In collaboration with The Esplanade Co. Ltd and the National Gallery Singapore, SMHC 2026 is pleased to offer two off-site sessions at the end of each conference day.

A one-way chartered transport service from the conference venue to the off-site session venue will be provided by SMHC 2026. The chartered service will depart promptly at 4:00pm from the bus pick-up point.

Participation is subject to the maximum session capacity, and seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participants of off-site sessions may leave directly from the off-site venue upon session completion.

Designed for healthcare professionals, the workshop facilitated by singer-songwriter Crystal Goh guides participants through a gentle process of lyric-writing inspired by their personal experiences and emotions. No musical background required. Through shared reflection and creative expression, participants are invited to reconnect with moments of hope, meaning and self-compassion - outcomes directly relevant to sustaining the empathy and resilience that healthcare work demands. Developed in partnership with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, the workshop draws on years of experience using songwriting as a tool for wellbeing, connection and healing. Maximum tour capacity of 30 pax.

Discover a new way of looking at art through Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), an arts-based pedagogy that uses a specific questioning framework to encourage close observation and careful listening. Developed by museum educators and increasingly adopted in clinical settings, VTS offers healthcare professionals a unique opportunity to engage with the humanities while strengthening skills that are vital to practice, such as diagnostic observation and tolerance for ambiguity. In this inaugural collaboration with National Gallery Singapore, gain a firsthand experience of VTS featuring Southeast Asian artworks and discover how engagement with the arts develops our capacity for wonder, reflection and connection. This is an interactive programme. Participants are encouraged to share, reflect and embrace multiple perspectives. No prior experience in art or medicine is required. Maximum tour capacity of 12 pax.

Complimentary Admission to National Gallery Singapore
As part of your SMHC 2026 conference experience, speakers and delegates may enjoy complimentary General Admission access to National Gallery Singapore from 22 to 25 October 2026 (inclusive). This offer is especially recommended for our overseas speakers and delegates wishing to explore Singapore's arts and cultural landscape during their stay. Simply present your conference badge at the Gallery's Information Counter to redeem your admission ticket with National Gallery Singapore.