D.I.C.E. Summit Schedule

2/11/2025
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mariposa Foyer
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

D.I.C.E. Summit Registration
 
 
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Speed Vegas		  

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

Sponsored by Xsolla

Buses depart at 10:30 AM

Return bus pickup at 3:30 PM
 
 
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Rio Secco
Golf Club		  

Dan Winters Memorial Golf Tournament

Sponsored by Unity

Busses depart at 8:30 AM

Return bus pick up by 4:00 PM
 
 
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mariposa Foyer
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

D.I.C.E. Arcade
 
 
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Aria Poker Room
Ground Level		  

Annual D.I.C.E. Poker Tournament

Sponsored by Skillz
 
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Joshua 10
Level 1
Aria Convention Center		  

Dungeons & Dragons

Sponsored by Wizards of the Coast




 

2/12/2025
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mariposa Foyer
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

D.I.C.E. Summit Registration
 
 
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mariposa Foyer
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

D.I.C.E. Arcade
 
 
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Bardot
Level 2
Aria		  

Full Breakfast
 
 
9:45 AM - 9:50 AM
Mariposa Ballroom
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

Opening Remarks

Meggan Scavio

President
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences 
 
 
9:50 AM - 10:45 AM
Mariposa Ballroom
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

A Conversation with Neil Druckmann & Cory Barlog

Cory Barlog

Studio Creative Director
Santa Monica Studio

Neil Druckmann

Head of Studio and Head of Creative
Naughty Dog
 
 
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Mariposa Ballroom
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

We Live in a Brave New World - What Teens Want

Sharon Tal Yguado

Founder and CEO
Astrid Entertainment

Tami Bhaumik

VP, Civility & Partnerships
Roblox
 
 
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Mariposa Ballroom
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

Evolving Sanctuary:
Building a Resilient Live-Service Game in Diablo IV

Rod Fergusson

General Manager, Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment
 
 
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Arcade
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

Coffee Break
 
 
12:00 PM - 12:25 PM
Mariposa Ballroom
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

Building Great Experiences for Players: A Never Ending Quest

Marc Merrill

Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer
Riot Games
 
 
12:25 PM - 12:55 PM
Mariposa Ballroom
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

Obsidian’s 100-Year Plan: Building an Enduring Legacy

Justin Britch

VP of Development
Obsidian Entertainment

Marcus Morgan

VP of Operations
Obsidian Entertainment
 
 
12:55 PM - 1:15 PM
Mariposa Ballroom
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

Learning from the Past to Shape the Future of Games

Laura Naviaux Sturr

GM, Operations
Amazon Games
 
 
1:20 PM - 2:20 PM
Bardot
Level 2
Aria		  

Lunch

 
 
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Orovada Ballroom 5
Plaza Level
Aria Convention Center		  

D.I.C.E. Direct Session #1

Sponsored by Virtuos
 
 
3:20 PM - 3:35 PM
Arcade
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

Coffee Break
 
 
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
Orovada Ballroom 5
Plaza Level
Aria Convention Center		  

D.I.C.E. Direct Session #2

Sponsored by Virtuos
 
 
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Joshua 10
Level 1
Aria Convention Center		  

Magic: The Gathering Tournament

Sponsored by Wizards of the Coast and Gamesight
 
 
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Arcade
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

Opening Night Party




 

2/13/2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mariposa Foyer
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

D.I.C.E. Summit Registration
 
 
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mariposa Foyer
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

D.I.C.E. Awards Registration
 
 
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mariposa Foyer
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

D.I.C.E. Arcade
 
 
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Bardot
Level 2
Aria		  

Full Breakfast
 
 
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Joshua 10
Level 1
Aria Convention Center		  

Workshop #1
Rally to Recovery:
Unite, Create, and Conquer Industry Hurdles

Adam Boyes

Founder and CEO
Vivrato 
 
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Orovada Ballroom 5 & 7
Plaza Level
Aria Convention Center		  

Roundtable Session #1

Sponsored by Deloitte

How We Return to Sustainable Development Practices

Richard Browne

Director
Blue Moon Production Company

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Early Access and Lay the Foundations for Future Success? 

Sean Campbell

Publishing Business Development Manager
Fireshine Games

What Will the Game Industry's Indie/AA/AAA Submarkets Look Like in 2030? 

Simon Carless

Founder
GameDiscoverCo

Team-Up Trauma:
Myth-Busting Established Franchises

Tim Hernandez

Vice President of Product and Creative
Marvel Games

What Could be a Code of Ethics for the Game Industry?

Celia Hodent

Independent Consultant

Building Financial Foundations to Drive the Future of Games

Tyler Matheson

Investor
Maker’s Fund

Gaps in Leadership

Sunni Pavlovic

Partner
Windflower Games

Embracing Creative Freedom

Rashad Redic

Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Brass Lion Entertainment

The Power of Evergreen IPs and Their Place in Powering Sustainable Video Games

Owen Rees

Group Head of Licensing
Games Workshop

PR and Marketing Adaptability: Product Marketing versus Culture Marketing

Rebekah Saltsman

CEO and Co-Founder
Finji

"We Now Know Why, Let's Figure Out How?" - How Do We Incorporate Accessibility into Games? 

Steve Saylor

Accessibility Advocate
and Content Creator

 
 
 
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Arcade
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

Coffee Break

 
 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Orovada Ballroom 5 & 7
Plaza Level
Aria Convention Center		  

Roundtable Session #2

Sponsored by Deloitte

How We Return to Sustainable Development Practices

Richard Browne

Director
Blue Moon Production Company

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Early Access and Lay the Foundations for Future Success? 

Sean Campbell

Publishing Business Development Manager
Fireshine Games

What Will the Game Industry's Indie/AA/AAA Submarkets Look Like in 2030? 

Simon Carless

Founder
GameDiscoverCo

Team-Up Trauma:
Myth-Busting Established Franchises

Tim Hernandez

Vice President of Product and Creative
Marvel Games

What Could be a Code of Ethics for the Game Industry?

Celia Hodent

Independent Consultant

Building Financial Foundations to Drive the Future of Games

Tyler Matheson

Investor
Maker’s Fund

Gaps in Leadership

Sunni Pavlovic

Partner
Windflower Games

Embracing Creative Freedom

Rashad Redic

Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Brass Lion Entertainment

The Power of Evergreen IPs and Their Place in Powering Sustainable Video Games

Owen Rees

Group Head of Licensing
Games Workshop

PR and Marketing Adaptability: Product Marketing versus Culture Marketing

Rebekah Saltsman

CEO and Co-Founder
Finji

"We Now Know Why, Let's Figure Out How?" - How Do We Incorporate Accessibility into Games? 

Steve Saylor

Accessibility Advocate
and Content Creator

 
 
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Bardot
Level 2
Aria		  

Lunch
 
 
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Joshua 10
Level 1
Aria Convention Center		  

Workshop #2
Trust and Safety Innovation in Games:
Building Resilient Players and Safer (Digital) Playgrounds

Elizabeth Kilmer

Clinical Psychologist
Take This

Rachel Kowert

Strategic Policy Advisor
Discord
 
 
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Orovada Ballroom 5 & 7
Plaza Level
Aria Convention Center		  

Roundtable Session #3

Sponsored by Deloitte

Building Long-Lasting Game Franchises for Future Generations

Sarah Anderson

Global Head of Marketing and Partnerships
Amazon Games

Surviving Modern Game Development

Chandana Ekanayake

Co-Founder and Creative Director
Outerloop Games

Driving Sustainable Games – Diversifying Revenue While Improving Player Experience

Richard Goldsmith

Senior Manager
Deloitte Consulting LLP

High Risk, High Reward: Investing in Startup Game Studios

Evva Karr

Co-Founder and CEO
GLITCH

Communication Strategy:
Growing Video Game IPs for Global Success Beyond a Niche Market

C. Riana Manuel-Peña

Co-Founder & CEO
D&R Media Consulting

How Will the Next Generation Discover IP?

Jamie Ottilie

CEO
Telltale

Success & Sustainability: Navigating Growth for Indie Game Developers

Guy Richards

Director, ID@Xbox
Microsoft

The Accessibility Journey:
Journey Shapes and Keys to Success

Sam Schaffel

Accessibility Design Researcher
Insomniac Games

Multiple Projects:
Splitting, Juggling, Balancing

Tanya Short

Creative Director
Kitfox Games

The Future Influence of AI on Gaming

John Spitzer

VP of Developer and Performance Technology
NVIDIA

The Latest Challenges of Launching & Sustaining Multiplayer Games

Rod Stafford

Senior Client Partner
Unity

  
 
 
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Arcade
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

Coffee Break

 
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Orovada Ballroom 5 & 7
Plaza Level
Aria Convention Center		  

Roundtable Session #4

Sponsored by Deloitte

Building Long-Lasting Game Franchises for Future Generations

Sarah Anderson

Global Head of Marketing and Partnerships
Amazon Games

Surviving Modern Game Development

Chandana Ekanayake

Co-Founder and Creative Director
Outerloop Games

Driving Sustainable Games – Diversifying Revenue While Improving Player Experience

Richard Goldsmith

Senior Manager
Deloitte Consulting LLP

High Risk, High Reward: Investing in Startup Game Studios

Evva Karr

Co-Founder and CEO
GLITCH

Communication Strategy:
Growing Video Game IPs for Global Success Beyond a Niche Market

C. Riana Manuel-Peña

Co-Founder & CEO
D&R Media Consulting

How Will the Next Generation Discover IP?

Jamie Ottilie

CEO
Telltale

Success & Sustainability: Navigating Growth for Indie Game Developers

Guy Richards

Director, ID@Xbox
Microsoft

The Accessibility Journey:
Journey Shapes and Keys to Success

Sam Schaffel

Accessibility Design Researcher
Insomniac Games

Multiple Projects:
Splitting, Juggling, Balancing

Tanya Short

Creative Director
Kitfox Games

The Future Influence of AI on Gaming

John Spitzer

VP of Developer and Performance Technology
NVIDIA

The Latest Challenges of Launching & Sustaining Multiplayer Games

Rod Stafford

Senior Client Partner
Unity

  
 
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Arcade
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

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

 
 
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mariposa Ballroom
Level 2
Aria Convention Center		  

28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards

 
 
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Jewel Nightclub		  

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