The annual DICE Summit in Las Vegas is coming up next month and today the event's organizers the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences announced their initial list of speakers for the event. The DICE Summit is also the home of the annual Interactive Achievement Awards which comedian Jay Mohr will host once again for his fourth straight year.

Speakers confirmed for the DICE Summit include Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello, DC Universe Online lead designer Chris Cao, Digital Illusions creative director Lars Gustavsson, Bethesda Softworks' lead designer Todd Howard and Ensemble Studios founder Bruce Shelley (who will also get the organization's Hall of Fame honor during DICE). The event is still scheduled for the Red Rock Hotel in Las Vegas from Feb. 17-20 with the Interactive Achievement Award to be held on Feb. 19.