If you wish to follow your own schedule, the cheapest way to get around in Victoria is the BC Transit system. Bus number 11 will take you from James Bay to the University of Victoria and back. The trip will take some 30-40 minutes. Bus schedule is available on the BC Transit website . At the welcome page, follow the Victoria link and then choose bus number 11 from the list on the right.
Taxis are of course also available.
All major car rental companies are represented in Victoria. Delegates can rent a car at the airport or at any of the downtown rental company offices.