Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2025 NAGS Conference. The contribution of presenters is essential to the success of the event, and we sincerely value your input.

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Conference Theme

Reimagining Gambling Harm Prevention: Fresh Perspectives & Solutions

As the gambling landscape continues to evolve, so too must our approaches to harm prevention. The 33rd National Association for Gambling Studies (NAGS) Conference invites delegates to explore the theme Reimagining Gambling Harm Prevention: Fresh Perspectives & Solutions.

Before You Submit

We invite proposals on a wide range of contemporary and emerging gambling-related issues. Submission types include:

• Individual paper presentations
• Symposiums/workshops (up to 90 minutes)
• Half-day workshops (Wednesday morning of the conference)
• Brief presentations (suitable for pilot data or theoretical papers)
• Panel discussions and debates
• Ideas forums

Papers are welcomed from everyone that relate to either gambling harm and video gaming harm.

Please note:
- Please note, that to ensure that a range of organisations are represented, we may limit the number of presentations from the same organisation.
- Submissions are encouraged from students and currently enrolled NAGS student members. Student members are eligible for the student presentation prize. Students wishing to present should submit an abstract for the brief presentation short format (15 minutes including questions) and presenters should indicate if they wish to be considered for the student prize when they submit their abstract. The prize is up to $5000 to attend an international gambling-related conference.

Types of Submissions Accepted

1. Individual Presentations

   Coverage of a broad area of contemporary issues related to gambling are invited. Prospective presenters must submit an abstract for consideration as specified below. Usually 20–30 minutes.

2. Symposiums or Workshops

   As an alternative to individual presentations, we invite prospective delegates to submit a symposium presentation. It is anticipated that a symposium or workshop would run across a 60- or 90-minute session and would involve a group of presentations (e.g. 3–4) around a theme. Please indicate your preferred session length, although the final duration will be determined by the Scientific Program Committee.

   To streamline submission processes, please provide a title and nominate a chairperson. The chairperson will be expected to submit an abstract on behalf of all presenters. The chair will be notified whether the symposium or workshop has been accepted. All speakers must be identified and confirmed at the time of submission.

3. Brief Presentation and Ideas Forum / Student Presentations

   Brief presentations are anticipated to run for 10 minutes followed by 5 minutes of question time. New and innovative ideas and thoughts to generate discussion are encouraged. This style of presentation may be appropriate for a small piece of research, pilot data, or a theoretical paper.

   A full abstract of the presentation is required. 

4. Panel Discussions and Debates

   One or more 60- or 90-minute sessions will be reserved for panel discussions or debates on a specific topic proposed by delegates. Submissions under this category must be complete - delegates must nominate a topic of discussion/debate and provide a full panel of three to five delegates who have agreed to speak during the session.

   Submissions must also include a nominated chair or moderator for the panel. NAGS encourages panel discussions and debates on topics that are current and/or controversial and which reflect the range and diversity of the Association’s interests. Panel members are expected to have relevant expertise or experience to address the topic with professionalism and purpose. Please note that session time will be determined by the Scientific Program Committee.

Submission Guidelines

All submissions must:

• Be submitted via this portal by 31 July 2025
• Be received electronically via the NAGS 33rd National Conference 2025 Abstract Portal
• Include an abstract (150 words max), and a presenter bio (50 words)

The Conference Program Committee will review all submissions and selection of presentations will be partially determined by its requirement to:

• Achieve balance in the number of presentations under each theme or topic
• Limit multiple presentations from the same presenter/institution
• Ensure the range and diversity of NAGS interests are addressed. The Scientific Program Committee's decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. All authors will be notified as to whether their submission has been accepted by mid-September 2025 or earlier. Any queries should be directed to the conference organising committee at conference@nags.org.au

All presenters are required to fund their own travel and accommodation to the Conference and pay Conference registration fees. All presentations will be made available on the NAGS website following the conference, unless specified by the presenter.

Submission Selection Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated with consideration to the extent to which they:

• Are written with clarity and coherence
• Reflect new and innovative thought on a topic
• Contribute to innovative practices
• Reflect work to a scientific, scholarly and/or professional standard
• Include implications likely to be effective in enhancing participants’ knowledge