We recommend booking early, as availability is limited. Preferred rates are only available for the dates above.
</p><p>You can reserve your room directly through the following link:
<br>👉
<a href="
https://reserve.suitesatubc.com/vancouver/availability.asp?hotelCode=%2A&startDate=07%2F28%2F2025&endDate=08%2F01%2F2025&adults=1&children=&rooms=1&requesttype=invBlockCode&code=+%20G250727A"
target=
_blank rel=
noopener>Book your UBC accommodation here
</a></p><p>If you have any questions or require assistance, contact the Reservations Office at:
</p><p><strong>Hotel Reservations Office
</strong><br>Conferences and Accommodation at UBC
<br>Phone: 604-822-1000 (x3) or toll-free: 1-888-822-1030
<br>Email:
<a href=
mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></p></div></div></div></section><section id=
getting-there class="
home-section wg-markdown"
><div class=
home-section-bg></div><div class=
container><div class=
row><div class="
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><h1 class=
mb-0>Directions: Getting to UBC
</h1></div><div class="
col-12 col-lg-8"
><p>You can reach the University of British Columbia (UBC) by
<strong>public transit
</strong>,
<strong>bike
</strong>, or
<strong>car
</strong>. Public transit is highly recommended — it’s fast, affordable, environmentally friendly, and bikes are allowed on most transit routes.
</p><h3 id=
-public-transit>🚌 Public Transit
</h3><p>UBC is easily accessible via several
<strong>express bus routes
</strong> from across Metro Vancouver, including:
</p><ul><li>R4 (Joyce–UBC RapidBus)
</li><li>44 (Downtown Vancouver - UBC)
</li><li>84 (VCC–UBC)
</li><li>99 B-Line (Commercial–Broadway Station)
</li></ul><h4 id=
from-vancouver-international-airport-yvr>From Vancouver International Airport (YVR):
</h4><ul><li>Take the
<strong>Canada Line SkyTrain
</strong> from YVR to
<strong>Oakridge-41st Station
</strong>, then transfer to the
<strong>R4
</strong> bus westbound to UBC. The entire trip takes approximately
<strong>50–60 minutes
</strong> and is fully accessible.
</li><li>Take the
<strong>Canada Line SkyTrain
</strong> from YVR to
<strong>Broadway–City Hall Station
</strong>, then transfer to the
<strong>99 B-Line
</strong> bus westbound to UBC. The entire trip takes approximately
<strong>50–60 minutes
</strong> and is fully accessible.
</li></ul><p>Plan your trip using
<a href=
https://www.translink.ca/trip-planner target=
_blank rel=
noopener>TransLink’s Trip Planner
</a> to find the most efficient route. Buses arrive at multiple points across campus — check signage and maps to find your return stop.
</p><blockquote><p>Bikes are welcome on most transit buses — just inform the driver and load your bike onto the front rack.
</p></blockquote><h3 id=
-driving--parking>🚗 Driving & Parking
</h3><p>From
<strong>downtown Vancouver
</strong>, head west on 4th, 10th, or 16th Avenue after crossing the Burrard or Granville Street bridge.
<br>From
<strong>Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
</strong>, take SW Marine Drive after crossing the Arthur Laing Bridge.
</p><p>UBC offers multiple
<strong>paid parking options
</strong>. Use the
<a href=
https://parking.ubc.ca/map target=
_blank rel=
noopener>UBC Parking Map
</a> to find nearby parkades and check real-time availability.
</p><ul><li>Pay for parking using on-site meters or the
<strong>Honk Mobile app
</strong></li><li>Reserved spots available for car shares (Evo, Modo, Zipcar)
</li><li>Ride-hailing services are supported with designated pick-up/drop-off zones
</li></ul><h3 id=
-biking-to-ubc>🚴 Biking to UBC
</h3><p>UBC is bike-friendly and features dedicated cycling paths and secure bike parking across campus. Combine biking with transit for added flexibility.
</p><p>For more details on getting to UBC, visit:
<br><a href=
https://visit.ubc.ca/plan-your-trip/how-to-get-to-ubc target=
_blank rel=
noopener>https://visit.ubc.ca/plan-your-trip/how-to-get-to-ubc
</a></p><p><figure><div class="
d-flex justify-content-center"
><div class=
w-100><img src=
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50517296122_26ebdde26c_o_d.jpg alt="
UBC Vancouver Campus"
loading=
lazy data-zoomable></div></div></figure></p></div></div></div></section><section id=
venue class="
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><div class=
home-section-bg></div><div class=
container><div class=
row><div class="
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><h1 class=
mb-0>Venue: UBC - Allard Hall
</h1></div><div class="
col-12 col-lg-8"
><p>The conference will take place at
<strong>Peter A. Allard School of Law
</strong> at the
<strong>University of British Columbia (UBC)
</strong> in Vancouver, Canada.
</p><p>Located on UBC’s stunning Point Grey campus,
<strong>Allard Hall
</strong> offers state-of-the-art facilities, beautiful architecture, and is just a short walk from the Pacific Ocean and forested trails. The building is home to modern classrooms, collaborative spaces, and a light-filled forum ideal for networking and social events.
</p><p>Address:
<br>Peter A. Allard School of Law
<br>Allard Hall, University of British Columbia
<br>1822 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
</p><p>For more information about the venue, visit:
<br><a href=
https://allard.ubc.ca/about-us/allard-hall target=
_blank rel=
noopener>https://allard.ubc.ca/about-us/allard-hall
</a></p><p><figure><div class="
d-flex justify-content-center"
><div class=
w-100><img src=
https://allard.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/styles/max_970x970/public/2020-05/s07_1759.jpg alt="
Allard Hall"
loading=
lazy data-zoomable></div></div></figure></p></div></div></div></section><section id=
visa class="
home-section wg-markdown"
><div class=
home-section-bg></div><div class=
container><div class=
row><div class="
section-heading col-12 col-lg-4 mb-3 mb-lg-0 d-flex flex-column align-items-center align-items-lg-start"
><h1 class=
mb-0>Visas & Visa Support Letters
</h1></div><div class="
col-12 col-lg-8"
><p>Most travelers will need a
<strong>Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
</strong> or an
<strong>Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
</strong> to enter Canada. Some may only need a valid passport. Use the Government of Canada’s official tool to determine what you need and apply online:
<br><a href=
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp target=
_blank rel=
noopener>http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp
</a></p><h3 id=
visa-support-letters>Visa Support Letters
</h3><p>The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is able to provide
<strong>visa support letters
</strong> to:
</p><ul><li>Registered attendees
</li><li>Authors of accepted papers or posters
</li><li>Members of the conference organizing committee
</li></ul><p>Please note: ACM does
<strong>not
</strong> issue formal invitation letters for visas to attend ACM-sponsored conferences.
</p><p>To request a visa support letter, please complete the online form at:
<a href=
https://supportletters.acm.org/ target=
_blank rel=
noopener>https://supportletters.acm.org/
</a></p><p>Please allow
<strong>up to 10 business days
</strong> to receive your letter. All requests are processed in the order they are received.
</p><p>Include the following information with your request:
</p><ul><li>Your name as it appears on your passport
</li><li>Your current postal mailing address
</li><li>The name of the conference you are registering for
</li><li>Your registration confirmation number
</li><li>Titles of any accepted papers or presentations (please indicate if you are the
<strong>sole author
</strong> or a
<strong>co-author
</strong>)
</li></ul><p>ACM does
<strong>not
</strong> provide letters for transport of vendor or presenter equipment. Such materials should be shipped to the conference facility with proper insurance.
</p></div></div></div></section><section id=
land-acknowledgment class="
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><div class=
home-section-bg></div><div class=
container><div class=
row><div class="
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><h1 class=
mb-0>Land Acknowledgment
</h1></div><div class="
col-12 col-lg-8"
><p>We acknowledge that the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver (Point Grey) campus — where our conference will be held — is located on the
<strong>traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory
</strong> of the
<strong>xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)
</strong> people.
</p><p>This recognition is not only a sign of respect, but also an act of awareness and ongoing commitment to the Indigenous peoples whose relationship with this land continues to this day.
</p><p>To learn more about UBC’s connection to the land and its relationship with the Musqueam Nation, we encourage you to explore the following resources:
</p><ul><li><a href=
http://www.musqueam.bc.ca target=
_blank rel=
noopener>Musqueam First Nation
</a></li><li><a href=
https://aboriginal.ubc.ca/community-youth/musqueam-and-ubc/ target=
_blank rel=
noopener>UBC and Musqueam History
</a></li><li><a href=
https://timeandplace.ubc.ca target=
_blank rel=
noopener>Time and Place at UBC
</a></li></ul><blockquote><p>“Unceded” means that this land was never surrendered, relinquished, or handed over in any treaty or agreement.
</p></blockquote><p><figure><div class="
d-flex justify-content-center"
><div class=
w-100><img src=
https://vpfinance-dev.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2021/02/musquem-welcome-pole.png alt="
Musqueam welcome post"
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