XDS Digital – Insights for Developers

March 26, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM PST

XDS Digital is a brand-new half-day virtual experience created exclusively for developers working in external development.

Designed to be flexible, accessible, and highly interactive, this event brings the global XDS community together online for meaningful discussion, shared learning, and actionable insights.

Be the first to explore the official release of the XDS 2026 Insights Report, engage directly with the data behind the trends shaping our industry, and collaborate with fellow developers in interactive breakout sessions focused on real-world challenges and forward-looking ideas.

This is not a passive webinar. It’s a working session for the future of external development.

Program Overview

08:00 – 08:15 | Welcome & Setting the Stage

Marcus Richter (Executive Producer, XDS) and Carla Rylance (Advisory Committee Chair) open the event, outline the goals for the day, and set the tone for an interactive and collaborative experience.

08:15 – 09:45 | Developer Exclusive:
First Look at the XDS 2026 Insights Report

Be among the first to explore the key findings of the 2026 XDS Insights Report, authored by Side. Kaley Hurst walks through the latest data, emerging trends, and industry themes — including optimism, ongoing constraints, communication challenges, and the accelerating role of AI — followed by live Q&A.

09:45 – 10:00 | Break

Tools

Event Block 1 – 08:00 – 09:45 AM

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10:00 – 11:30 | The Good, the Bad, and the Ideas:
A 2026 XDEV Retrospective

An interactive, developer-only retrospective using breakout rooms and collaborative tools to reflect on the past year of external development partnerships. Together, we’ll surface lessons learned, identify shared themes, and generate actionable ideas to strengthen future collaboration.

11:30 – 11:45 | Wrap-Up & What’s Next

Key takeaways, emerging themes, and a preview of what’s coming next from XDS.

Event Block 2 – 10:00 – 11:45 AM

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