Registration is now open for the Eppley Center’s 2026 National Conference on the Value of Play, a program of the US Play Coalition. We hope to see you and your organization on the campus of Indiana University Bloomington this coming April 28-30, 2026. This year’s theme, Play & _____! celebrates play’s ubiquity, adaptability, and boundlessness. Play & _____! invites every attendee to explore their own “&”—whether that’s play in their personal journey, life stage, or profession. Play & _____! invites us to consider all the ways in which play intersects with our personal lives, as well as within and across fields, disciplines, and communities.
The link to register and lodging information can be found on the US Play Coalition conference page. Be sure to register soon to take advantage of early bird rates!
For organizations interested in sponsoring the conference, learn more on the Play Coalition’s sponsor page or reach out to usplay@iu.edu. New this year: 2026 sponsors have two new special opportunities this year, including booth presence in The Play Hub: Sponsors • Games • Connections space, an interactive space for attendees and sponsors to converge and play throughout the conference. 2026 sponsors can also sponsor the Play Coalition’s sister conference at Eppley, the Great Lakes Park Training Institute, and receive a 30% discount off both sponsorship rates.