NETWORKING EVENTS

The D.I.C.E. Summit is the premier video game networking conference which includes a variety of intimate and exciting events where you can interface with other attendees. Below, please find our current list of events planned for #DICE2025.

PLEASE NOTE: You must have a full D.I.C.E. Summit & D.I.C.E. Awards Pass to participate in the D.I.C.E. networking activities, workshops, and roundtable sessions. Only the Opening Night Party, 28th D.I.C.E. Awards, and Awards After-Party are open to “D.I.C.E. Awards and Party Pass” holders.

Dan Winters Memorial Golf Tournament

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The first day of the 2025 D.I.C.E. Summit starts off with the Dan Winters Memorial Golf Tournament. There will be a one-hour reception prior to tee-off. A post-tournament reception will follow rounds.

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

Sponsored by Xsolla

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

2025 marks the 14th year for the D.I.C.E. Summit Go-Karting Tournament. Please wear closed-toe shoes or sneakers. Transportation, headgear, and lunch are included. Limited capacity so sign up early!

Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

In its third year as an official event, please join us in in a friendly night of Dungeons & Dragons. If you’ve played D&D before (at any level), we encourage you to join us for a special evening of networking through play! Appetizers and drinks will be served.

Annual D.I.C.E. Poker Tournament

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The 2025 D.I.C.E. Summit will close the first day with its annual D.I.C.E. Summit Texas Hold'em poker tournament at the Aria Resort casino.

D.I.C.E. Direct

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

This is a popular speed networking session structured to help you meet accomplished professionals, face to face, one person at a time. Whether you are a studio head, a creative lead, in biz dev, an executive, or anyone else in the interactive entertainment industry – D.I.C.E. Direct offers the perfect opportunity to expand your business and social contacts.

MAGIC: the Gathering Tournament

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

For the ninth year at D.I.C.E., join in on a friendly competition of MAGIC: the Gathering between D.I.C.E. attendees. If you’ve played Magic before (at any level), we encourage you to join us for a special evening of networking through play! Decks, heavy appetizers, and drinks will be served.

Opening Night Party

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Mix and mingle with your industry peers at the Opening Night Party. Don’t miss out. Food and drinks will be served.

Networking Breaks + Happy Hours

February 11-13, 2025

Network with other attendees to gather and have discussions and brainstorm in the conference area.

Game Maker's Sketchbook Collection

View the Game Maker's Sketchbook collection at the D.I.C.E. Summit. This initiative was created to highlight and celebrate all forms of art related to the craft of making games. Learn more by clicking here.

Roundtable Discussion Sessions

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Roundtable break-out sessions are intimate, moderated group discourses where attendees can discuss amongst peers a variety of topics important to the interactive entertainment industry. You can read more about the roundtable experience here.

Workshop Sessions

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Workshops are smaller, breakout sessions geared towards a greater level of audience interaction and sharing. Panels and discussions engage with an intimate group of people and emphasize joint exploration of ideas and concepts relevant to the industry and workplace. You can read more about workshop topics (updated on an ongoing basis) here.

Pre-Awards Cocktail Reception

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Network and celebrate with fellow nominees and D.I.C.E. Summit attendees with drinks and fun photo opportunities, leading up to the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards show.

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

Thursday, February 13, 2025

D.I.C.E. Summit attendees, D.I.C.E. Award nominees, and industry luminaries gather to celebrate the best games from 2024!

D.I.C.E. Awards After Party

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Mix and mingle with your industry peers at this stunning venue. Drinks will be served. Enjoy your last night celebrating with the #DICEAwards winners and nominees.