Geneva 2024
- Switzerland
- Cancelled
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! We are a movement started in 2014, we are a global series of events organized in different cities on all five continents, we are an unconference following the principles of open-space technology, but above all we are a family whose members share common values and interests.
Play is a better way to learn because it engages both mind and body, making learning an active, immersive experience. 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.
Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn
Benjamin Franklin
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. Join us in cities worldwide to connect with like-minded individuals and dive into a world of playful experimentation.
#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!
Ready to play? Join our upcoming events and be part of a vibrant community that’s shaping the future through play. Your next breakthrough might just be one game away!
For two and a half days, people with many different profiles and experiences are invited to share serious games and fun activities, experiences and tips, knowledge and insights, laughs and smiles. Everyone is welcome to join.
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than a year of conversation
Plato
If you feel like joining but wonder what is going to happen, here are some examples of activites we engage in:
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.
#play14 is first and foremost a community of people, a family, and an incredible human adventure.
A game/activity at #play14 could be pretty much anything as long as it respects our Manifesto and Code of Conduct.
#play14 is and always will be
To summarize : “You shall not be an a**hole”.
The first event was hosted in Luxembourg, and then we spread through all Europe. Now we are a global event.
Here are some of the things that you can expect when attending a #play14 event. However, be ready to "Expect the unexpected!"