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Games for Health Update Roundtable (Presented by the IGDA)

Noah Falstein  (Founder, The Inspiracy)

Location: Room 211, South Hall

Date: Thursday, March 21

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass, Summits Pass, Expo Pass, Audio Pass, Indie Games Summit Pass - Get your pass now!

Topic: Advocacy

Format: Roundtable

Vault Recording: Not Recorded

Audience Level: All

The pandemic boosted interest in digital health of all kinds, and although telehealth has since had a slump, game-based training of physicians and caregivers as well as digital therapeutics and other game- and VR-related treatments for a wide variety of conditions are still booming. This session discusses recent G4H business, funding and research info, as well as how attendees can get involved with this thriving branch of games.

Takeaway

Attendees will learn about recent developments in this field. We will cover the range of what is available in types of games for health, as well as discuss job opportunities, funding sources, and promising future developments.

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in the use of games, or game tools, techniques, and technologies for healthcare should attend. This is a rapidly growing and rewarding field. The IGDA games for health SIG will also be spreading the word for new leadership recruits.



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