Registration is now open for the 2020 D.I.C.E. Summit (#DICE2020). The annual event returns to Las Vegas on Tuesday, February 11, through Thursday, February 13, at the Aria Resort & Casino. Additionally, submissions are now open for the 23rd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards (#DICEAwards), the premier, peer-based video games awards show honoring the best games from 2019. The ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday, February 13, with the afterparty to follow at Jewel Nightclub.
“We’re looking forward to continuing the tradition of celebrating the art and craft of games at our annual Awards show,” said Meggan Scavio, president, Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS). “The Summit has proven time and time again to be an important centerpiece for the video game industry, hosting vibrant discussions and facilitating enduring connections. We are also excited to continue to engage and inspire our attendees via speakers, off-the-record roundtables, and workshops.”
2020 D.I.C.E. Summit
#DICE2020 will explore the theme, Next Level. As technology and tools continue to evolve rapidly, dreamers, artists and game makers have more tools at their disposal than ever to tell stories and capture the hearts and imagination of global audiences. When anything is possible, what lies ahead for the world biggest entertainment art form? Informed by the past, the present, and the possibilities of the future, game makers will explore where the medium of games is headed and what that means to the global community of creators, players, and fans.
Unmatched networking opportunities are a hallmark of the D.I.C.E. Summit experience. This year’s networking events include go-karting, Magic: The Gathering and poker tournaments, a single-track speaker program, the popular roundtable discussions, intimate workshop learnings, lunches and happy hours.
The AIAS has opened submissions for its 23rd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, recognizing excellence among peers currently working in games. Every year the #DICEAwards bestows honors for particular areas of craft and genre-defining categories in games.
Highlights include recognizing the best in Art, Animation, Story, Music, Game Design and Game Direction, as well as celebrating emerging technologies such as Immersive Reality. The evening culminates with the Academy’s top honor, Game of the Year (GOTY). This award celebrates a single title that stands above every other game released due to the strength of its craft, depth and innovation. Previous Game of the Year winners include: God of War (2019), Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2018), Overwatch (2017), and Fallout 4 (2016).
To be eligible for submission, a game must have been released to the public between January 1 and Dec. 31, 2019. Deadline for submission to the Academy is December 3at 5 PM PST.
Stay up to date on all AIAS news by following @Official_AIAS on Twitter and Instagram. To register for the D.I.C.E. Summit and Awards Show, visit www.dicesummit.org. Act now for early-bird rates. Prices go up for regular registration tickets on November 30, 2019.
