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PDG National Symposium 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Event Logistics
Is the training location far from the accommodation?
NO. Information about the accommodation provided by the Program Duta Guru Implementation Partner, as well as parking and fees at the accommodation, can be found on the Event Guide page.
Parking fees at the accommodation can be reimbursed if covered by the Program Duta Guru Implementation Partner.
I have responded "Not attending" on the RSVP form, can I change my status to "Attending"?
Attendance status CANNOT be changed after the RSVP form has been closed to avoid any logistical changes that have already been arranged.
Any costs incurred by participants who arrive at the event venue without submitting the form will be borne by themselves and cannot be claimed from the implementation partner.
What is the dress code for the 2025 National Symposium of the Program Duta Guru?
National Attire (Modest) and Business Casual. Wearing slippers and jeans is NOT ALLOWED during the event sessions.
What is the dress code for the Cohort 5 Duta Guru Award Ceremony?
National Attire (modest) and Business Casual. Wearing slippers and jeans is NOT ALLOWED at all during the event sessions.
Will meals be provided throughout the training?
PDG implementation partner will provide meals throughout the training, starting from morning tea on 28 October until lunch on the 30 October, EXCEPT for:
i. Lunch on the pre-symposium day (27 October)
a) No lunch will be provided due to varying arrival times of Cohort 5 participants.
Can I bring my own food and drink to the venue?
No, outside food and beverages are not allowed in the venue.
Do I need to bring a laptop?
To ensure the sessions run smoothly, attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to facilitate activities and tasks during sessions.
Is there a place I can leave my luggage?
PDG implementation partner provides a concierge are to store bags and personal belongings. This concierge is available near the registration counter.
Registration Logistics
Program Duta Guru National Symposium 2025 Event Registration
Registration will be done on daily basis from 27 until 30 October 2025. Please proceed to the Registration Area as you arrive at the venue before proceeding to the day’s event spaces.
How do I get access to Program Duta Guru National Symposium 2025?
Please prepare your:
- QR code: You can find your ticket by searching your inbox for the email with the subject “Here’s your event ticket!” (💡Pro-tip: We recommend downloading your ticket beforehand to make the registration process even smoother.)
- Photo ID or passport (needs to match the name on the ticket)
- For a media pass, a valid media ID must be presented in order for us to issue access.
- Program Duta Guru reserves the right to refuse invalid passes that do not match the name registered on the ticket and/or the system.
How do I get access to Program Duta Guru National Symposium 2024?
Please prepare your:
- QR code: You can find your ticket by searching your inbox for the email with the subject “Here’s your event ticket!” (💡Pro-tip: We recommend downloading your ticket beforehand to make the registration process even smoother.)
- Photo ID or passport (needs to match the name on the ticket)
- For a media pass, a valid media ID must be presented in order for us to issue access.
- Program Duta Guru reserves the right to refuse invalid passes that do not match the name registered on the ticket and/or the system.
Do I have to wear my tag the whole event?
Yes, you do.
What happens if I lose my tag?
Please keep your tag carefully as re-prints of tags are not allowed.
Are there specific queues for ticket type?
Registration queues will be set according to states. For guests and media, please head to our Info Counter for assistance.
Transportation Logistics
When can I book my flight tickets?
You can book your flight tickets within two (2) weeks AFTER receiving the invitation letter to the National Symposium Program Duta Guru 2025 or being informed by the Program Duta Guru’s Implementation Partner.
This is to avoid any losses in case of last-minute changes to the date or venue, as well as significant changes in ticket prices.
Will the Program Duta Guru implementation partner book my flight tickets to the National Symposium Program Duta Guru 2025?
The implementation partner will NOT book flight tickets to facilitate your travel plans to the event location.
You may book your own flight tickets and make a financial claim (if allowed) after the event sessions are completed.
Will the Program Duta Guru implementation partner provide transportation from the airport to the event location and vice versa?
The Implementation Partner will NOT provide transportation from the airport to the event location and vice versa.
However, attendees may be eligible to claim reimbursement for such expenses if covered by the implementation partner after the event sessions are completed.
Will the Program Duta Guru implementation partner provide transportation from the accommodation to the event location?
YES. The implementation partner will provide transportation from the accommodation to the event location and vice versa. Transportation arrangements can be referred to on the Event Guidelines page.
Does the Program Duta Guru implementation partner allow attendees to use personal vehicles from the accommodation to the event location?
YES. However, parking fees and travel distances incurred for commuting between the accommodation and event location during the National Symposium of Program Duta Guru 2024 will not be covered.
The implementation partner strongly encourages all attendees to use the provided transportation. Transportation arrangements can be referred to on the Event Guidelines page.
Accommodation Logistics
I indicated 'Do not require accommodation' on the RSVP form. Can I change my status to 'Yes' if needed?
Status changes CANNOT be made after the RSVP form has closed to avoid disrupting the established logistics.
Can I bring my family and stay in the same room throughout the National Symposium 2024?
NO. Accommodation will only be provided by the Program Duta Guru implementation partners to participants and invitees who have received an official invitation letter and completed the National Symposium 2024 registration form.
Will the PDG implementation partner provide additional accommodation before or after the face-to-face event?
NO additional accommodation will be provided. Any extra accommodation arrangements will be at your own expense and cannot be claimed.
Financial Claims
Do I need to keep receipts/invoices to claim my travel expenses for attending the National Symposium for the Teacher Ambassador Program 2024?
If you are eligible to claim travel expenses as informed by the implementation partner, you must keep all transport receipts/invoices. Claims without valid supporting documents WILL NOT be processed.
Can I claim travel expenses if I drive to the training session location?
You can also claim expenses if you drive, carpool, or use public transportation such as e-hailing, taxis, buses, trains, ferries, and others. Please refer to the Financial Claim Guidelines for the expense claim policy.
What if I carpool with friends?
i. Carpool with personal/rental vehicles: ONLY the vehicle owner is allowed to make a claim.
ii. Carpool with public transport (Grab, Taxi): ONLY ONE passenger is allowed to make a claim.
Please refer to the Financial Claim Guidelines for the percentage of the claim.
Can I make a travel claim if I arrive a day before and return a day after the face-to-face event?
You can make a travel claim if you arrive 3 days before and return 3 days after the event due to unavoidable circumstances.
However, claims can only be made for round-trip travel from your school/PPD/JPN district to the event location. The travel claim limits remain the same as stated in the Financial Claim Guidelines.
Note: Accommodation claims cannot be made by attendees.
Can I make a travel claim if I choose ‘Do not require accommodation’?
You can make a travel claim, but only for travel to the event location on the first day and returning from the event location on the third day ONLY. The travel claim limits remain the same as stated in the Financial Claim Guidelines.
Can I claim accommodation costs if I bring family members?
NO. If you bring family members due to unavoidable reasons, you must book a separate room for them, and the cost must be borne personally.
Can I claim accommodation costs if I choose 'Do not require accommodation'?
NO. Please note that the Program Duta Guru Implemention Partner has reserved hotel rooms where two (2) people will share a room (based on registration forms), and attendees are required to stay in the provided rooms. Any changes or additional accommodations are at your own expense.
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