Ludomedia

Ludomedia is a Portuguese company headquartered in Aveiro that describes itself as dedicated to developing solutions that support qualitative research. Its stated vision is to contribute to the construction of knowledge through products and services of high scientific value, guided by innovation and quality. Rather than a consumer-facing brand, Ludomedia operates as a specialist provider within the academic and research ecosystem, combining publishing activities with the organisation of scholarly events. The company's public identity is closely tied to two recurring conference series. The Ibero-American Congress on Qualitative Research (CIAIQ) is a Portuguese-language meeting; the 16th edition, CIAIQ2027, is scheduled for 13–15 July 2027 at the Escola Superior de Saúde de Viseu in Portugal, with an online component from 20–22 July 2027. The World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR) is the international, English-language counterpart; the 11th edition, listed on the site as WCQR2026, is announced for 19–21 January 2027 at ISLA – Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology in V.N. Gaia, Porto, Portugal, with online sessions from 1–4 February 2027. These events position Ludomedia as a convenor of the qualitative-research community across the Ibero-American world and beyond. Alongside events, Ludomedia lists publications among its core activities, consistent with a mission of disseminating methodological knowledge. Its operating markets therefore extend beyond Portugal to Ibero-America and the wider international research community that participates in its conferences and reads its publications. The company is recorded in Wikidata as a company in Aveiro, Portugal, confirming its corporate base, though detailed ownership, founding date and financial information are not established in the available evidence. Because Ludomedia serves researchers, academics and institutions rather than mass consumers, its brand equity rests on scientific credibility, the continuity of its conference series and the quality of its editorial output. The forward scheduling of its 2027 congresses indicates an active, ongoing organisation with a multi-year planning horizon.

Ludomedia is a Portuguese company based in Aveiro, identified in Wikidata as a company in that city. Its public history is documented primarily through the activities it promotes on its official website: the development of solutions supporting qualitative research, the publication of scientific content, and the organisation of recurring international conferences. The company's stated vision is to contribute to the construction of knowledge through products and services of high scientific value, guided by innovation and quality. This mission places Ludomedia within the academic support sector rather than in consumer markets, serving researchers, universities and research institutions. Central to Ludomedia's activity are two conference series. The Ibero-American Congress on Qualitative Research (CIAIQ) is a Portuguese-language gathering for the Ibero-American community; the 16th edition, CIAIQ2027, is scheduled for 13–15 July 2027 at the Escola Superior de Saúde de Viseu in Portugal, with online sessions from 20–22 July 2027. The World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR) is the international English-language counterpart; the 11th edition, referred to on the site as WCQR2026, is announced for 19–21 January 2027 at ISLA – Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology in V.N. Gaia, Porto, Portugal, with online sessions from 1–4 February 2027. The numbering of these editions indicates a sustained, multi-year track record of conference organisation, though the exact founding date of the company and the first editions of the congresses are not established in the available evidence. Alongside events, Ludomedia lists publications among its core offerings, reinforcing its role as a disseminator of qualitative research methodology. Its operating reach extends from its Portuguese base to Ibero-America and the broader international research community participating in its conferences and reading its publications. Detailed corporate history — including founding year, founders, ownership structure and financial information — is not available in the supplied evidence. The company is recorded as active, with forward-dated congresses planned for 2027.

• CIAIQ2027, the 16th Ibero-American Congress on Qualitative Research, scheduled for 13–15 July 2027 at Escola Superior de Saúde de Viseu, Portugal, with online sessions 20–22 July 2027.

• WCQR2026, the 11th World Conference on Qualitative Research, announced for 19–21 January 2027 at ISLA – Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology, V.N. Gaia, Porto, Portugal, with online sessions 1–4 February 2027.

Specialist provider of high-scientific-value products and services for the qualitative research community, combining publishing with international conference organisation.

• Qualitative research support solutions

  Products and services designed to support qualitative research, described by the company as being of high scientific value.

• Publications

  Scientific and methodological publications listed among Ludomedia's core activities.

• CIAIQ – Ibero-American Congress on Qualitative Research

  Portuguese-language conference series for the Ibero-American qualitative research community; the 16th edition is scheduled for 2027.

• WCQR – World Conference on Qualitative Research

  International English-language conference series; the 11th edition is announced for 2027.

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