About this Event
Happy new year to all BCFT members! We welcome the return of our annual Suppliers’ Night Tradeshow event! The 31st annual event will be hosted at the Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre this coming February 26th, 2025. Come experience the exceptional opportunity to learn about new technologies, companies, products, and services. Network with R&D technologists, food scientists, purchasers, and senior managers from leading food and beverage companies around B.C. and beyond. Whether you are a new or returning attendee, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming trade show event!
As a Reminder:
● Register online in-advance to help us facilitate timely processing at the reception desk.
**Please note that online sales will close on February 26th 11:59pm**
● All attendees must bring a postcard or Eventbrite registration. Photocopies are NOT accepted for entry.
● Pre-registration is mandatory to attend the seminars and will cost $2 per seminar. Seminar rooms may be found on the 2nd floor above the tradeshow with elevator access. Event signage and BCFT staff will be on-site to assist you with seminar related questions and navigation.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby
Parking: Free on-site parking
Food & Drinks: Complimentary during the show; alcoholic beverages are available for purchase
Attendee and Seminar registration Pricing Schedule:
● Online Pre-registration: $8.50 (members and non-members)
● At the door members: $10.00
● At the door non-members: $15.00
● Seminars: $2.00 (online pre-registration only)
Seminar Details: please visit the BCFT website seminar section for up-to-date seminar topic and speaker information
Seminars (A1 & A2): 1:30pm - 2:30pm
A1: 2025 Food and Beverage Taste Trends by Kerry
A2: How to Perform Sugar Reduction with Natural Sweeteners
Seminars (B1 & B2): 2:45pm - 3:45pm
B1: 2026 Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling: Regulatory & Reformulation Considerations
B2: Fermentation: Bridging Tradition and Modern Science
Pre-register online to reserve your spot. Learn more about this year’s presenters in the Suppliers’ Night seminar section of the BCFT website.
Accommodations
Hotel rooms are available in the conference complex at the Delta Burnaby Hotel at a discounted rate of $269/night . The Delta is conveniently located off the TransCanada Highway near Willingdon exit in Burnaby. To book your stay, use this link for 2025 BCFT rate reservation and request the "BC Food Technologists" rate (limited number of rooms available).
Questions
Please refer to our FAQ page for commonly asked questions and answers regarding Suppliers’ Night. If you have additional questions do not hesitate to contact the Suppliers’ Night Committee with your questions and comments.
External Resources
Interested in additional Suppliers’ Night Trade shows? Feel free to visit our section neighbours in Puget Sound and Oregon for more details.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby, Canada
CAD 3.46 to CAD 10.38
