The 8th International Conference on Computer Games; Opportunities and Challenges - University of Isfahan
هشتمين كنفرانس بينالمللی بازیهای رايانهای؛ فرصتها و چالشها - دانشگاه اصفهان
Submission Deadline: 21 August 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 23 September 2026
Camera-ready Paper Submission and Registeration Deadline: 02 October 2026
Conference Date: 28-29 October 2026
Dr. Frank G. Bosman, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Catholic Theology of Tilburg University, Netherlands, and a specialist in cultural theology, is one of the keynote speakers on the second day of the 8th International Conference on “Computer Games: Opportunities and Challenges."
One of the keynote speakers on the second day of the 8th International Conference on “Computer Games: Opportunities and Challenges” is Professor Emmanuel Guardiola, Professor of Game Design at the Cologne Game Lab of the TH Köln, Germany.
Dr. Casper Harteveld, Professor of Game Design and Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Strategic Initiatives in the College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University, USA, is one of the keynote speakers on the second day of the 8th International Conference on “Computer Games: Opportunities and Challenges”.
One of the keynote speakers on the second day of the 8th International Conference on “Computer Games: Opportunities and Challenges” is Dr. Jakub Majewski, Assistant Professor in the Department of Game Studies and Digital Culture at Kazimierz Wielki University in Poland.
Dr. Hamidreza Marateb, Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Director of the AI Innovation and Technology Center at the University of Isfahan, is one of the keynote speakers on the first day of the 8th International Conference on "Computer Games: Opportunities and Challenges."
One of the keynote speakers on the first day of the 8th International Conference on "Computer Games: Opportunities and Challenges" is Dr. Rasoul Roknizadeh, Full Professor of Quantum Physics at the University of Isfahan.
Dr. Lida Shafaghi, a neuroscientist from the Department of Neuroscience and Addiction Studies at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, is one of the keynote speakers on the first day of the 8th International Conference on "Computer Games: Opportunities and Challenges."
One of the keynote speakers at the 8th International Conference on “Computer Games: Opportunities and Challenges” is Dr. Amir Ghamrani, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children at the University of Isfahan.
Papers related to various aspects of video games can be submitted to the conference site from now to 2025-12-26.
In recent years, research in interactive entertainment—especially video games—has emerged as a central intersection of science, art, and technology. Video games are no longer seen as mere entertainment tools; they now function as complex, multi-purpose media with applications in education, therapy, culture, communication, and even policy-making. This evolution reflects a growing interdisciplinary approach, enabling deeper insights into the design, experience, and societal impact of games.
The International Conference on Computer Games: Opportunities and Challenges (CGCO), initiated in 2016 by the University of Isfahan, serves as a vibrant platform for dialogue, collaboration, and exchange of knowledge among experts from diverse disciplines including information technology, psychology, sociology, medicine, art, media studies, management, economics, and beyond. The conference aims to foster critical and creative engagement with video games and emerging entertainment technologies such as mixed reality and interactive simulations.
The 8th edition of CGCO will take place in February 2026, hosted by the University of Isfahan Innovation Center of Entertainment Industries, in collaboration with the Iran National Foundation for Computer Games. The special focus of CGCO’2026 is on “Rethinking the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Video Games”, expanding role of AI in shaping how video games are designed, experienced, and evaluated.
The organizing committee warmly invites researchers, developers, artists, technologists, social scientists, and industry professionals to submit papers, case studies, and innovative projects to CGCO’2026.
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