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Discovery 2006 Conference |
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| Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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Toronto was the place to be April 9th – 12th as RGC presented its Discovery 2006 conference. Participants joined speakers and panelists from around the world in sessions that encouraged discussion, debate and further examination. Discovery 2006 featured two keynote speakers who brought unique perspectives on problem and responsible gambling. Dr. Jeffrey Rosenthal provided an entertaining and relevant look at the theory of probability while Grant Corbett discussed what works and why in problem gambling interventions. Timely topics included social marketing, the growth of onsite responsible gaming information centres and problem gambling and pharmaceuticals. The interactive format of this year’s Discovery conference was again very well received and the Council would like to thank all those who attended, participated and contributed to the success of Discovery 2006. Please Click here to view presentations. |
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Discovery 2005 |
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| Niagara Falls, Ontario |
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Niagara Falls was the place to be April 17th – 20th as RGC delivered its Discovery 2005 Conference. Although the 20+°C weather and the beauty of the Falls made us all yearn for the great outdoors, this year’s impressive list of speakers and topics had participants firmly planted in their seats. Discovery 2005 featured a keynote address by Dr. Sam Goldstein on The Power of Resilience. Later concurrent sessions ranged from the role of ADHD in problem gambling to a panel investigating the Responsible Gambling Challenges Posed by the Internet. On Tuesday, a panel of global experts explored Self-Exclusion: Is it Working or is it Time for a Change? Finally, on Wednesday, four multi-disciplinary panellists including Dr. Barry McLellan, Chief Coroner for Ontario, explored Problem Gambling and Suicide: What Can We Do to Help? The interactive format of this year’s Discovery Conference gave participants an opportunity to ask questions and explore - in depth - those issues that challenge us all. The Council would like to thank all those who attended, presented, asked questions and contributed to the success of Discovery 2005. We look forward to seeing all of you next year. Click here to view presentations. |
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Perspectives on Prevention – A Symposium on Problem Gambling 2004 |
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| Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto |
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The Perspectives on Prevention Symposium brought together representation from several different sectors and jurisdictions to learn and contribute to the prevention of problem gambling. The symposium format was designed to encourage dialogue and in depth exploration of the issues that collectively challenge us.
Topics included school and curriculum based prevention programs, industry initiatives, media campaigns, and what governments can do through policy and regulation. Participants heard from compulsive gamblers and treatment providers about their thoughts on prevention and from a panel of young adults who contributed their perspectives. Perspectives on Prevention also reached outside the problem gambling field to hear what other professionals could contribute to our knowledge of social marketing and effective programming.
The Symposium ended with a presentation and workshop by Dr.Carlo DiClemente who developed the stages of behavioural change with Dr. James Prochaska.
The Council would like to thank all those who attended and contributed to the success of Perspectives on Prevention. We look forward to incorporating the most popular elements of the symposium into the design of the Discovery 2005 Conference next spring! We hope to see all of you there!
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Discovery Conference 2003 |
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| Toronto Marriott - Eaton Centre |
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Well over 400 participants from nine countries combined their talents, achievements and expertise to make this seventh annual conference an informative and successful event. More than thirty presenters exchanged new findings and programs in the areas of research, responsible gambling and treatment. The Excellence in Achievement Awards Dinner honoured individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the prevention of problem gambling. The keynote address was given this year by Robert Ladouceur, Ph.D. who is internationally recognized for his work on gambling. He was invited twice to present his work at the National Gambling Impact Study Commission in the U.S.A. Dr. Ladouceur has been the recipient of the Research Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling and his book Understanding and Treating the Pathological Gambler was published with co-authors C. Sylvain, C. Boutin, and C. Doucet. Throughout his academic career, he has published 250 articles in peer review journals, presented over 400 papers and edited six books. The Council would like to thank all those who attended Discovery 2003 and the Excellence in Achievement Awards Dinner for making these events such a huge success!
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Discovery Conference 2002 |
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| Niagara Falls, Sheraton Fallsview |
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Almost 400 participants from around the world combined their talents and achievements to make this sixth annual conference an informative and stimulating event. Presenters from seven countries exchanged new ideas, research and programs that addressed the areas of responsible gambling, the prevention of problem gambling and advances in treatment for those experiencing gambling problems.
This year the keynote address was given by Dr. James Prochaska who is internationally recognized for his work as a developer of the stage model of behavioural change. Dr. Prochaska has won numerous awards including the Top Five Most Cited Authors in Psychology from the American Psychology Society, an Honorary Chair of Medicine form the University of Birmingham, England, and the Society of Prospective Medicine L.C. Robbins Award for Career Contributions to Health Promotion.
RGCO would like to thank all those who attended Discovery 2002 for making it such a huge success.
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CFCG Innovation 2001- CFCG Annual Conference |
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The theme “Innovation 2001” captured the essence of this event. Presentations covered a wide range of emerging research, the insight of leading thinkers and a glimpse into the future.
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Bridging The Gap: Conference 2000 |
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The theme of this conference was bridging the gap between treatment, prevention, awareness, industry and research.
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