International Conference on Next-generation Gaming and Entertainment Systems (NGES 2027)

March 15–18, 2027 | San Antonio, USA | Hybrid

Call for Papers

The International Conference on Next-generation Gaming and Entertainment Systems (NGES 2027) invites researchers, academics, industry professionals, designers, and practitioners to present their latest research and innovations in gaming and interactive entertainment systems.

Under the theme “Immersive Play & Intelligent Worlds,” NGES 2027 explores how intelligent, immersive, and connected systems are transforming gaming, entertainment, player experiences, and digital ecosystems. The conference provides an interdisciplinary platform for research in game systems, engines, artificial intelligence, extended reality, networking, multimedia, human-computer interaction, and entertainment technologies.

The conference is technically co-sponsored by IEEE and welcomes contributions that advance the design, engineering, evaluation, and understanding of next-generation gaming and entertainment systems.

Topics of Interest

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Game Systems, Engines and Platforms
  • Game engine architecture and development tools
  • Real-time graphics, rendering, and simulation
  • Cross-platform and cloud gaming systems
  • Game platforms and authoring systems
  • Performance optimization and sustainable gaming systems
• XR and Immersive Technologies
  • Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality applications
  • Spatial computing and immersive interfaces
  • Haptics, presence, and spatial interaction
  • Immersive entertainment platforms
  • Novel controllers and sensing technologies
• Artificial Intelligence in Games
  • AI-driven gameplay and intelligent NPCs
  • Procedural content generation
  • Adaptive difficulty and player modeling
  • Generative AI for game development
  • AI-assisted creative tools and pipelines
• Player Experience and Interaction
  • Player experience, immersion, and engagement
  • Game design and interactive storytelling
  • User experience and accessibility
  • Multiplayer interaction and collaboration
  • Player behavior and telemetry analysis
• Networking and Connected Gaming
  • Multiplayer networking and synchronization
  • Cloud gaming and game streaming
  • Latency management and matchmaking
  • Live services and connected entertainment
  • Security, integrity, and anti-cheat systems
• Esports and Interactive Entertainment
  • Esports and competitive gaming systems
  • Game spectatorship and tournament platforms
  • Interactive media and digital entertainment
  • Interactive audio and multimedia systems
  • Entertainment communities and digital culture
• Ethics, Safety and Sustainability
  • Responsible gaming and healthy play
  • Accessibility and inclusive game design
  • Online safety and community moderation
  • Ethics in AI-driven entertainment
  • Environmental sustainability in gaming systems

Paper Submission

Authors are invited to submit original research contributions related to next-generation gaming and entertainment systems. The conference welcomes full and short research papers, posters, and artifact submissions. Submissions should follow the required A4 IEEE conference paper format and will undergo a single-blind review process.

Paper Submission: NGES 2027 Submission Portal

The conference also welcomes playable demonstrations, research artifacts, and contributions addressing player experience, immersive technologies, AI in games, networking, and interactive entertainment.

Publication

Accepted and presented papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore for consideration, subject to the publisher's final decision and applicable publication requirements. Authors should follow the conference registration and presentation guidelines for inclusion in the proceedings.

Important Dates

Main Conference
Full Paper Submission Deadline: November 20, 2026
Acceptance Notification: January 20, 2027
Early Bird Registration: February 10, 2027
Camera-Ready Submission: February 15, 2027

All submission deadlines are at 11:59 PM Anywhere on Earth (AoE). Dates are subject to change; please refer to the official conference website for updates.

Contact

For conference queries, paper submission, registration, and participation details, please contact the organizing team:
Email: info@nges.org

Website: https://intelligent-systems.net/game/