The conferences will be held at the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU). Established in 1999, the IT University is the youngest university in Denmark, and focuses on inter-disciplinary research on information technologies. Approximately 2600 students are currently enrolled in one of the university’s nine different educational bachelor or master programs. The IT University is located next to the faculty of Humanities of University of Copenhagen, The Danish Broadcasting Company in the heart of the developing city area of Ørestad. The university resides in an award-winning building from 2004, designed by internationally renowned Henning Larsen Architects.

Copenhagen is easy to reach by air. Copenhagen airport is the main hub and largest airport in Scandinavia, with connections to destinations around the world. Upon arrival, the metro (line M2) takes you to central Copenhagen in only 15 minutes.

The University is located at Rued Langgaards Vej 7 See location on Google Maps)

From central Copenhagen, the IT University is easily reached by metro (line M1). Get off at “DR Byen” station where you will find the IT University after a 5-minute walk along Emil Holms canal. Please find directions here.

If you wish to go directly to ITU from the airport, take the metro from the airport, then get of on “Christianshavn” station, and change to line M1 (departs from the other side of the platform). Get of after two stops at “DR Byen” station and walk along Emil Holms canal to the University. Please find directions here.

Alternatively take the regional train from CPH airport towards the central station and get of after one stop at station "Ørestad" and change to the metro towards Vanløse. Get off at station "DR Byen" which is three stops from "Ørestad station". 

Note that tickets for the Metro can be bought at vending machines at the station, but not in the train.

Copenhagen offers many possibilities for accommodation for different budgets. Please find the below list of hotels that located close to, or in direct connection (by metro) to the venue:

• AC Hotel by Mariott Bella Sky Copenhagen
• Cabinn Metro Hotel
• Hotel Amager
• Hotel Copenhagen
• Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Copenhagen
• Cabinn Scandinavia
• Hotel Jørgensen
• Hotel Winsor

The organizers of the GAP Conference are committed to supporting diversity and inclusivity within the field of game studies and beyond. We advocate for an environment that includes the presence and contributions of all people regardless of their gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, culture, abilities, ethnic origin, marital status, nationality, race, religion, language, disciplinary background, or socioeconomic status.

It is the responsibility of all attendees to ensure a safe environment for all participants. We ask our attendees to be considerate, respectful to other participants, and mindful of their speech and behaviour. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Asking respectful questions and not dominate a presenter’s question time;
• Being generous and patient in comments and questions;
• Avoid language that is racist, homophobic, sexist, classist, cissexist, ableist etc.;
• Actively include all attendees in social gatherings, particularly for whom English is not a first-language and junior students;
• Respect the wishes of people who do not want to be photographed or appear in photos;
• Explicit mentions and displays of individuals on open social media without their consent.

ENFORCEMENT

Participants asked to stop any harassing or harmful behaviour are expected to comply immediately. If they ignore these guidelines, continue their disrespectful behavior, or repeatedly disrupt the conference, they will be required to leave the space.

If you see people behaving inappropriately, if someone is making you uncomfortable, if someone else is being made unsafe, or if you have any other concerns, please bring it to the attention of our representatives Ida Jørgensen (Ihjo@itu.dk, +45 22828097), and allow us to respond to the situation. You can do this in person, but also feel free to contact us via e-mail or telephone.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This statement is based on those created by the History of Games Conference, the Digital Games Research Association, and the Different Games Conference. We also enforce the sexual harassment policy of the IT University of Copenhagen at all times.