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VB2010 - Vancouver

VB2010 takes place 29 September to 1 October 2010 at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, Canada.

The Westin Bayshore is offering VB delegates a special discounted rate of CDN$267 per room per night for the duration of the conference week. To book your accommodation, please use the Westin's VB2010 online booking pages.

Please note: We would suggest that you do not delay in making your accommodation arrangements as we have been informed that the Westin Bayshore is now particularly busy on Saturday 25th September, Monday 27th September and Saturday 2nd October. If you encounter difficulty using the online reservation system due to availability issues you can use the hotel faxback form available here or call the hotel on +1 604 682 3377 to liaise with them directly about your accommodation requirements.

Please note that the availability of the discounted rate cannot be guaranteed after 27 August 2010.

Getting there

Information on visa/documentation requirements for entering Canada can be found here. If in doubt, please check with your nearest Canadian Embassy.

The Westin Bayshore is located at 1601 Bayshore Drive. Note that there are two Westin hotels in Vancouver, so if asking for directions or hailing a cab, remember to specify the Westin Bayshore.

From Vancouver International Airport, you can expect the taxi fare to downtown Vancouver to be in the region of $28 - $32 (inclusive of taxes).

About Vancouver

VB2010 will mark the 20th anniversary of the Virus Bulletin conference and its second visit to Vancouver. This vibrant, multicultural city set in spectacular natural surroundings frequently tops the charts as one of the best places to visit in North America, and we felt it was time for VB to pay a second visit, 11 years after our first.

Not only does Vancouver offer all the attractions of modern city life, but also the opportunity to explore the mountains, oceans and rainforest on its doorstep. The city has an exciting and diverse performing arts scene, a collection of shopping districts to suit every taste, museums covering every aspect of life from the history of the First Nations to a space centre and observatory, as well as an abundance of opportunities to experience the great outdoors.

The city has also been ranked among the top ten restaurant cities in the world, played host to the Winter Olympics earlier this year, and is often voted as one of the world's most liveable cities. With all that under its belt it's surprising it's taken VB so long to return!

For more information about Vancouver, things to do and see and must-visit attractions both in and around the city, please download our fact-filled VB2010 Guide to Vancouver.

VB2010 is sponsored by the following organizations:

Platinum sponsors

Gold sponsors

Silver sponsors

Sponsor of Internet services, drinks reception and breakfasts

Sponsor of pre-dinner drinks reception

VB2010 is supported by the following organizations:

Sponsorship and exhibition

A number of attractive sponsorship opportunities for VB2010 are still available.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of VB2010 or exhibiting at the event please contact us for more details by emailing conference@virusbtn.com or calling us on +44 1235 555139.