Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences

“The mission of the AIAS is to promote and advance the worldwide interactive entertainment community; recognize outstanding achievements in the interactive arts and sciences; and host an annual awards show, the D.I.C.E. Awards, to enhance awareness of the interactive art form. Other special programs and initiatives led by the AIAS also include the prestigious D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit, bringing together the top video game designers and developers from around the world and business leaders from all major publishers to discuss the state of the industry, its trends and the future; Game Maker’s Sketchbook, an exploration and celebration of the art of video games; and Game Maker’s Notebook, a podcast featuring a series of in-depth, one-on-one conversations between game makers.”