage Board Museums for WCS delegates.
Singapore Gardens Festival
Whether you are a serious gardener, hobbyist or just looking for a fun time with the family, you are in for delightful treats at the Singapore Garden Festival 2012! From enchanting garden displays to an exuberant marketplace, it will be an unforgettable garden and floral fiesta!
Spread over 2 hectares, expect a spectacular show of colour and creativity as award-winning designers from the world over showcase their stunning garden creations! What's more, feast your eyes on Asia's finest orchids, shop for your gardening needs, or simply sit back and enjoy a wonderful line up of activities for the whole family.
For more information, please visit www.singaporegardenfestival.com
| Date | : | 7 July (Sat) to 15 July (Sun) 2012 |
| Time | : | 10am – 10pm Daily |
| Venue | : | Suntec Singapore |
Singapore Sustainability Awards 2012 Gala Dinner
The Singapore Sustainability Awards(SSA) is an initiative of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and comprises the Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) and the Green IT Awards (GIT). Inaugurated in 2010, the awards recognize Singapore companies and institutions that adopt class-leading innovative and sustainable business practices. The Awards serve as a yardstick for enterprises to benchmark against leading companies' sustainable business practices. It is a prestigious epitome that Singapore businesses strive to attain sustainability excellence and a winning edge.
The entries will be subjected to a rigorous judging process presided by an independent panel of judges drawn from relevant industry verticals, knowledge partners and government, both local and overseas. Winners will be celebrated at the Singapore Sustainability Awards 2012 Gala Dinner on the evening of 3rd July 2012. Over the years, more than 100 companies have participated in the awards.
For more information, please visit www.sustainabilityawards.sg/
| Date | : | 3 July 2012 (Tues) |
| Time | : | 6.30 pm to 10.00 pm |
| Venue | : | To be advised |
| Contact | : | Joanne Wong (T: +65 6827-6838 | F: +65 6827-6807 | E: joanne.wong@sbf.org.sg) |
Temasek Foundation Leaders in Urban Governance Programme
(TF-LUGP) Registration Closed
The inaugural Temasek Foundation Leaders in Urban Governance Programme (TF-LUGP) is a 5-day mayoral programme that brings together leaders interested in developing high-density yet economically competitive, liveable and sustainable cities. TF-LUGP is a practitioner-oriented programme that shares the principles of Singapore's integrated approach to high-density and high-liveability city making. It features a strong line-up of high-level speakers including local and international practitioners from government, private sector, international organisations as well as peer learning amongst international city leaders. The outcome of the programme is a 12-month action plan which participants are encouraged to implement upon their return.
For more information, please visit www.clc.org.sg/index.php?q=temasek-foundation-leaders-urban-governance-programme
| Date | : | 26 to 30 June 2012 (Tues - Sat) |
| Venue | : | Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa, Singapore |
| Contact | : | Tan Peng Ting (T: +66645 9588 | E: tan_peng_ting@mnd.gov.sg) |
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