Special Events

These optional events can be added to conference registrations. Space may be limited, save your spot today!

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Online Talking Circle

No Charge

Talking Circles are a distinctive feature of our in-person conference – and this year we are taking them online. Talking Circles offer an opportunity to meet other delegates and engage in extended discussion about the issues and concerns they feel are of utmost importance to that segment of the Research Network. Participation is open, encouraged, and supported.

This will be held “live” via Zoom (time TBA).

Please select QUANTITY = 1 when registering

Online Welcome and Training Session

No Charge

Join other delegates for a pre-conference welcome reception and training session.

This special event will walk you through the CGScholar Event Mircosite so you have a rich online experience by learning how to comment and participate online. It will also teach delegates how to update their profile and Presenter Pages in order to add digital media: video, sound, other files.

This will be held “live” via Zoom.

In Person Blended Singapur Design District Walking Tour - 25 February 2025

US$25

The Nineteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices is pleased to offer the following walking tour.

Itinerary:

  • LASALLE (Venue entrance meeting point)
  • Waterloo Street
    • Stamford Arts Centre
    • Sri Krishna Temple
    • Kwan Im Temple
  • Bras Besar Area
    • National Design Centre
    • National Library
    • Bras Besar Complex
  • Bugis Street
  • Albert Hawker Centre

Please note: the tour is subjected to changes depending on weather.

Date: 25 February, 2025
Time: 18:30 (6:30PM) - 90 minutes.
Meeting point: Conference venue entrance (Map)
Cost: USD$ 25

Booking: Please note, only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed and space is limited. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place at the tour.

Vegan Option - Conference Dinner: Violet Oon Singapore - 26 February, 2025

US$80

Celebrate Singapore’s fine flavours at the National Kitchen by Violet Oon Singapore in an iconic historical City Hall building now home to the National Gallery. Treat yourself to a meal in the grand hall and see the scenic veranda. It is a perfect twist to Peranakan cuisine in a modern take, a dining experience to remember.

Dinner will start with some starters to share. Vegan option as a main course. The meal will conclude with dessert. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages are included.

Date: Wednesday 26th February
Time: 19:30 (7:30 PM)
Location: National Kitchen by Violet Oon:

1 St Andrew's Rd, #02–01 National Gallery, Singapore 178957 (Enter via Coleman Street entrance: Map)

Cost: US$80

Please note, only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed and space is limited. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place at the dinner.

Fish Option - Conference Dinner: Violet Oon Singapore - 26 February, 2025

US$80

Celebrate Singapore’s fine flavours at the National Kitchen by Violet Oon Singapore in an iconic historical City Hall building now home to the National Gallery. Treat yourself to a meal in the grand hall and see the scenic veranda. It is a perfect twist to Peranakan cuisine in a modern take, a dining experience to remember.

Dinner will start with some starters to share. Fish option as a main course.

The meal will conclude with dessert. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages are included.

Date: Wednesday 26th February
Time: 19:30 (7:30 PM)
Location: National Kitchen by Violet Oon:

1 St Andrew's Rd, #02–01 National Gallery, Singapore 178957 (Enter via Coleman Street entrance: Map)

Cost: US$80

Please note, only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed and space is limited. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place at the dinner.

Meat Option - Conference Dinner: Violet Oon Singapore - 26 February, 2025

US$80

Celebrate Singapore’s fine flavours at the National Kitchen by Violet Oon Singapore in an iconic historical City Hall building now home to the National Gallery. Treat yourself to a meal in the grand hall and see the scenic veranda. It is a perfect twist to Peranakan cuisine in a modern take, a dining experience to remember.

Dinner will start with some starters to share. Meat option as a main course.

The meal will conclude with dessert. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages are included.

Date: Wednesday 26th February
Time: 19:30 (7:30 PM)
Location: National Kitchen by Violet Oon:

1 St Andrew's Rd, #02–01 National Gallery, Singapore 178957 (Enter via Coleman Street entrance: Map)

Cost: US$80

Please note, only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed and space is limited. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place at the dinner.