Let’s Play!
Welcome to the Illuminate Play Conference! Get ready to explore a comprehensive event experience designed with your schedule and comfort in mind. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit – from the full event schedule to hotel accommodations and event details. Dive into the details below to plan your ultimate conference experience!
Conference Brochure – Coming Soon!
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Event Schedule
Saturday, November 7, 2026
7:00 – 8:00 AM Conference Registration/Breakfast
8:00 – 8:15 AM Welcome to Illuminate Play
8:15 – 9:00 AM Keynote with Sally Haughey
9:00 – 9:30 AM Networking Play Break
9:30 – 10:30 AM Breakout Play ‘Spark’ Sessions
10:30 – 11:00 AM Networking Play Break
11:00 – 12:00 PM Breakout Play ‘Flow’ Sessions
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 PM Plenary Discussion – Voices of Play
1:30 – 2:00 PM Networking Play Break
2:00 – 3:00 PM Breakout Play ‘Glow’ Sessions
3:00 – 3:30 PM Networking Play Break
3:30 – 4:00 PM Guest Speaker & Closing Ceremony
Menu
Conference tickets include access to our Saturday breakfast, morning snacks, lunch and afternoon snacks. Coffee and tea are available throughout the day.
Certificates
Conference attendees will receive an electronic certificate of participation, AFTER the conference and upon completion of the post-conference feedback survey. Please keep an eye on your emails for our post-conference email!
Hotel Venue
The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre
1316 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB
For Reservations Please Call:
Tel: 1-403-248-8888 | Toll-Free 1-800-661-1464
Email: res@calgaryplaza.com
Booking Link: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.61102.html?groupId=U30PF5A2
Group Name: Illuminate Play Conference
Booking Code: #452205
Guestroom Rates:
| ROOM TYPE | Single | Double | Triple | Quad |
| 2 Queen | 119.00 | 119.00 | +$15.00 | +$30.00 |
Arrival: Friday, November 6, 2026
Departure: Sunday, November 7, 2026
Individual Reservations can be cancelled without penalty up to 48 hours prior to arrival – Booking Early is encouraged.
Plus taxes and fees per room.
Bookings must be made BEFORE October 15, 2026 for group prices.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Onsite Restaurant
Complimentary WiFi in all Guestrooms, Meeting Space and Public Areas.
Complimentary surface parking for ALL guests
Fitness Centre
Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Sauna
Airport Shuttle ($5.00 per person each way)
Parking / Bus Routes
Complimentary surface parking is available.
For public transit to the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, consider Calgary Transit to nearby Marlborough C-Train Station (WB Blue Line).
Bus Routes: Local stops along 33 St NE/36 St NE and 12 Ave NE are within walking distance (appx. 4-10 minute walk).
Photo and Video Consent and Release
By attending the Illuminate Play Conference, you consent to The Play Connection Network (AECPCN), or anyone authorized by AECPCN, capturing and using your image and likeness in photographs and videos for promotional, educational, and informational purposes. This includes usage across various platforms such as print media, websites, and social media. This consent is granted indefinitely, and you waive any right to inspect or approve the materials featuring your likeness. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event staff upon arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. For questions or concerns, please contact Tina Geers at info@aecpcn.org. Thank you for your cooperation.
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