Attending IGC 2028 — IGC 2028 Calgary

IGC 2028 is committed to ensuring broad global participation by making the Congress as accessible and affordable as possible. A range of budget-friendly accommodation options and reduced registration rates will be offered for students, GeoHost program participants, and delegates from low- and middle-income countries, helping to remove financial barriers for emerging researchers and those traveling from developing regions.

Together, these initiatives support a more inclusive Congress and help welcome a diverse community of geoscientists from around the world.

Accommodation

Calgary is home to world-class accommodations. With over 15,000 hotel rooms, there’s something for every budget and preference. There are just under 5,000 guest rooms in the downtown area and access to many more via the Light Rail Transit (LRT) which is located adjacent to the BMO Centre at Stampede Park.

The UCalgary offers options from contemporary suites with hotel amenities to budget-friendly student residence buildings with single rooms or shared accommodation apartments. MRU Residences offer fully furnished one-, two- and four-bedroom apartments and townhouses. SAIT offers spacious multiple suite stylings, from studio to four-bedroom suites. On-campus food services are available at each location, with a range of price options. Additional budget-friendly accommodations will be available through local post-secondary institutions.

Conference attendees, including GeoHost participants, will have affordable options to choose from.

Images: top - James Young via Tourism Calgary; bottom - Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel via Tourism Calgary

Getting to Calgary

Calgary International Airport

As Canada’s third-busiest airport, YYC offers unparalleled convenience with over 100 direct national and international flights. A 20-minute drive downtown and a 90-minute drive to the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Banff, Calgary’s location is the ultimate destination for blue sky experiences.

For the latest flight details, visit YYC’s website.

Airline discounts will be provided through WestJet and Air Canada who are the official carriers of the Congress.

Getting around Calgary

There are multiple ways to get around Calgary, including:

• Taxis & Ride Sharing: Available at YYC and downtown. Mobile booking options offer added ease

• Rental Cars: Conveniently located at the airport and throughout downtown Calgary.

• Public Transit: Travel seamlessly with Calgary’s C-Train, featuring a Free Fare Zone in the downtown core.

Explore on Foot

Calgary’s downtown is highly accessible, with a compact, flat layout and extensive pathways that make it easy to explore on foot, by bicycle, or by other active transportation options. From bustling streets to serene green spaces, Calgary blends urban energy with natural beauty, offering many ways to experience the city.

Direct flights to Calgary International Airport (YYC) as of March 2026

Further information will be added on attending IGC 2028 as we get closer to 2028.