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The meet-up will be at: | The meet-up will be at: | ||
'''[https:// | '''[https://www.huone.events/sg/meeting-rooms/clarke-quay/ Huone] Clarke Quay''' | ||
''3D River Valley Road'' | ''3D River Valley Road'' | ||
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''Singapore 179023'' | ''Singapore 179023'' | ||
=== Hotel === | === Hotel === | ||
* We have booked the hotel from Friday evening to Monday morning you will stay at. No need to book by yourself. | * We have booked the hotel from Friday evening to Monday morning you will stay at. No need to book by yourself. | ||
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We will vegetarian options. If you have allergies please contact us so we can make 100% sure all will be fine. | We will vegetarian options. If you have allergies please contact us so we can make 100% sure all will be fine. | ||
You can expense your Friday evening (max | You can expense your Friday evening (max $25.00SG), as well as for any meal needed during your trip, at the same condition as a regular TS trip. | ||
=== Reimbursements and receipts === | === Reimbursements and receipts === | ||
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== Singapore laws == | == Singapore laws == | ||
Singapore has draconian laws that are different | Singapore has draconian laws that are different than every other country. Pay attention to (but not only): | ||
* '''Chewing gum is banned in Singapore''' so leave it at home when packing your bags. Importation of chewing gums into the country, even if it is not for trading, is illegal. | * '''Chewing gum is banned in Singapore''' so leave it at home when packing your bags. Importation of chewing gums into the country, even if it is not for trading, is illegal. | ||
* '''Littering is forbidden'''. To maintain its reputation of being impeccably clean, Singapore | * '''Littering is forbidden'''. To maintain its reputation of being impeccably clean, Singapore applies an active campaign against littering and enforces it. Throwing a cigarette butt or a paper will cost $300 for a first time offender. Larger objects like a soda can land you in front of a judge! | ||
* '''Smoking'''. Most public places, indoors or outdoors, including | * '''Smoking'''. Most public places, indoors or outdoors, including stadiums, parks, or overhead bridges, are no-smoking areas. If you are smoking, you must do so in a designated area. When in doubt, ask where a designated area can be found. | ||
* '''Jaywalking''' is forbidden. | * '''Jaywalking''' is forbidden. Always use crosswalks and wait for the green light! | ||
* '''Homosexual relations''' are | * '''Homosexual relations''' are forbidden in Singapore. | ||
* '''Not flushing the toilets''' is an offence. | * '''Not flushing the toilets''' is an offence. | ||
And of course anything around '''drugs''', '''vandalism''' (this including defacing advertisement, or using stickers inappropriately), or '''fighting''' is prohibited (like in most countries). | |||
Hope this help. | Hope this help. | ||
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=== Schedule === | === Schedule === | ||
* We will be starting at 9: | * We will be starting at 9:00 am on Saturday | ||
* We will be starting at 9:30 am on Sunday | * We will be starting at 9:30 am on Sunday | ||
* You should allow | * You should allow 10 minutes to travel to the event venue from the hotel, so be sure to depart the hotel with plenty of time to spare. | ||
[[File:Singapore schedule 4.png|750px]] | |||
=== Workshops === | === Workshops === | ||
Web Speech | Web Speech | ||
* Presented by Andre Natal, Mozilla Software Engineer | * Presented by Andre Natal, Mozilla Software Engineer | ||
* Duration: | * Duration: 1.5 hours | ||
* Tech Speakers will learn how to implement the Web Speech API onto a website | * Tech Speakers will learn how to implement the Web Speech API onto a website (need Windows or Mac OS) | ||
Dev Tools | Dev Tools | ||
* Presented by | * Presented by Patrick Brosset, Mozilla Product Manager | ||
* Duration: | * Duration: 1.5 hours | ||
* Tech Speakers will get hands-on ''(have your laptop ready)'' all-encompassing ''(take notes)'' training to master all aspects of Developer Tools, especially new and upcoming features. With that applied knowledge they will not only be able to quickly reveal the secrets of how browsers execute and render web pages, but also teach others to do the same – leading to more productive creators and a web that is accessible to all. | * Tech Speakers will get hands-on ''(have your laptop ready)'' all-encompassing ''(take notes)'' training to master all aspects of Developer Tools, especially new and upcoming features. With that applied knowledge they will not only be able to quickly reveal the secrets of how browsers execute and render web pages, but also teach others to do the same – leading to more productive creators and a web that is accessible to all. | ||
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=== Groups === | === Groups === | ||
<table style="width:40%"> | |||
<tr> | |||
<th>Tech Speaker Group 1</th> | |||
<th>Tech Speaker Group 2</th> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Abhiram</td> | |||
<td>Candy</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Ankit</td> | |||
<td>Erin</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Aka</td> | |||
<td>Felipe</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Carolyn</td> | |||
<td>Galuh</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Diwanshi</td> | |||
<td>Giannis</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Irene</td> | |||
<td>Jayesh</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Jennifer</td> | |||
<td>Jyotsna</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Karthic</td> | |||
<td>Kalyan</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Rabimba</td> | |||
<td>Luis</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Rizky</td> | |||
<td>Michael</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Bob</td> | |||
<td>Miguel</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Viswaprasath</td> | |||
<td>Pooja</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
<tr> | |||
<td>Yuliana</td> | |||
<td>Ram</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
== Saturday evening cruise and meal == | == Saturday evening cruise and meal == | ||
On Saturday evening, we will | On Saturday evening, we will eat at Inle Myanmar, 111 North Bridge Road #B1-07 Peninsula Plaza, Singapore. | ||
The dinner will be at 5.30pm and last until 7.30pm. We will then go to a cruise and we need to be on time. | |||
[[File:Screen Shot 2019-11-02 at 11.02.50.png|750 px|Map to Inle Myanmar]] | |||
The boat cruise will board at 8.15pm for 1 hour. It is a private boat and we should be in the Marina on time for the Laser Show. The boat pier in front of Huone (30m away, in fact). Again, be on time as we will board in one large group and the area will be busy | |||
== Sunday evening dinner== | == Sunday evening dinner== | ||
We are going to Lau Pa Sat Food court: 18 Raffles Quay Telok Ayer Festival Market #01-94 Lau Pa Sat Festival Market, Singapore 048582 Singapore | |||
We are leaving from the hotel at 6.15pm. | |||
[[File:Lau pa sat.png|750px]] | |||