Call for Proposals: NASAGA 2025 Conference on Playful Learning

[Natasha Nurse]

Dear Professors at Play,

I’m excited to share that the North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA) 2025 Conference is now accepting proposals—and I think many of you will find it a fantastic opportunity to share your work and connect with like-minded educators.

🗓️ Conference Dates: October 15–18, 2025
📍 Location: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

🎯 Theme: paahpioni iiši-neepwaantiinki – A Path to Playful Learning
This year’s theme celebrates playful learning in all its forms. NASAGA is looking for interactive sessions that explore:

• Game-based learning in education or corporate settings

• Playtesting new designs (tabletop, digital, LARP, hybrid)

• Cultural storytelling, simulation, or roleplay

• Hands-on workshops where attendees build, design, or test something

🧩 Session Formats:

• 90-minute concurrent sessions (teach, play, reflect, repeat)

• 2-hour afternoon workshops (go deeper, build bigger)

• 5–15 minute poster-style demos (short, punchy, hands-on)

💡 What Makes a Great Proposal?

• Connect clearly to the theme

• Make it interactive (not just a lecture)

• Share something attendees can try, adapt, or take away

📅 Deadline: Proposals are due by September 2, 2025.

If you've been developing a new game, running innovative simulations in your classroom, exploring cultural storytelling through play, or want to test new designs with peers—this is your chance to share your passion with a welcoming, creative community.

You can learn more and submit your proposal here:  https://www.nasaga.org/agenda-1

I hope many of you will consider submitting, attending, or helping spread the word.

Best regards,

Natasha