Reflections on the 2025
Digital Media and Developing Minds
International Scientific Congress

In July, I had the honor of leading our flagship Congress, where more than 300 experts came together for four days of groundbreaking research, collaboration, and dialogue. We recognized bipartisan champions of children’s digital well-being, highlighted innovative tools, and tackled urgent questions about children’s lives in a rapidly changing digital world.

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Miss a panel or want to rewatch a favorite? Dive into conversations with 65+ experts on how digital media is shaping kids' health, learning, and well-being. Stream sessions on your schedule and share with your colleagues.

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Explore New Research

The 2025 Congress featured hundreds of novel research presentations. The Abstract Booklet and digital poster repository feature new studies, fresh insights, and innovative approaches from experts across disciplines.

This report distills insights from 19 breakout sessions at the 2025 Congress—mapping what to study next, how to study it, and how to put findings to work.

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Policy was front and center at this year’s Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress with lively debates, fireside chats and recognition of U.S. Senators leading on children’s digital well-being. From the FTC’s approach to regulation to school smartphone policies and landmark litigation, the Congress highlighted how research can – and must – inform action.

Get a sense of the people, the questions, and the momentum that powered the four days of sessions, posters, breakouts, and hallway conversations at the 2025 Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress.

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