Logo for Bookcrossing Singapore Convention 2027 showing Ballycumber (a running book) catching the water from the Merlion statue in his mouth.

Convention Details

Here is where you will find all the important details of the convention. They will be added as they are finalised.

The Essentials

Date: 10-12th April 2027

Location: Crossings Cafe, #01-01 55 Waterloo St, Catholic Centre, Singapore 187954

Registration

Please fill in this form when you make your payment as per the instructions below.

Once you have registered and paid, we will send you an invitation to the WhatsApp group for the event.

Blank Form (#4)

If your name hasn’t appeared on the Attendees list below within a few days, please email admin @bcsingapore2027.com and we will follow up.

Pricing & Payment

Main currency – SGD

Unless mentioned otherwise, that is what currency will be used in all communication.

Dates

30th September: Early bird price of $120 available

After 30th September: Full price of $170 payable

Amounts

If paying in foreign currencies, these are the amounts

For the $120SGD earlybird (note amounts are rounded up slightly to allow for some small transaction fees)

  • AUD $134
  • EUR €82
  • USD $93
  • GBP £70
  • NZD $162

I will update to include the full price in the different currencies at the end of August to allow for currency fluctuations between now and then.

Reminder: Don’t forget to fill in the registration form when you make your payment.

Payment

Please make your payment into the appropriate account for your currency.

If you have already registered by paying a deposit and are now paying the remainder, please send an email to admin @bcsingapore2027.com just to let us know so we don’t miss it.

Wise Account – Simon Thomas (Mr. Romney)

Paying in AUD 

  • BSB code: 774-001
  • Account number: 244151412

Paying in EUR 

  • IBAN: BE66 9058 8754 3943
  • Swift/BIC: TRWIBEB1XXX
  • Bank Name: Wise
  • Bank Address: Rue du Trône 100, 3rd floor, Brussels, 1050, Belgium

Paying in GBP

  • Account Number: 55628516
  • Sort Code: 23-08-01
  • IBAN: GB37 TRWI 2308 0155 6285 16
  • Swift/BIC: TRWIGB2LXXX
  • Bank Name: Wise Payments Limited

Paying in SGD

  • Bank Code: 0516
  • Account Number: 309-794-39
  • Swift/BIC: TRWISGSGXXX
  • Bank Name: Wise Asia-Pacific

Paying in USD: 

  • Account Type: Checking
  • Routing Number: 101019628
  • Account number: 215387446095
  • Swift/BIC: TRWIUS35XXX
  • Bank Name: Wise US Inc

Paying in NZD:

  • Account Number: 04-2021-0418595-81
  • Swift/BIC: TRWINZ21XXX
  • Bank Name: Wise Payments New Zealand Ltd

Convention Schedule

Schedule will be something like the below – but note this is very rough and will almost certainly change.

DayProgramme
Fri 9 Apr (Optional)Morning: 3-districts walking tour OR food-sampling tour (choose one)
Afternoon: Central Library tour
Evening: River cruise/dinner · optional light show
Sat 10 Apr – Convention Day 1Morning: Self-guided options – bookshops, Marina Bay, Fort Canning, Museum, Zoo, Botanic Gardens
4:00 pm: Committee arrives to set up
5:00 pm: Registration opens
6:00 pm: Finger food buffet
Sun 11 Apr – Convention Day 210:00 am: Convention opens – everyone welcome
12:30 pm: Buffet lunch
5:00 pm: Pack up and vacate
Evening (TBC): Group meal at Hawker Centre or riverside
Mon 12 Apr (Optional)Morning walk: bookshops and/or libraries
Note: Wild book releasing may not work – books are quickly taken as litter. Book Fairies network and SMU spaces being explored.

Attendees

Once you have paid your deposit/full payment, you will show up here (Bookcrossing names only 🙂)

  1. meganh
  2. romney
  3. mr romney
  4. phoenixfj
  5. Bookworm76
  6. Oldgirl58
  7. bronwyna
  8. Lotty_
  9. Edwardstreet
  10. Edwardstreet +1
  11. RazFaz
  12. Hugbert
  13. lytteltonwitch
  14. Livrespublic
  15. Appelsiini
  16. Inge1990
  17. Oikku
  18. Mr. Oikku
  19. rahar109
  20. MissMarkey
  21. Sparkish
  22. Enitnaj
  23. Mr Enitnaj
  24. SJClarke
  25. Cassiopaeia
  26. echode
  27. lmn60
  28. 39301
  29. Smegariffic
  30. coco7
  31. Mr coco7
  32. Mankyi
  33. 3malglueck
  34. Mr. 3malglueck
  35. Skyring
  36. Rach260
  37. dacejav
  38. Juli312
  39. Fee19
  40. Goldenwattle
  41. feltre
  42. olagorie
  43. Jean-Sol
  44. RitvaS
  45. FutureCat
  46. Silveryew
  47. Pixette
  48. Olivia_Lo
  49. Azuki
  50. Flight
  51. earthcaroleanne
  52. KiwiInEngland

BookCrossing-Specific Information

Find more info on these here as things are locked in.

  • Will there be book swaps?
  • Label station?
  • Goody bags?
  • OBCZ releases?
  • Theme or special activities?

FAQs

Can I attend solo?

Absolutely. In fact, many of our Bookcrossers do attend conventions solo.

Is English required?

Yes. The convention will be held in English

Can non-BookCrossers attend?

Yes, but they still need to register and pay. Spouses are a common example of this, but you can bring any friend or family member.

Can partners/family join activities?

They sure can. You will just need to register them as you would yourself so that numbers are correct.

Are children welcome?

Yes. Please contact us if you are bringing children and we will provide you with child pricing