Symposium Program

2nd Geogames Symposium: Connecting Communities through Games and Play

Geogames are games that concentrate on the well-being and regeneration of planet Earth. They are designed with a purpose in mind that is more than just fun and entertainment. They provide opportunities for learning, co-creation and communication. Geogames can be analogue, digital or hybrid mixing analogue and digital principles.

School of Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy
University College Dublin, Ireland
June 9 – 10, 2025

Please, join us for the 2nd Geogames Symposium (2GGS) in Dublin, Ireland, where cutting-edge innovation and community-centered approaches converge! Explore how analogue and digital games can foster a deeper understanding of our world and communities. Whether you are a researcher, developer, or gaming enthusiast, this event is your gateway to the future of geogames. Feel invited to be part of the 2nd Geogames Symposium in Dublin on June 9 – 10, 2025 – where virtual worlds and the real world collide!

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This year we will highlight the intersection of geogames with new ecological epistemologies. We will examine how geogames can enhance our comprehension of Earth as a complex network of interconnected actors and self-regulating systems to rethink how we/humans impact the urban environment. Let’s explore together how geogames can promote environmental awareness, foster community engagement and cohesion, offer creative solutions to local and global challenges, and contribute to a better world.

We invite everyone working on theories and application areas of geogames to join the symposium. The application areas which may include urban planning, architectural design, cultural heritage conservation, urban geography, climate risks and disaster management, geotechnical engineering, environmental psychology, cultural anthropology, urban/mental health and more.

The best contributions will be invited to be further developed in an article and submitted for reviews to the Special issue on Geogames in the Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and Citizen Science: https://journals.sagepub.com/page/epb/collections/special-issues.