New Experiences and Events at D.I.C.E. Summit:
In addition to the usual networking experiences at the D.I.C.E. Summit such as the annual golf, poker, and go-karting tournaments, the 2016 D.I.C.E. Summit will host a number of new opportunities to augment its attendee experience. Participants have a chance to learn and test out products in Experience Rooms (castAR, Epic Games’ Bullet Train, NVIDIA, StreamTV), duel in a Magic: The Gathering tournament, face off in a FACEIT eSports tournament, and converse and debate at our roundtable sessions.
The Experience Rooms will feature some of the newest concepts in tech:
- castAR is an industry-leading mixed reality company that will offer consumers a best-in-class shared reality experience. It is a versatile 3D platform which brings new worlds, adventures and stories to life. castAR is the key that unlocks a new brand of playful entertainment, right at your tabletop.
- Epic Games will give D.I.C.E. attendees the chance to dive into Bullet Train, the studio's Unreal Engine 4-powered VR demo praised for its thrilling, fast-paced interactivity. Bullet Train is an action-packed experience supporting Oculus Touch motion controls.
- Golfstream is an interactive indoor premium golf gaming experience for beginners, experts and everyone in between that uses state-of-the-art AR technology engineered by rocket scientists. At the D.I.C.E. Summit Golfstream will be inviting attendees to participate in a friendly competition and play Golfstream firsthand at the nearby TaylorMade Golf Experience.
- NVIDIA is enabling developers to build amazing VR content with its industry-leading GeForce GTX GPUs and GameWorks VR SDK. They will partner with developer Sólfar Studios to take attendees to the top of Mount Everest in virtual reality. Using the room-scale HTC Vive headset, one can cross the treacherous crevasses of the Khumbu Icefalls, scramble up the icy Lhotse Face, and reach the summit for a stunning view from Earth’s highest point.
- StreamTV will be showcasing on their 65" glasses-free 3D TV on the game P.A.M.E.L.A., an intense and unforgiving open-world survival experience in a fallen utopian city ravaged by a horrific disease. Built on a 4K-panel technology, Ultra-D™ is the only glasses-free 3D solution that delivers both stunning images and content conversion from any 2D or 3D source.
Other new events include:
- FACEIT, a popular eSports platform, will be hosting a custom built Celebrity 1vs1 Quake Live esports tournament. D.I.C.E. attendees have a chance to face-off and fight it out!
- On Tuesday evening, Min Kim (AIAS Board of Directors Chairman) and Wizards of the Coast will host the first Magic at D.I.C.E., a tournament of Magic: the Gathering amongst the industry's top creative and business talents including Brandon Beck, Michael Capps, Rob Pardo and Vince Zampella. All players will convene at the D.I.C.E. Arcade to compete in a Limited format
- New to D.I.C.E. 2016 will be the inclusion of focused Roundtable Sessions. Each year, the AIAS is challenged to find ways to facilitate new networking opportunities that will enrich the attendee experience. Based on the overwhelming success of our roundtable experience at the 2015 D.I.C.E. Europe event in Barcelona, AIAS will extend this concept to the U.S. Summit. You can learn more about the roundtables topics here.
Scheduled Events
Annual D.I.C.E. Golf Tournament
Tuesday February 16, 2016
TPC Las Vegas Golf Course
The first day of the 2016 D.I.C.E. Summit starts off with the Academy Foundation Golf Tournament at the gorgeous TPC Vegas Golf Club. Lunch will be served and Awards and post-tournament reception to follow rounds.
For more information about the TPC Las Vegas Golf course visit: www.tpc.com/lasvegas
**Important Information: There will be a $45 fee for club rentals (optional) which will be paid on site at the Pro Shop. There is no shoe rental available. If you do not have Golf shoes, you can wear normal running/tennis shoes. Shuttles for TPC will leave Delano Hotel at 10:30 AM.
Annual D.I.C.E. Go-Karting Event
Tuesday February 16, 2016
Pole Position Raceway
The most anticipated and sought after activity is back again for D.I.C.E Summit. 2016 marks the sixth year for the D.I.C.E. Summit Go-Karting Tournament at Pole Position Raceway. Transportation, head gear and lunch are included. Shuttles to the event will depart the Delano Hotel at 12:30pm. For more information about Pole Position Raceway visit: www.polepositionraceway.com
**Important Information: Space is limited, registration will be first come first served. Please wear closed-toe shoes or sneakers.
Annual D.I.C.E. Poker Tournament
Tuesday February 16, 2016
Manadalay Bay Poker Room
The 2016 D.I.C.E. Summit will close its first day with the D.I.C.E. Summit Texas Hold'em poker tournament in the heart of the private Mandalay Bay Hotel Poker room, Casino floor. Heavy appetizers and drinks will be served.
There will be a $200.00 cash buy-in on the night of the tournament.
Opening Night Party
Wednesday February 17
Skyfall Lounge, Mandalay Bay
A magical venue set on the top floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Mix and mingle with your industry peers while you soak in the 360 degree view of the Las Vegas strip. Don’t miss out. Food and drinks will be served.
Networking Breaks + Happy Hours
February 16, 17 & 18
D.I.C.E. Arcade is back. A networking hub where attendees can gather and have discussions and brain storm while sipping on a latte or playing fuse ball.
D.I.C.E. Awards After Party
Thursday February 18
House of Blues, Foundation Room, Mandalay Bay
Let the celebration begin. The Awards after party is your last chance to congratulate and celebrate with key gaming principals.
Enjoy your last night with winners and enjoy the industries finest under one roof.