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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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......
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Get ready for three brand-new experiences designed to bring us closer, spark new conversations, and inspire meaningful changeEach year, XDS evolves alongside the industry it serves—growing not just in scale, but in spirit For 2025, we're proud ......
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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 maintaining a balanc......
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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......
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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 provide insight into the most significant concerns facing both buyers and sellers......
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On September 8-11, 2026, we will deliver the 14th 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......
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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 ......
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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......
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As external development continues to advance year after year, XDS Gives Back returns to our roots by supporting a major foundation of play: the playgroundèThis year, we’re excited to share that XDS21 Adapt has partnered with Canadian-based non......
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We are thrilled to share the XDS 2021 Insights Report on External Development with our industry! This report is intended to identify trends in external development and provide insight into the most significant concerns facing both buyers and sellers ......
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2020 was a year of challenges for external development But as we reflect on the past twelve months, it's clear that there was no challenge our partnerships and our industry couldn't overcomeEarly indications from the XDS Industry Insights Repor......
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