Every year, the XDS community evolves alongside the industry it serves External development is no longer shaped by only large publishers and established service providers Today’s ecosystem also includes independent studios scaling the......
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The XDS26 Service Provider Lottery is now officially closed Whether you secured a ticket or landed on the waitlist, thank you The demand, the global representation, the continued trust in the process — that�......
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Every year, XDS launches with a new visual identity It’s part of what makes XDS feel fun, bold, and unmistakably itselfBut the design is never just about color or styleBehind every XDS brand is a deeper layer of thinking—rooted in what’......
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A Proven Ticketing Process, Returning for XDS26After overwhelmingly positive feedback in 2025, we’re pleased to confirm that the Service Provider ticket lottery will return for XDS26, using the same fair, transparent, and low-stress process......
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Each year at the XDS Wrap Party, we close out the week by recognizing the incredible people, studios, and initiatives that made their mark on the external development community The Gary Awards — named after our iconic mascot — are a lighthearted ......
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As XDS keeps evolving to support the Ex Dev Community, we need a venue that allows us to grow and be creative The Vancouver Convention Centre provides the space and flexibility to host larger audiences, more educational programming, and expanded spon......
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Thank you for being part of the External Development Summit (XDS) 2025! We hope you had an inspiring and productive experience — we certainly enjoyed hosting you Your feedback is vital in helping us continue to shape and improve XDS Please take a ......
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What’s New in XDS Connect 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome you back to XDS Connect powered by Atomhawk—your go-to platform for scheduling meetings, planning your agenda, and connecting with the XDS community This year, we’ve rolled out a numb......
Read MoreYour Questions Answered ROAD TO XDS RECAPI missed the Webinar Can I watch the recording somehow Absolutely!Webinar Recording Webinar Deck XDS CONNECTWhen does XDS Connect launch XDS Connect will launch at the fo......
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XDS believes our community should be truly open for everyone We are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion This code of conduct outlines o......
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Women @ XDS The Women @ XDS event began as a grassroots gathering at XDS 2023 as a place where female-identifying attendees could come together and connect in a safe, supportive space that would last throughout the conference week and beyond In 202......
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The LGBTQ+ Meet-Up At XDS, we are proud to foster a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment where every voice can be heard and every identity celebrated After recognizing the need for dedicated programming to support and uplift our LGBTQ+ communit......
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