What people say about CounterPlay
CounterPlay is one of the few public events that brings together people from widely divergent disciplines, and yet are united by their devotion to making the world a little more playful. Bringing them together like this, to play and talk and share each other’s vision, creates an unforgettably playful, creative and productive environment and helps all of them to find a larger and more inclusive perspective on their work.
Ranks among the very best conference/festival I have attended (over a long professional life!). What inspired me most was the camaraderie, the ease of conversation and exchange as if we had all known each other for decades, the lack of pretension anywhere.
Counterplay is the place to be for playful people who are curious to new insights, new people and new adventures. It’s a journey, on both a personal level and on the level of the community. Counterplay = a way to transform the I into WE.
To participate in CounterPlay Festival is like entering into a candy store where you have been giving permission to try all your favorite sweets – also the purple squared once you did not know that you liked 🙂
Counter play was an unusual and wonderfully playful mix of experiences. It is the only conference I’ve been to that involved Marimba dancing before the first talk of the day, a (genuine) clown giving a keynote, and a summary of the conference by a giant cardboard rabbit. Playful, inspirational and invigorating, Counterplay was an amazing event to be part of. By the way, tig, you’re on.
I was inspired by the variety of people – ages, nationalities, interests, approaches – for whom playfulness and play are so key. There was such a powerful sense of a global community and a growing movement. I brought back renewed energy and enthusiasm and lots of happy memories.
Counterplay is the first conference I have that succeeds in engaging participants in activities and not just sitting around and listening. At Counterplay I learned, discussed and played with interesting subjects, music and people, and I left with new friends and inspiration. I would recommend all playful souls to participate in Counterplay.
I loved it. It was a wonderful experience to meet (and play!) with so many kindred spirits. The talks and workshops were inspiring, and the chance encounters, conversations and playful in-between moments were wonderful.
Thank you @mathiaspoulsen , Steen and all volunteers for a fabulous conference. #CounterPlay16 #Dokk1
— Sonny hansen (@sonnyboydb) April 16, 2016
2/3 of the #playlearn16 crew have returned from a wonderful and playful #CounterPlay16 – with more ideas to feed into our programme.
— Playful Learning (@playlearnconf) April 18, 2016
Just arrived from #counterplay16 and this is the best way to describe how I feel. 🙂 Thx @mathiaspoulsen!!! pic.twitter.com/GyIijHdixg
— Stephan Marchant (@marchast) April 17, 2016
I've met so many fantastic people from all around the world at #counterplay16 A big shout out to all of you!
— Marte (@littlemissmops) April 16, 2016
#Counterplay16 was incredibly inspiring. Thoughts arranging themselves while I'm spending my Sunday making giant eyes for a giant owl…
— A secret club (@s_c_h_h_h) April 17, 2016
Feeling CHARGED after the Counterplay 16 conference! Can't wait to get back to the US and share what I learned! #counterplay16
— Megan Lotts (@MCLotts) April 15, 2016
Thank you @mathiaspoulsen and the @CounterPlayFest for this great #counterplay16! Looking forward to #counterplay17 Happy weekend!
— Julian Kea (@kiLearning) April 16, 2016