The US Play Coalition’s National Conference on the Value of Play will return to Indiana University Bloomington’s Indiana Memorial Union on April 28-30, 2026. The Play Coalition is the proud program of The Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands.  Join us for three inspiring and motivating days of educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities as we explore the vital role of play in human development, education, health, design, parks, the arts, and more! 

Mark your calendars and prepare to engage with leading experts and passionate advocates dedicated to promoting the power of play. Speaker recruitment is now open! More details, including registration information, and lodging information, will be coming soon. We hope to see you in April!