// transmitTALKS 2011 schedule
Note: a more detailed schedule will follow.
conference registration
Participants may register themselves at the conference registration and information desk, which will be at the Laurel Point Inn operating at the following hours throughout the conference days:
- February 9, 2011: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
- February 10, 2011: 8:30am - 10:00am
- February 11, 2011: 8:00am - 10:00am
// travel to Victoria
Victoria is located on Vancouver Island and is accessible by airplane, seaplane, and ferry. Situated in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, travelling to and from Victoria will be one of your memorable experiences of transmission : GLOBAL SUMMIT 2011.
by air
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport is the main airport for Victoria and Vancouver Island, and connects Victoria to destinations across Canada and the United States. Several international airlines serve Victoria International Airport, including United, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, etc. Victoria International Airport offers connections to some of the major airports of the world, including:
- 18 flights per day to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
- 3 flights per day to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- 2 flights per day to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Victoria International Airport is a 30 minute cab ride from Downtown Victoria, where the hotel and conference venue is located.
by ferry
Victoria is accessible by ferry from Seattle and Vancouver. As this picturesque ride cruises through several islands in the Pacific Northwest, it is not uncommon for passengers to see marine animals from the ferry, such as seals or killer whales.
From Vancouver
Through BCFerries, there are several sailings between Victoria (Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal) and Vancouver (Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal). From either Victoria or Vancouver, BCFerries offers regular service every odd hour of the day, starting at 7:00am and ending at 9:00pm. This ferry offers both passenger and automobile transport between Victoria and Vancouver. The Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal is a 30 minute drive from Downtown Victoria, while the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal is a 25 minute drive from Vancouver International Airport and 35 minute drive from Downtown Vancouver.
From Seattle
Victoria is also easily accessible from Seattle via the Victoria Clipper passenger ferry, leaving several times daily from downtown Seattle to Victoria's Inner Harbour.
If you have any questions regarding your travel to Victoria for transmission: GLOBAL SUMMIT 2011, please contact Carol Cheung at reg.coordinator@transmitnow.com.
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// host hotel and conference venue: Inn at Laurel Point
The Inn at Laurel Point is pleased to be the official hotel and conference venue for transmission: GLOBAL SUMMIT 2011. Rated amongst the top 25 hotels in Canada by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, the Inn at Laurel Point offers spectacular harbour views and exceptional, 4-star guest services. The Inn at Laurel Point provides ample opportunity for guests to rest and relax, whether it is a morning jog along the adjacent seawall or a stroll in the Inn's beautiful Japanese garden. Situated at the edge of downtown Victoria overlooking the Inner Harbour, the Inn at Laurel Point is an modern, urban refuge while remaining walking distance from showcasing venues, restaurants, attractions and shopping.
If you have any inquries regarding your accommodations and transmission: GLOBAL SUMMIT room rates, please contact the Registration Coordinator at reg.coordinator@transmitnow.com.
As a conference venue, the Inn at Laurel Point is the perfect setting for a conference that encourages creative thinking. The awe-inspiring views of the oceanside and coastal mountains adjacent to the meeting spaces provide an inspirational place to think, discuss, and network. No stuffy cramped meeting rooms or stifling surroundings; think natural light, and fresh ocean air with indoor venues that merge seamlessly with the outdoors.
The Inn at Laurel Point | 680 Montreal Street, Victoria | 250.386.8721 or 1.800.663.7667
