BigData 2014 - IEEE BigData 2014 Vancouver Satellite Session

The IEEE BigData 2014 Vancouver Satellite Session will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia at the UBC main campus.
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia (UBC), established in 1908, is one of Canada's leading research universities and is consistently ranked among the top 40 in the world. The university attracts 54,000 students from across Canada and 140 countries around the world to two major campuses.
Campus is 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, a spectacular location that is a 'must-see' for any visitor to the city where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet you around every corner. The campus is home to more than 37,000 undergraduate and 10,000 graduate students.
City of Vancouver
Vancouver is a dynamic, multicultural city set in a spectacular natural environment. It offers many indoor and outdoor activities that will please you and your family.
Ten great things to do in Vancouver
Jog or bike the Stanley Park Seawall
Go skiing or snow shoeing
Stroll among the City's most fashionable shops on Robson Street.
Bargain for bargains in Chinatown, the third largest in North America
Enjoy the Public market of Granville Island
Go to the UBC Museum of Anthropology
Walk along the cobblestone streets of Gastown and watch its famous Steam Clock
And this is just the beginning of what you can do in and around Vancouver.
Transportation to UBC campus
By Taxi:
Taxis are easy to locate in downtown Vancouver. To schedule a pickup with Yellow Cab, call 604-681-111.
By Bus:
Translink's free Trip Planning service allows you to plan your trip to UBC from virtually any Vancouver location. From downtown you can catch the 4 bus along Granville St. which will take you directly to UBC.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or queries on BigData 2014, please send email to BigData.ieeecs-AT-gmail.com.