DaytimeGEN Board Meeting
Board members only
Board members only
19:00–21:00Climate Adaptation Exhibition
“Our Climate-Ready Home”
Day 1 details →
“Our Climate-Ready Home”
27TUE · OCT
Highlight · Conference on Sustainable Procurement
Conference programme
Fireside chat with Minister Grace Fu
Policymakers, industry leaders and sustainability experts on how ecolabels, sustainable procurement and emerging regulations are shaping global trade, competitiveness and market transformation.
The week at a glance
Meetings run by day at YWCA Fort Canning. Evenings and the final day are for getting to know each other and seeing Singapore.
MeetingsEarly morningSocial programme
DaytimeConference on Sustainable Procurement
With global partners
Fireside chat with Minister Grace Fu
With global partners
Fireside chat with Minister Grace Fu
19:00 till lateWelcome Dinner: GEN Celebration & Awards Night
Level Up Bar & Arcade, Clarke Quay
Day 2 details →
Level Up Bar & Arcade, Clarke Quay
DaytimeGENFast
Capacity building: Digital Product Passports, impact measurement, GENICES
Capacity building: Digital Product Passports, impact measurement, GENICES
18:00–21:00 · OptionalSingapore River Heritage Walk
Ending at Lau Pa Sat
Day 3 details →
Ending at Lau Pa Sat
07:15–08:00Morning jog to the Merlion
Meet in the YWCA lobby at 07:10
Meet in the YWCA lobby at 07:10
Morning & afternoonGEN Annual General Meeting
GEN members only · closed-door
Day 4 details →
GEN members only · closed-door
All dayLearning Journeys
Open to all participants
Open to all participants
09:00–15:00Singapore: City in Nature
Botanic Gardens to Marina Barrage
Botanic Gardens to Marina Barrage
17:00–22:00Singapore Night Safari
Buffet dinner and tram journey
Day 5 details →
Buffet dinner and tram journey
Detailed programme
Daytime sessions are at YWCA Fort Canning unless stated. Session times and speakers will be added as they are confirmed.
GEN Board Meeting
Board members onlyDay 1 is reserved for the GEN Board Meeting. If you are not on the Board, this is a good day to arrive, settle in and join the evening exhibition.
DaytimeYWCA Fort Canning
GEN Board Meeting
For GEN Board members onlyEvening19:00–21:00
National Climate Adaptation Exhibition: “Our Climate-Ready Home”
Interactive exhibition on how Singapore is preparing for a changing climate. Two-way transport from YWCA; up to 40 places. Details
Conference on Sustainable Procurement
With global partnersBringing together policymakers, industry leaders and sustainability experts from around the world to explore how ecolabels, sustainable procurement and emerging regulations are shaping the future of global trade, competitiveness and market transformation.
MorningPlenary
- Opening Ceremony
- Market Transformation Through Ecolabels
Fireside chatStrengthening Competitiveness through SustainabilityMs Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Singapore
AfternoonTwo parallel tracks
Breakout Session I
Track A
Using Ecolabels in Procurement
Using Ecolabels in Procurement
Track B
Sustainability in the IT Sector
Sustainability in the IT Sector
Breakout Session II
Track A
EU Regulations & Trade Mechanisms
EU Regulations & Trade Mechanisms
Track B
Product Carbon Footprint & Carbon Label
Product Carbon Footprint & Carbon Label
Evening19:00 till late
Welcome Dinner: GEN Celebration Dinner & Awards Night
Level Up Bar & Arcade, Clarke Quay. Celebrating the winners of the GEN World Ecolabel Day (WED) Awards 2026 and presenting the GEN Lifetime Legacy Awards. All are invited; dinner is provided.
5 award categories for GEN member programmes1 Business categoryLifetime Legacy Awards
GENFast
GEN's flagship capacity-building programme: hands-on training and practical workshops on Digital Product Passports (DPP), impact measurement, and best practices to strengthen ecolabelling programmes.
MorningTraining
Digital Product Passport (DPP) Training
Introduction & case studies
AfternoonTwo parallel tracks
Breakout Session I
Track A
DPP Hands-on Practice
DPP Hands-on Practice
Track B
GENICES Training 1: Sharing of Best Practices
GENICES Training 1: Sharing of Best Practices
Breakout Session II
Track A
Impact Measurement for Ecolabels
Impact Measurement for Ecolabels
Track B
GENICES Training 2: Case Studies
GENICES Training 2: Case Studies
Evening18:00–21:00 · Optional
Singapore River Heritage Walking Tour
A local guide leads you from Fort Canning along the Singapore River to Lau Pa Sat hawker centre. Dinner at own expense (about SGD 8–20); up to 40 places. Details
GEN Annual General Meeting
GEN members only · closed-doorThe formal business of the network. The AGM agenda and papers are circulated to members by the GEN Secretariat.
Early morning07:15–08:00
Morning jog to the Merlion & Marina Bay
Meet in the YWCA hotel lobby at 07:10, in jogging gear. Back in time for the AGM.
Morning & afternoonYWCA Fort Canning
GEN Annual General Meeting (AGM)
GEN members onlyLearning Journeys
Open to all participantsSee first-hand how biodiversity, conservation and urban planning shape Singapore as a City in Nature, and how the country approaches its sustainability challenges.
Day09:00–15:00
Singapore: City in Nature
Singapore Botanic Gardens and Tanglin Heritage Landscape, lunch at Gardens by the Bay (own expense, about SGD 10–30), then the Singapore Sustainable Gallery at Marina Barrage. Two-way transport; up to 50 places.
Evening17:00–22:00
Singapore Night Safari, Mandai Wildlife Reserve
The world's first nocturnal wildlife park: Mandai Gallery, buffet dinner, guided tram ride and the Creatures of the Night presentation. Two-way transport; up to 30 places.
The venue
Every meeting takes place at YWCA Fort Canning, on the edge of Fort Canning Park in the heart of the city. Social programme transport also leaves from here.
YWCA Fort Canning
6 Fort Canning Road, Singapore 179494
- Nearest MRTDhoby Ghaut, on the North-South, North-East and Circle lines. Tap a contactless card or phone at the gates; no ticket needed.
- From ChangiAbout 20–30 minutes by car or taxi, depending on traffic.
- Ride-hailingGrab, Gojek, TADA and Ryde all operate here (Uber doesn't). Enter “YWCA Fort Canning” as your destination.
- TaxisHail on the street, use a taxi stand, or book in Grab or CDG Zig.
Where to stay
A selection of hotels within about a 5-minute walk or a 15-minute car ride of the venue. Book early; rates rise closer to the dates.
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Stay at the venue: YWCA Fort Canning
No commute, Fort Canning Park on the doorstep, and social programme transport leaves from the lobby. The hotel is offering GEN AGM participants a special rate:
Single roomS$160++per night, breakfast for one
Double / Twin roomS$170++per night, breakfast for two
Plus 10% service charge and prevailing GST. To get this rate, email the accommodation booking form (on the GEN registration page) directly to the hotel. Bookings through the hotel's website are charged at standard rates.
Prices are indicative per night before taxes: $ under SGD 250, $$ SGD 250–450, $$$ SGD 450–800, $$$$ above SGD 800. Most hotels add a 10% service charge and 9% GST, so the bill is about 20% higher than the quoted rate. Star classes are as listed on Google; Singapore has no official rating scheme. This list isn't an endorsement by SEC or GEN. Please confirm rates and availability with the hotel. Information checked 30 September 2026.
Before you travel
A few things worth knowing before you fly.
Visa invitation letter
If you need a formal letter of invitation for your visa application, email the GEN Secretariat at secretariat@globalecolabelling.net. Apply early; processing times vary.
SG Arrival Card
Everyone must submit it online within 3 days before arriving, including the day you arrive. Use only the official ICA website or the MyICA app, and check there whether you need a visa.
Weather
Late October is warm and humid, around 25–32°C, with frequent afternoon or evening thunderstorms. Bring light clothing, an umbrella, and a layer for air-conditioned rooms.
Power plugs
Type G, the three-pin UK-style plug, at 230V 50Hz. Pack an adapter if your devices use a different plug.
Money
Singapore dollars (SGD). Cards and mobile payments work almost everywhere, though some hawker stalls prefer cash.
Tipping
Not expected. Hotels and many restaurants already add a 10% service charge.
Getting around
Singapore is compact. Download Grab or another ride-hailing app before you travel, or tap your contactless card on the MRT and buses.
GEN Week 2026
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Social programme
Arranged by the Singapore Environment Council so you can meet fellow members away from the meeting room. Several events have limited places; members sign up through the Member Pack links by 16 October.
National Climate Adaptation Exhibition
“Our Climate-Ready Home” shows how Singapore is preparing for a changing climate, through immersive exhibits, interactive games and hands-on showcases of adaptation solutions from the people, private and public sectors.
Members sign up by 16 October.Add to calendar
Welcome Dinner: GEN Celebration & Awards Night
An evening celebrating excellence in ecolabelling. We'll recognise the winners of the GEN World Ecolabel Day (WED) Awards 2026 and present the GEN Lifetime Legacy Awards, then carry on over arcade games and on the dance floor. The GEN Awards 2026 cover 5 categories for GEN member programmes and 1 dedicated Business category.
All are invited.Add to calendar
Singapore River Heritage Walking Tour
A local guide leads you from the greenery of Fort Canning past the colourful Old Hill Street Police Station, along the Singapore River, through the Civic District and Boat Quay, ending at Lau Pa Sat, a historic market turned hawker centre.
Members sign up by 16 October.Add to calendar
Morning jog to the Merlion & Marina Bay
Start the day with a run to Marina Bay and catch your dose of water blessings from the Merlion, back in time for the AGM.
Members sign up by 16 October.Add to calendar
Singapore: City in Nature
Begin at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens with a talk on Singapore's journey from Garden City to City in Nature and a guided walk through the Tanglin Heritage Landscape. After lunch at Gardens by the Bay, visit the Singapore Sustainable Gallery at Marina Barrage.
Members sign up by 16 October.Add to calendar
Singapore Night Safari
The world's first nocturnal wildlife park. Start at the Mandai Gallery, enjoy a buffet dinner, then take a guided tram journey through the park, catch the Creatures of the Night presentation and explore at your own pace.
Members sign up by 16 October.Add to calendar