Join us for Bites & Banter, an exclusive XDS experience sponsored by Destination Vancouver, designed to bring people together over what we all love—delicious food and good conversation. This curated dinner series invites you to choose from one of five handpicked local restaurants, each offering a unique atmosphere, menu, and dining experience.

To kick things off, you’ll trade your conference badge for a first-name-only nametag and one simple ground rule: no business talk until dessert. From there, conversation unfolds naturally over the course of the meal. At some tables, prompts hidden throughout the tablescape invite guests to discover conversation starters at their own pace, while at others, your host will guide the group with thoughtfully curated prompts courtesy of the connection-building experts at Subtext. Once dessert arrives, conversations are officially “Open for Business,” and professional introductions can begin.

Get ready for a welcoming, low-pressure way to build meaningful connections with fellow attendees beyond the buzz of the conference floor.

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THE RESTAURANTS

Rogue Gastown
601 W Cordova St
Bites & Banter Menu, Website

Stock & Supply
550 W Hastings St
Bites & Banter Menu, Website

Pourhouse
162 Water St
Bites & Banter Menu, Website

Joey Bentall One
507 Burrard St
Bites & Banter Menu, Website

Brass Fish Tavern
385 Burrard St
Bites & Banter Menu, Website