Make the Most of Your ICOMS 2025 Experience
Join us at ICOMS 2025 in Singapore for a dynamic lineup of social events and tours designed to enhance your conference experience. From elegant dinners to cultural explorations, these exclusive activities provide the perfect balance of professional networking and personal enjoyment, set against the stunning backdrop of one of the world’s most exciting cities.
Featured Events
Foundation Luncheon
Friday 23 May 2025
12:30-2pm
Singapore Culture Night
Friday 23 May 2025
6-10pm
Gala Dinner
Saturday 24 May 2025
7-10:30pm
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Opening Ceremony
Thursday 22 May 2025
6-7pm
Mark your calendar and make plans to take part in the official opening ceremony for ICOMS 2025.
VENUE: Sands Exhibition and Convention Centre
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
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COST: Included in ICOMS 2025 registration.
Welcome Reception
Thursday 22 May 2025
7-8:30pm
Come and be part of the vibrant Welcome Reception during ICOMS 2025! Network with fellow industry experts and peers in the exhibition area while indulging in delicious light bites and beverages. Take advantage of this ideal moment to forge connections and relax as we commence this exciting conference.
VENUE: Sands Exhibition and Convention Centre
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
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COST: Included in ICOMS 2025 registration.
ATTIRE: Smart Casual
IAOMS Foundation Luncheon
Friday 23 May 2025
12:30-2pm
Fashion, Food, Fusion: Hybrid Dressing and Cooking in 19th Century Singapore as Sources of National Identity
Presented by Peter Lee
Enjoy a delightful plated lunch with free-flowing wine and soft drinks while supporting the IAOMS Foundation. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to network with peers and explore Singapore’s extraordinary cultural legacy.
What are the origins of Singapore’s unique cultural diversity?
Singapore might be a relatively new metropolis, but it inherited a freewheeling, volatile, and diverse Southeast Asian legacy of hybrid port city culture that was several centuries old. Singapore instantly became a melting pot of people, goods and ideas, once it was founded as a colonial settlement in 1819.
With no single cultural arbiter, and away from motherlands, its residents began to dress, shop and eat as they pleased, sourcing from an array of available global goods and produce, perhaps wider than anywhere else in the world. Singapore residents were also able to combine in their own individual way, ensembles of textiles and garments, and recipes from across the globe, in their own individual way, often using them in completely different contexts from where they originated. These inconsistent and individual styles raise questions about the idea of tradition in Asia, and elucidate how Singapore was an early centre for an egalitarian attitude to urban culture, that is fast becoming a norm in an intensely globalised and connected world.
Don’t miss this fascinating presentation that blends history, tradition, and innovation in the heart of Singapore.
Limited capacity—reserve your seat today!
VENUE: Sands Exhibition and Convention Centre
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
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COST: USD$ 150. Advance ticket purchase required. Limited capacity on a first come first served basis. All proceeds benefit the IAOMS Foundation.
ATTIRE: Smart Casual
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Photo: IFA Media.
Singapore Culture Night
Friday 23 May 2025
6-10pm
Elevate your stay with an exclusive evening at the National Gallery Singapore, where art, history and gastronomy converge! Set within the former Supreme Court and City Hall, two iconic national monuments renowned for their architectural grandeur, this event invites you to indulge in the authentic flavors that have made Singapore's hawker culture world-famous. From tantalizing local delicacies to the signature Singapore Sling - a refreshing cocktail that has become a symbol of the country's inimitable spirit - every bite and sip will transport you to the vibrant streets of this dynamic city-state.
VENUE: Singapore National Gallery
1 St Andrew's Rd, Singapore 178957
Transfers departing MBS Exhibition Centre to National Gallery at 1730, 1745, and 1800.
Transfers returning from National Gallery to MBS Exhibition Centre 2130, 2145, and 2200.
COST: USD$ 130. Advance ticket purchase required. Limited capacity on a first come first served basis.
ATTIRE: Smart Casual
Gala Dinner
Saturday 24 May 2025
7-10:30pm
Indulge yourself with an unforgettable Gala Dinner at the stunning Flower Field hall in Gardens by the Bay, surrounded by the beauty of exotic blooms and lush greenery. This elegant venue's breathtaking floral displays create an unparalleled setting for an evening of celebration. Savor a 3-course gourmet menu and fine wines as you and your guests enjoy impeccable hospitality amidst the wonders of nature.
VENUE: Gardens by the Bay: Flower Field Hall
18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Self-arrange your transportation.
COST: USD$ 250. Advance ticket purchase required. Limited capacity on a first come first served basis.
ATTIRE: Cocktail to Black Tie
4-Hour Private City Tour
Included for Accompanying Persons (Registration required)
Friday 23 May 2025
4-hours: 845am-1pm
8:45am - Meet and Greet your Guide
Sands Expo & Convention Centre
9am - Start of the Chinatown Market + Hawker Tour
Weave through one of Chinatown’s complexes with a visit to a local “wet market”. This is a chance for participants to try tropical fruits with the assistance of your local guide. At the same time, learn about the hawker culture in Singapore which has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2020. Learn about early Chinese immigrants and see the places they lived (shophouses) and jobs they did (trishaw puller, hawker & more). Be marveled at murals painted by local artists.
10am - Tour of Little India
Learn about the movement of the early Indian immigrants from Chulia Street to Serangoon. Experience the vibrant culture of Singapore’s Indian Community in Little India. Walk through the colourful streets and explore the bustling shops selling traditional Indian goods. Soak in the bustling atmosphere, get to see a slice of local life and create memories with us.
11am - Tour of Kampong Glam
Discover the rich Malay heritage in the historical district. See iconic landmarks such as the Sultan Mosque, an important religious site with its impressive golden dome and detailed architecture. Take a stroll along Bussorah Street and Arab Street, famous for their vibrant atmosphere and traditional shophouses selling textiles, perfumes, and handicrafts.
12pm - Merlion Park
See the famous icon, the Merlion, a mythical creature with a head of a lion and body of a fish, up and personal. Located at Singapore River, Merlion Park is a popular tourist destination in Singapore.
1pm - Back to Sands Expo & Convention Centre
Registration deadline is April 25th
For inquiries on any social events, please email program-icoms@thetriumph.com.
