We are pleased to announce that the 2025 NAGS conference will take place in Brisbane at the beautiful Emporium Boutique Hotel.
The Emporium is located directly at South Bank in South Brisbane, a few minutes away from the beautiful South Bank Parklands, which is directly on the Brisbane River. This location is adjacent to Brisbane city and the CBD (a short walk across the Brisbane River on one of the footbridges).
We are looking forward to seeing you all there November 17-19!
The NAGS Annual Conference is a premier event for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring collaborative opportunities with stakeholders working to minimise gambling-related harm.
This conference brings together national and international speakers from various sectors, including researchers, policymakers, clinicians, counsellors, community educators and people working in venues to minimise gambling-related harm.
Our aim is to delve into and discuss the latest research and developments in regulatory practices, government policies, treatment and service delivery, community development, and industry practices. By sharing knowledge and expertise, we strive to advance the field and foster a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted aspects of gambling.
NAGS CONFERENCE 2025
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November 17-19, 2025
EMPORIUM HOTEL - BRISBANE
The NAGS Annual Conference serves as an outstanding platform for knowledge sharing, networking with colleagues, and exploring opportunities for discussion and collaboration with all stakeholders in the gambling industry.
Call for Papers
We invite presentations on a wide range of contemporary and emerging gambling-related issues. Prospective presenters can choose from the following formats:
Individual Paper Presentations:
Typically 20-30 minutes covering contemporary issues in gambling.
Symposiums/Workshops:
Up to 90 minutes involving multiple presentations on a specific theme.
Half-Day Workshops:
Held on Wednesday morning, covering extensive topics in detail.
Brief Presentations:
10 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions, suitable for small research pieces or theoretical papers.
Panels/Debates:
60/90-minute sessions on current or controversial topics with a panel of experts.
Ideas Forums:
Encouraging innovative thoughts to generate discussion.
Special Considerations
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Submissions from students and NAGS student members are encouraged, with eligibility for the student presentation prize.
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Submissions must be received electronically by 1st September 2025 at conference@nags.org.au.
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The Conference Program Committee will review submissions for balance and diversity in themes and topics.
Guidelines for Submissions
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Format in Times New Roman, single-spaced, 12-point font.
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Include a title, list of authors, contact details, a 250-word abstract, and a 50-word biography of the presenting author.
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Indicate the type of presentation and any additional audio/visual requirements.
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Submissions will be evaluated based on clarity, innovative thought, contribution to the field, and scientific standards.
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Email abstracts to conference@nags.org.au