Tom Hayes MP to speak at the National Play Conference

Tom Hayes MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Play will be among the speakers at the inaugural National Play Conference, to be held in October this year. Hayes has become a powerful advocate for play in the House of Commons and has been instrumental in setting up the APPG.

Taking place on Friday 9 October 2026 at University of Warwick, the conference is organised in partnership by Play England and the Sports and Play Construction Association. The one-day conference will be hosted by Inclusive NSPCC Champion of Childhood, Amber Ogunsanya-William.