Leave this empty Fields marked * are required. 1. Submission details Title * Preferred format * Presentation, in person Presentation, online (pre-recorded) Poster Open to another format if needed? * Yes No Strand * Choose the closest strand. Work on any aspect of esports is welcome; the Scientific Committee places every accepted contribution where it fits best. Esports Research Topics (optional, up to 2) Theory building and the place of esports in the wider social sciences Research methods, data, and measurement in esports research Technology, data, and artificial intelligence in esports Academic esports education and curriculum History, heritage, and culture of competitive gaming Esports Competition Topics (optional, up to 2) Performance, expertise, and sport science Health, psychology, and wellbeing of players Collegiate and scholastic esports Events, formats, and tournament design Governance, integrity, regulation, and law Business, management, and economics: sponsorship, media rights and business models Esports Community Topics (optional, up to 2) Fans, streaming, media, and online communities Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility Education, careers, labor, human resources, and the platform economy Clubs, grassroots esports, and participation Cities, tourism, and esports as event destinations Policy, international development, and esports ecosystems Scheduling constraints Tick any day on which you cannot present. Leave everything empty if there is none. Constraints sent later can only be met where the schedule allows. Monday 8 November 2027 (pre-conference workshops) Tuesday 9 November 2027 Wednesday 10 November 2027 Thursday 11 November 2027 Times or reasons (optional) 2. Authors In byline order. The byline is printed in the Book of Abstracts exactly as entered here. Tick who presents (at least one) and choose one corresponding author, who needs an e-mail address. Author 1 First name * Last name * Affiliation * Country * E-mail ORCID (optional) Presenting Corresponding author Author 1 First name * Last name * Affiliation * Country * E-mail ORCID (optional) Presenting Corresponding author Remove + Add author 3. Abstract Abstract * Use the six headings, each at the start of a line and followed by a colon (the buttons insert them). Work in progress may report anticipated results; conceptual papers use Methods for the approach and Results for the argument. At most 500 words, including references. Introduction Purpose Methods Results Practical Implications Conclusion Keywords * 3 to 5 keywords, separated by commas. References APA 7th edition, one per line. Only works cited in the abstract. Word count (abstract and references): 0 / 500 4. Declarations At least one author will register for ERNC27 by Wednesday 1 September 2027. The contribution will be removed from the program and the Book of Abstracts if this does not occur. * The work has not been presented at a previous ERN conference. * All authors have agreed to the submission and to the byline as entered above. * We have read and will abide by the ERN Code of Conduct. Failure to do so will result in immediate disciplinary action, which may include the revocation of conference and ERN membership credentials, removal from the event without a refund, and a ban from future ERN conferences. Serious or repeated violations may also be reported to the local police or your home institution or employer. * We agree that an online presentation, or a contribution in a plenary session, may be streamed and published on the ERN Twitch and YouTube channels. * I agree that the data in this form is processed to review and publish the submission. * The conference team may contact the authors by e-mail about this submission. Submit abstract