Global Play Network

A LinkedIn community for play experts around the world to connect and collaborate. Whether you are a researcher, educator, designer, or practitioner... if you are advancing the science or practice of play, you belong here.

A partnership between Laura Haver and the National Institute for Play. This is a space to...

Share Opportunities.

Stay informed on play events, partnerships, and funding.

Showcase Innovation.

Share your breakthrough research and real-world innovations.

Brainstorm Together.

Ask questions and learn from each other’s expertise.

Build Partnerships.

Find your next collaborator or research partner.

Elevate Play.

Establish a collective voice to promote play on a global scale.

Work through Challenges.

Help each other work through global misconceptions about play.

Our LinkedIn community

Connect with experts worldwide to share research and find your next collaborator. Join the Group

How it works

Each 60-minute session features space to play, 5-minute "Play Spotlights", and facilitated group discussions about the quarter's theme.

Quarterly virtual gatherings

Access the latest breakthroughs and connect with practitioners who might become your next research partner or collaborator.

Q1.

Vision

We set the year's direction by bridging play science with a shared global vision for human flourishing.

Q2.

Challenges

We navigate the obstacles of our field by fostering honest dialogue to turn systemic barriers into innovation.

Q3.

Applied Practices

We advance the field by sharing what works—translating credible research into scalable tools across sectors.

Q4.

Celebration

We recognize our collective progress by honoring the milestones and partnerships moving the needle on play.

Get involved

Jump in. Share your work. Find your people.

Be part of a global movement advancing the science of play. Whether you're here to learn, collaborate, or showcase your latest innovation, there’s a seat for you at the table.

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