scottishgamesGames Tech in Focus as Mindset-XR Mental Health Innovation Roadshow Comes to Scotland
The potential for games and immersive technologies to contribute to mental healthcare will be the focus of an important event coming to Dundee this autumn. The 2025 Mindset-XR Innovation In Mental Health Roadshow will take place at Abertay University on Thursday, 2nd October 2025.
The event serves as a forum for innovators, clinicians, academics, and policymakers to explore how Extended Reality (XR) and other interactive technologies can create new solutions for mental health and wellbeing. For the Scottish games industry, this represents an opportunity to apply its skills to a sector of significant social importance.
The full-day event will explore the innovation pipeline, from research and development to clinical validation and pathways to adoption. Sessions will showcase pioneering work in XR for mental health, discuss funding opportunities, and facilitate connections between clinicians, academic researchers, and technology developers.
A Call for Games Industry Involvement
The event organisers are looking for more games and games-adjacent companies to get involved.
Scotland’s games developers, artists, and designers are experts in creating engaging and interactive digital experiences. These are precisely the skills required to build the next generation of digital therapeutics, training simulations for clinicians, and supportive virtual environments for patients. This is a core example of the More Than Games movement, demonstrating how the sector’s expertise can be a valuable resource.
Companies with experience in VR, AR, simulation, user interface design, and narrative development are encouraged to attend to explore new opportunities and build cross-sector partnerships.
Event Details:
- What: 2025 Mindset-XR Innovation In Mental Health Roadshow – Scotland
- When: Thursday, 2nd October 2025, 10:00 – 17:00
- Where: Abertay University, Dundee (exact space TBC)
- Tickets: Registration is available now via Eventbrite.
This event is a chance to be part of a crucial conversation and to position Scotland’s games sector within the future of healthcare innovation.
To register for the event or to inquire about getting involved, please visit the official Eventbrite page:
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