The Venue
The workshop will be held in the Catapult@Rochester. The Catapult is located along the train line from Changi International Airport. It has an adjoining hotel with several other options close by. The venue is also close to the Centre for Quantum Technologies and other research centres.
Academic visits
The venue is 2.5 km from the Centre for Quantum Technologies, and 1.2 km from A*STAR laboratories. The Nanyang Technological University is 16 km away. Organised visits with transportation to these R&D labs can be arranged for participants to visit sites such as the National Quantum-Safe Network, the Singapore Optical Ground Station, and the National Quantum Computing Hub.
Planning your stay in Singapore
Climate
Singapore has a tropical climate. In April, temperature typically ranges between 26C and 32C.
There is moderate rainfall as April is inbetween two monsoon seasons.
Recreation
Visitors will have ample opportunity for recreation activities. Within a short walk of the venue, for example, the Singapore Rail Corridor is an ex-railway line converted into a leafy park. It is open for walking, running and cycling 24 hours each day. Many other attractions are rapidly accessible by public transport.
Attractions
- Singapore Botanic Gardens
- Gardens by the Bay
- Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
- National Museum of Singapore
- ArtScience Musem
- Sentosa Resort Worlds and Universal Studios
- Singapore Zoo and Night Safari
- Dining and Nightlife along Singapore River
Recommended Accomodation
Directly linked to the workshop venue, it is conveniently located near the Buona Vista and one-north MRT stations, Citadines Connect Rochester hotel apartments in Singapore are ideally situated as a base to explore the country’s life science, education and dining hub. There are numerous dining and entertainment options, ranging from restaurants within the neighbouring conservation bungalows, to Timbre+ at one-north, Holland Village and Star Vista (Theatre). Also within the vicinity are parks and sights like the Rail Corridor, The Green Corridor, Kent Ridge Park, Haw Par Villa and the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Room rates:
● Deluxe room: SGD 190++ (before 10% service & 9% GST) Including Breakfast
● Deluxe Garden: SGD 190++ (before 10% service & 9% GST) Including Breakfast
● Premier: SGD 240++ (before 10% service & 9% GST) Including Breakfast
Reservations: Booking Link
1. Please visit our website and insert the corporate code ” NUSXCQT2026” under promotion column
2. The rates will be shown under Workshop on Quantum Repeaters and Networks [WORN5] and guests may book accordingly.
Located just opposite the workshop venue, Park Avenue Rochester is a blissful urban retreat whether you are here for business or leisure. Located a short walk from Buona Vista MRT Station, and just minutes away from business districts located in the Western and Central part of Singapore like One-North, Science Park, International Business Park and Mapletree Business City, it is a perfect place to stay with a pool, gym and many dining options nearby.
Room rates:
● Superior Double or Twin: SGD 168++ (before 10% service & 9% GST) Excluding Breakfast
● Superior Double or Twin: SGD 177++ (before 10% service & 9% GST) Excluding Breakfast
● Executive Premier (1 Bedroom Suite): SGD 250++ (before 10% service & 9% GST) Excluding Breakfast
Reservations: Please use the following link with preferential rates only for conference participants Booking Link
Travel around Singapore
The Catapult is conveniently located next to the Buona Vista MRT (train) station. Participants arriving at Singapore Changi International Airport may take the train directly to Buona Vista MRT (with 1 change at the Tanah Merah Station). The journey takes approximately 1 hour. See the Google map figure below for the train route. Alternatively taxi or ride-hailing services will take about 45 minutes.
All Singapore buses and trains accept contactless bank cards associated with Visa or Mastercard for payment. Visitors may also choose to purchase the Singapore Tourist Pass for unlimited travel for up to three days. These passes are available at train stations or convenience stores in Changi Airport.
Location
Catapult,
1 Rochester Park,
#02-01 Rochester Commons,
Singapore 139212