play is the way !

Welcome to #play14, a global movement that believes in the transformative power of play! We are a worldwide gathering of like-minded people who believe that playing is the best way to learn, share and get creative!

Through play, individuals explore, experiment, and discover concepts in a hands-on way, which enhances understanding and retention. It encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, helping learners develop critical thinking skills.

Play also reduces stress and increases motivation, making the learning process enjoyable and effective. By creating a safe space for trial and error, play fosters a deeper, more meaningful connection to the material being learned.

Whether you are a facilitator, educator, or curious mind, our events are designed to spark creativity, foster collaboration, and ignite new ideas. Dive into a world of playful experimentation.

• Global community: Connect with a diverse network of innovators.
• Endless fun: Engage in hands-on, playful activities.
• Inspire & be inspired: Share and discover new games, tools, and techniques.

#play14 is an unconference, where all attendees are also contributors. Just show up with an open mind, and you'll have the chance to propose your own games or dive into the games suggested by others. It's all about participation, creativity, and shared fun!

Here are some examples of activities we engage in:

• A serious game that you use as a metaphor in order to understand a new concept
• An ice breaker game where people learn more about one another
• A warm up or an energizer that you can use to raise the level of awareness and energy
• A facilitation technique that you can use in your daily work
• A team building exercise that fosters collaboration and self organization
• A game design session where you invent a new game to teach something new
• A soul searching, deep-dive introspection session where you learn about yourself
• A one-on-one coaching session where you will find some answers with the help of a friend
• A brainstorming session on a question or problem that wakes you up at night
• A creative session where you sketch, doodle, or build something together
• A fun and energetic time with dancing, singing or being silly together
• An improv theater session where you can work on your confidence and ability to speak publicly
• A more esoteric session on a practice/hobby you want to share like yoga, laughter yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, mindfulness, aikido, ...

Join us in order to develop your facilitation skills, increase your ability to accompany change in your organization, foster your creativity and improve your capacity to innovate.