On June 9, 2026, the ALBATROS International Congress of Addictology officially commenced in Paris, France. As one of the world’s leading scientific events dedicated to addiction research and clinical practice, this year’s congress places a significant focus on digital challenges. The Net&Me BootStRaP project team is actively participating to share crucial insights from their ongoing research.
The global importance of the event was highlighted during the high-profile opening ceremony, which featured addresses from key political and scientific leaders:
    • Prof. Amine Benyamina, President of ALBATROS
    • Dr. Nicolas Prisse, President of MILDECA (the French Interministerial Mission for Combating Drugs and Addictive Behaviours)
    • Dr. Stéphanie Rist, French Minister of Health, Families, Autonomy and Disability

A major highlight of the opening session was a special address delivered by the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, underscoring the critical public health priority of addiction research in today’s society.
Net&Me BootStRaP Experts Take the Stage in Plenary Session
On June 10, the congress agenda features a dedicated plenary session titled “Internet Addictions in Real Life,” where the Net&Me BootStRaP project is heavily represented by its leading international experts. The scientific programme includes key presentations from our prominent team members:
    • Prof. Zsolt Demetrovics delivers a comprehensive overview on the evolution, concepts, and future challenges of behavioral addictions.
    • Prof. Naomi Fineberg addresses Problematic Use of the Internet (PUI) as a pressing global health challenge, highlighting the project’s latest advances in diagnosis, treatment, and collaborative international research.

This vital session is chaired by Prof. Ornella Corazza (Italy) and Prof. Yasser Khazaal (Switzerland).
Advancing Science and Global Partnerships
The ALBATROS congress provides an invaluable platform for advancing scientific knowledge, strengthening international partnerships, and addressing the growing impact of behavioral addictions in our increasingly digital world.
The Net&Me BootStRaP team is proud to be at the forefront of these vital discussions and looks forward to the inspiring exchanges throughout the rest of the event.
BootStRaP Communication team information.