What is Project Play?
The flagship initiative of the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program, Project Play develops, shares and applies knowledge that helps stakeholders build healthy communities through sports. This starts with access to quality sport activity for all children, regardless of zip code or ability. Project Play’s seminal report, Sport for All, Play for Life: A Playbook to Get Every Kid in the Game, was released in 2015. Since then, hundreds of organizations have used the report to introduce programs or shape youth strategies.
So what’s the Project Play Summit?
The Summit is Project Play’s annual convening. It’s where the nation’s leaders gather to measure progress, share learnings and discover new opportunities to build healthy communities through sport. To receive the latest updates on Project Play Summit 2025 and more, be sure to sign up for our mailing list at as.pn/ppsubscribe.
In Spring 2025, the Sports & Society Program is bringing its signature event to the Bay Area and the beautiful campus of the University of California, Berkeley.
Who attends the Summit?
The Project Play Summit is the nation’s premier gathering of leaders building healthy communities through sports. The 500+ attendees come from across the country and internationally, representing all eight sectors that Project Play recognizes as touching the lives of children: Community Recreation Groups, National Sport Organizations, Policymakers & Civic Leaders, Education, Parents, Public Health, Business & Industry, and Tech & Media.
WhERE SHOULD I STAY?
Travel and lodging information will be available in your Project Play Summit registration confirmation email.
WHAT ARE THE SUMMIT SAFETY PROTOCOLS?
The Aspen Institute and the Sports & Society Program continue to monitor public health guidance, local regulations, and best practices for hosting in-person and hybrid events. The Aspen Institute’s Event Health & Safety Guidelines can be found here.
HOW CAN MY ORGANIZATION SPONSOR THE SUMMIT?
Sponsorships for Project Play Summit remain available. Please contact Project Play Summit Director Katherine Quinn at katherine.quinn@aspeninstitute.org for more information.
What’s your hashtag? What else can I use on social media to stay engaged?
Give us a follow or like, and we’ll give you exclusive content between now and the Summit (and all year long). Follow the broader conversation, meet others, and talk about us by using #ProjectPlay.
Instagram: @AspenProjectPlay
Twitter: @AspenInstSports
Facebook: Aspen Institute Project Play
LinkedIn: Aspen Institute Sports & Society
What if I have another question?
Send your Summit-related questions to ppsummit@aspeninstitute.org and our staff will be happy to assist you. We hope to see you there!
