You can reach the University of British Columbia (UBC) by public transit, bike, or car. Public transit is highly recommended — it’s fast, affordable, environmentally friendly, and bikes are allowed on most transit routes.

🚌 Public Transit

UBC is easily accessible via several express bus routes from across Metro Vancouver, including:

• R4 (Joyce–UBC RapidBus)
• 44 (Downtown Vancouver - UBC)
• 84 (VCC–UBC)
• 99 B-Line (Commercial–Broadway Station)

From Vancouver International Airport (YVR):

• Take the Canada Line SkyTrain from YVR to Oakridge-41st Station, then transfer to the R4 bus westbound to UBC. The entire trip takes approximately 50–60 minutes and is fully accessible.
• Take the Canada Line SkyTrain from YVR to Broadway–City Hall Station, then transfer to the 99 B-Line bus westbound to UBC. The entire trip takes approximately 50–60 minutes and is fully accessible.

Plan your trip using TransLink’s Trip Planner to find the most efficient route. Buses arrive at multiple points across campus — check signage and maps to find your return stop.

Bikes are welcome on most transit buses — just inform the driver and load your bike onto the front rack.

🚗 Driving & Parking

From downtown Vancouver, head west on 4th, 10th, or 16th Avenue after crossing the Burrard or Granville Street bridge.
From Vancouver International Airport (YVR), take SW Marine Drive after crossing the Arthur Laing Bridge.

UBC offers multiple paid parking options. Use the UBC Parking Map to find nearby parkades and check real-time availability.

• Pay for parking using on-site meters or the Honk Mobile app
• Reserved spots available for car shares (Evo, Modo, Zipcar)
• Ride-hailing services are supported with designated pick-up/drop-off zones

🚴 Biking to UBC

UBC is bike-friendly and features dedicated cycling paths and secure bike parking across campus. Combine biking with transit for added flexibility.

For more details on getting to UBC, visit:
https://visit.ubc.ca/plan-your-trip/how-to-get-to-ubc

The conference will take place at Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada.

Located on UBC’s stunning Point Grey campus, Allard Hall 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.

Address:
Peter A. Allard School of Law
Allard Hall, University of British Columbia
1822 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada

For more information about the venue, visit:
https://allard.ubc.ca/about-us/allard-hall

Most travelers will need a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) 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:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

Visa Support Letters

The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is able to provide visa support letters to:

• Registered attendees
• Authors of accepted papers or posters
• Members of the conference organizing committee

Please note: ACM does not issue formal invitation letters for visas to attend ACM-sponsored conferences.

To request a visa support letter, please complete the online form at: https://supportletters.acm.org/

Please allow up to 10 business days to receive your letter. All requests are processed in the order they are received.

Include the following information with your request:

• Your name as it appears on your passport
• Your current postal mailing address
• The name of the conference you are registering for
• Your registration confirmation number
• Titles of any accepted papers or presentations (please indicate if you are the sole author or a co-author)

ACM does not provide letters for transport of vendor or presenter equipment. Such materials should be shipped to the conference facility with proper insurance.