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.
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
31st August: Before this will take either a $25 deposit or the full early bird payment
NOTE: Deposit is non-refundable. If you pay this, we will assume you are coming even if we don’t get the numbers and will need to revert to UnCon format. It will be still be put towards food/activitIes/goodies for that.
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 $25SGD deposit (note amounts are rounded up slightly to allow for some small transaction fees)
- AUD $28
- EUR €17
- USD $20
- GBP £15
- NZD $34
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.
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| 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 1 | Morning: 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 2 | 10:00 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 🙂)
- meganh
- romney
- mr romney
- phoenixfj
- Bookworm76
- Oldgirl58
- bronwyna
- Lotty_
- Edwardstreet
- Edwardstreet +1
- RazFaz
- Hugbert
- lytteltonwitch
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