Staying Dry
This year’s ICLR takes place at Singapore Expo, in halls 1-4.
The whole week is due to be warm, humid, and rainy at times, so it’s helpful to have a route to the conference venue that avoids outdoor walking where possible.
For those taking the MRT, the Expo MRT station’s Exit A connects directly to a covered walkway that leads into Singapore Expo.
MRT exit A, leading to the Expo
Changi City Point Mall
The Expo MRT station is also connected to Changi City Point mall: Exit F connects to the basement level of the mall.
MRT Exit F and the basement level of Changi City Point mall
There are some useful amenities here: the electronics store Challenger is right by the MRT exit, and there’s a pharmacy — Watsons — a bit further along.
The mall can be a good route to the conference venue.
For those at the Dorsett Changi City hotel, the best route is likely to go into the mall, down to B1, and into the MRT through Exit F. Then through the walkway, and out through Exit A to the Expo.
The underground walkway connecting MRT exit A with exits D & F
For those staying at the Park Avenue Changi hotel or just looking to cross Changi South Ave 1 when it’s rainy, it looks like the best route is to take Exit D into the MRT, and come out through Exit A.
MRT Exit D
MRT exits A, D, and F all have elevators as well as escalators, and can be accessed without needing to pass through ticket gates.
Map of the Expo MRT station exits
Taxis
Uber doesn’t operate in Singapore. Alternatives are the traditional city taxis, or ride-hailing apps Gojek or Grab.
There’s a taxi stand by Apex Gallery (near Hall 1), and a second taxi stand a little further away near Hall 6.