DiGRA 2025: Call for Papers

The Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA) conference is an international academic conference dedicated to the study of digital games and related phenomena. DiGRA is a global organization that promotes academic research on digital games and gaming culture. The conference serves as a platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to present their latest findings, discuss theoretical frameworks, and explore various aspects of game design, development, and analysis.

Venue and Organizers

The University of Malta, with its long and storied history, stands as one of the oldest higher education institutions in the Mediterranean. We invite you to experience its historic charm, providing a vibrant backdrop for this year's DiGRA conference.

As the organisers of DiGRA 2025, the Institute of Digital Games, University of Malta is proud to bring together leading minds in game studies, design, and technology. Since its establishment in 2013, the Institute has been committed to remaining at the forefront of digital games research, bridging the gap between academia and industry. Our team comprises internationally recognized, award-winning scholars who have made significant contributions to game studies, AI in games, and game design. Over the years, the Institute has hosted numerous international conferences, workshops, and game jams, actively contributing to the global discourse on digital games. Our ongoing involvement in the DiGRA community underscores our leadership in the field.

Important Dates

• Submission opens: 1st September 2024
• Full papers and abstracts submission deadline: 29th November 2024 (Anywhere on Earth)
• Full papers and abstracts submission EXTENDED deadline: 16th December 2024 (Anywhere on Earth)
• Early Career and Researchers in Precarious Positions Showcase deadline: 19th January 2025
• Announcement of review results: 10th February 2025 (estimated)
• Workshop proposals submission deadline: 17th February 2025
• Workshop acceptance notifications: 24th February 2025
• Early bird registration & program deadlines: 4th April 2025
• Camera-ready submission and registration deadline: 3rd June 2025
• Conference dates: 30th June - 4th July 2025

Other Calls and Contributions

The conference also includes opportunities for:

• Call for Papers
• Template information
• ECRpp Showcase
• Workshops

Contact Information

• Email: soha.naveed@um.edu.mt

Sponsors

Details about sponsors will be updated.