International Gambling Conference 2020
Discovery 2020 Cancelled
The International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking brings together a diverse array of researchers and industry professionals from across the globe to discuss wide-ranging topics in gambling studies. Launched in 1974 by Dr. Bill Eadington—an innovative thinker and founding figure in gambling research—the conference has maintained its. September 25th and 26th, 2020-Training and Careers- including recruitment of talent at all levels, international recruiting and showcase of the academic program ecosystem November 12th and 13th, 2020- Business development, Speakers and Industry showcase- including round tables and panels, professional networking, media meetings and virtual showroom.
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It is with great disappointment that today we announce the cancellation of Discovery 2020.
For close to two decades the Discovery Conference has brought together experts, from all over the world, to discuss problem gambling prevention. This year by cancelling our conference we hope to encourage our community to remain at home and help flatten the curve. The health and well-being of our delegates, staff and communities is our number one priority.
All confirmed registrations will be refunded.
Please remember to cancel your Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel reservation. You can call them toll-free at 1-800-905-0667.
We thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please email Discovery@rgco.org.
The Ontario Government advises you to take these everyday steps to reduce exposure to the virus and protect your health:
International Gambling Conference 2020 Schedule
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International Gambling Conference 2020 Calendar
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- sneeze and cough into your sleeve
- avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- avoid contact with people who are sick
- stay home if you are sick
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Welcome Message
It is our pleasure to extend to you an invitation to attend the “5th Asian Pacific Problem Gambling and Addiction Conference” (5th APPGAC), which will be held in Hong Kong SAR, China, from 27th & 28th November 2020.
Following the success of APPGAC conferences held in 2005, 2008, 2011 and 2015 that attracted over 1300 local and overseas practitioners in area of problem gambling and addiction prevention and treatment, the 5th APPGAC will provide an excellent opportunity for further understanding and generating insights into new development of innovative services incorporated with new technology with emphasis on preventive education, early identification, treatment and relapse prevention for addiction in view of the rapid societal changes and global development.
The theme of 5th APPGAC is 'Challenges and Interventions in the era of Innovation and Technology' and the aims of this conference include exploring the service direction of addiction in Hong Kong with the involvement of different sectors; facilitating the sharing of clinical wisdom and advancement in both clinical approaches and prevention strategies incorporated with innovative ideas and new technology for problem gambling and addiction; and exchanging the results and findings of studies and researches in the area of problem gambling and addiction. The 5th APPGAC will promote new tools, methods, most original findings and hypotheses as well as original ideas presented by new generation of scientists, researchers and practitioners.
We look forward to welcoming you at 5th APPGAC, Hong Kong SAR, China!
Conference Secretariat
5th APPGAC
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals