The Gameful Forum. Video Games, Schools and Education

Drawing on the experience gained over the years by the IVIPRO Association, The Gameful Forum is a new event — held periodically, both online and in person — dedicated to exploring the connections between video games, schooling and education.

Can video games be included in educational contexts, given their presence in everyday life outside of school? In what ways and with what potential for learning? This initiative aims to encourage the mindful use of video games as powerful tools for education, helping to spread awareness of their potential in learning environments.

• • • • • Gameful, featuring creative panels and hands-on workshops where participants will actually play video games: an opportunity to explore how games can engage students, spark curiosity and offer fresh educational insights.
        • Forum, because it’s a space for dialogue, exchange and collaboration, bringing together participants in a shared conversation.

The event is aimed at schools, teachers, educators, cultural institutions and game developers working in the field of education. Participation is entirely free.

The first episode – promoted by the IVIPRO Association with the patronage of the Department of Education Sciences “G.M. Bertin” at the University of Bologna – will take place online, on Thursday, November 13, 2025.