Spotlight Vancouver
Summer is peak season for a visit to Vancouver, with the city alive with festivals, outdoor adventures, and activities. But lucky JSM attendees don’t have to venture out to get a taste of the city. Check out what we have lined up and join us for these featured events throughout the week in the Spotlight area.
Schedule
Sunday, July 29
1:00 p.m. – Spotlight Vancouver Kick-Off
Swing by and kick-off JSM with samples of area specialties like wild salmon sliders, porcini mushroom tarts, and BBQ duck spring rolls. Enjoy them while they last!
Swing by and kick-off JSM with samples of area specialties like wild salmon sliders, porcini mushroom tarts, and BBQ duck spring rolls. Enjoy them while they last!
3:30 p.m. – Tasty Vancouver Fruit Tartelettes
No time to venture to Granville Island? Enjoy fresh samples of fruit tartelettes made from local area fruit and berries (while supplies last) and mingle with other attendees.
No time to venture to Granville Island? Enjoy fresh samples of fruit tartelettes made from local area fruit and berries (while supplies last) and mingle with other attendees.
8:30 p.m. – Opening Mixer Popcorn Sponsored by Netflix
Monday, July 30
9:00 a.m. – Vancouver Insider Tips
Whether you seek tips for activities and food nearby or the variety of options surrounding Vancouver ... whether you have been to Vancouver before or need a rundown for your first time in the city, Tourism Vancouver will be in the Spotlight to guide you.
Whether you seek tips for activities and food nearby or the variety of options surrounding Vancouver ... whether you have been to Vancouver before or need a rundown for your first time in the city, Tourism Vancouver will be in the Spotlight to guide you.
10:00 a.m. – JSM Coffee House
Refresh with a cup of coffee or tea from Vancouver’s local organic, fair-trade coffee maker, Moja Coffee. Enjoy the featured house blend, “Rainforest Alliance Sumatra,” or choose from a variety of imported teas.
Refresh with a cup of coffee or tea from Vancouver’s local organic, fair-trade coffee maker, Moja Coffee. Enjoy the featured house blend, “Rainforest Alliance Sumatra,” or choose from a variety of imported teas.
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – JSM Photo Booth Sponsored by Cytel
Stop by to create memories with your friends using fun props.
Stop by to create memories with your friends using fun props.
1:30 p.m. – Popcorn Break Sponsored by XLStat
Enjoy an afternoon pick me up with a traditional popcorn break.
Enjoy an afternoon pick me up with a traditional popcorn break.
3:30 p.m. – Vancouver Microbrew Tasting Sponsored by RTI International
Stop by to taste a variety of local Vancouver microbrews (while supplies last).
Stop by to taste a variety of local Vancouver microbrews (while supplies last).
Tuesday, July 31
10:00 a.m. – Get Your JSM Energy Fix
Come check out this healthy alternative to a coffee break. Power up with fresh fruit and yogurt smoothie samples (strawberry, mango, or blueberry) and energy bars.
Come check out this healthy alternative to a coffee break. Power up with fresh fruit and yogurt smoothie samples (strawberry, mango, or blueberry) and energy bars.
1:30 p.m. – Popcorn Break Sponsored by Netflix
Enjoy an afternoon pick me up with a traditional popcorn break.
Enjoy an afternoon pick me up with a traditional popcorn break.
3:30 p.m. – Experience BC Wines
Don’t miss this chance to taste local wines. Sample a variety of red and white wines from BC’s famous Okanagan Valley (while supplies last).
Don’t miss this chance to taste local wines. Sample a variety of red and white wines from BC’s famous Okanagan Valley (while supplies last).
Wednesday, August 1
10:00 a.m. – JSM Coffee House
Refresh with a cup of coffee or tea from Vancouver’s local organic, fair-trade coffee maker, Moja Coffee. Enjoy the feature house blend, “Rainforest Alliance Sumatra,” or choose from a variety of imported teas.
Refresh with a cup of coffee or tea from Vancouver’s local organic, fair-trade coffee maker, Moja Coffee. Enjoy the feature house blend, “Rainforest Alliance Sumatra,” or choose from a variety of imported teas.
