Pre-Conference Information

Welcome to WCA Worldwide Conference
Pre-Conference Information
(Very Important – Please Print This Out!)

The details below contain very important last-minute information which you should print out and use as a checklist and reference for the conference.

QR CODE

For us to provide you with quicker onsite registration, please print out your QR Code and present it to us when you do your onsite registration.

This QR Code will be ready to print beginning Tuesday, 29 January 2019.
Got to http://wcaconference.wcaworld.com/wcaworld2019/info/logon.php and logon using your company’s username and password.
Accept the Disclaimer Policy and click on Shopping Cart/Registration Details button.
Click on the Your QR Code button at the bottom of the screen.
Select a name from the list by clicking on it.
Your QR Code and registration details will pop up. Click PRINT.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Airport transfers are NOT provided by WCA and are NOT included in your conference fees.

It is strongly recommended that you take a taxi or use the services of MICE Neurol to get from Singapore Changi Airport to downtown hotels. You can also take a train, but it is not advisable because you must change trains along the route.

Public Taxi Service. Very easy, clean, and convenient. All drivers speak English (English is an official language of Singapore). Approximate 25 mins during most traffic conditions. Cost: approx. SGD 25 (USD 20) per way. Follow TAXI signs from the arrival hall to the Taxi Cue. Please expect long waits at the taxi cue during peak hours at Singapore Changi Airport.

MICE Neurol. This company is associated with this conference and provides private transportation and other services. They provide more luxurious transportation options which can be booked and paid directly to them by credit card at. We will advise the link to their website as soon as they have completed their web portal for this conference.

CHANGE MONEY. Be sure to have local currency (SGD 1.00 = USD 0.74). Taxi drivers will not accept payment in foreign currency.

WEATHER

February is the most pleasant month for weather in Singapore with an average high of 32°C (90°F) and average low of 24°C (75°F). February is also the month with the least rainfall with an average of 8 days of rain. Please check Singapore weather forecast here.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Please make sure you join us in Singapore for a very special WCA Worldwide conference including:

A combined cocktail reception with WCA First Delegates on 18 February.
Attendees of WCA First conference will also attend a whole day’s worth of One-on-One meetings with WCA Worldwide delegates, as well as the combined WCA Worldwide Awards and Gala Dinner on 19 February.
One-on-One Meetings for the WCA Worldwide Conference will be held during 20 and 21 February 2019 at Suntec.

Please visit http://wcaconference.wcaworld.com/wcaworld2019/info/agenda.php to view the full agenda.

ONSITE REGISTRATION

Everyone must do an onsite registration to pick up their conference bags, badge, and other materials. Onsite registration can be done during these times and places:

Date	Time	Venue
Sunday, 17 February	14:00 – 20:00 hrs	Suntec, Room 321-322, Level 3
Monday, 18 February	09:00 – 20:00 hrs	Suntec, Room 321-322, Level 3
Tuesday, 19 February	09:00 – 17:00 hrs	Suntec, WCA Registration Counter, Foyer on Level 4

We recommend that you do this upon arrival to avoid the mad rush that happens just before the cocktail reception starts. To speed up the process, please don’t forget to print out and bring your QR code with you.

This QR Code will be ready to print from Tuesday, 29th January 2019.

PLEASE SETTLE ALL PAYMENTS BEFORE COMING

Please ensure that your company has settled all pending payments for registration, hotel reservations, and other items otherwise your accommodation arrangements may not be guaranteed and you cannot pick up your conference badge.

FOOTBALL/TOUR/GOLF – WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET

All Pick-Ups/Drop-Offs will be different for each activity as below.

FOOTBALL: Wednesday, 20 February (SOLD OUT)
17:30 - 00:30 hrs	WCA World Cup Football Tournament Register separately for this (not included in conference fees)	Suntec, Lobby (coach departs at 18:00 hrs) Venue: The Arena SG
GOLF: Friday, 22 February - USD 350/person
06:00 - 15:00 hrs	Golf Tournament (incl. lunch) Register separately for this (not included in conference fees)	Pan Pacific Hotel, Lobby (coach departs at 06:30 hrs) Golf Course: Sentosa Golf Club
TOUR: Friday, 22 February – USD 150/person
09:00 - 17:00 hrs	Full Day Tour (incl. lunch) Register separately for this (not included in conference fees)	Pan Pacific Hotel, Ground Floor Entrance (coach departs at 09:30 hrs)

ONE-ON-ONE MEETING SCHEDULER

Please ensure that you pick up the most updated One-On-One Schedule each morning before the meetings start. The One-on-One meeting scheduler will close for the first time on Monday, 18 February at 21:00 hrs and then re-open as per the following schedule:

Date	Color	Pick Up Time	Scheduler Operating Hours
Tuesday, 19 February	Pink	09:00 – 10:00 hrs	09:00 – 21:00 hrs
Wednesday, 20 February	Yellow	09:00 – 22:00 hrs	09:00 – 21:00 hrs
Thursday, 21 February	Blue	09:00 – 22:00 hrs	-

EVENT LOCATION

Venue	Address
1. Suntec	1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, Singapore 039593 Phone: +65 6337 2888
2. Pan Pacific	7 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039595 Phone: +65 6336 8111
3. JW Marriott South Beach Hotel	30 Beach Road, Singapore 189763 Phone: +65 6818 1888
4. Swissotel The Stamford	2 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178882 Phone: +65 6338 8585
5. Carlton Singapore	76 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189558 Phone: +65 6338 8333

CAR PARKING AT SUNTEC

If you bring your own car, please contact the Conference Registration Desk to get free parking coupons. However, free parking coupons are limited and will be given out on a First Come – First Served basis.

If we run out of free parking coupons then Suntec’s normal parking fees will apply.

SHUTTLE BUS FOR AWARDS DINNER ON 19 FEBRUARY

MBS (MARINA BAY SANDS), GRAND BALLROOM, LEVEL 5, 18:30 – 21:30 hrs

Suntec MBS (Marina Bay Sands)		MBS (Marina Bay Sands) Suntec
18:15 – 18:45 hrs	Coaches depart every 5 mins	21:30 – 22:30 hrs	Coaches depart every 5 mins
Pan Pacific MBS (Marina Bay Sands)		MBS (Marina Bay Sands) Pan Pacific
18:15 – 18:45 hrs	Coaches depart every 5 mins	21:30 – 22:30 hrs	Coaches depart every 5 mins
JW Marriott South Beach MBS (Marina Bay Sands)		MBS (Marina Bay Sands) JW Marriott South Beach
18:15 – 18:45 hrs	Coaches depart every 5 mins	21:30 – 22:30 hrs	Coaches depart every 5 mins
Swissotel Stamford MBS (Marina Bay Sands)		MBS (Marina Bay Sands) Swissotel Stamford
18:15 – 18:45 hrs	Coaches depart every 15 mins	21:30 – 22:30 hrs	Coaches depart every 15 mins
Carlton MBS (Marina Bay Sands)		MBS (Marina Bay Sands) Carlton
18:15 – 18:45 hrs	Coaches depart every 15 mins	21:30 – 22:30 hrs	Coaches depart every 15 mins

IMPORTANT:
Coaches are 23/45 seaters and a limited number are provided ° Seats are on a first come – first served basis ° Be as early as possible to avoid long ques rather than waiting to catch the last coach which will not have space for everyone ° Guests NOT staying at Pan Pacific, JW Marriott South Beach, Swissotel Stamford or Carlton must make their own way to/from MBS.

HOTEL PROMOTIONS

Pan Pacific Hotel

Atrium / Pacific Market Place;	– 20% on total food & beverage
Poolside	– 20% on total food only
Keyaki	– 20% on total food only (a la carte menu)
Edge	– 20% on total food & beverage (except Brunch on Sunday)

Please note that all beverages included are on house pour only.

JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach

25% discount off total bill at Beach Road Kitchen, Tonic, Court Martial Bar, Media Bar

15% discount off total bill at Akira Back & NCO Club outlets

Kindly note that both Court Martial Bar and Media Bar will be closed over the weekend. Enclosed are a summarized factsheet on Hotel F&B outlets.

Carlton Hotel Singapore

50% discount on their buffet dinner at Café Mosaic.
20% discount on their buffet lunch at Café Mosaic.
50% discount on their bread & pastries at Tuxedo.
30% discount on their sliced cakes after 7:00 pm.
10% discount on the total food bill for dinner at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant.

Swissotel Stamford & Fairmont Singapore Hotel

25% discount off food & beverage at all F&B outlets except Jaan and In-room Dining.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Discounts will only be reflected in the hotels’ bills when checking out.
You must wear your conference badge to be eligible for the above discounts.

THINGS TO BRING

Name cards
Brochures
Giveaway items with your company logo for distribution to other delegates.

WCA EVENTS APP

No more queuing to pick up your One on One Meeting Schedule!!!

Existing users must un-install and re-download to update their current version.
New users can search “WCA Events” in the Apps Store and Play Store or scan this QR Code.

Now you can schedule One on One Meeting and view your time table anywhere.
Features:

Schedule One-on-One Meeting Appointments
View Attendee profiles
View Conference Agenda
View One-on-One Floor Plan and Booth List
Emergency Contacts
Latest Announcements

WCA CONTACTS

WCA representatives are available 24 hrs. For urgent assistance please contact us. We will be happy to assist you.

Conference Team

Type of Assistance Required	Name	Local Mobile Phone (18 Feb Onwards)
Booths	Boom	+65 9054 7996
Booths	Pink	+65 8515 8264
Delegate Registrations	Meow	+65 8647 3921
Room Reservations	Pui	+65 9053 1705
Shipments for Conference Materials	Kat	+65 9081 7185
Conference Manager	Douglas	+65 8648 3947 +66 86 888 0276
Conference Manager	Aui	+65 8650 9153

Management Team

Name	Mobile Phone	Name	Mobile Phone
Adam Mckenna	+44 7841 516 204	Erwin van Der Genugten	+31 6 270 72470
Akan Lee (Mandarin Speaking)	+86 135 1008 1524	Juliet Shen (Mandarin Speaking)	+86 135 2408 3443
Andy Robins	+66 81 846 4461	Kenneth Yokeum	+66 89 771 1797
Brian Majerus	+1 847 800 7226	Matthew West	+1 702 757 8620
Bruce Cutillo	+66 89 892 4575	Mark Mairowitz	+1 702 378 9718
Charan Sharma	+91 981 834 3738	Monica Tappi	+31 6 555 44690
Charles Goli	+233 241 642 272	Peter O. Kenani	+254 737 001 097
Chris Dunn	+971-4-253 3670	Randy Van Velthoven	+31 631 799 830
Dan March	+44 792 103 8568	Rita Ramojela	+91 845 4844 289
David Pook	+66 81 710 9683	Simge Erdag	+90 532 420 2715
Dominic Wang (Mandarin Speaking)	+86 159 2166 2716	Victor Gomez	+66 84 664 9631