Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1996, the organization is comprised of 26 employees and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. AIAS is dedicated to promoting and recognizing achievements in the interactive entertainment industry. They achieve this through their annual Interactive Achievement Awards, which celebrate outstanding contributions to the field. The Academy also hosts the D.I.C.E. Summit, a yearly conference exploring the creative process in interactive entertainment development. In addition, they curate the Into The Pixel exhibition showcasing art from video games and administer the Randy Pausch Scholarship fund for aspiring game developers. A key mission of the Academy is to provide a platform and voice for individuals within the interactive entertainment community. They boast a membership exceeding 20,000 individuals, encompassing major publishers like Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, along with prominent developers such as Bioware/Pandemic, Day One Studios, Epic Games, and Insomniac Games. For more information about the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, visit their website at interactive.org.