29 Oct Behind the Shelf (NFR) – Lunch
BSIA of BC · Networking Lunch · Manufacturers & Suppliers Only
Behind the Shelf (NFR)
Not for Retailers — a lunch for the people who make and supply
An afternoon just for manufacturers and suppliers. Sit down over lunch with others on your side of the industry, swap a bottle in our wine exchange, and bring a food item for our food bank drive. Free to attend, with just 30 seats.
Free to Attend 🍷 Annual Wine Draw 🥫 Food Bank Drive 👥 30 Seats Max
Food and drinks are on your own tab.
BSIA of BC · Est. 2026
Behind theShelf
Not for Retailers · Reserve
Tasting notes
A blend of manufacturers & suppliers
Lunch Starts In
30 seats. That's the whole room.
We're keeping it small so you can actually talk to everyone there. Registration closes once the room is full.
Why Attend
Your Side of the Industry, Around One Table
Most industry events are built around selling to retailers. This one isn't. Behind the Shelf is a relaxed lunch for manufacturers and suppliers to get to know each other and learn from each other.
01
Build Real Relationships
Meet the people behind the brands and supply lines you work beside every day.
02
Learn From Your Peers
Trade notes on what's working: logistics, pricing pressure, staffing, and reaching dealers.
03
No Pitches
No one in the room is buying, so it's a conversation, not a sales call.
04
Annual Wine Draw
Bring a bottle, tell its story, and take a different one home. An easy way to start a conversation.
05
A Small Room
Capped at 30 attendees, so every conversation has space to go somewhere.
06
Give Back
Bring a food item for our food bank drive. We'll collect everything on site and donate it to people in need.
Need to Know
The Details
Everything you need to plan your afternoon.
Free to Attend
There's no registration fee. You just need to reserve your seat.
Your Own Tab
Order what you like from Sidebar Grill's menu. Each attendee pays for their own food and drinks on an individual tab.
Limited to 30
Seats go first come, first served. Can't make it after registering? Let us know so someone else can take your seat.
Manufacturers & Suppliers Only
This event is reserved for manufacturer and supplier companies. Retailers and dealers, we'll see you at the next one.
Bring a Bottle
Bring one bottle of wine for the exchange. Attendees taking part must be 19 or older.
Food Bank Donations
Bring non-perishable food items if you can. We'll collect them on site and donate them to people in need.
Sidebar Grill · Langley
B100 – 20018 83A Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3R4, in Latimer Village. Underground and street parking available. Get directions →
The Activity
The Annual Wine Draw
Every bottle comes with a story: a favourite from a trip, a local winery you swear by, the one you open when a big order ships. Sharing why you picked yours is how the conversations start.
No need to spend a lot. A bottle you'd be happy to receive is just right.
- Bring a bottleAny wine you like: red, white, rosé or bubbly. A gift bag helps keep it a surprise.
- Add a noteTag it with your name, your company, and a line on why you chose it.
- Drop it offLeave your bottle at the exchange table when you arrive.
- Swap & connectLater in the afternoon, everyone takes home a different bottle. Then find the person who brought yours.
Give Back
Food Bank Drive
While we're around the table, let's help fill someone else's. Bring a few food items with you, and we'll collect everything on site and donate it to people in need in our community.
Every item helps. Donating is optional, so please come either way.
Most-needed items
- Non-perishable and unopened
- Within the best-before date
- Drop it at the donation table when you arrive
Who It's For
Made for Makers and Suppliers
For anyone on the manufacturing and supply side of BC's building supply industry who wants to get to know their peers better.
Not for Retailers
This one is just for manufacturers and suppliers, so the room stays focused on peer connections. Retail and dealer members, keep an eye on our calendar for events built for you.
Schedule
The Afternoon at a Glance
Thursday, December 10, 2026 · Sidebar Grill, Langley · All times Pacific.
12:00 PM
Arrivals & Welcome
Check in, drop off your wine and food donation, and grab a seat.
12:20 PM
Lunch & Table Introductions
Order from the menu on your own tab and get to know the people at your table.
1:30 PM
Open Networking
Move around the room and meet the attendees you haven't talked to yet.
2:15 PM
🍷 Annual Wine Draw
Everyone swaps bottles. Find the person who brought yours and hear the story behind it.
3:00 PM
Wrap-Up
Settle your tab, swap cards, and head out with a new bottle and new contacts.
Registration Open · Limited to 30
Reserve Your Seat
Join fellow manufacturers and suppliers at Sidebar Grill in Langley on Thursday, December 10, 2026. You'll get a confirmation by email once you register.
Questions? Contact the BSIA at 604-513-2205 or info@bsiabc.ca.
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