Early Bird registration now open!

Leading the way for play in the Asia Pacific

The inaugural IPA Asia Pacific Play Conference is set to be a groundbreaking event, bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders from across the Asia Pacific region to delve into the transformative power of play. Scheduled to take place in Melbourne, Australia, the conference will convene government representatives, NGOs, educators, urban planners, health professionals, designers, and play advocates to exchange ideas and develop strategies that emphasize the integral role of play in fostering healthy human development and vibrant communities.

This landmark conference will serve as a dynamic platform for thought leadership and empowerment in advocacy and engagement related to play. With an emphasis on cross-sector collaboration, the event aims to inspire participants by showcasing innovative approaches and evidence-based practices that demonstrate the multifaceted benefits of play. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore how play can enhance physical, emotional, and social well-being, and how it can be leveraged as a tool for community transformation.

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM

We have said this conference is unique, and so is our program!

The program is structured broadly across the themes of Urban Planning and Design, Education, Health and current cross sectoral issues like climate change and risk management, as well as the impact of technology on play.

Each session is structured around a provocation. These provocations are designed to encourage critical discussion and reflection about the intersection of play in various environments. Every stream will have a play provocateur, challenging our thinking and sharing their wisdom, complemented by a range of skilled and experienced panellists, who will also serve as “provocateurs,” sharing their work and inspiring us with their story of how they address the provocation.

Conference Participants can switch between streams and will have a choice of 4 provocations to attend per session. Each session will record reflections and insights from the provocateurs and participants, and this will be included in a final conference session which will engage all participants in an intensive workshopping of the ideas discussed and contribution to setting an agenda for future play advocacy and collaborations in the Asia Pacific.

Come prepared to playfully engage, be challenged, build your professional networks and be a part of this historic first Play collaboration in Asia Pacific!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

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IPA is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961. It provides a forum for exchange and action across disciplines and across sectors. IPA’s purpose is to protect, preserve and promote the child’s right to play as a fundamental human right. IPA World has branches in the Asia Pacific in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand.

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