Events
Join us at an event
In this section you will find information about webinars, workshops and conferences organised by Play Wales.
We will also share information about events that are relevant to the play and playwork workforces that are being run by other organisations. This does not mean that Play Wales endorses these events.
Play Wales events
See our upcoming events here. Follow the links for more information and to book a space.
Events
Play policy, research and practice: Getting it right for children
Location
Hilton hotel, Cardiff city centre
Date & Time
16/10/2025 / 9:00am - 4:30pm
Cost
£55
A Play Wales national conference
Events organised by others
Events that may be of interest to the play and playwork workforces. Follow the links for more information.
Events
Introduction to childcare
Location
Online
Date & Time
16/07/25, 20/08/25, 11/09/25, 30/09/25, 07/10/25, 14/10/25, 12/11/25, 26/11/25, 02/12/25 / 9:45am - 3:00pm
Cost
Free
Free one-day training programme for people living in Wales covering the essentials you need to start working in childcare
Events
Adult Learners’ Week
Location
Throughout Wales
Date & Time
15/09/2025 - 21/09/2025 /
Cost
Free
The biggest celebration of lifelong learning in Wales
Events
Group C: Safeguarding for the Designated Person and Senior Practitioners
Location
Online, Cardiff and Colwyn Bay
Date & Time
24/09/2025 and 25/09/2025, 08/12/2025 and 09/12/2025, 2402/2026 and 25/02/2026, 18/03/2026 and 19/03/2026 /
Cost
£280
This training is suitable for practitioners in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role
Events
Play in Healthcare Week 2025
Location
Throughout the UK
Date & Time
13-18/10/2025 /
The annual awareness week for play in healthcare settings is celebrating 50 years of play
Events
IPA World Conference 2026
Location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Date & Time
2-5/11/2026 /
The triennial conference will return in 2026, taking place in New Zealand
Playful Childhoods
Play Wales’ Playful Childhoods campaign aims to help parents, carers and community groups provide more opportunities for children to play at home and in their neighbourhoods.
