We are delighted to announce the submission portal for Meaningful Play is now OPEN and ready to receive submissions for the 2026 conference in Pittsburgh!
Meaningful Play 2026 Information & Submissions
Meaningful Play 2026 is a conference about theory, research, and game design innovations, principles, and practices. Meaningful Play brings scholars, industry professionals, and games practitioners together to understand and improve upon games to entertain, inform, educate, and persuade in meaningful ways.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Conference: October 13-15
- Pittsburgh Play Day: October 16
- Full Paper Submissions: March 31
- Games, Lighting Talks, Posters: May 15
- Hosted Sessions: June 15
If you are interested in volunteering or reviewing to help make Meaningful Play happen, you can fill out this interest form.