20 Years. 1,000+ Stories. One FIEA.
From our first cohort to today’s cutting-edge students, FIEA has been a launchpad for dreamers, creators, and innovators. Celebrate 20 years of friendships forged, milestones reached, and games that changed lives. Let’s honor the past and power up for the next level—together.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
5:30pm-9:30pm
UCF Downtown at Creative Village
Join us for a block party at UCF Downtown with your fellow FIEA alumni, faculty and staff, and industry friends. Enjoy live music, special guest appearances, special swag exclusively for alumni, and more. Food trucks, beer/wine cash bar, and a signature FIEA drink will be available. RSVP required to attend.
Two Decades of Innovation and Collaboration
From cutting-edge VR research to award-winning capstone projects, FIEA has been a catalyst for creativity and experimentation.
In just two decades, FIEA has placed graduates at leading studios around the world, from Electronic Arts and Epic Games to Microsoft, Sony, and Ubisoft. Our alumni are credited on hundreds of major titles—and many now lead teams shaping the future of the industry.
FIEA was founded through a collaboration between UCF and the industry to meet the growing demand for skilled game developers. That spirit still drives us today, bridging the gap between academia and the fast-moving world of interactive media.
Become a Sponsor: Power the Future of Interactive Entertainment
This celebration isn’t just a party—it’s a powerful gathering of talent, leadership, and opportunity.
Reach hundreds of industry leaders, talented alumni, and rising stars when you become a sponsor of FIEA’s 20th Anniversary event. Sponsorship gives your brand premium visibility throughout the night, including a special VIP pre-reception for your guests, and access to tomorrow’s top talent. Make your mark on one of gaming’s most respected graduate programs.
$2,500 Sponsorship package includes:
- Company logo on stage banners
- Company logo on event web page
- Company logo on displays/TVs during the event
- 10 Tickets
- Verbal recognition on stage during the event
- VIP Pre-Reception for your guests before the start of the event
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UCF Downtown & Creative Village
An Innovation District in Downtown Orlando
Orlando’s Creative Village was born in 2005 when the doors opened for 12 students to the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy, a unique graduate program established in partnership between the State of Florida, City of Orlando and University of Central Florida with a mission to create high-wage talent for the growing video game development industry.
Parking
Attendees can park directly on campus at UCF Downtown. There will be free parking available in the UCF Parramore Parking Garage (PG1).