IFC8 5th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
This year’s 5th Annual Conference will be our first In Real Life Conference ever since Covid19 Pandemic hit the world in 2019. The past 2 years’ conferences were done virtually and although it was the safest way for our members to re-connect with one another online, nothing beats a face to face meeting.
In-person meetings are still important to foster strong and lasting business relationships with freight forwarding members from all around the world. Attending this conference will be the most cost and time effective way to meeting all members at one place in a short span of 3 days. Get to meet a potential business partner, strengthen business ties with existing partners, and open up new opportunities for new businesses. Meetings are not only conducted in a formal setting, members get to connect with one another in a social setting over cocktail, dinner, or at a golf game.
With our industry-leading One-on-One meeting scheduler, members are able to make appointments efficiently and together with our phone app, it aids members in keeping track of their meeting schedule as well.
Our 5th Annual Conference will be held on 8th – 10th November 2022 in Singapore – The Lion City.
Come join us and get re-connected again with partners from around the Globe. Take this time to market your company and find reliable business partners to help grow your business.
Register now to discover the business opportunities and the synergy of IFC8!
CONFERENCE AGENDA
8th to 10th November 2022
Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
11 Laguna Golf Green, Singapore 488047
Tel: +65 6841 8888
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| Day 1 – 8th November 2022 | 14:00 – 18:00 | Registration |
| 18:00 — 20:30 | Networking Hour | |
| Day 2 – 9th November 2022 | 10:00 – 11:00 | Opening Speeches & Group Photo |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Meeting of Minds – 1 to 1 | |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Meeting of Minds – 1 to 1 | |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Meeting of Minds – 1 to 1 | |
| 19:30 – 22:30 | The IRL (In Real Life) Dinner | |
| Day 3 – 10th November 2022 | 09:30 – 10:30 | Meeting of Minds – 1 to 1 |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Meeting of Minds – 1 to 1 | |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Meeting of Minds – 1 to 1 | |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Meeting of Minds – 1 to 1 |
NB: Agenda may be subjected to minor change.
CONFERENCE FEE PACKAGES
FOR MEMBERS
| Early Bird Fees (Amount in USD, per person) | Dates | |
| 1 Attendee | 2 Attendees or more | 12/7/2022 – 15/8/2022 |
| 1000.00 | 950.00 | |
| Standard Fees (Amount in USD, per person) | Dates | |
| 1 Attendee | 2 Attendees or more | 16/8/2022 – 31/10/2022 |
| 1100.00 | 1050.00 | |
FOR SPOUSE*
| Standard Fees (Amount in USD, per person) | Dates | |
| Networking Hour + Dinner | Networking Hour + Dinner + 2 Lunches | 12/7/2022 – 31/10/2022 |
| 450.00 | 550.00 | |
Definition of Spouse:
A spouse is defined as a wife, husband, girlfriend, or boyfriend accompanying one who has registered as a main delegate. Spouses are not entitled to partake in any business activities, One-to-One sessions, coffee breaks or collect conference materials.
Delegate Conference Package Includes:
- Full access to 1 to 1 meetings on meeting days 9th & 10th November 2022
- 1 to 1 meeting scheduler
- Buffet Lunch (x2) on meeting days 9th & 10th November 2022
- Networking Hour (x1) on 8th November 2022
- Dinner (x1) on 9th November 2022
- Coffee breaks during mornings and afternoons (x4) on meeting days 9th & 10th November 2022
- Meeting Kit
Cancellation Charges:
| Cancellation Date | Refund |
| Before Wednesday, 31st August 2022, SGT 13:00hrs (GMT +8) |
Event Registration Fees and Spouse Fees fully refundable |
| On and after Wednesday, 31st August 2022. SGT 13:00hrs (GMT +8) |
No refund on Event Registration Fees and Spouse fees |
| Failure to show up for the conference without informing IFC8 in advance will result in the full Conference Fee being charged to you. | |
Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore is located within the grounds of the acclaimed Laguna National Golf Resort Club, just 10 minutes by car from Changi International Airport, 15 minutes from downtown and within close proximity to the Jewel Changi Airport, Changi Business Park, Singapore Expo, beaches and malls.
With 198 tastefully decorated rooms and suites, this luxurious hotel also features world-class dining and leisure facilities including swimming pools, tennis courts and Devarana Spa. Guests enjoy easy access to the Driving Range and two championship golf courses – the Masters and the Classic.
ROOM RATE
Deluxe Laguna Room
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For Deluxe Laguna Room: S$280++* per night, inclusive of Daily Buffet Breakfast and In-room Internet Access |
Deluxe Laguna Pool View Room
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For Deluxe Laguna Pool View Room: S$310++* per night, inclusive of Daily Buffet Breakfast and In-room Internet Access |
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Getting to Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
Complimentary Shuttle Services are available for pickups from Changi Airport to the Hotel.
Click here to see the Shuttle Service Schedule.
Pick-up and Drop-off Locations:
Jewel Changi Airport (main entrance at Level 2)
(Pick-up location will be at the entrance of Jewel Changi Airport at Bay 7)
Please note:
* Shuttle Service is provided for hotel guests of Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore only.
* Pre-registration is required and seats are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
* Kindly be at the pick-up point at least five minutes prior to the scheduled timing.
* Timings may vary according to traffic conditions.
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CONFERENCE LUGGAGE TAG SPONSOR USD788 (exclusive to 1 company) |
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Every delegate will receive this item strapped to their conference bag. Other than using it throughout the meeting during one-on-ones, it can also be used when the delegates travel. Your company will receive good branding visibility.
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NAME CARD HOLDER SPONSOR USD888 (exclusive to 1 company) |
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The name card holder will be provided in the delegate bag and given to every member. The name card holder is an important stationery as it acts to contain all name cards of the delegates that you meet during the conference. It is an excellent way to promote your company. |
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THERMAL FLASK SPONSOR USD1188 (exclusive to 1 company) |
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This 200ml Stainless Steel Thermal Flask will be given to all the members. They are environmentally friendly (reusable), food-neutral and hygienic. There’s no better way to promote your company and showcasing sustainability than this! |
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Your company logo will be featured here! |
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CONFERENCE LANYARD SPONSOR USD1288 (exclusive to 1 company) |
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Lanyards will be worn by all members and it will be a good opportunity to promote your company name by sponsoring conference lanyards. |
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CONFERENCE BAG SPONSOR USD1288 (exclusive to 1 company) |
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Conference bags will be distributed to all members during the onsite registration. The bags will contain important conference information and other merchandises. It is a golden opportunity to promote and foster your business brand by having your logo printed on these bags as members find these bags useful during and after the conference. |
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LAPTOP STAND WITH POUCH USD1888 (exclusive to 1 company) |
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1 Laptop stand will be placed on every ‘One to One’ table, ready for member to use them as they meet members to build businesses together. With your company’s logo printed on laptop stands, it is an effective way to market your company. It will also be given to all delegates as it is useful in our daily working life. |
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DRINKS SPONSOR FOR DINNER USD3988 (exclusive to 1 company) |
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The IRL (In Real Life) Dinner is organized to let members unwind and mingle with other members in a relaxed social setting. All members will be present and sponsoring drinks for the dinner (alcohol & non-alcohol) is a powerful way to create brand awareness and build your company’s brand and prestige within the network.  |
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Please email us at sales@ifc8.network if you are interested to be a sponsor. All sponsorship options will be closed on on 30th August 2022, SGT 17:00hrs (GMT +8).
ABOUT SINGAPORE
Destination Singapore, a Nations Online country profile of the multi-ethnic city-state in Maritime Southeast Asia.
The small archipelago is situated about 140 km (87 mi) north of the equator and just south of the tip of the Malay Peninsula, separated by the Straits of Johor. Singapore lies on one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes along the Strait of Malacca and the South China Sea. The Strait of Singapore separates the country’s islands from the Indonesian Riau Archipelago in the south. The former British colonial trading post gained independence in 1965.
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is known as the Lion City (Singapura) and consists of the main island and about 64 smaller offshore islands, including Sentosa (the largest of the offshore islands), Pulau Ubin, St John’s Island and the Sisters’ Islands. Two bridges connect Singapore to Malaysia and Continental Asia. The Johor–Singapore Causeway links Singapore to the Malaysian city of Johor Baru on Peninsular Malaysia.
Singapore shares maritime borders with Malaysia and Indonesia.
The city-state occupies an area of 718 km², compared, it is the smallest state in Southeast Asia, approximately one-fourth of Luxembourg or somewhat larger than 3.5 times the size of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC.
Singapore has a population of about 5.7 million people (in 2020) and a resident population of 4 million (in 2020). Spoken languages are English (the language of administration and education), Singlish (the Singaporean creole), Malay, Chinese (Mandarin), and Tamil.
What is Singapore famous for?
Singapore is famous for being a global financial center, being among the most densely populated places in the world, having a world-class city airport with a waterfall, and a Botanic Garden that is a World Heritage Site.
Singapore is known as a tourist destination and for its hot and humid climate, being very clean, and growing in area due to reclaimed land.
The city-state is a shopper’s paradise, besides the usual luxury brands sold in luxurious malls with luxury air conditioning, you can buy almost everything except chewing gum. Singapore is also known as “Instant Asia” because it offers visitors a quick glimpse of the Asian cultures that immigrants have brought from all parts of the continent.
Source: https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/singapore.htm
Click here to view the top 20 Tourist Attractions in Singapore.
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGAPORE
The following information are obtained from ICA, which is the authority responsible for visa matters. Please visit ICA’s website for detailed information on visa and entry requirements. Alternatively, you may email to mfa@mfa.sg for enquiries on application of Singapore visa abroad. The visa application form is available free of charge at all Singapore overseas missions (except for non-resident High Commissioners/Ambassadors based in Singapore). You may also download the form here.
If your travel document is issued by one of the countries/ places listed below, you will require a valid visa to enter Singapore.
| Travel Documents by Countries and Places | |
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Algeria Armenia Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Egypt Georgia India Iran Iraq Jordan Kazakhstan Kosovo Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Libya Mali |
Moldova
Morocco Nigeria Pakistan People’s Republic of China (PRC) Russia Saudi Arabia Somalia South Sudan Sudan Syria Tajikistan Tunisia Turkmenistan Ukraine Uzbekistan Yemen |
You will also need a visa if you are travelling on:
- A Refugee travel document. This travel document is subject to assessment of recognition for entry into Singapore
- An Alien’s passport. This travel document is subject to assessment of recognition for entry into Singapore
- A Palestinian Authority passport
- A temporary passport issued by the United Arab Emirates
- A Document of Identity issued by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- A Travel Permit issued by Macao Special Administrative Region
You may write in to ICA_SAVE_Helpdesk@ica.gov.sg with a copy of your travel document biodata page and front cover for further assistance and verification.
Visa Free Transit Facilities
Nationals of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Georgia, India, The People’s Republic of China (PRC), Turkmenistan and Ukraine may be eligible for the Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF). Please refer to Visa-Free Transit Facility for more information.
A Singapore visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission for the holder of a valid Singapore visa to travel to, and seek entry, into Singapore. The grant of an immigration pass will be determined by the ICA officers at the point of entry. Possession of a valid visa alone does not guarantee entry into Singapore. The period of stay granted is shown on the visit pass endorsement given on your passport and it is not tied to the validity of your visa.
Visa and Entry Requirements for Foreigners
All visitors to Singapore must meet the following entry requirements:
- Valid travel document (minimum validity of 6 months at the time of departure)
- Confirmed onward or return tickets (if applicable)
- Entry facilities, including visas, to the next destination;
- Sufficient funds to maintain themselves during their stay in Singapore; and,
- Visa for entry into Singapore (if applicable)
- Covid-19 Vaccination (Click here for Vaccination Status Classification for entry to Singapore)
- Yellow Fever Vaccination (if applicable)
Covid Measures for Travelling to Singapore
Click here to find the Checklist for Fully Vaccinated Travellers & Children 12 and below by Year of Birth
