SPONSORSHIP &  EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

A host of marketing opportunities await companies/organisations. An exhibition will be organized in conjunction with the conference and will be strategically located in the Scientific Programs and refreshments area. 

Should your company be interested in participating in the Nuclear Medicine Update 2017 as sponsors or exhibitors, please feel free to send in your enquiries to the Secretariat at nmupdate@nmss.org.sg.

LIST OF SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

The Organising Committee would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support:
PLATINUM & LUNCH SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
LECTURE SLOT & TABLE-TOP SPONSOR
OTHER SPONSORS

ABOUT UPDATE

Conference Venue
Jubilee Ballroom, Level 4
Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview
382 Havelock Road
Singapore 169629
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline
NMU Fellowship Application Deadline
Registration Deadline
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​: 5 June 2017 (CLOSED)
: ​16 June 2017 ​
: 31 July 2017 (EXTENDED)
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​Transport to Conference Venue
Delegates who are staying at other hotels kindly make your own transport arrangements from the hotel to the conference venue.

Cancellation Policy
Request for cancellation / replacement must be made in writing to the Secretariat. For cancellations received on or before 17 July 2017, 50% of registration fees will be refunded. There will be no refund of registration fees after 17 July 2017. All refunds will be made after the Update.

Language
The official language of the meeting is English. There are no interpretations rendered.

Letter of Invitation
Upon request, the Organiser will issue a letter of invitation to facilitate the delegate's travel and visa arrangements. This invitation does not imply provision of financial or other support.
 
CME Accreditation
The Update will be accredited with professional points by the Singapore Medical Council. In order to claim the appropriate professional points, healthcare professionals are required to sign in for the sessions that they attend. Participants should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the education activity. CME Points application in progress.

Name Badges
Name badges should be worn at all times, as admission to all sessions is strictly by name badge only. There will be no replacement of name badges or conference materials satchels.

Liability
The Organiser is not liable for personal accidents, illnesses, loss or damage to private properties of delegates. Delegates are advised to arrange for appropriate insurance coverage during the Conference period.

Disclaimer
Whilst every attempt will be made to ensure that all aspects of the Conference will take place as scheduled, the Organiser reserves the prerogative to make appropriate changes should the need arise.

HOTEL & TRAVEL

HOTEL
Four Points By Sheraton Singapore Riverview

​Nestled along the historic Singapore River, Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview features 476 modern and stylish guestrooms and suites with contemporary designs that offers magnificent city or river views. Rooms on the higher floors have a fantastic view of the Singapore River with the Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands serving as a compelling backdrop.

Located merely 5 minutes from Orchard Road, 25 minutes from Singapore Changi Airport and within easy reach of the Central Business District (CBD) and the waterfront precincts of Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview serves as an ideal getaway for leisure and business travellers alike.
ABOUT SINGAPORE
Some refer to her as the “little red dot”, but Singapore’s presence in the world today is larger than that moniker. In fact, Singapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city that offers a world-class living environment, with her landscape populated by high-rise buildings and gardens. One interesting facet you’ll discover about Singapore is a ubiquitous collage of cultures, where people of different ethnicities and beliefs coexist. Besides a vibrant multicultural experience, there’s more you can discover about Singapore.

Airport Tax   
A passenger service charge of SGD 21 should be incorporated in the air ticket (including tickets issued outside of Singapore). If this has not been done, you may be required to pay the SGD 21 during check-in. In some cases, the airline may absorb the service charge. In some cases, the airline may absorb the service charge. 
     
Currency and Credit Cards  
Other than the Singapore Dollar, the US and Australian Dollars, Yen and British Pound are also accepted in most major shopping centers and big departmental stores. Most services in Singapore accept major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express (AMEX).
     
Electricity   
Singapore voltage is 220-240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second. The power plugs used in Singapore are of the three-pin, square-shaped type. 
     
Language  
There are four official languages in Singapore: Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English. English is the language of business and administration, and is widely spoken and understood. Malay is the national Language. 
     
Mobile Phones  
There are three main mobile telephone service providers - SingTel, M1 and StarHub. To make international calls, the access codes are 001, 013, 0r 019 for SingTel, 002 or 021 for M1 and 008 or 018 for StarHub. Singapore’s international dialling code is +(65).
     
Money Changers   
Apart from banks and hotels, money can be changed wherever the sign “Licensed Money Changer” is displayed. Most shopping complexes have a licensed money changer. Visitors are discouraged from changing money with unlicensed money changers.
     
Smoking  
Smoking is not permitted in hospitals, public service vehicles, museums, libraries, lifts, theatres, cinemas, air-conditioned restaurants, hair salons, supermarkets, department stores and government offices. Offenders can be fined up to SGD 1,000. 
     
Goods and Services Tax (GST)   
A 7% GST is levied in Singapore. As a foreign visitor, you are entitled to claim back the GST that you pay on your purchases when you take them home, just look out for a ‘Tax Refund’ logo in shops and spend SGD 100 to qualify. A handling fee for the refund service may be deducted from the GST amount. 

Tourists may apply for their GST refund at the departure hall of Changi International Airport and Seletar Airport. From 21 January 2013, tourists who are departing from Singapore on an international cruise (excluding cruise-to-nowhere, round-trip cruise and regional ferry) via Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore and the International Passenger Terminal at HarbourFront Centre may also qualify for tax refund. The final destination of the ship’s voyage must not be Singapore and where the voyage involves the ship returning to Singapore on one or more occasions, the tourists may only claim GST refund on the ship’s last departure from Singapore in that voyage. 

For more information on the refund scheme,  please visit:
http://www.yoursingapore.com/content/traveller/en/plan-your-trip/travel-essentials/tax-refund.html
(Information provided by YourSingapore.com)     

Tipping   
Tipping is not mandatory although it is often appreciated. Most hotel and restaurant bills come with a 10% service charge. 
     
Transportation  
Getting from point A to point B in Singapore is not just easy, it is also economical. There are two main public transport  companies in Singapore that offers buses and the modern Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rail system. 

For transport schedules and directions, please visit:   
SBS Transit: http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/  
SMRT: http://www.smrt.com.sg/     

Alternatively, for more information on taxi services in Singapore, please visit: http://www.taxisingapore.com/     

Visa and Entry Facilities   
You may like to visit http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=96 for more information on Visa requirements.     

What to Wear  
Singapore has a warm and humid climate throughout the year with a daily average temperature range of 24 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius. Light and summer clothing made from natural fabrics like cotton is best for everyday wear. Casual dress is acceptable for most situations and occasions but some establishments may require a more formal dress code. It is always advisable to check beforehand on dress regulations, if any.
     
For more information, you may like to visit http://www.yoursingapore.com/