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We are incredibly excited to release this year’s XDS Insights Report on External Development The report is intended to identify trends in external development and offer valuable insights into the key challenges facing buyers and sellersThis edi......

For XDS25, we are introducing a brand-new ticketing process for the Service Provider category—one that ensures fairness, reduces stress, and embraces global representation like never before  Why the Change XDS prides itself on maintainin......

The XDS Team were deeply saddened and affected by the horrific, heartbreaking, and painful stories shared by Indonesian workers in January 7th’s People Make Games report XDS does not condone abuse or poor working conditions of employees of any exte......

We are incredibly excited to release this year’s XDS Insights Report on External Development The report is intended to identify trends in external development and provide insight into the most significant concerns facing both buyers and sellers......

On September 2-5, 2025, we will deliver the 13th annual XDS event in Vancouver, Canada to bring together the community of external development professionalsThe health and safety of our attendees, sponsors, exhibitors and staff (referred to below ......

XDS recently won the Most Outstanding Virtual Event in Canada for XDS21 Adapt, awarded by Canadian Special Events Magazine! This is the equivalent of the Oscars in the events industryOur team, alongside event production partner Brandlive, worked ......

Our annual XDS 2022 Insights Report on External Development is now available! This report is intended to identify trends in external development and provide insight into the most significant concerns facing both buyers and sellersThis edition inc......

Recent events have put a spotlight on the negative impacts "crunch" can have in the world of external development This panel provides a thoughtful discussion on the why, the costs involved and what should be done to mitigate against crunchAmy......