Meet Connect powered by XDS Spark – Your Year-Round Networking Hub
Every year, one of the most valuable parts of XDS happens between the sessions.
It’s the introductions that lead to partnerships. The meetings that spark new collaborations. The conversations that continue long after everyone has flown home.
For years, XDS Connect has been at the heart of that experience as our B2B meeting app. This year, we’re taking the next step.
Welcome to Connect powered by XDS Spark.
Everything You Love. Now with Even More Value.
If you’re a returning attendee, don’t worry.
The Connect experience you know and love isn’t going anywhere. You’ll still be able to:
- Browse attendees
- Discover companies
- Book meetings
- Manage your schedule
- Connect with other attendees
- Keep track of your event experience
All of the core functionality that makes Connect an essential part of the conference remains exactly where you expect it.
The difference is what happens before—and especially after—XDS.
Connections That Don't End
One of the biggest changes this year is that Connect is now powered by XDS Spark, XDS’s year-round professional networking platform.
In previous years, Connect closed after the event. Now, your connections don’t have to end when XDS does.
For Developers, your professional relationships continue to live inside XDS Spark, allowing you to stay connected with the people you met in Vancouver.
That means it’s easier than ever to:
- Follow up after meetings
- Keep track of new connections
- Continue conversations
- Build lasting professional relationships beyond the conference
Think of XDS as the place where relationships begin—and XDS Spark as the place where they continue.
One Platform. One Company Profile.
Because Connect is now built into XDS Spark, your company profile remains active after the Summit. Keep it up to date as your business evolves, so it’s ready for the next XDS while staying current and highly discoverable by potential partners year-round.
More Time to Prepare
We’re also making a small change to how Connect opens this year.
On August 4, every attendee receives access to Connect powered by XDS Spark.
Instead of immediately opening networking, we’re giving everyone a dedicated preparation period.
During this time you can:
- Complete your profile
- Explore the attendee list
- Research companies you’ll want to meet
- Add sessions to your personal calendar
- Book available add-ons
- Build a shortlist of your networking priorities
Then, on August 12, networking officially opens for everyone.
By giving everyone time to prepare first, attendees can approach networking with a plan instead of rushing to send meeting requests on day one.
Building Better Meetings
Great meetings rarely happen by accident.
The preparation period gives you the opportunity to research potential partners, review company profiles, and decide who you want to meet before networking opens.
That means better conversations, more relevant meetings, and a more productive week at XDS.
The Beginning of Something Bigger
This year’s launch is just the beginning.
By bringing Connect and Spark together, we’re creating a platform that supports the external development community not just during XDS, but throughout the year.
Whether you’re discovering new partners, reconnecting with companies you met at XDS, or continuing conversations months later, your professional network now has a permanent home.
We can’t wait for you to experience Connect powered by XDS Spark.
Access opens August 4. Networking begins August 12.
See you online—and then in Vancouver.