XDS 2026

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Events July 9, 2026

XDS (External Development Summit) is the premier annual event dedicated to external development in the video games industry. Held in Vancouver, Canada, between the 8th and 11th of September, it brings together developers, service providers, and industry leaders from around the world to build partnerships, share insights, and shape the future of sustainable game development.

Sumo will be back and we’d love to see you there to catch-up and discuss your next project!

Join us on our stand

Join us at our show-stopping stand in Hall 2.1 on stand D-017-C-018, where we’ll be showcasing what’s next for Sumo, Atomhawk, Lab42 and Red Kite Games. Expect bold and creative ideas, great conversation, and plenty of reasons to stop by.
We’ll also be taking part in XDS’s Happy Hour on the 9th of September and invite you to join us for some drinks, nibbles in a relaxed environment.

Join our talk

Studio Director at Atomhawk, Becky Jackson, will take to the stage to discuss innovation, trust, and the developer–outsourcer relationship.

More information will be announced soon on XDS’s website in August.

Book a meeting with us

Catch-up with our attendees at the event or contact us 

Andy Greensmith, Technical Director at Red Kite Games

Becky Jackson, Studio Director at Atomhawk

Brendan Burns, External Engineering Director at Sumo

Chris Downey, External Content Director at Sumo

Chris Southall, Studio Co-Director at Lab42 Games

David Dino, Business Development Director at Sumo

George McGhee, Creative Development Manager at Atomhawk

James Oates, VP of Sumo Digital

Simon Iwaniszak, VP of Sumo Digital & Studio Director of Red Kite Games

Tim Wilson, VP of Sumo Digital

 

About Sumo

We are Sumo Digital: an industry-leading video game development studio group with a proven pedigree across more than 500 projects. With over two decades of experience, we create award-winning games across every platform, genre, and scale, from AAA to more focused projects. Our teams combine world-class talent, technical expertise, and a flexible approach to deliver end-to-end development, co-development, and tailored development solutions. Trusted by some of the world’s most recognisable IPs and partners, we bring creativity, reliability, and innovation to everything we do. Driven by a passion for play, we’re committed to building exceptional gaming experiences that resonate with players worldwide.
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