• Aveiro 2025
• October 16-18

🎲 #play14 Aveiro — Where Play Meets Purpose!
📍 Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro
📅 16–18 October 2025
🧪 This year’s theme? Let’s just say... science will be in the air. 👀✨

#play14 is more than just an event — it's a global community of coaches, facilitators, educators, consultants, researchers, makers, and artists. We gather for two and a half days of serious play to share, learn, and co-create using serious games and playful techniques.

We’re cooking up something special this year — and yes, it involves a spark of science, a splash of surprise, and a whole lot of curiosity. 🚀🧬🔍

Why? Because we deeply believe:
🎉 Play is the best way to learn.

👀 Who is this for?

If any of the following speaks to you, you're in the right place:

✔️ You're passionate about learning and human development
✔️ You’re curious about serious games and playful facilitation
✔️ You want to connect with an open, vibrant community
✔️ You're a facilitator looking for new methods and fresh inspiration
✔️ You crave spaces where creativity and authenticity come first

📚 What will you explore?

Expect hands-on sessions, co-created learning, and tons of creative sparks on topics like:

🎯 Facilitation techniques
🌱 Innovation and creative problem-solving
🔁 Change management and transformation
😊 Organizational happiness and healthy team culture
... and whatever magic we build together!

💸 What’s the cost?

The participation fee is TBD EUR/person (VAT included).

This includes:
🍽️ All meals listed in the event agenda
🛏️ Accommodation (yes, that’s included too!)
⚙️ All event materials and resources

Travel is not included.

Note: #play14 is a non-profit event. All ticket revenue goes directly into making the event happen — no sponsors, no fluff, just people-powered learning.

📅 How to register?

👉 Click “Book Now” (still WIP)  and fill in the registration form by 1st of October 2025.

⚠️ This edition is limited to just 45 participants, so don’t sleep on it!

❓Got questions?

We’re happy to help — email us anytime at [email protected]

🧭 How do I get there?

Venue Address:
Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro
Rua dos Santos Mártires, 1A
3810-164 Aveiro, Portugal
📞 +351 234 427 053
🌐 www.ua.pt/fabrica

🚆 By Train

• From Porto:

  • Take a train from Porto's Campanhã Station to Aveiro Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.

• From Lisbon:

  • Take a train from Lisbon's Santa Apolónia or Oriente Station to Aveiro Station. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours.

• From Aveiro Station to the venue:

  • Exit the station and head towards Rua da Liberdade. Turn left and walk straight until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit onto Avenida Doutor Lourenço Peixinho. Continue for about 1 km, then turn right onto Rua dos Santos Mártires. The venue will be on your left.

🚌 By Bus

• From Porto or Lisbon:

  • Several bus companies operate routes to Aveiro. Check local listings for schedules.

• From Aveiro Bus Terminal to the venue:

  • The terminal is approximately 2 km from the venue. You can take a local bus (Lines 1 or 4) to the 'Santos Mártires' stop, which is near the venue. Alternatively, a taxi ride takes about 5 minutes.

✈️ By Plane

• From Porto Airport (Francisco Sá Carneiro):

  • Take the metro to Campanhã Station, then a train to Aveiro.

• From Lisbon Airport (Humberto Delgado):

  • Take the metro to Oriente Station, then a train to Aveiro.

🚗 By Car

• From Porto:

  • Drive south on the A1 motorway, then take the A25 exit towards Aveiro. Follow signs to the city center.

• From Lisbon:

  • Drive north on the A1 motorway, then take the A25 exit towards Aveiro. Follow signs to the city center.

Parking is available near the venue, but availability may vary.