Event Details
XDS will take place in Vancouver, Canada on Sept 2-5, 2025
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.
Registration
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, 2025. After August 1, 2025, cancellations or refunds will not be offered. Transfer of registration to another individual is not permitted after August 12, 2025.
- Service Provider (Companies Selling Services and Consulting) If your organization dedicates more than 50% of its capacity to providing services to clients, you are required to purchase a "Service Provider" ticket. This category includes companies that specialize in full game development or consulting services. If your primary business objective is to market and sell your company's services to developers, please select the "Service Provider" ticket type.
- Developer/Publisher (Companies Purchasing Services) A "Developer/Publisher" is defined as a company whose core focus is developing games using their own intellectual property (IP). These companies do not offer their services to other developers but instead seek to purchase services from providers to support their game production. If your primary role is to acquire services to integrate into your company's proprietary games, please select the "Developer/Publisher" ticket type.
- Middleware Provider Middleware providers offer essential tools, technologies, and software components that facilitate game development for other developers and publishers. These offerings are not full game development services, but rather foundational elements and engines that enable game creation. If your company primarily provides these types of tools and technologies, please select the "Middleware Provider" ticket type.
- Country Representative A "Country Representative" serves as an official liaison or ambassador for a specific country's game development industry. Their responsibilities often include fostering connections, promoting studios within their country, and potentially organizing delegations or events at the conference. If your primary role is to represent and promote your country's game industry, please select the "Country Representative" ticket type.
Travel and Accommodations
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.
XDS Program & Proceedings
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 2025 are open till Friday, May 9, 2025. 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 55 countries. Find out more about who attends here.
General Questions
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
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.
Do you have a question that you think should be on our FAQ page? Please contact [email protected] and let us know!