ORC 2024 AGM - 1st to 5th November - Suntex Exhibition Center, Singapore
AGM 2024 Singapore
We are excited to announce that this year's ORC Annual General Meeting will take place in Singapore at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Join us from November 1st to 5th, 2024, for this important event.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!
The Schedule is deemed as definitive but may be altered if necessary and will be updated accordingly. The time zone in use is Singapore Standard Time (SGT) - UTC+8.
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