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About Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Part of the National University of Singapore, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) was

established in 2004 with the mission of educating and training the next generation of Asian

policymakers and leaders.

Our strategic location in Singapore – a city-state widely known for its strong governance and

efficient civil service - enables students to study in one of the best public policy laboratories in the

world, while accessing the wider Asia-Pacific region in a distinctively global environment.

Nestled in a parkland renowned for its beauty and serenity, visitors can enjoy a campus environment

at Bukit Timah that is second to none in Singapore. Situated beside the world-famous Singapore

Botanic Gardens, a newly crowned UNESCO world heritage site, the conference venue is spread over

sloping lawns and grassy quadrangles, interspersed with pristine white colonial-era architecture in

the neo-classical style. These white buildings serve as home to think-tanks and generate strategic

research on contemporary issues, from international law to Asian regional developments, from

social policies to economic growth and water management.

Take a trip in our virtual tour and enjoy the beautiful and scenic Bukit Timah campus.

Festival Details:

About Festival of Ideas 2022

To celebrate LKYSPP’s 18

Anniversary, the school will be hosting its flagship event named “Festival

of Ideas”. The previous Festival of Ideas was held in 2019, which was the school’s 15

Anniversary.

Held between 10 to 14 October 2022 (Mon to Fri), the festival will be a fully physical event where

attendees can attend on-site at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, located within the

Singapore Botanic Garden - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Interested participants may also attend

the webinar sessions between 10 to 13 October virtually via Facebook Live at 7.30pm.

During the five-day celebration, the festival will be offering a wide variety of programmes ranging

from distinguished lectures series, panel discussions, book launches, to dialogue with minsters,

workshops and many more. This will be one of LKY School’s largest events, involving all of our

faculty, alumni, students, research centres and partners.

The theme for the second biennial LKYSPP Festival of Ideas will be “Asia at the Crossroads: A World

Disrupted”. The spotlight is on Asia. As the world undergoes efforts to overcome the pandemic,

preserve our environment, manage geo-economics risks, and protect state sovereignty, the

international community has watched, sometimes criticised, and at other times emulated the words

and actions of Asian countries. These challenges, compounded by demographic and technological

change, also bring opportunities. At this crossroad, will Asia step up and fill the urgent need for

global leadership? Or will the region itself succumb to new threats and tensions? The answer will lie

in the ability of societies and communities to leverage the ideas, talents, and knowledge available to

them and to pursue good governance, both in their domestic and foreign policies. During this five-

day festival, the school will explore and discuss on the potential opportunities and challenges that

lies ahead for Asia.

1. How many days is the festival?

The festival will be held for five days between 10 to 14 October 2022 (Monday to Friday).

2. Where do I refer for the programme details?

Details of the programme can be found at the Festival of Ideas webpage at the following link:

https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/events/foi-2022#agenda-schedule

3. Is there a dress code for the festival?

The dress code for the event is office attire or smart casual.

4. Is this a hybrid festival?

The festival will be a fully physical event where speakers and participants are on-site. Only the

webinar sessions between 10 to 13 October at 7.30pm will be a virtual event on Facebook Live.

5. Will there be free programmes that I can attend?

Yes, the festival will be opening the webinar sessions for all participants and public to participate. It

will be available on our LKYSPP FB Live (https://www.facebook.com/nuslkyspp/) from 10 to 13

October at 7.30pm to 9pm.

6. Will the speakers be physically present at the venue?

The speakers will be physically present at the venue excluding the webinars where the speaker(s)

will be online instead.

7. Is my place guaranteed for physical events?

Admission is on a first-come-first-served. Please do arrive in good time to take your seat ten minutes

before the start time to avoid disappointment.

8. Will latecomers be allowed entry for physical events?

We encourage our attendees to be punctual for all sessions. However, latecomers will be allowed to

enter so long as there is space in the room and the event will not be disturbed.

9. Will the speakers’ presentation be available after the event?

Upon approval from the speaker(s), the presentation will be publicised online for participants to

access.

10. Can I ask questions to the speakers during the speeches and sessions?

There will be a dedicated Q&A segment at each session, where selected audience will be able to field

their questions to the speakers.

11. What time does the festival starts?

Physical sessions will start at the following timings:

 10 October: From 10am onwards to 6.15pm

 11 October: From 10am onwards to 6.30pm

 12 October: From 10.45am to 6.30pm

 13 October: From 10.45am to 6.30pm

 14 October: From 10.45am to 6.00pm

Online Webinar Sessions:

 10 to 13 October: From 7.30pm to 9pm.

12. Where do I register for the event on the event day?

Registration will take place at the Lobby of Oei Tiong Ham Building at the Lee Kuan Yew School of

Public Policy, NUS Bukit Timah Campus.

13. Is there any way that I can catch the session if I have missed it?

For selected sessions, the event will be recorded and you can watch it on the school’s YouTube

Channel 2-3 weeks after the event day.

LKY School YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakbhT1zJqJ9iod01nFEYhw

Access Pass and Payment Details:

1. Do I have to pay any fees to attend the festival?

Yes, you are required to purchase an access pass to attend the sessions physically.

Currently, the early bird discount (priced at $69.55, inclusive of 7% GST) for the access pass has

ended. Interested participants may purchase the access pass at the normal price of $90.95 (inclusive

of 7% GST) via the registration link here

2. Can an overseas guest pay to attend the festival?

Yes, overseas guest will be able to participate physically for the festival when they purchase an

access pass.

3. Does the purchase of the access pass entitle me to all five days of the festival?

By purchasing an access pass, you can attend all five-days of FOI sessions except for closed-door

sessions that are strictly by invitation only.

4. Are there single-day access pass purchase available for selected dates of the festival?

No, there are no single-day access pass available for purchase.

5. When will the early-bird discount be extended to?

The early-bird discount will be extended till 9 September, Friday.

6. What are the available modes of payment?

No cash payment is allowed. Payments can only be made via PayNow, Online VISA, Mastercard,

Amex or Alipay.

7. How do I purchase the access pass?

You can purchase the access pass by registering for the event via https://lkyspp.sg/FOI2022Reg

8. Can I refund my access pass?

No refund will be accepted under any circumstances. The access pass, however, will be transferable.

9. Can I transfer my access pass to other people?

Should you not be able to attend the festival for the full duration (from 10-14 October), the access

pass will be transferable. You may inform us of your request to transfer the access pass via email at

[email protected]g with the participant details of your transfer.

10. If I can only attend a few days of the festival, can I transfer my access pass to other people?

No, tickets are not allowed to be shared.

11. If I lost my access pass or forgot to bring it, will I be able to still attend?

You may replace your access pass only once throughout the conference. Replacement can be made

at the Registration at the Lobby, Oei Tiong Ham Building, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

12. Is my registration confirmed before payment?

To secure your seat for this event, you would be required to make payment within 24 hours of your

online registration. Please note that seats will only be secured after payment has been received.

13. How do I know if my registration has been confirmed?

You will receive a confirmation email after payment has been made.

Venue Details:

The festival will be held in Singapore at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS Bukit Timah

Campus.

Our Address:

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

National University of Singapore

469C Bukit Timah Road

Singapore 259772

To reach the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS Bukit Timah Campus, you may refer to the

following options:

- Cars

If you are driving, you may click here for direction or you may enter the destination

<<259772>> or <<Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy>> in your GPS system.

- Taxi and Ride-Hailing Apps

Taxi and Ride-Hailing Apps to Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

The most common taxi booking apps in Singapore are Comfort, Grab and GoJek.

 Enter the destination <<259772>> or <<Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy>>

 You may click here for Google Map location

 Alternatively, you can also hail a taxi and inform the driver to go to <<Lee Kuan Yew School

of Public Policy, NUS Bukit Timah Campus, 469C Bukit Timah Road>>

 There are 3 NUS campuses located in different parts of Singapore. Please inform the driver

that you wish to go to NUS Bukit Timah Campus located near the Singapore Botanic

Gardens.

1. Taxi

Hail a taxi along a road, at a taxi stand, or make a phone booking with one of the many taxi

companies in Singapore.

In Singapore, taxi cab fares must be charged by the taxi meter and are based on a flag down rate

and the distance travelled. The flag down rate ranges from S$3.00 to S$5.00 (depending on the

type of taxi). A location surcharge may also apply. Please check with the driver or taxi company on

the surcharge and ask for a receipt at the end of the trip.

During peak periods (e.g. 7am to 9.30am and 5pm to 11pm on weekdays), rainy days or festive

seasons, demand for taxis rises. Try booking a taxi by phone. Do note that a booking fee is

applicable.

Payment made by credit card will incur a 10% surcharge. You can also pay using your EZ-Link card.

For a comprehensive list of fares and surcharges, please visit www.taxisingapore.com.

Leaving the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

You can call for a taxi using the taxi booking apps or seek assistance from our information desk.

Taxi booking numbers:

Common Hotline: +65 6342 5222 (6-DIAL-CAB)

Comfort Taxi and CityCab: +65 6552 1111. Booking can also be made by the Comfort App (Zap)

which can be downloaded on Google Play Store or Apple App Store

Premier Taxis: +65 6363 6888

Prime Taxi: +65 6778 0808

SMRT Taxis: +65 6555 8888

Trans Cab Services: +65 6555 3333

Yellow-Top Taxi: +65 6293 5545

2. Grab or Gojek

Apart from taxis in Singapore, you can download the most popular ride-hailing apps services such as

like Grab/GoJek/Ryde/TADA/File Ride/Ola/Urge/Kardi on your Smartphone. Unfortunately, Uber is

not available in Singapore.

You will be able to know how much your trip will cost (excluding tolls and surcharges) before you

book.

You can pay in-app with GrabPay or a debit/credit card. Cash payment is also allowed.

Leaving the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

You can book using the ride-hailing booking apps or seek assistance from our information desk.

 Enter the destination <<259772>> or <<Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy>>

- Public Transport

The nearest MRT station to Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is Botanic Garden MRT Station

(CC19/DT9), located on the Downtown Line in Blue and on the Circle line in Orange.

From the Botanic Garden MRT Station, you may choose to walk through the Botanic Gardens or take

the NUS shuttle bus from the bus stop opposite of the station.

For guests going by bus, you may use the following webpage at https://www.google.com/maps. You

can enter the destination address <<259772>> or <<Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy>> the click

Directions. Input in your location you will be coming from and Click the Transit which will

advise you on which suitable bus or MRT to take and its schedule. You can pay for your bus fare

either by cash or using a stored value card (EZ-Link card).

If you are coming by public transport, click here.

- Walking

When you arrive at Botanic Garden MRT Station (CC19/DT9), take Exit A. You will see the Botanic

Garden Gate on your right. Follow the route on the map below and you will reach LKY School in

11mins.

- Shuttle bus

Taking the Shuttle Bus to Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

The bus station for the shuttle bus is located at the bus stop opposite of Botanic Garden MRT Station

(CC19/DT9). You may get off at the next station which is the Oei Tiong Ham Building. The bus stop is

located beside the main entry of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy where the Festival of Ideas

is held.

You can take the NUS shuttle bus to the nearest MRT station: Botanic Garden Station.

The interval between each bus is around 30mins.

Leaving the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

You may refer to the map for the bus stations in the campus.

Note: The first and last bus refer to the bus departing from the Oei Tiong Ham Building station.

Internal Shuttle Bus BTC

BTC

(Orange)

Depart from KRC

Weekdays (Term)

Weekdays

(Vacation)

Departing from

bus terminal

Departing from

bus terminal

1st bus

Last

bus

1st bus

Last bus

0700

2140

0700

1930

Internal Shuttle Bus L Route

(Grey)

Depart from OTH Building

Weekdays (Term)

Weekdays

(Vacation)

Departing from

OTH Building

Departing from

OTH Building

1st bus

Last bus

1st bus

Last bus

1700

1930

1700

1930

1. What are the parking arrangements at the venue of the event?

Public may park at the white lots around the campus.

2. What are the parking rates?

Mon – Fri (before 5.00pm / 6.00pm)

*$0.02/min from 7am to 10.30pm,

maximum charge of $2.00 for vehicles entering from 7pm to 10.30pm

*Parking at white parking lots only.

15min grace period for all vehicles

30min grace period for buses, taxis and goods vehicles

3. Will I be able to purchase parking coupons from the school?

Unfortunately, we do not sell parking coupons at the school.

4. Is the venue accessible for persons with disabilities?

You may contact us via email in advance should you require assistance. We will stand by to activate

the necessary lifts.

F&B

1. For physical events, can I bring food and drink in with me?

We discourage food and drink in the venues. Please assist to clear any litter before you leave the

venue.

2. During the physical events, where can I go for a drink or bite to eat before or after the event?

- Attendees may proceed to the summit which is the school’s canteen, or a Café called Reedz on

campus for food and beverages. Do note that the festival’s access pass does not cover purchase

at these places, and you will be required to cover these additional expenses.

- Also situated nearby is the Les Amis Group's Cluny Food Court and Mr Prata which is around

5mins from the campus

3. Will there be halal, vegetarian and kosher meals options available at the venue?

We have 1 available Halal food stall at the Summit. Les Amis Group's Cluny Food Court and Mr Prata

also has available Halal food stalls.

4. Will there be food or drinks served at the festival?

There will be no food during the festival but we will have available coffee and tea during the festival.

Others:

1. Will there be photography and videography during the event?

Please note that photography, audio and video recording may occur during this event. All

photography, audio and video recording may be used by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

and the National University of Singapore for educational, marketing, promotional and/or publication

purposes. If you do not wish to have your image recorded or published, for compelling and

legitimate grounds relating to your particular situation, please inform our staff.

2. Is photography and videography allowed at the event?

For some of the events, photography and videography will be allowed. You may listen during

the housekeeping message, if photography and videography is allowed.

For session that allows photography and/or videography, you are welcome to take photos,

screenshots, and/or videography at the event. However, please do not use flash photography

at the physical events as it may be disruptive for other members of the audience and the

speaker. Also, should you take any photography and videography, please be mindful and

considerate to not obstruct the view of other participants.

3. Is there any way that I can catch the event if I have missed it?

If the event is recorded, you can watch it on the school’s YouTube Channel 2-3weeks after the event

day.

4. How can I access the internet?/ Is there Wifi?/ What are the Wi-Fi details?

You can login to NUS Guest Wi-Fi

5. How do I sign-up for event details for LKY School?

You may sign-up at our https://nuslkyspp.secure.force.com/app/OnlineContactPages

6. I have lost an item, where should I go?

Please contact Campus Security, 6516 3636 for lost and found.

7. Should I encounter a fire or safety concern what should I do?

In case of emergency, please contact Campus Security, 6516 3636.

Nearest clinic would be at Serene Centre.

8. Where can I smoke?

This is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is not allowed.

9. Do you have a business centre/ computer facilities?

No, the LKY School does not have any business centre or computer facilticies for external visitors.

10. Are there any printing facilities available?

No, there are no printing facilities for use by external visitors.

11. If I have any enquiries, who do I approach?

You may write to us for any other queries at [email protected].