Gaming the Mind Conference 2026
Dr Robert BaxterNetworkingThe organiser explicitly includes networking and shared discussion among clinicians,…View detail
The organiser explicitly includes networking and shared discussion among clinicians, researchers and game developers.
Research ValueAccepted A1 posters are displayed in the main hall, considered…View detail
Accepted A1 posters are displayed in the main hall, considered for a poster prize, and selected authors may be invited to give a short oral poster presentation.
Trainee RelevanceStudent and NHS career-stage ticket tiers are available; the poster…View detail
Student and NHS career-stage ticket tiers are available; the poster route accepts research, education, QI, case-study, lived-experience and innovation work.
ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights＋
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts＋
AbstractsClosed · 9 Aug 2026＋
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £65＋
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard (consultant) | £150 |
| Trainee | £65 |
| Medical student | £45 |
Submission & registration deadlines4 tracked deadlines＋
Conference timeline2 key dates＋
Venue & travelRoyal College of Psychiatrists – Main Hall, First Floor · London＋
MedicMess tips7 practical tips＋
MedicMess Tips
- Poster abstract submissions closed at 23:59 on 9 August 2026.
- Accepted posters must be printed at A1 size (approximately 90 cm × 120 cm).
- At least one named poster author must attend in person and hold an in-person ticket.
- In-person ticket sales generally close on 19 October; most online tiers close on 1 November.
- In-person tickets include lunch and refreshments.
- Bookings are non-refundable.
- In-person bookings may be changed to online; online bookings cannot be changed to in-person.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing＋
Gaming the Mind Conference 2026 runs from 09:00 to 17:00 on Monday 2 November at the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London, with live online participation available. It is aimed at clinicians, researchers, academics, game developers and others interested in how games intersect with mental health and clinical practice. Published themes include clinician–developer co-design, games as clinical tools, gaming and mental-health research, and perceptions, misconceptions and stigma around gaming.
The format combines expert talks, panel discussions, poster presentations, networking and shared discussion. Eight speakers are currently listed, including Professor Paul Fletcher, Dr Elena Petrovskaya, Dr David Zendle and Dr Ivan Koychev, alongside contributors from game development and education. A full session-by-session timetable has not yet been published.
Poster abstracts closed at 23:59 on 9 August. Submissions were limited to 400 words in English, with separate structures for general abstracts and case studies, and accepted work must be printed as an A1 poster for display in the main hall. At least one named author must attend in person; selected authors may also be invited to give a short oral poster presentation, and posters are considered for a prize.
Current base ticket prices are £45 for students, £65 for Foundation years/NHS Bands 1–6, £80 for core trainees/NHS Bands 7–8, £95 for ST3+/SAS/NHS Bands 7–9 and industry delegates, and £150 for consultants, before Eventbrite fees. In-person sales generally end on 19 October and most online sales on 1 November. In-person tickets include lunch and refreshments; bookings are non-refundable, and an in-person booking may be changed to online, but an online booking cannot be changed to in person.
- When is Gaming the Mind Conference 2026?
- Gaming the Mind Conference 2026 takes place 2–2 Nov 2026 in Royal College of Psychiatrists – Main Hall, First Floor, London.
- Where is Gaming the Mind Conference 2026 held?
- Gaming the Mind Conference 2026 is held at Royal College of Psychiatrists – Main Hall, First Floor, London, United Kingdom. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
- What is the abstract submission deadline for Gaming the Mind Conference 2026?
- The abstract submission deadline for Gaming the Mind Conference 2026 (9 Aug 2026) has passed.
- How much does Gaming the Mind Conference 2026 cost?
- Registration is £65 for trainees, £150 standard.
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