Since 2007, FROG has brought together researchers and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines to discuss key issues in game studies and game development, reflect on the significance of play for society, culture, and education, and collectively explore the future and reality of gaming.
A distinctive feature of FROG is its commitment to opening up academic discourse to a broader public. The conference actively invites a wide range of audiences to engage – including young people, who are encouraged to take part in and contribute to the conversation.
Each edition is guided by a unique thematic focus. Explore our archive and the FROG anthologies to discover the topics, programmes, and perspectives that have shaped previous years.
FROG – Future and Reality of Gaming 2026
20th Vienna Games Conference
TBA!
We’re already shaping the plans for FROG 2026 – the 20th anniversary edition: a new location, both long-standing and new partners, the same wonderful community we all love — and, hopefully, many new faces joining us for the first time! Stay tuned!