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SEPT 3-6, VANCOUVER, CANADA

XDS 2024

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event
with the primary focus on advancing external development

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SEPT 3-6, VANCOUVER, CANADA

XDS 2024

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event
with the primary focus on advancing external development

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SEPT 3-6, VANCOUVER, CANADA

XDS 2024

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event
with the primary focus on advancing external development

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SEPT 3-6, VANCOUVER, CANADA

XDS 2024

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event
with the primary focus on advancing external development

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SEPT 3-6, VANCOUVER, CANADA

XDS 2024

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event
with the primary focus on advancing external development

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SEPT 3-6, VANCOUVER, CANADA

XDS 2024

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event
with the primary focus on advancing external development

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SEPT 3-6, VANCOUVER, CANADA

XDS 2024

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development

The only annual, international games industry event
with the primary focus on advancing external development

Established in 2013, External Development Summit (XDS) is the only annual, international games industry event with a primary focus on external development for art, animation, audio, software engineering, QA and localization.

XDS 2024 will welcome back hundreds of professionals from around the world September 3 – 6, 2024 for an unforgettable experience packed full of valuable networking, knowledge sharing, and surprise social events!


NEW for 2024! September 3rd is XDS Jumpstart Day! 

Maximize your XDS experience by kickstarting your networking and business before the official first day of XDS! XDS Connect Zone will now be open on Tuesday – giving you four full days of meeting opportunities. Plus, make new connections at the Registration Welcome Drink! 

XDS SUMMIT PASS RELEASE UPDATE FOR 2024!

This year, in order to accommodate our diverse attendees from around the globe, we will be releasing passes in waves.

Be sure to schedule your timezone in your calendar – tickets will sell out fast!

April 16th, 11am GMT+9 (Eg. Tokyo, Seoul)

April 16th, 9am GMT (Eg. London, Lisbon)

April 16th, 9am PST (Eg. Vancouver, California)

We are excited to debut the XDS Industry Assistance Program at XDS 2024! This initiative will help new service providers gain a full access pass to XDS 2024, with the aim to make it more possible for new and diverse external development-focused providers to achieve success in the industry!

If your company was founded in the last 5 years, is independent and it would be your first time at XDS, you can submit your application to join the XDS Industry Assistance Program for a complimentary pass to XDS through this program now! 

Hurry! Submissions close April 2nd at midnight PST

Take a look at our video featuring XDS 2023 to get a sneak peek of what’s in store! We would also like to express our immense gratitude to everyone who attended our event in Vancouver at XDS 2023. It was an incredible experience filled with opportunities for learning, networking, and enjoyable social interactions. We can’t wait to do it all over again this year!

Prepare to expand your XDS experience!

XDS Spark will be a premium B2B platform connecting Buyers with Service Providers, providing a one-stop-shop to meet production goals, and grow your business. With an always-on, global database, you will be able to meet business and production goals in between XDS events.

Don’t miss out on release updates or tips on how to stand out on this new platform by signing up for the XDS Spark newsletter!

What attendees are saying

Philip Dennison

XDS is my favorite week of the year. Very professional, very fun, unmatched opportunity to meet with potential partners, collect industry intel, network, and contribute to XDS's consistent focus on cooperation, ethical practices, and the health of the industry.

Philip Dennison

External Dev Producer, Psyonix / Epic
Laurent Lugbull

XDS is a unique occasion to meet peers, partners and explore what our industry has to offer and is up to. The best event to develop and strengthen the bonds between Game Developers and Service Providers.

Laurent Lugbull

Procurement Strategy Director, Ubisoft
Shiew Loh

A conference dedicated for those involved in external development, to create opportunity for connection, collaboration, growth and earning. Most importantly, transforming the game external development industry into a Community.

Shiew Loh

Senior OS Manager, Riot Games

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