We are SO EXCITED for all the artists, events, great networking opportunities, well-being activities and our amazing kids corner for all the eco-warriors in the making. Here are our top 10 highlights that you absolutely CANNOT and SHOULD NOT miss at The Conscious Festival Singapore 2018!
1. the TALKS – Saturday and Sunday, 3rd and 4th November, 10:50 AM – 5 PM
How much do you really know about what we need to do to save both ourselves and the world? If you’ve got questions, our (over) 50 incredibly inspiring speakers have got the answers. Feed your mind, spark inspiration and ignite your impact on the world. We’ve got a LIVE track on Breaking Limits, a WORK track on Blockchaining for Sustainability, a CONSUME track on The Future of Food and a TRAVEL track on leaving nothing but green footprints behind. Mix and match the sessions or join us for all four transformative sessions packed full of juicy actionable insights that will empower you to change your life- with our inspiring keynotes, engaging workshops, wellness breaks and action kits you’ll have everything you need to take #LittleGreenSteps to #LiveMoreConsciously. Get your tickets here.
2. Conscious Speed Dating –Â Saturday, 3rd November, 5:15 PMÂ
Ever wished the dating/networking scene could be more mindful and less superficial? Well, we’ve got just the event for you! Whether you are looking for your next best friend, next business partner or your sweetheart, come experience a new way to connect with people quickly and meaningfully, register for free here.
3. Fitbit Presents: Wellbeing Morning with Pure Yoga – Sunday, 4th November, 8:00 AM
Start your Sunday off on the right foot (literally) with an energising yoga routine, a real-time heart-rate breathing exercise (bring your Fitbit or try one out!), tips for taking care of your heart and a revitalizing breakfast. Also, Eco-warriors get a $25 Fitbit voucher for bringing in and recycling your old wearable devices! So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets right here.
4. DBS Green Warrior Exhibition and Photobooth – Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM – 7 PM
It’s no secret that we love celebrating those who are fighting the green fight. And this year, we’re once again celebrating 30 of Asia’s greenest sustainability advocates, conservationists, food rescuers, zero-wasters and more. This year, the theme we’ve chosen is: WASTE. And you’d better believe we got amazing people like Craig Leeson (Director of award-winning film ‘A Plastic Ocean’), Ken Hickson (who’s been fighting the green fight for over 50 years) and Jill Robinson (Founder of Animals Asia) and covered them in literal trash- we’re making a statement, and it’s one you’re going to want to hear (and see) for yourself. Also, if you pop by the exhibition, you’ll get the chance to be part of our Mini Green Warriors Photobooth-Â so you can show all your friends that you’ve joined the green fight, too.
5. The BEST Raffle EVER: Over SGD $1,300 worth of PRIZES to be won! – Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM – 7 PMÂ
That’s right. This year, we’re holding a raffle at the festival where you could win A STAYCATION at Park Royal on Pickering, a FITBIT VERSA, Natural Organic Latex pillows from Heveya® by European bedding and more! We have TONS of prizes, so you have every odd in your favour of winning something. Not only that, 20% of all profits are going towards Animals Asia, so they can keep championing and saving the wildlife we all love. Get your tickets for just $5 each at the Green is the New Black booth!
6. FREE SMOOTHIES by Ugly Fruit – Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM – 7 PM or while fruits lastÂ
Ever wanted to really WORK for your own energy? Well, now you can give yourself a taste of what that’d be like- literally! Ugly Fruit will be letting you burn off and blend calories on a specially modified stationary bike- where you can blend a smoothie, build up your calf muscles and charge your phone. All for free! So whether its your brain or your battery that’s gonna go ka-plut, make sure you go check them out!
7. FREE empowering poetry by The Inside Space – Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM – 7 PM
Come, stand and receive original, inspiring poetry written all about you, specifically for you! The Inside Space is a leadership training company that curates experiences where individuals and communities feel empowered and connected to their innate giftings. Their focus is on the education and learning of one self and their identity in this world. They’ll be bringing along their typewriter poetry engagement, where in a minute or less, Snapjacks will write spontaneous and intuitive poems for individuals on the spot that edify and speak into their gifts. Snapjacks also be creating an atmosphere of creativity, excitement, and possibilities by offering an immersive theatrical experience through their quirky outlook, and spontaneous non-verbal expressions. So if you’re in need of finding your true inner calling, or you’d just like some typewriter poetry, go check them out!
8. Kid’s Corner by Happy Universe – Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM – 7 PM
Kid’s TALKS: Sunday, 4th November, 3 PM – 5 PM
Our children are our biggest hope for the future. So what better way to teach your kids about making sustainable choices than by having other kids teach them? Not only is there a maker’s workshop, there’re also going to be talks by kids for kids about recycling, making more sustainable choices and about clean water, too. Tickets to the maker’s workshop can be bought at the door for $20 per adult-child pair or $30 per adult-child trio. Register here.
9. FREE Live Local Musicians!Â
We have got THE MOST ah-MAZE-ing line up of musicians this weekend, and you’re going to feel unprecedented amounts of FOMO if you miss them. Check out the full line up of musicians here!
10. Try all the INNOVATIVE and DELICIOUS vegan and vegetarian foods at The Marketplace!
We don’t know about you, but we’ve just been dying to try JUST’s Eggless eggs- and we can all enjoy them together at The Conscious Festival 2018! We’ve got the most mouth-wateringly amazing food vendors coming, and you can check them all out here. Fair warning: When you smell what we’ve got cooking, you’re going to drool. So come hungry, and prepared!
Also, if you download and sign up for the abillionveg app, and then write a review of any plant-based food you’ve tried at the festival, you’ll receive a FREE pair of Bamboo Straws! Additionally, if you use the #animalsasia in your review, they’ll also donate $1 to Animal Allies.How amazing is that?
And that’s just our TOP TEN highlights for The Conscious Festival 2018. There are so many MORE highlights than just this- but we haven’t got enough bandwidth to tell you about every single thing we’re just in love with and excited about! The best way know about all our highlights is to COME DOWN FOR YOURSELF! We’ll be waiting for you, so save the date. Saturday and Sunday, the 3rd and 4th of November, at Park Royal on Pickering. Don’t be late, we won’t be there at 8. 11 – 7pm, that’s when we’ll be golden!
