COMPETITION SITE

Sauder School of Business
University of British Columbia
2053 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada

CONTACTS

If you have any major issues throughout the week, please contact your International Ambassador (IA) first.

In case of urgent situations, please text or call one of our Co-Chairs, Nikki Laude or Annette Wong (contact can be found in the Official Competition Handbook emailed).

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Hotel rooms have been reserved for all teams at:

Gage and West Coast Suites at UBC

5959 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1K2

Hotel Contact Phone: +1 604-822-1000

Please communicate with our VP International Relations, David Ramos, by emailing saudersummit@gmail.com for any inquiries regarding extending your stay.

MEALS

Meals for competing teams and advisors:

• Saturday, March 8th — Dinner provided

• Sunday, March 9th — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided

• Monday, March 10th — Breakfast and Lunch provided

• Tuesday, March 11th — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided

• Wednesday, March 12th — N/A (Free Day to Explore Vancouver with International Ambassadors)

• Thursday, March 13th — Breakfast provided

• Friday, March 14th — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided

• Saturday, March 15th – Breakfast provided

Uber Eats Vouchers

For lunch & dinner on Thursday, March 13th, our Organizing Committee will provide Uber Eats vouchers for competitors to use during the 24-hour case preparation period (limited amount per voucher).

LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

The first place you should go when you arrive in Vancouver is Gage and West Coast Suites at UBC. It is located on UBC Campus and, depending on traffic, is about a 35-minute drive from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). 

Most teams will have an International Ambassador (IA) meeting you at the airport to welcome your team and help you find your way to the hotel. Please communicate with your IA directly.

Public Transit

The Canada Line Sky Train should take your team from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Oakridge-41st Avenue Station in around 10 minutes. From the ​​Oakridge-41st Station, take the R4 bus to UBC Exchange Bus Loop. From there, it’s about a 5-minute walk to the hotel.   

Uber & Lyft

Ranges from $30-$90 CAD for rides depending on # of passengers and luxury status. 

Taxi

When you exit the terminal, there’s an area where you have the option to hail a taxi. Price differs based on time and distance and is calculated using a meter.

For more information about transportation to and from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), please visit the YVR website.

TECHNOLOGY & SUPPLIES

Teams will be provided with supplies during the during of the case preparation periods:

• White board markers & erasers

• Pens & highlighters

• Scrap paper

*Teams MUST bring their own laptops for use in the breakout rooms or hotel rooms during case preparation periods.

DRESS CODES

Saturday Social Dinner - Casual attire

Sunday Social Activity - Snowshoeing attire

Sunday Welcome Reception - Business casual

Monday, Tuesday and Friday Presentations - Business formal attire

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Social Activities - Casual wear

Friday Awards Gala - Semi-formal dinner gala wear

Friday Awards Afterparty - Casual party wear

WEATHER

During the week of competition, the temperature is forecasted from lows of 4-7 degrees Celsius to highs of 9-12 degrees Celsius. Weather conditions at this time of year can range from sunny to isolated showers. Be prepared for some classic Vancouver rain showers during the week of competition, as many of our activities will be outside.  Please pack appropriately for the weather conditions.