“My goal in helping you reconnect with your play is that the next time you remember your play, it will be not from childhood, but from last week.” - from Playful
Aspen Ideas: Health will take place June 22-24, 2026, and Cas will lead a workshop on play and sign copies of Playful on June 23.
Learn more and register to attend Aspen Ideas: Health.
Virtual event
Cas will deliver a virtual keynote talk titled “The Playful Classroom” at the Playful Schools Conference hosted by International School Billund, Denmark. The conference will take place 9:00am-11:00am EDT / 15:00-17:00 CEST. More info to follow.
This lively panel will uncover what a “multi‑purpose room” for the next decade should be—at work, at school, and in civic life. Moderated by Wrong House, it brings together workplace designers, voices in education, and people in adjacent fields to discuss how a new, tech‑native generation is changing expectations around learning, attention, and togetherness.
Speakers
Diana Budds, Moderator
Cas Holman, Inventor of Rigamajig and Author of Playful
Florian Idenburg, Founder of SO–IL and Professor of the Practice at Cornell AAP
Thor Ochs, Vice President, Global Accounts at Vitra
Cas will lead a virtual workshop with Age Brilliantly Academy’s Spring Roundtable Series 2026.
Use play as a practical tool to break out of stuck thinking, spark creativity, and make clearer, more confident decisions in your daily life.
Learn more about Age Brilliantly and register to attend.
Cas Holman is honored to deliver a keynote lecture at the Environments for Aging Conference 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. Register for the conference.
You're invited to the second discussion with designer and author Cas Holman about her new book Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity!
On March 12th, we’ll discuss Part Two: The Playful Mindset.
Join designer, educator, and play expert Cas Holman for a lecture discussing her book Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity, co-authored with science journalist Lydia Denworth. Holman will share key insights from the book, reflect on her journey from designing toys for children to championing play for adults, and explore how a more playful approach can transform the way we think, work, and connect with one another.
Open to all University of Kentucky students and staff.
You're invited to a two-part discussion with designer and author Cas Holman about her new book Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity!
On February 26th, we’ll discuss Part One: Why Play?
Culture of Bathe-ing, New York's first-ever sauna festival, is taking place February 12 to March 1 at Domino Park in Williamsburg! Cas is excited to join the program of presenters Thursday, February 19 with two 15-minute talks about play at 3pm and 4pm! To join the sauna + inspiration, grab your swimsuit and a 2-hour ticket at the ticket link. Use code ARTIST20 to receive 20% off!
IDEO U’s Creative Confidence Podcast will feature host Mina Seetharaman in conversation with designer and author Cas Holman.
Register to attend this virtual event!
Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA) invites students, faculty, alumnx, and staff to investigate play as a part of creative practice at this all-day exploration and celebration during the 2026 VCFA Winter Residency at CalArts.
Alumnx will also be able to participate virtually through the all-new VCFA CloudPass.
Learn more about the event.
Join Independent Museum Professionals for a virtual roundtable about play and playful design with designer for play Cas Holman and experience designer Ed Rodley.
Join designer and author Ingrid Fetell Lee and her School of Joy Commons community for a virtual book club conversation abut Playful with designer and author Cas Holman.
Learn more about Ingrid’s The Aesthetics of Joy, and become a member of Ingrid’s School of Joy Commons to join the book club conversation!
Brooklyn, New York
Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) at NYU
Class talk is open to NYU students, faculty, and staff
New York, New York
A Playful Conversation with Tucker Viemeister, Alicia Tam Wei, and Lucia Cuba Oroza
Register to attend here (Event is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni at The New School)
Virtual event via Zoom
Cas Holman joins the Rigamajig Educators Community for a conversation. All are welcome!
