Serious Play Conference Europe 2026

Claire LaBeaux is the Chief Advancement Officer for NASEF. Claire amplifies the work of educators who leverage esports for combined play and meaningful learning. She also helps parents, administrators, and the esports industry understand the benefits of scholastic esports. She works with colleges, corporations, and other organizations to develop partnerships which benefit the K-12 youth who participate in NASEF. Claire is a communicator and strategist with 20+ years of experience helping non-profits reach their goals by driving involvement and support. Her work spans STEM education and youth leadership organizations including NASEF, SciStarter, Science Buddies, STEM Learning Ecosystems, US Army Educational Outreach Program, and Chief Science Officers. She sits on the board of The Alliance, a non-profit that serves vulnerable youth and families, and she volunteers for other youth-serving organizations including Fostering Success & Significance and Powerhouse Ministries. Claire lives in California with her husband; her daughter is an Interior Designer and her son is working on a degree in Aerospace Engineering.

Brian is a thought-leader in the realm of using video games in education. His team has created educational games played by over 80 million students and they produced popular standards-aligned learning activities for Minecraft, Fortnite, and Unreal Engine. They have delivered professional learning to thousands of educators for Microsoft and Epic Games. Their unique view of the entire student journey from K through 12 along with the challenges of educators using video games in the classroom has shaped their vision for student success.

Chris Hall is currently Commercial Development Officer for the Siderise Group. He has over 30 years’ international experience in general and specialist thermal, acoustic and fire insulation products and applications. BSc(Hons) and MBA educated, he has held senior positions with...