8–11 Sep 2026 · Vancouver, CA

External Development Summit (XDS)

External Development Summit (XDS) is an annual, professionals-only international event focused on external development for the video games industry, covering art, animation, audio, software engineering, QA and localization. It brings together developers, publishers, service providers, middleware companies and industry leaders for four days of structured networking, panels, presentations, roundtables and workshops to discuss best practices, partnerships and trends in external game development.

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Dates
8–11 Sep 2026
Venue
Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building
Location
Vancouver, CA
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Duration
4 days
Scale
International
Visitors
900Fact
Area
43,338 m²Fact
Media & EntertainmentGaming & ComicsTourism & HospitalityIT & Software
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About External Development Summit (XDS)

External Development Summit (XDS) is an international trade show in Vancouver, Canada for the Media & Entertainment and Gaming & Comics industries. The 2026 edition runs 8–11 Sep 2026 at Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building. It brings together 900 visitors (organizer-confirmed).

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Venue

Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building

1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, V6C 3B5 Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

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Frequently asked questions

When is External Development Summit (XDS) 2026?
External Development Summit (XDS) 2026 runs 8–11 Sep 2026 at Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building.
Where is External Development Summit (XDS) held?
External Development Summit (XDS) is held at Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building in Vancouver, Canada.
Is External Development Summit (XDS) worth attending?
External Development Summit (XDS) is an international trade show for the Media & Entertainment and Gaming & Comics industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

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