Conference Venue

HI-AM 2025 will be hosted by the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario. The event will take place at Engineering 7 (E7) building, located on the university’s campus.

E7 Building

Credit: University of Waterloo

Address:

University of Waterloo - E7
200 University Ave. W.
Waterloo, ON, Canada N2L 3G1

Events

Conference Dinner

The conference dinner will take place on July 23, 2025, 7-10 pm, at Federation (Fed) Hall on the University of Waterloo campus. Dinner tickets can be purchased during the registration process.

Address:

University of Waterloo – Fed Hall
200 University Ave. W.
Waterloo, ON
Canada N2L 3G1

MSAM Lab Tour

A tour of the University of Waterloo's Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Lab is scheduled for July 22, from 5-6 p.m., and on July 24, after the conference concludes (exact time to be announced closer to the event). The tour is free, but registration is required. Those interested in participating can sign up during the conference registration process.

Address:

Catalyst317, Unit 320
137 Glasgow St.
Kitchener, ON
Canada N2G 4X8

Traveling to Waterloo

The closest major airport to Waterloo, ON is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Direct flights are also available from several Canadian cities to the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).

The drive from the Pearson Airport to the University of Waterloo campus takes approximately one hour, depending on traffic and the time of day. Transportation options between Pearson Airport and Waterloo include Airways Transit, Go Transit, Waterloo Taxi, and others. Trips can be pre-booked through each provider’s website. Please visit their sites for detailed fare information and booking policies. Additionally, various car rental service providers operate at Pearson Airport. If you are driving from the airport, click here for driving directions and trip planning.

Campus Map and Parking

To view a map of the University of Waterloo campus and available parking spaces, visit this webpage. Visitor parking lots are marked in orange, with Lot Q being the closest to E7.

Please note that visitor parking is available by purchasing a permit from the pay-and-display machines located throughout each lot. These permits are valid only for the specific lot in which they are purchased and cannot be used in other areas on campus. Most visitor parking lots charge a flat rate of $7 for the day, payable by coins, Visa, or Mastercard. Parking without displaying a permit on the dashboard will result in a parking ticket.

Free parking is also available at Lot E on Seagram Drive, though spaces are limited and often fill up by 9 am. Lot E is approximately a 15-minute walk from the E7 building. For more information about parking service on campus, click here.

Visa and Invitation Letter

International attendees may need to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before traveling to Canada. Use the visa requirement tool on the Government of Canada’s website to check if you need a TRV to travel to Canada.

If you require an invitation letter from the HI-AM Conference to support your visa application, please contact us at hiam@uwaterloo.ca  and provide the following information:

  • Full name
  • Mailing address (optional)
  • Email address
  • Nationality
  • Passport number and expiration date (optional)
  • Proof of registration

Invitations will be issued by the University of Waterloo, and in accordance with the university’s guidelines, will only be provided to participants who have completed their registration and paid all applicable fees.

NOTE: The conference is unable to contact or intervene with any embassy or consulate on your behalf.