Games have the power to transform learning –a topic that has been close to our hearts at SPIEL Essen for years. Because we are firmly convinced that games can change the way we learn, we are supporting the Serious Play Conference this year as an official partner event of SPIEL Essen.

What is the Serious Play Conference?

The Serious Play Conference, taking place on June 18th and 19th at the KUZ Kulturzentrum in Mainz, is a gathering for everyone who uses games professionally in education, training, or research. It brings together developers, educators, researchers, and trainers to demonstrate how "Serious Games," gamification, and game design can be used to convey complex content, train behaviors, or make learning processes more effective. The conference provides a stage for innovative best-practice examples and scientific findings from around the world. It is all about real-world solutions through playful approaches.

A project closely linked to SPIEL

Supporting projects that highlight the social and pedagogical value of games has always been close to us. The conference aligns perfectly with our own Educators Day, where we have been showcasing the pedagogical and educational power of board games for years.

This is why this exciting format is so important to us. We will be on-site ourselves to witness the latest developments and gather valuable inspiration for our own work. We look forward to seeing how the future of playful learning is being shaped at the Serious Play Conference.

Curious? You can find all the details about the event here: eu.seriousplayconf.com