The Future of Play in Education – Join Us at IPA Play Conference 2025!

Play isn’t just for early childhood, it’s a fundamental driver of learning at all ages. Yet, in many education systems, play is still treated as an extra, rather than a core component of learning.

At the IPA Asia Pacific Play Conference 2025 in Melbourne, we’re bringing together industry leading thinkers in an event like no other to challenge the status quo and explore the future of play in education.

Why This Matters!

  • Are school curriculums too rigid to embrace the spontaneity of play?
  • Can play-based methodologies enhance learning outcomes across all ages?
  • How do we ensure play is recognized as an essential pedagogical tool?

 

This dedicated education stream will challenge conventional thinking and provide real, practical insights into reshaping education through play.

Key Sessions in the Education Stream:

Dr. Brendon Hyndman – School-Based Play Beyond Early Childhood: Status Quo or Time to Overthrow?

  • Is play undervalued in schools as children grow older?
  • What needs to change to make play a recognized part of learning?

The Role of Play in Learning Efficacy

  • How can schools move beyond rigid curriculums to truly integrate play?
  • Would a shift toward play-based learning improve student outcomes?

Dr. Amanda Lloyd & Christian Eckardt's Workshop 

From Indoors to Outdoors: Transforming Play & Learning Across Landscapes

Experience how the environment shapes learning and play through a hands-on session that moves from the classroom to outdoor spaces.

Reimagining Museums, Cultural Institutions & the Arts Through Play

  • How can cultural institutions use play to break barriers to access?
  • What role does play have in reshaping engagement with the arts?

Who Should Attend?

✅ Educators & School Leaders

✅ Early Childhood & School-Age Care Professionals

✅ Education Policy Makers & Advocates

✅ Museums, Arts & Cultural Practitioners

This is your opportunity to connect with global experts, explore innovative play-based approaches, and advocate for meaningful change in education.

June 25–27, 2025 | Melbourne, Australia

Secure your spot today! Register Here

Let’s rethink learning together.

See you in Melbourne!

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