First Independent Gambling Research Conference, 2026
23–24 February 2026 · Level 1 and 2, 440 Collins St, Melbourne
#IGRC2026
The full final program, including session overviews, abstracts and author lists, is available to download below. Or browse the interactive programme, delegate list and photos using the tabs below: tap any talk for its abstract, presenter bio and slides.
A selection of photos from the 2026 conference. Click any photo to view it larger.
Feedback
Feedback from the First IGRC (2026) is coming soon. We're pulling together what delegates told us and will share it here.
Venue
LocationLevel 1 and 2, 440 Collins St, Melbourne
DatesMonday 23 – Tuesday 24 February 2026
NetworkingMonday 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the venue
Organising committee
Prof Alex Russell (Convenor)CQUniversity
Prof Matthew RockloffCQUniversity
Prof Nerilee HingCQUniversity
Prof Matthew BrowneCQUniversity
Dr Cathie TullochCQUniversity
Dr Stephanie MerkourisDeakin University
Prof Nicki DowlingDeakin University
Dr Dan MylesUniversity of Melbourne
A/Prof Angela RintoulUniversity of Melbourne
Day 1 overview · Monday 23 February
9:00 – 10:30Session 1 (Plenary)
10:30 – 11:00Morning tea
11:00 – 12:30Session 2 – Stream 1 & Stream 2
12:30 – 1:30Lunch
1:30 – 3:00Session 3 – Stream 1 & Stream 2
3:00 – 3:30Afternoon tea
3:30 – 5:00Session 4 – Stream 1 & Stream 2
5:00 – 7:00Networking event
Day 2 overview · Tuesday 24 February
9:00 – 10:30Session 5 (Plenary)
10:30 – 11:00Morning tea
11:00 – 12:30Session 6
12:30 – 1:30Lunch
1:30 – 3:00Session 7
3:00 – 3:30Afternoon tea
3:30 – 5:00Session 8
Thank you to everyone who completed the post-conference feedback survey. It directly shaped how the 2027 conference has been planned.