2023 D.I.C.E. Summit Schedule

2/21/2023
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Blossom Pre-Function		  

D.I.C.E. Summit Registration
 
 
10:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Speed Vegas		  

Annual D.I.C.E. Go-Karting Competition

Sponsored by Xsolla

Shuttles depart at 10:15 AM
 
 
10:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Bear’s Best
Las Vegas Golf Course		  

Dan Winters Memorial Golf Tournament

Sponsored by Unity

Shuttles depart at 10:15 AM
 
 
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Blossom/Jasmine Pre-Function		  

D.I.C.E. Arcade
 
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Blossom/Jasmine Pre-Function		  

Happy Hour
 
 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lily		  

Dungeons & Dragons
 
 
7:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Resorts World
Casino Floor		  

Annual D.I.C.E. Poker Tournament




 

2/22/2023
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Blossom Pre-Function		  

D.I.C.E. Summit Registration
 
 
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Blossom/Jasmine Pre-Function		  

D.I.C.E. Arcade
 
 
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Jasmine + Blossom/Jasmine Pre-Function		  

Full Breakfast
 
 
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Blossom Ballroom		  

Opening Remarks

Meggan Scavio

President
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences 
 
 
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Blossom Ballroom		  

Games and the Open Metaverse

Neal Stephenson

Futurist, Author and Co-Founder
Lamina1
 
 
10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
Blossom Ballroom		  

A Conversation with Tim Schafer

Tim Schafer

Studio Head
Double Fine Productions

Chandana Ekanayake

Co-Founder, Creative Director
Outerloop Games
 (Moderator)
 
 
11:15 AM - 12:05 PM
Blossom Ballroom		  

Creating Universes That Last Decades

Allen Adham

Co-founder & Chief Design Officer
Blizzard Entertainment

Lydia Bottegoni

Executive Vice President of Story and Franchise Development
Blizzard Entertainment

Rod Fergusson

General Manager, Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment

John Hight

General Manager, Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment

Holly Longdale

Executive Producer, World of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment

Raph Koster

CEO
Playable Worlds
(Moderator)
 
 
12:05 PM - 1:05 PM
Blossom Ballroom		  

Industry Town Hall

Jane Pinckard

Director of Global Portfolio
Xbox

Anna Sweet

CEO
Bad Robot Games

Careen Yapp

Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer
Embracer Group

Mike Ybarra

President
Blizzard Entertainment

Dean Takahashi

Lead Writer
GamesBeat
(Moderator)

  
 
 
1:05 PM - 2:05 PM
Rose Pre-Function		  

Lunch
 
 
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
Jasmine Ballroom A-F		  

D.I.C.E. Direct Session #1
 
 
3:05 PM - 3:20 PM
Blossom Pre-Function		  

Coffee Break

 
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Jasmine Ballroom A-F		  

D.I.C.E. Direct Session #2
 
 
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lily		  

Annual Magic: The Gathering Tournament
 
 
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rose Rooftop		  

Opening Night Party




 

2/23/2023
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Blossom Pre-Function		  

D.I.C.E. Summit Registration
 
 
8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Blossom/Jasmine Pre-Function		  

D.I.C.E. Arcade
 
 
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Rose Pre-Function		  

Full Breakfast
 
 
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lily		  

Inclusive and Harassment-Free Workplaces

Workshop #1

Lilian Rivera

Director of Education & Evaluation
Hollywood Commission
 
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Jasmine Ballroom ABCD		  

Roundtable Session #1

Breaking Through with Modern Content Strategies

Tina Amini

Director of Broadcast and Events Strategy Lead
Xbox

Navigating the Move Away From ‘Premium-Only’ Games

Simon Carless

Founder
GameDiscoverCo

How to Scale Your Organizations

Dan Coleman

Director of Product Development
Iron Galaxy Studios

Utlizing Generative AI in Production

Mark DeLoura

Founder
Level Up Games

The Long Hours vs. Crunch

Kevin Johnson

Director of Development
Double Fine Entertainment

TRUE NORTH: Building Strategies that Evolve with the Market

Haluk Mentes

Senior VP of Business and Strategy
Marvel Games

Successful DE&I and Anti-Racist Leadership Strategies

Arne Meyer

VP
Naughty Dog

Exploring How to Go IPO in 300 Easy Steps

Alex Nichiporchik

Founder & CEO
tinyBuild Games

The Growing Multiplayer Landscape

Ryan Peterson

Vice-President, Head of Accelerate Solutions
Unity

Accessibility in Video Games: Past Triumphs, Current Goals, and Future Challenges

Josh Straub

Accessibility Consultant
Apex Access

Wins and Epic Fails When Pitching

Celine Tricart

Game Director, Co-Founder
Coven

 
 
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Blossom Pre-Function		  

Coffee Break

 
 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jasmine Ballroom ABCD		  

Roundtable Session #2

Breaking Through with Modern Content Strategies

Tina Amini

Director of Broadcast and Events Strategy Lead
Xbox

Navigating the Move Away From ‘Premium-Only’ Games

Simon Carless

Founder
GameDiscoverCo

How to Scale Your Organizations

Dan Coleman

Director of Product Development
Iron Galaxy Studios

Utlizing Generative AI in Production

Mark DeLoura

Founder
Level Up Games

The Long Hours vs. Crunch

Kevin Johnson

Director of Development
Double Fine Entertainment

TRUE NORTH: Building Strategies that Evolve with the Market

Haluk Mentes

Senior VP of Business and Strategy
Marvel Games

Successful DE&I and Anti-Racist Leadership Strategies

Arne Meyer

VP
Naughty Dog

Exploring How to Go IPO in 300 Easy Steps

Alex Nichiporchik

Founder & CEO
tinyBuild Games

The Growing Multiplayer Landscape

Ryan Peterson

Vice-President, Head of Accelerate Solutions
Unity

Accessibility in Video Games: Past Triumphs, Current Goals, and Future Challenges

Josh Straub

Accessibility Consultant
Apex Access

Wins and Epic Fails When Pitching

Celine Tricart

Game Director, Co-Founder
Coven
 
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Rose Pre-Function		  

Lunch
 
 
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Lily		  

Psychological Safety, Creativity, and Delivering Bad News

Workshop #2

Raffael Boccamazzo

Clinical Director
TakeThis
 
 
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Jasmine Ballroom ABCD		  

Roundtable Session #3

Publishing a Modern Game Globally in 2023 and Beyond

Sarah Anderson

Global Head of Marketing and Partnerships
Amazon Games

Exploring Shared Identity and Purpose in Studios

Malia Atta

Manager of Culture and Belonging
Insomniac Games

 Demystifying Gaming Venture Capital

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming
Lightspeed Venture Partners 

Culture and Inclusion: Designing Longevity into a Game Franchise

Alexander Champlin

Senior Analyst
Niko Partners

Trophies, Achievements, & Other Meta-Motivations - Giving Players More Reasons to Play & Enjoy

Chris Charla

General Manager, Content Programs Team
Xbox 

Mental Health: Insights Into the Wellbeing of the People Who Make and Play Your Games

Jason Docton

Founder
Rise Above the Disorder

Finishers and Closers: What Makes for a Good Closer on a Game and How Do You Train Closers?

Chandana Ekanayake

Co-Founder, Creative Director
Outerloop Games 

Legal Issues in Games in a Metaversal Market

Sean Kane

Interactive Entertainment Group
Frankfurt Kurnit

Are Your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives Helping or Hurting?

Anita Sarkeesian

Executive Director
Feminist Frequency 

DLC, Sequels, Updates, and Support in the World of Subscription Services

Feargus Urquhart

CEO
Obsidian 

Investing, Publishing, and Curating Through Wide Lenses - How to Choose Successful Projects for the Future of Games

Kelly Wallick

Partner and Community Builder
1Up Fund

  
 
 
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Blossom Pre-Function		  

Coffee Break
 
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Jasmine Ballroom ABCD		  

Roundtable Session #4

Publishing a Modern Game Globally in 2023 and Beyond

Sarah Anderson

Global Head of Marketing and Partnerships
Amazon Games

Exploring Shared Identity and Purpose in Studios

Malia Atta

Manager of Culture and Belonging
Insomniac Games

 Demystifying Gaming Venture Capital

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming
Lightspeed Venture Partners 

Culture and Inclusion: Designing Longevity into a Game Franchise

Alexander Champlin

Senior Analyst
Niko Partners

Trophies, Achievements, & Other Meta-Motivations - Giving Players More Reasons to Play & Enjoy

Chris Charla

General Manager, Content Programs Team
Xbox 

Mental Health: Insights Into the Wellbeing of the People Who Make and Play Your Games

Jason Docton

Founder
Rise Above the Disorder

Finishers and Closers: What Makes for a Good Closer on a Game and How Do You Train Closers?

Chandana Ekanayake

Co-Founder, Creative Director
Outerloop Games 

Legal Issues in Games in a Metaversal Market

Sean Kane

Interactive Entertainment Group
Frankfurt Kurnit

Are Your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives Helping or Hurting?

Anita Sarkeesian

Executive Director
Feminist Frequency 

DLC, Sequels, Updates, and Support in the World of Subscription Services

Feargus Urquhart

CEO
Obsidian 

Investing, Publishing, and Curating Through Wide Lenses - How to Choose Successful Projects for the Future of Games

Kelly Wallick

Partner and Community Builder
1Up Fund

  
 
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Blossom Pre-Function		  

Pre-D.I.C.E. Awards Reception

Sponsored by Unreal
 
 
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Blossom Ballroom		  

26th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards
 
 
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Midnight Blossom + Blossom Pre-Function		  

D.I.C.E. Awards After-Party