XDS will take place in Vancouver, Canada on Sept 3-6, 2024

Our XDS event takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada at the Parq Vancouver (39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC). Visit our Venue + Hotel Page for more information.

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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 our expectations for attendee behaviour as well as consequences for unacceptable behaviour. Review our Code of Conduct.

You may pick up your badge at registration desks onsite – full details of when and where you can pick up your badge will be provided to attendees closer to the event.

If you’re having trouble with your registration, please contact us at [email protected]

At XDS we aim to strike a balanced ratio of buyers (developers/publishers) and sellers (service providers). As there is typically far more interest from a high numbers of sellers, we limit capacity in order to provide a positive B2B experience for buyers. Once passes have sold out, Service Providers may add their name to the wait list on the registration page in the hopes of additional spots opening prior to the event.

Cancellations with a full refund will be provided until August 1, 2024. After August 1, 2024, cancellations or refunds will not be offered. Transfer of registration to another individual is not permitted after August 12, 2024.

Yes, XDS can provide you with an invitation letter for your visa application with proof of registration – please email [email protected] for more information.

Depending on your citizenship, you may! Please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp for more information.

Yes! We secure preferred rates at our on-site hotels, the Douglas and JW Marriott, located at Parq Vancouver on a first come, first serve basis. Visit our Venue + Hotel Page for more information.

The XDS Advisory Committee is made up of industry leaders who champion for the cooperative advancement of external development within the games industry. These professionals volunteer their time to ensure the program is excellent in content and educational value.

Presentation submissions for XDS 2024 are open till Friday, May 24, 2024. Visit our Submit a Session Proposal page for more information. Don’t wait to submit your idea for a talk!

Attendees include a concentrated group of game developers, vendors, middleware providers and trade organizations representing over 44 countries. Find out more about who attends here.

Yes! XDS has an elegant platform called XDS Connect used to connect attending buyers with sellers. The platform includes social features, gamification and allows for the virtual delivery of content. You can learn more about it here.

Yes, if you are based in the Vancouver area and are interested in volunteering, please reach out to us at [email protected].

XDS has a host of valuable sponsorship and partner showcase opportunities that will allow for optimal exposure and engagement with your target market. If you are interested in XDS Sponsorship/Exhibitor opportunities, please visit our Become a Sponsor page.

Yes! XDS is a Climate Friendly Event. Click here to read about the XDS Sustainability Vision

XDS Connect is a platform allowing the facilitation of meetings between buyers (developers) and sellers (service providers). XDS Connect provides an effective approach to B2B networking before, and during the event. In addition it provides social features, gamification and event content. Find out more about XDS Connect here.

XDS Connect is generally available 2-3 weeks in advance of XDS for all registered attendees and sponsors.

Information on how to access your XDS Connect account will be emailed to all registered attendees closer to the event date.