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Overview
Launched in 2017, the New Carbon Economy Consortium (NCEC) is a growing alliance of 16 universities, national labs, and NGOs working in partnership with industry leaders to build a carbon-conscious world convened by Arizona State University’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory (ASU GFL) in partnership with Carbon180. Through a robust network, the NCEC continues to build the intellectual basis for engineered, biological and social solutions, and – most importantly – their implications for society.
The NCEC 2024 Annual Meeting will be held April 29 - May 1 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada where participants can share their latest research and updates, engage in discussions in CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) and work with new carbon economy companies to troubleshoot and consult on current industry challenges.
Hosts
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Walter Merida
Associate Dean, Research and Industrial Partnerships
Faculty of Applied Sciences, The University of British Columbia
Speakers
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Curtis Berlinguette
Professor & Distinguished University Scholar
Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia
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Elod Gyenge
Professor
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of British Columbia
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Sophie Nicholls
Associate Professor
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Teesside University
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Alex Tavasoli
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of British Columbia
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Guangyu Wang
Professor, Director of Asian Forest Research Centre
Department of Forest Resources Management, UBC
Travel Information
Accommodations
On-Campus Residences
UBC has rooms for all kinds of travellers. For information about the different accommodations, see Stay at UBC.
- West Coast Suites at UBC
- Gage Apartments at UBC
- Carey Centre at UBC
Off-Campus Hotels
Vancouver has hotels at a variety of price points. Most hotels are situated downtown, although there are several near YVR Airport. There are also a variety of vacation rental services (such as Airbnb and Vrbo).
Travel
Key Locations for NCEC Annual Meeting 2024
Conference building: Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, 6163 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Reception location: Lev Bukhman Theatre Lounge, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Downloadable Map of UBC Vancouver (PDF)
Travelling to Vancouver
We recommend that you travel into Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, BC, which is approximately 12 km from Downtown Vancouver, and 15 km from The University of British Columbia.
From Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Your Hotel / UBC Campus
Transportation from the airport into the city is available in several forms: hired car services such as traditional taxis, Uber and Lyft, car rental/share services such as Evo or Zipcar, or public transportation.
For your reference, a traditional taxi from YVR to UBC would take roughly $45 and about 30 minutes, where taking public transportation would take roughly $10 and 60 minutes.
We recommend using Google Maps to plan your travel while visiting Vancouver, as it will provide accurate estimates for travel times and public transit schedules.
Parking at UBC
There are three main Parkades available to attendees: the North Parkade, the Health Science Parkade and the University Blvd. Lot. Locations are identified on the UBC Parking Map. Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first served basis, with regular rates of $4/hr or $20.00/day (with the exception of the University Blvd. Lot) and are open 24/7. Note that both regular and accessible parking at UBC can be challenging at times so please allow extra time to find a stall and get to your destination.
To buy your parking permit online or check rates, see the UBC Parking Permits & Rates page.