2/21/2023 |
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Blossom Pre-Function |
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D.I.C.E. Summit Registration
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10:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Speed Vegas |
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Annual D.I.C.E. Go-Karting Competition
Sponsored by Xsolla
Shuttles depart at 10:15 AM |
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10:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Bear’s Best
Las Vegas Golf Course |
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Dan Winters Memorial Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Unity
Shuttles depart at 10:15 AM |
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Blossom/Jasmine Pre-Function |
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D.I.C.E. Arcade
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Blossom/Jasmine Pre-Function |
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Happy Hour
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lily |
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Dungeons & Dragons
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7:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Resorts World
Casino Floor |
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Annual D.I.C.E. Poker Tournament
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2/22/2023 |
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Blossom Pre-Function |
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D.I.C.E. Summit Registration
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Blossom/Jasmine Pre-Function |
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D.I.C.E. Arcade
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Jasmine + Blossom/Jasmine Pre-Function |
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Full Breakfast
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10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Blossom Ballroom |
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Opening Remarks
Meggan Scavio
President
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences |
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10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Blossom Ballroom |
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Games and the Open Metaverse
Neal Stephenson
Futurist, Author and Co-Founder
Lamina1 |
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10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
Blossom Ballroom |
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A Conversation with Tim Schafer
Tim Schafer
Studio Head
Double Fine Productions
Chandana Ekanayake
Co-Founder, Creative Director
Outerloop Games
(Moderator) |
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11:15 AM - 12:05 PM
Blossom Ballroom |
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Creating Universes That Last Decades
Allen Adham
Co-founder & Chief Design Officer
Blizzard Entertainment
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Lydia Bottegoni
Executive Vice President of Story and Franchise Development
Blizzard Entertainment
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Rod Fergusson
General Manager, Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment
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John Hight
General Manager, Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment
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Holly Longdale
Executive Producer, World of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment
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Raph Koster
CEO
Playable Worlds
(Moderator)
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12:05 PM - 1:05 PM
Blossom Ballroom |
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Industry Town Hall
Jane Pinckard
Director of Global Portfolio
Xbox
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Anna Sweet
CEO
Bad Robot Games
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Careen Yapp
Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer
Embracer Group
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Mike Ybarra
President
Blizzard Entertainment
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Dean Takahashi
Lead Writer
GamesBeat
(Moderator)
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1:05 PM - 2:05 PM
Rose Pre-Function |
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Lunch
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2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
Jasmine Ballroom A-F |
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D.I.C.E. Direct Session #1
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3:05 PM - 3:20 PM
Blossom Pre-Function |
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Coffee Break
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3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Jasmine Ballroom A-F |
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D.I.C.E. Direct Session #2
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5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lily |
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Annual Magic: The Gathering Tournament
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rose Rooftop |
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Opening Night Party
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2/23/2023 |
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Blossom Pre-Function |
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D.I.C.E. Summit Registration
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8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Blossom/Jasmine Pre-Function |
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D.I.C.E. Arcade
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Rose Pre-Function |
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Full Breakfast
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lily |
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Inclusive and Harassment-Free Workplaces
Workshop #1
Lilian Rivera
Director of Education & Evaluation
Hollywood Commission |
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Jasmine Ballroom ABCD |
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Roundtable Session #1
Breaking Through with Modern Content Strategies
Tina Amini
Director of Broadcast and Events Strategy Lead
Xbox
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Navigating the Move Away From ‘Premium-Only’ Games
Simon Carless
Founder
GameDiscoverCo
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How to Scale Your Organizations
Dan Coleman
Director of Product Development
Iron Galaxy Studios
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Utlizing Generative AI in Production
Mark DeLoura
Founder
Level Up Games
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The Long Hours vs. Crunch
Kevin Johnson
Director of Development
Double Fine Entertainment
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TRUE NORTH: Building Strategies that Evolve with the Market
Haluk Mentes
Senior VP of Business and Strategy
Marvel Games
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Successful DE&I and Anti-Racist Leadership Strategies
Arne Meyer
VP
Naughty Dog
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Exploring How to Go IPO in 300 Easy Steps
Alex Nichiporchik
Founder & CEO
tinyBuild Games
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The Growing Multiplayer Landscape
Ryan Peterson
Vice-President, Head of Accelerate Solutions
Unity
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Accessibility in Video Games: Past Triumphs, Current Goals, and Future Challenges
Josh Straub
Accessibility Consultant
Apex Access
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Wins and Epic Fails When Pitching
Celine Tricart
Game Director, Co-Founder
Coven
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Blossom Pre-Function |
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Coffee Break
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jasmine Ballroom ABCD |
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Roundtable Session #2
Breaking Through with Modern Content Strategies
Tina Amini
Director of Broadcast and Events Strategy Lead
Xbox
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Navigating the Move Away From ‘Premium-Only’ Games
Simon Carless
Founder
GameDiscoverCo
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How to Scale Your Organizations
Dan Coleman
Director of Product Development
Iron Galaxy Studios
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Utlizing Generative AI in Production
Mark DeLoura
Founder
Level Up Games
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The Long Hours vs. Crunch
Kevin Johnson
Director of Development
Double Fine Entertainment
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TRUE NORTH: Building Strategies that Evolve with the Market
Haluk Mentes
Senior VP of Business and Strategy
Marvel Games
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Successful DE&I and Anti-Racist Leadership Strategies
Arne Meyer
VP
Naughty Dog
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Exploring How to Go IPO in 300 Easy Steps
Alex Nichiporchik
Founder & CEO
tinyBuild Games
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The Growing Multiplayer Landscape
Ryan Peterson
Vice-President, Head of Accelerate Solutions
Unity
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Accessibility in Video Games: Past Triumphs, Current Goals, and Future Challenges
Josh Straub
Accessibility Consultant
Apex Access
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Wins and Epic Fails When Pitching
Celine Tricart
Game Director, Co-Founder
Coven
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Rose Pre-Function |
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Lunch
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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Lily |
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Psychological Safety, Creativity, and Delivering Bad News
Workshop #2
Raffael Boccamazzo
Clinical Director
TakeThis |
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1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Jasmine Ballroom ABCD |
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Roundtable Session #3
Publishing a Modern Game Globally in 2023 and Beyond
Sarah Anderson
Global Head of Marketing and Partnerships
Amazon Games
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Exploring Shared Identity and Purpose in Studios
Malia Atta
Manager of Culture and Belonging
Insomniac Games
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Demystifying Gaming Venture Capital
Moritz Baier-Lentz
Partner and Head of Gaming
Lightspeed Venture Partners
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Culture and Inclusion: Designing Longevity into a Game Franchise
Alexander Champlin
Senior Analyst
Niko Partners
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Trophies, Achievements, & Other Meta-Motivations - Giving Players More Reasons to Play & Enjoy
Chris Charla
General Manager, Content Programs Team
Xbox
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Mental Health: Insights Into the Wellbeing of the People Who Make and Play Your Games
Jason Docton
Founder
Rise Above the Disorder
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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
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Legal Issues in Games in a Metaversal Market
Sean Kane
Interactive Entertainment Group
Frankfurt Kurnit
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Are Your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives Helping or Hurting?
Anita Sarkeesian
Executive Director
Feminist Frequency
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DLC, Sequels, Updates, and Support in the World of Subscription Services
Feargus Urquhart
CEO
Obsidian
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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
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2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Blossom Pre-Function |
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Coffee Break
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Jasmine Ballroom ABCD |
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Roundtable Session #4
Publishing a Modern Game Globally in 2023 and Beyond
Sarah Anderson
Global Head of Marketing and Partnerships
Amazon Games
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Exploring Shared Identity and Purpose in Studios
Malia Atta
Manager of Culture and Belonging
Insomniac Games
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Demystifying Gaming Venture Capital
Moritz Baier-Lentz
Partner and Head of Gaming
Lightspeed Venture Partners
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Culture and Inclusion: Designing Longevity into a Game Franchise
Alexander Champlin
Senior Analyst
Niko Partners
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Trophies, Achievements, & Other Meta-Motivations - Giving Players More Reasons to Play & Enjoy
Chris Charla
General Manager, Content Programs Team
Xbox
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Mental Health: Insights Into the Wellbeing of the People Who Make and Play Your Games
Jason Docton
Founder
Rise Above the Disorder
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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
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Legal Issues in Games in a Metaversal Market
Sean Kane
Interactive Entertainment Group
Frankfurt Kurnit
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Are Your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives Helping or Hurting?
Anita Sarkeesian
Executive Director
Feminist Frequency
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DLC, Sequels, Updates, and Support in the World of Subscription Services
Feargus Urquhart
CEO
Obsidian
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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
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Blossom Pre-Function |
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Pre-D.I.C.E. Awards Reception
Sponsored by Unreal |
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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Blossom Ballroom |
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26th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards
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9:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Midnight Blossom + Blossom Pre-Function |
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D.I.C.E. Awards After-Party
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