Attend the Event
Fourth International Slope Stability in Mining Conference
27-29 October 2025 | Vancouver, Canada
Attendance at an SSIM Conference provides the attendee with:
- The ability to gain professional development hours.
- The opportunity to learn, discuss and network with industry professionals.
- Presentations on the latest in research and best practice from industry and academia.
- Luncheons and refreshments in the exhibition hall with the ability to view and discover products and services provided by industry suppliers and consultants.
The ACG is delighted to welcome both international and domestic attendees to this event. For attendees intending to travel to Canada for the event, please see canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/business/visitors-events-conferences for information on visa requirements. We encourage international attendees to secure visas early. See below for more helpful links regarding entry into Canada.
If you have any questions, please email info-acg@uwa.edu.au
Attendee information
Conference Venue
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC
V6C 0C3
Phone: +1-604-689-8232
Email: info@vancouverconventioncentre.com
See more information on the venue here.
Registration
Onsite registration from 07:00, Monday 27 October at Vancouver Convention Centre.
Commencement time
To be advised.
WiFi
To be advised.
Accommodation
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver Convention Centre offers convenient access to 13,000 quality hotel rooms within walking distance, including three world-class connecting hotel properties.
Climate
Vancouver offers a comfortable climate year-round with mild winters (average 5°C) and warm summers (just over 20°C).
In October, Vancouver experiences the start of autumn with mild temperatures, cool evenings, and a good chance of rain, with average highs around 13°C and lows dipping to 7°C.
Terms and conditions
Click here for ACG Attendee Terms & Conditions.
PD hours
The ACG can provide a certificate of attendance including professional development hours post-event upon request to info-acg@uwa.edu.au
Arriving from the Airport – Vancouver, Canada
There are several convenient options to travel from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to downtown Vancouver:
Taxi & Ride-Share
Taxis are readily available at the airport, with a flat-rate fare to downtown Vancouver. Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft also operate from designated pick-up areas.
SkyTrain – Canada Line
The Canada Line SkyTrain provides a fast and affordable way to reach downtown Vancouver. The YVR-Airport Station is located at the airport, with trains departing every few minutes. The journey to downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station) takes approximately 25 minutes.
- If you’re heading to a specific area within downtown, you can transfer to other SkyTrain lines or bus routes at Waterfront Station.
- Purchase a Compass Card or a single-use Compass Ticket at the station before boarding.
Bus Services
While SkyTrain is the most efficient option, public bus services also connect YVR with surrounding areas. Check TransLink’s website for current schedules and routes.
For detailed airport maps showing transport options, visit the YVR website.
Entry into Canada
Following are some helpful links supplied by the Government of Canada on visa and entry requirements:
- How to bring your foreign business guests to Canada: Responsibilities of event organizers.
- Letter of invitation for business visitors: What to include in your letter of invitation to business visitors.
- Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada: Determine which travel document is needed to enter Canada.
- Visa-required countries: Individuals who require a visa.
- Visitor visa: Facts about the visitor visa process.
- Visitor visa documents: Documents that are required and recommended when submitting a business visitor visa.
- Visa-exempt (eTA eligible) travellers: Individuals who require an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
- Electronic travel authorization (eTA): Facts about the electronic travel authorization (eTA) process.
- Facts about biometrics: Who needs to give fingerprints and a photograph (biometrics).
- Biometric collection sites: Where to give your fingerprints and photograph.
- IRCC processing times: how long it took us to process most applications in the past for each application type.
- IRCC web form: Submit an enquiry to the processing office.
- IRCC Help Centre: Frequently asked immigration related questions.
Auberge Vancouver
837 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 1B6
The Auberge Hotel is situated in the Terminal City Tower, a landmark on the downtown Vancouver skyline. It offers breathtaking views of the picturesque waterfront and mountain backdrop. It is the luxury hotel of choice for leisure and business travelers looking to make the most of their Vancouver experience.
The Auberge Vancouver Hotel is an 11 minute walk from the Vancouver Convention Centre, and for the dates of the conference – 26-30 October, the hotel has provided a discounted group rate:
- King city view room – $229 per night plus tax
- Two double bed city view room – $229 per night plus tax
- King city view suite with queen sofa bed – $249 per night plus tax
- Two double beds city view suite with queen sofa bed $249 per night plus tax
- King harbour view with queen sofa bed $265 per night plus tax
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 0B9
pacificrim@fairmont.com
Fairmont Pacific Rim is a Forbes Five-Star urban retreat in the heart of Vancouver, seamlessly blending contemporary architecture with breathtaking mountain and harbour views. Rated the World’s Best Business Hotel by Condé Nast Traveler readers and awarded the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Ratings, it combines creativity, elegance and family-like hospitality; it is a guaranteed escape from the ordinary.
This hotel is a 6 minute walk from the Vancouver Convention Centre and has extended the discounted rate of $429 per night for their Fairmont city view rooms. To book this rate, click the button below.
Please note: prices are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD), the local tax rate is 18.19% and availability is subject to change without notice.