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XDS 2026 PASSES

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XDS is the only annual, international games industry event focused exclusively on External Development for Art, Animation, Audio, Co-Development, QA, and Localization.

All Passes Include:

  • Four days of conference programming — presentations, panels, roundtables, and table topics
  • Full access to XDS Connect, our exclusive B2B platform with unlimited meeting requests and messaging
  • Admission to all XDS networking and social events, including Happy Hours
  • Morning and afternoon breaks with complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Super Early Bird

Developer Passes

The first 100 Developers to register receive:

  • 50% off the regular ticket price
  • Early access to event hotel booking at exclusive XDS rates
  • Access to a XDS Ignite Vancouver (focused on Developers)

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Early Bird

Developer Passes

15% off the regular ticket price

 

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Regular

Developer Passes

 

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INDIE BUYER PASSES

Designed for independently owned studios with 50 or fewer employees that develop and publish their own games and do not sell services. This pass supports small teams focused solely on buying external development support.

50% off the regular ticket price

 

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BUYER COMPANION PASS

Allows registered Buyers to bring a mentee, or junior team member from the same company to experience XDS and learn how external development partnerships are built.

 

 

  • 50% off the regular ticket price
  • full access to the conference and networking events
  • no access to XDS Connect meeting system

 

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INVESTOR PASS

Designed for individuals and organizations that invest in video game studios or creative companies with the expectation of financial return. This pass allows investors to learn about external development and connect with Service Providers that studios in their portfolio may partner with to support game production.

Please register as “Buyer”.

 

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SERVICE PROVIDER PASSES

To ensure fairness and global representation,
Service Provider Passes are distributed through a draw-based system.

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INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The XDS Industry Assistance Program provides free passes to small Service Providers from emerging markets, helping ensure accessibility and diversity at XDS. More information HERE

Applications for 2027 will open in January 2027. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified of key dates.

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MIDDLEWARE PASSES

For companies offering essential tools, engines, or software components that empower game development. These tickets have a limited capacity.

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Cancellation Policy

Super Early Bird Developer Passes:
Cancellations and a full refund will be provided up until April 1, 2026. After this date, cancellations or refunds will not be offered for this ticket category. Transfer of registration to another individual is not permitted after August 17, 2026.

Other Pass Categories:
Cancellations and a full refund will be provided up until August 1, 2026. After this date, cancellations or refunds will not be offered. Transfer of registration to another individual is not permitted after August 17, 2026.

Right to Reject or Terminate XDS 2026 Registration

The XDS Advisory Committee reserves the right to accept or refuse any registrations for XDS 2026 and its related events or offerings, at its sole discretion. The Committee further reserves the right to terminate any previously accepted registrations and return any registration fees paid, at any time and for any reason.