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PEDIATRIC GAMING & TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM September 24-25, 2025
A virtual gathering of organizations and individuals discussing best practices and what’s next in the rapidly growing fields of gaming technology and extended realities within the realm of pediatric healthcare.
Whether you're part of a thriving, active, advanced gaming technology program, or interested in integrating more gaming and technology in your role, this symposium is for you. Meaningful discussions on adaptability, technology integration, new and emerging tools, and an interactive vendor networking space will be offered.
Join us because the Pediatric Gaming field deserves a bright spotlight on its brightest minds (that's you!).
Keynote By: Rachel Kowert, Ph.D
Dr. Rachel Kowert is an internationally recognized research psychologist and leading voice in the science of games, mental health, and digital culture. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications in top journals like Frontiers in Psychology and Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, her work explores everything from gaming addiction and violence to parenting in the digital age.
Dr. Kowert broke new ground as the principal investigator on the first federally funded project examining the intersection of gaming and extremism, supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Her expertise has made her a go-to figure for national and international media, with 100+ appearances across NPR, CBC, The New York Times, Wired, and The Atlantic
She’s also the founder of Psychgeist®, a multimedia studio dedicated to making the science of games and pop culture accessible, engaging, and fun. Whether you're a gamer, developer, or just curious about how play shapes our minds, Dr. Kowert’s work is a must-follow.
2025 Presentation Schedule
Please note all times are Mountain Standard Time
Wednesday September 24, 2025
9:00 am (MST)
Keynote by Rachel Kowert, Ph.D - The Gaming Consultation: Why Research Shows Games Make Kids Happier, Smarter, Kinder, & More Legendary
1 PDU – Intervention or Assessment
10:00 am (MST)
The Application of Group Videogame Creation in a Residential Medical Setting
.5 PDU - Intervention
10:30 am (MST)
MOJANG – Minecraft, Managed: How to Build a Safe and Secure Server
1 PDU Professional
11:30 am (MST)
Gather Town
11:50 am (MST)
Break
12:10 pm (MST)
UNITY – Accessibility Options Available with Unity
1 PDU Intervention
1:10 pm (MST)
Video Game Accessibility for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
.5 PDU - Intervention or Assessment
1:40 pm (MST)
Gather Town
2:00 pm (MST)
Break
2:20 pm (MST)
Gaming Technology Specialist Year Zero: A Survival Guide
1 PDU Professional
3:20 pm (MST)
Administrators Can Game Too: Advocating for Patient Technology Needs as Healthcare Leaders
1 PDU Professional
Thursday September 25, 2025
9:00 am (MST)
Access in Every Strum: Innovations in Music Therapy
1 PDU – Intervention or Assessment
10:00 am (MST)
Transforming Pediatric Care Through Virtual Reality
.5 PDU – Intervention or Assessment
10:30 am (MST)
Gather Town
10:50 am (MST)
Break
11:10 am (MST)
Imaginary Realms, Real Impact: Gamified Meditation for Pediatric Mental Health, Trauma Care, and End-of-Life Support
1 PDU – Intervention or Assessment
12:10 pm (MST)
Strategic Alignment: Integrating Gaming Technology Through Cross-Functional Partnerships
.5 PDU Professional
12:40 pm (MST)
Gather Town
1:00 pm (MST)
Break
1:20 pm (MST)
Journey To Treatment - Game Technology in Pediatric Care
1 PDU Professional
2:20 pm (MST)
Gaming Technology Specialist Legacies
.5 PDU Professional
This Conference has been assigned 10.5 Association of Child Life Professionals PDUs within the Assessment, Intervention, and Professional Responsibility Domains for the full conference. Please see specific session assignments below session title.
2024 FOOTAGE
Check out the 2024 content on our YouTube channel.