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International Video Game Addiction Conference 2027
Understanding Gaming Behaviors, Addiction, Mental Health & Digital Wellbeing
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Game Addiction 2027
About the Conference
International
Video Game Addiction Conference 2027
Understanding
Gaming Behaviors, Addiction, Mental Health & Digital Wellbeing
The International Video Game
Addiction Conference 2027 brings together researchers, clinicians,
psychologists, psychiatrists, healthcare professionals, educators, public
health experts, policymakers, technology innovators, and gaming industry
professionals to explore one of the most important emerging conversations in
digital health and behavioral wellbeing.
June 22–23, 2027 | Miami, Florida,
USA
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About
the Conference
A
Global Platform for Research, Dialogue & Collaboration
Gaming has become one of the world's
most influential forms of entertainment, social interaction, competition, and
digital culture. As gaming technologies, online communities, esports, immersive
environments, and artificial intelligence continue to evolve, understanding
their relationship with behavior, mental health, and wellbeing has become
increasingly important.
The International Video Game
Addiction Conference 2027 provides an international platform for evidence-based
discussion on gaming disorder, problematic gaming, prevention, assessment,
treatment, youth behaviors, family wellbeing, responsible game design, esports,
emerging technologies, and healthy gaming.
The conference encourages a balanced
scientific perspective—recognizing the potential benefits of gaming while
addressing the challenges that can arise when gaming behaviors become harmful
or interfere significantly with daily life.
Why Attend?
Connect.
Learn. Collaborate. Shape the Future.
The conference provides
opportunities to:
- Discover emerging research in gaming behavior and
digital wellbeing.
- Present your research to an international audience.
- Learn from leading clinicians, researchers, and
industry experts.
- Explore prevention, assessment, and treatment
approaches.
- Discuss the impact of gaming on children, adolescents,
families, and communities.
- Connect with professionals from healthcare, academia,
technology, education, and the gaming industry.
- Explore responsible gaming and healthier digital
environments.
- Build international research and professional
collaborations.
Key Focus Areas
🧠 Gaming Disorder & Behavioral Health
Understanding problematic gaming,
behavioral patterns, risk factors, screening, assessment, and clinical
perspectives.
👨👩👧 Children, Adolescents & Families
Exploring youth gaming behaviors,
parental guidance, family relationships, prevention, and healthy digital
habits.
💬 Mental Health & Psychological Wellbeing
Examining the relationship between
gaming, anxiety, depression, emotional wellbeing, social connection, and
psychological health.
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Prevention & Clinical Interventions
Sharing evidence-based approaches
for prevention, early identification, assessment, treatment, and long-term
support.
🎮 Responsible Gaming & Game Design
Exploring how technology, game
design, player engagement, safety, and wellbeing can work together.
🤖 AI, VR & Emerging Technologies
Discussing artificial intelligence,
virtual reality, immersive gaming environments, digital behavioral data, and
the future of gaming.
🏆 Esports & Gaming Communities
Examining competitive gaming,
professional players, streaming culture, online communities, performance
pressure, and wellbeing.
🌍 Global Policy & Digital Wellbeing
Exploring public health strategies,
policy development, youth protection, ethics, regulation, and international
collaboration.
Conference Highlights
🎤 International Keynote Speakers
Hear from leading researchers,
clinicians, psychologists, public health professionals, and industry experts.
🔬 Scientific Presentations
Explore new research through oral
presentations, posters, rapid-fire sessions, and expert discussions.
🧠 Clinical & Research Forums
Participate in focused discussions
on assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and intervention.
🎮 Gaming & Industry Dialogue
Bring researchers, health
professionals, technology specialists, and gaming industry stakeholders
together.
🌍 Global Networking
Connect with international
participants and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
🏆 Research & Presentation Awards
Recognition opportunities for
outstanding oral presentations, posters, young researchers, and students.
Who Should Attend?
The conference welcomes:
- Psychologists and Psychiatrists
- Mental Health Professionals
- Addiction Specialists
- Counselors and Therapists
- Pediatricians and Healthcare Professionals
- Behavioral Scientists
- Neuroscientists
- Public Health Professionals
- Digital Health Researchers
- University Faculty and Researchers
- PhD Scholars and Students
- Teachers and Educators
- School and University Counselors
- Parents and Family Support Professionals
- Game Developers and Designers
- Technology and AI Specialists
- Esports Professionals
- Digital Wellbeing Experts
- Policymakers and Government Representatives
- NGOs and Community Organizations
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Global Networking Opportunities
Meet professionals from around the world, exchange ideas, build connections, and discover opportunities for collaboration.
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Registration Early Bird Pricing
SPEAKER
In-Person
$649
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Breakfast, Lunch, Free Parking
- Standard Networking Opportunities
- Recording of All Talks
- Premium Conference Materials
LISTENER
In-Person
$749
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Breakfast, Lunch, Free Parking
- Standard Networking Opportunities
- Recording of All Talks
- Premium Conference Materials
VIRTUAL
Online Presentation
$499
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Recording of All Talks
- Standard Networking Opportunities
- Webinar Link
- Premium Conference Materials
Frequently question
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When should I arrive at the event?We encourage all our speakers to attend from beginning of the conference. Many of our delegates might have seen your name in our Scientific program and wants to meet you. If this is not possible, we recommend you to arrive at least an hour before the commencement of your speech and preferably during a break in the program. This will allow you to go through your slides with our AV technician.
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How is the program structured?Our program is structured to encourage the interaction between speakers and the audience. If you are presenting a single Track, we request you to keep your slides short, colorful and informative. Allow enough time for questions at the end of your presentation and try to keep it interesting.
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How will the conference room be like?You will be asked to speak from a lectern on the stage in the conference hall. If you are Track chair, you will be seated in front of the stage throughout your session. Audience Q&A will be held at the end of each session, except during panels when moderators tend to keep things more interactive.
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What if there are changes to the program schedule?The organizing committee tries to minimize disruption to conference program as much as possible, but sometimes it is unavoidable. If there is a change in the program with regards to your talk time, the conference organizer will contact you as soon as possible. We will inform the delegates on the day and reproduce new copies of the program agenda in the conference workbooks. Last minute changes will be communicated as soon as they are known and you will be informed immediately about the changes that affect your talk time.
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Location
Conference Venue
Conference Venue
Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC)
Miami, Florida, USA
The International Video Game Addiction Conference 2027 will take place at the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC) in Miami, Florida, USA.
Located at 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33126, MACC provides a professional and flexible environment for an international scientific conference bringing together researchers, clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, behavioral health professionals, educators, public health experts, technology specialists, gaming industry professionals, policymakers, and digital wellbeing advocates.
With extensive conference facilities, dedicated meeting spaces, ballrooms, exhibition areas, and a connected hotel, the venue is well suited to the conference's two-day program of keynote presentations, scientific sessions, panel discussions, workshops, oral presentations, poster sessions, networking, and industry dialogue.
A Suitable Setting for Gaming, Behavioral Health & Digital Wellbeing
The International Video Game Addiction Conference explores the intersection of gaming, behavioral health, mental wellbeing, technology, public health, education, and digital culture.
MACC provides a professional setting for multidisciplinary conversations involving:
Gaming disorder and problematic gaming
Mental health and psychological wellbeing
Children, adolescents, and families
Prevention and early intervention
Clinical assessment and treatment
Esports and gaming communities
Responsible game design
Artificial intelligence and gaming
Virtual reality and immersive technologies
Digital wellbeing
Public health, policy, and regulation
The venue's flexible meeting infrastructure allows different elements of the scientific program to operate alongside keynote sessions, workshops, presentations, and networking activities.
Conference & Meeting Facilities
MACC currently lists 172,000 square feet of total function and exposition space, including four ballrooms, a dedicated conference center, two boardrooms, and 58 individual function rooms and event spaces.
These facilities provide opportunities for:
Keynote presentations
Scientific sessions
Panel discussions
Oral abstract presentations
Poster sessions
Workshops
Rapid-fire presentations
Young researcher sessions
Industry presentations
Special forums
Exhibitions
Networking activities
The venue's published floor plans also show multiple conference and breakout spaces that can be configured for different program requirements.
An Ideal Venue for a Two-Day International Conference
The conference is designed to bring together participants from healthcare, academia, public health, education, technology, and the gaming industry.
The venue's combination of large event spaces and smaller meeting rooms makes it possible to create a varied scientific program, from large keynote sessions to focused clinical forums and specialist workshops.
This is particularly useful for sessions such as:
Gaming Disorder Clinical Forum
Focused discussions on screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical practice.
Healthy Game Design Forum
A cross-sector dialogue involving researchers, behavioral scientists, game developers, UX professionals, and digital wellbeing specialists.
Parents & Families Forum
Discussion of youth gaming, family communication, parental guidance, and healthy digital habits.
AI, VR & Future of Gaming Forum
Exploring artificial intelligence, virtual reality, immersive technologies, and emerging gaming environments.
Global Policy Roundtable
An international discussion involving public health, policy, ethics, youth protection, and responsible technology.
Connected Accommodation
A major advantage of MACC is that the conference center is directly connected with the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport, allowing participants to stay within the same overall venue destination.
The official venue states that the connected property has 334 guest rooms, while more than 2,500 additional rooms are available within three miles through the Miami Airport Alliance.
This provides added convenience for international speakers, researchers, exhibitors, and delegates attending the conference.
Convenient Access from Miami International Airport
MACC is located near Miami International Airport (MIA). The venue states that it is minutes from the airport and that complimentary airport shuttle service is available for hotel guests.
Its location near the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) also provides road access to the wider Miami area.
For international participants, this makes the venue particularly convenient because accommodation, conference facilities, dining, and airport access are concentrated in one location.
Accommodation & Networking in One Destination
The connected hotel environment allows delegates to remain close to the conference throughout the event.
Participants can conveniently move between:
Hotel → Conference Sessions → Networking → Dining → Hotel
This can be especially valuable for international attendees who are traveling to Miami specifically for the two-day conference.
The venue also provides on-site dining and gathering options as part of the connected destination.
A Professional Environment for Global Collaboration
The International Video Game Addiction Conference 2027 is designed to encourage collaboration between disciplines that approach gaming from different perspectives.
Researchers may present emerging evidence.
Clinicians may discuss assessment and treatment.
Educators may address youth and digital literacy.
Public health professionals may examine prevention and policy.
Technology professionals may explore AI, VR, data, and responsible innovation.
Gaming industry professionals may contribute perspectives on game design and player wellbeing.
MACC provides an appropriate professional environment for these different communities to meet, exchange knowledge, and develop new collaborations.
Experience Miami
Beyond the conference, participants will have an opportunity to experience Miami's international culture, restaurants, entertainment, beaches, and attractions.
The city's international connectivity also makes it an attractive destination for participants traveling from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Delegates may choose to extend their stay before or after the conference to explore Miami and South Florida.
Join Us in Miami
International Video Game Addiction Conference 2027
June 22–23, 2027
Miami, Florida, USA
Understanding Gaming Behaviors, Addiction, Mental Health & Digital Wellbeing
From Play to Problem: Advancing Research, Prevention, Treatment & Healthy Gaming
Join researchers, clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, educators, public health professionals, technology specialists, gaming industry representatives, policymakers, and digital wellbeing experts for two days of scientific exchange, professional networking, and international collaboration.
Gaming • Behavioral Health • Prevention • Treatment • Digital Wellbeing
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Jun 22–23, 2027 -
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Miami, USA
