The Play Lab gives teams the space to try, test, and get unstuck - igniting a love of learning that transforms how you show up at work. Teams that use The Play Lab gain:<ul><li>Fresh ways to tackle challenges: Test ideas, make quick prototypes, and find solutions aligned with real business needs.</li><li>A mindset that supports innovation: Learn through experimentation — trying, tweaking, and learning from what doesn’t work just as much as what does.</li><li>Stronger team connections: Shared creative problem-solving that builds trust, sharpens communication, and strengthens collaboration.</li><li>Ideas you can use: Early concepts, working models, and prototypes ready to feed into strategy, projects, or next steps.</li><li>Confidence to try new things: Emerging technology feel less intimidating and more accessible. </li></ul>

Activities & equipment you’ll play with -  TPL

<h4 style="text-align: center;">AI tools &amp; emerging technologies</h4>Create content, automate tasks, and explore tools shaping tomorrow’s workplace.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">3D printers &amp; hardware stations</h4>Prototype ideas, test concepts, and build solutions through hands-on design.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Code cars</h4>Develop coding skills and logical thinking using programmable mini cars.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Neural interface kits</h4>Try brain-computer tech and explore its real-world potential in innovation.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Robotics and IoT kits</h4>Design, build, and test interactive prototypes using real sensors, robotics, and connected devices.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Augmented reality tools</h4>Design immersive digital experiences with clear business and industry value.

AI tools & emerging technologies BLOCKS - TPL

<ul><li>Teams exploring new ideas and wanting space to test, build, and think differently.</li><li>Groups from across departments who need to solve problems together and work better as one team.</li><li>Leaders working on transformation, service redesign, or future-focused initiatives.</li><li>Organisations that value people and want to build stronger, more connected teams.</li><li>academyEX Master’s students putting their studies into practice through real-world experimentation.</li></ul>

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<h1>Serious Play. Smarter Teams.</h1>The Play Lab is a bookable, hands-on space where teams and professionals come to explore emerging tech, build ideas, and reconnect through play. Think of it as a creative lab built for collaboration: Where 3D printing, robotics, and AI tools aren’t intimidating, they’re exciting. The Play Lab is for corporate teams, small businesses, and lifelong learners — anyone ready to reconnect with curiosity and learn by doing. Get in touch to unlock early access and be part of the first wave to explore, build, and create with emerging tech.

Book 3-hour interactive sessions.

Pick a time that suits: 9am–12pm, 1pm–4pm, and 5pm–8pm

Optimal experience for groups of 15-25 participants.

$350 per person. Group bookings only.

Book a session in the Play Lab — a creative tech space to explore AI, robotics, and more. Designed for teams, learners, and Masters students at academyEX.

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