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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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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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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