Location

GCC 2026 will be held from November 6 - 8, 2026 at the Pack Forest Conference Center, Eatonville, Washington. The drive between Seattle and Pack Forest is approximately 2 hours. Transportation between Seattle and Pack Forest will be provided. Please email gradclimateconference@gmail.com for any inquiries. Thank you!

Getting to the UW Oceans Sciences Building

The public session will be held on Friday, November 6 from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm in the UW Ocean Sciences Building.

For those who arriving by plane, follow signs for the Link Light Rail. Please take the Link 1-Line from SeaTac/Airport to Univ of Washington Station. The cost is $3.00. From the Univ of Washington Station, it is around a 13 min walk. See the maps below:

Link Map

Walking Directions from the UW Station to the Oceans Sciences Building

Walking Directions

Please note: Ubers, Lyfts, Taxis, Car Rentals, etc will NOT BE REIMBURSED!!! For those requiring mobility accommodations, please contact gradclimateconference@gmail.com

Getting to and from the Pack Forest Conference Center

We will provide transportation between the University of Washington Ocean Sciences Building and the Pack Forest Conference Center, but we can only ensure transport for you if you are attending the entire conference.

The bus schedule will be as follows:

Friday, November 7th:

  • 2:30 pm: Bus from UW to Pack Forest
    • Note: One bus will pick-up any late-arrivals at SeaTac Airport around 3:00 pm

Sunday, November 9th:

  • 12:30 pm: Bus from Pack Forest to UW
    • Note: One bus will stop at SeaTac Airport around 2:30 pm

Accommodations

Conference participants will be staying in historical cabins. Each cabin sleeps up to eight people. Restrooms and showers are located in a building across from the cabins (see map for details). Pack Forest provides towels and bedding for all participants.

Pack Forest Conference Center Map

What to Bring?

  • Toiletries
  • Refillable Water Bottle
  • Warm Clothes
  • Rain Jacket
  • Halloween Costume
  • Your Poster (if applicable)
  • Ear Plugs (if you are a light sleeper)

Meals

We’ve shared a list of attendees with dietary needs (e.g., allergies, vegan, gluten-free, lactose intolerance, etc.) with the Pack Forest Conference Center dining staff. If you requested a special meal, please identify yourself to the kitchen staff at each meal to ensure you receive the meal prepared specifically for you.

As a reminder, all meals served at the conference will be vegetarian. The dining team is familiar with our group and will do their best to accommodate any additional requests as needed. If you feel you will need more protein than provided, please bring your own. Personal snacks are welcome and encouraged!