D.I.C.E. Reykjavik Schedule

9/25/2023

11:30 AM - 17:00 PM
Hateigur Ballroom Foyer
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Registration





 

9/26/2023

8:30 AM - 17:00 PM
Hateigur Ballroom Foyer
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Registration

 
 
10:10 AM - 10:15 AM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Welcome Remarks

Meggan Scavio

President
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences 

 
 
10:15 AM - 10:50 AM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

The Longest Game

Hilmar Petursson

CEO/Founder
CCP Games

 
 
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Are Games the Next Social Networks?

Mundi Vondi

CEO
Klang Games

 
 
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Hateigur Ballroom Foyer
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Coffee Break

 
 
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

The Art of the Sequel - Remedy Entertainment’s 13-Year Journey

Sam Lake

Creative Director
Remedy Entertainment

Arne Meyer

Head of Culture & Communications
Naughty Dog
(Moderator)

 
 
12:30 PM - 13:05 PM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Why AI Should Replace Us... And How It Won’t

Kris Severson

Chief Business Officer, DeepWellDTx
Consultant, Games for Change & Tilt Five

Bennie Terry III

Partner/Executive Producer
Oddworld Inhabitant

 
 
13:05 PM - 14:15 PM
Setrid
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Lunch

 
 
14:20 PM - 15:20 PM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Roundtable Session 1

Games as a Relationship - The Challenges and Expectations for Meeting Player Needs in Live Service Titles

Matt Bertz

Vice President of Games
Magid

Public Relations: Much More Than a Press Release

Tara Bruno

President
Tara Bruno PR

Building a Safer Playground: Navigating Content Moderation Challenges

Christina Camilleri

Trust and Safety Lead
Netflix Games

How New Revenue Opportunities Are Changing Development

Kevin Johnson

Director of Development
Double Fine Productions

Growing Leaders to Inspire Teams

Cathy Montes

Global Talent Consultant & Leadership Coach

How Will 6 Billion Players Play in 10-15 Years?

Kim Nordstrom

Game Industry Advisor, Investor, & Executive

Running Out of Cheat Codes - Trends That Worked (And Some That Didn't) to Succeed in Today's Changing Market

Kristian Segerstrale

CEO
Super Evil Megacorp

Company and Ownership Structures for Developers and Partners

Joon Van Hove

Independent Game Designer

How Indie Devs Are Driving Innovation and Creativity in Games

Shuhei Yoshida

Head of PlayStation Indies
Sony Interactive Entertainment

 
 
 
15:20 PM - 15:35 PM
Hateigur Ballroom Foyer
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Coffee Break

 
 
15:35 PM - 16:35 PM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Roundtable Session 2

Games as a Relationship - The Challenges and Expectations for Meeting Player Needs in Live Service Titles

Matt Bertz

Vice President of Games
Magid

Public Relations: Much More Than a Press Release

Tara Bruno

President
Tara Bruno PR

Building a Safer Playground: Navigating Content Moderation Challenges

Christina Camilleri

Trust and Safety Lead
Netflix Games

How New Revenue Opportunities Are Changing Development

Kevin Johnson

Director of Development
Double Fine Productions

Growing Leaders to Inspire Teams

Cathy Montes

Global Talent Consultant & Leadership Coach

How Will 6 Billion Players Play in 10-15 Years?

Kim Nordstrom

Game Industry Advisor, Investor, & Executive

Running Out of Cheat Codes - Trends That Worked (And Some That Didn't) to Succeed in Today's Changing Market

Kristian Segerstrale

CEO
Super Evil Megacorp

Company and Ownership Structures for Developers and Partners

Joon Van Hove

Independent Game Designer

How Indie Devs Are Driving Innovation and Creativity in Games

Shuhei Yoshida

Head of PlayStation Indies
Sony Interactive Entertainment

 
 
 
16:35 PM - 17:35 PM
Hateigur Ballroom Foyer
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Happy Hour

Sponsored by Learnerbly

 
 
19:00 - 21:00
Perlan Museum
 

Opening Night Party

Sponsored by Xsolla

Bus pickup @ 18:30 pm in lobby bar next to Grand Brasserie restaurant.





 

9/27/2023

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hateigur Ballroom Foyer
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Registration

 
 
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Welcome Remarks

Meggan Scavio

President
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences 

 
 
10:05 AM - 10:55 AM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Gaming with a Purpose: Empowering Players through Citizen Science

Sebastien Caisse

Co-Studio Head
Gearbox Studio Quebec

Bergur Finnbogason

Creative Director
CCP

Attila Szantner

Co-Founder/CEO
Massively Multiplayer Online Science

Jerome Waldispühl

Associate Professor
McGill University

 
 
10:55 AM - 11:50 AM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Games Based on IP: Maximizing Goodness and Avoiding Development... Heck

Chris Charla

General Manager, Content Programs Team
Xbox

Paul Levy

Sr. Director of Publishing
Bad Robot Games

Nika Nour

Head of Partnerships
Genvid Entertainment

Darcy Smith

Co-Founder/Game Director
Studio Folly

 
 
11:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Coffee Break

 
 
12:05 PM - 12:40 PM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

A Fireside Chat with Christofer Sundberg

Dino Patti

CEO & Founder
coherence
(Moderator)

Christofer Sundberg

Founder & CCO
Liquid Swords

 
 
12:40 PM - 13:10 PM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

The Lessons and Journey in Rebuilding the Telltale Brand

Jamie Ottilie

CEO
Telltale 

Careen Yapp

Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer
Embracer Group
(Moderator)

 
 
13:10 PM - 14:15 PM
Setrid
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Lunch

 
 
14:20 PM - 15:20 PM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Roundtable Session 3

Breaking Through And Standing Out in a Crowded Game Market

Jonas Antonsson

Reality Distortionist / Chief Everything Officer
Raw Fury

Taking a Team from Managers to Leaders

Chelsea Blasko

Co-CEO
Iron Galaxy Studios

The Games Investment Landscape in 2023

Cassia Curran

Founder
Curran Games Agency

Building Healthier Gaming Communities and Fighting Toxicity

Dennis Fong

Co-Founder & CEO
GGWP

Remote Work Works

Jeff Gardiner

CEO/Founder
Something Wicked Games

Navigating Major Studio Strategic Decisions

Ilari Kuittinen

Managing Director
Housemarque

Evaluating Live Service Game Performance Post-Launch

Tyler Long

Head of Product
Newzoo

Developing and Expanding Your Franchise Beyond Video Games

Careen Yapp

Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer
Embracer Group

 
 
15:20 PM - 15:35 PM
Hateigur Ballroom Foyer
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Coffee Break

 
 
15:35 PM - 16:35 PM
Hateigur Ballroom
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Roundtable Session 4

Breaking Through And Standing Out in a Crowded Game Market

Jonas Antonsson

Reality Distortionist / Chief Everything Officer
Raw Fury

Taking a Team from Managers to Leaders

Chelsea Blasko

Co-CEO
Iron Galaxy Studios

The Games Investment Landscape in 2023

Cassia Curran

Founder
Curran Games Agency

Building Healthier Gaming Communities and Fighting Toxicity

Dennis Fong

Co-Founder & CEO
GGWP

Remote Work Works

Jeff Gardiner

CEO/Founder
Something Wicked Games

Navigating Major Studio Strategic Decisions

Ilari Kuittinen

Managing Director
Housemarque

Evaluating Live Service Game Performance Post-Launch

Tyler Long

Head of Product
Newzoo

Developing and Expanding Your Franchise Beyond Video Games

Careen Yapp

Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer
Embracer Group

 
 
16:40 PM - 18:40 PM
Hateigur Ballroom Foyer
Grand Hotel Reykjavík
 

Closing Night Reception