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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. Featuring a keynote presentation by Steven Spohn of AbleGamers.
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.
In addition to new connections and transformative ideas, each attendee will receive one Door Dash pass and each participating organization will receive a Gaming Tech booster kit.
Join us because the Pediatric Gaming field deserves a bright spotlight on its brightest minds (that's you).
2023 SCHEDULE
This conference has been approved by the Association of Child Life Professionals for 6 Professional Development Units. You must be present through the entire presentation to receive PDUs. PDUs are awarded for each full day of attendance.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 (Mountain Time Zone)
8:45am- Welcome & Opening Keynote: Steven Spohn, Senior Director Development/Chief Development Officer, AbleGamers
(RAFFLE 1)
9:30am- What I Learned my First Year as a Gaming Technology Specialist: Scott Shaw, Nemours Children’s Health
10:15am- Virtual Reality use within Children’s Hospitals: Lucy Dove, Leeds Children’s Hospital, England
11:00am- Break (30 Minutes)
11:30am- Networking / Sponsor Exhibits in Gather Town (30 Minutes)
(RAFFLE 2)
12:00pm- CoPlay XM: Making Gaming Programs Easier to Manage: Braxton Bitsoi, Co-Founder, Salt Lake City, UT
12:45pm- You Have a 3D Printer, Now What?: How to Integrate 3D Printing as a Tool for Social Emotional Support: Shane Rafferty, Ann & Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
1:30pm- Break (30 Minutes)
2:00pm- Networking / Sponsor Exhibits in Gather Town
2:15pm-Gamer's Outreach sponsor presentation
(RAFFLE 3)
2:45pm- Designing Virtual Reality for Pediatric Pain Management: Henry Xiang, MD, MPH, phD, MBA, John Luna MFA, Megan Armstrong, MPH, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
3:15pm- Integrating Hands-on Experiences into Multiple Healthcare Systems: John McInerney, Buildup STEAM
(RAFFLE 4)
4:00pm- Day 1 Wrap
Thursday, September 28, 2023 (Mountain Time Zone)
9:00am- Day 2 Welcome
(RAFFLE 5)
9:30am- From Hacks to Smiles: Enhancing Play Experiences through Adapted Toys: Esther Zhang, Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center
10:15am- The Streetlight Gaming and Online Team: an online health community for adolescents and young adults at UF Health: Drew Walker, MS, CHES and Anna Swygert, MDiv, UF Health
11:00am- Break (30 Minutes)
11:30am- Networking / Sponsor Exhibits in Gather Town (30 Minutes)
(RAFFLE 6)
12:00pm- Level Up: Advancing Child Life Interventions Through the Power of Gaming and Technology: Laura Linville, Jarrod Pautler INTEGRIS Health Children’s
12:45pm- Designing VR Apps for Pediatric Procedures: Research and Methods: Simon Robertson, Founder KindVR
1:30pm- Break (30 Minutes)
2:00pm- Networking / Sponsor Exhibits in Gather Town (30 Minutes)
(RAFFLE 7)
2:30pm- REThink 3D/VR - Online Therapeutic Game: Oana David Ph.D, Cristina Tomoiaga Ph.D, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
3:15pm- Adaptive Gaming: Andy Wu Ph.D, OT
Sr. Director of Peer Counseling
(RAFFLE 8)
4:00pm- Day 2 Wrap