FAQs

General

1. What is SICW?
The Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) has been the most established cybersecurity event in the Asia-Pacific region since its inception in 2016. SICW is an in-person event that features bilateral meetings, roundtable and panel discussions, closed-door briefings, conference sessions, and a trade exhibition. In 2022, the event witnessed an impressive turnout of over 10,000 delegates from more than 65 countries across the span of three days.

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2. When and where will SICW 2023 take place?
SICW 2023 will take place from 16 to 19 October 2023 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore.

3. What are the key happenings at SICW 2023?
SICW 2023 encompasses a range of events, such as the SICW Summit, SICW Opening Ceremony & Plenary, ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity (AMCC), ASEAN Cybercrime Prosecutors’ Roundtable Meeting (ACPRM), 9th ASEAN Senior Officials Roundtable on Cybercrime (SORC), International IoT Security Roundtable, Women in Cyber, and more.

GovWare Conference and Exhibition 2023, the region’s premier trade show for cybersecurity, will be held in conjunction with SICW 2023.

4. How can I attend the event?
SICW 2023 is open to registered attendees and registration can be done at https://www.sicw.gov.sg/registration/. Visitor Pass holders will have access to all SICW open sessions and GovWare Exhibition, including open programmes taking place on the exhibition floor. To access the GovWare Conference sessions, a Conference Pass is required. To learn more about GovWare 2023 which is held in conjunction with SICW 2023, please visit www.govware.sg.

5. What are the travel requirements to enter Singapore?
Travellers seeking to enter Singapore should comply with the prevailing Public Health as well as Entry Requirements listed here.

Singapore is open to all travellers without quarantine or testing requirements, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status. Find out more details on travel requirements to Singapore here.

6. How do journalists apply to attend SICW 2023?
Media personnel are invited to register for a media pass to gain access to events that are open for media coverage. More info on media accreditation requirements can be found here.

7. What is the dress code for the event?
The dress code for the SICW 2023 is business attire.

8. Am I required to wear a mask during the event?
In line with the Singapore government’s advisory, mask-wearing is not required except in healthcare settings. However, do practise good personal hygiene and wear a mask if you are unwell.

Information is accurate as of 20 July 2023