Venue & Travel Information

Venue

The conference will be held at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Campus 3, 151 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189656.

NAFA Campus 3 is located in Singapore’s arts and cultural district and houses the School of Music and performance facilities suitable for paper presentations, workshops, lecture-recitals, and performance sessions.

Transport Information

NAFA Campus 3 is easily accessible via Singapore’s MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) network. The nearest stations include Bencoolen (Downtown Line), Bras Basah (Circle Line), and Bugis (Downtown and East-West Lines), all within walking distance of the campus.

Singapore’s public transport system is clean, efficient, and easy to navigate. Contactless bank cards and mobile payment systems can be used directly for MRT and bus travel, making transport convenient for international visitors.

Travel to Singapore

International delegates should arrive via Singapore Changi Airport, one of Asia’s major aviation hubs with direct flights from most global cities. The airport is located approximately 20–25 minutes from central Singapore by taxi or ride-hailing services.

Travellers may also take the MRT from Changi Airport via the East–West Line to reach the city centre with convenient transfers to other lines serving the conference venue.

Weather in May

Singapore has a tropical climate and is typically warm and humid throughout the year. In May, daytime temperatures generally range between 30–33°C, with warm evenings and occasional short afternoon showers or thunderstorms.

Lightweight clothing is recommended. As indoor venues in Singapore are strongly air-conditioned, participants may wish to bring a light jacket or layer.

Accommodation

We have partnered with two nearby hotels to offer discounted accommodation rates for conference participants.

Hotel Mi Bencoolen

Hotel Mi Bencoolen is a 4-star eco-certified lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Singapore’s cultural district. Situated directly outside Exit B of Bencoolen MRT Station (Downtown Line), it is within walking distance of the Singapore Art Museum, Bugis Street, and the National Museum of Singapore.

Conference delegates may contact cindylee@wwhotels.com for preferential rates.

Hotel Mi Bencoolen Website

ibis Singapore on Bencoolen

The multi-award-winning ibis Singapore on Bencoolen is located in the heart of Singapore’s cultural, business, and shopping district. Cultural areas such as Bugis, Haji Lane, Little India, Marina Bay, Suntec City, and Orchard Road are within walking distance or easily accessible by public transport.

Conference delegates may contact H6657@accor.com for preferential rates.

ibis Singapore on Bencoolen Website

Conference Dinner

The conference dinner will be held at Bumbu Restaurant, 44 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198897.

Over the past two decades, Bumbu has been serving Thai, Indonesian, and Peranakan classics within a dining space that transcends time, one that is filled with treasures and artefacts from the past. The restaurant is known for its heritage-inspired interior and its celebration of Southeast Asian culinary traditions.

Located in the historic Kampong Glam district, the restaurant is within walking distance of cultural landmarks such as Sultan Mosque and the vibrant Haji Lane neighbourhood.

We have partnered with the restaurant to offer conference delegates preferential rates on a sumptuous set menu featuring Thai, Indonesian, and Peranakan dishes. Vegetarian options will be available.

Bumbu Restaurant Website