Special Events

2025 information will be posted next year. Agenda information from 2024 can be used for early planning of 2025.

2024 Special Events

Women in Defense Fireside Chat

In this panel, defense leaders in modeling and simulation will share experiences from their perspective as women. Topics will include mentoring, challenges, and opportunities, discussed in the context of their personal career journeys. In addition, we will discuss the future of modeling and simulation and how emerging technology might change the career landscape for women.

Moderator: Jennifer Solberg, Ph.D., CEO, Quantum Improvements Consulting

Panelists:

  • Lt Col Alexandra Carico, USSF, USSPACECOM Desk Officer, Joint Exercise Division
  • Amy Grom, Technical Teams Branch Chief, Environment Operations Division (EOD), Joint Staff J7
  • Elizabeth Owens Lape, Ph.D., Sr. Education Specialist for Joint Staff J7 Joint Training, Plans and Operations Division

Intro to Next Big Thing 2024 – AI at Work

One of the NTSA "Next Big Thing" topics for 2023 was artificial intelligence – and at I/ITSEC, more than 600 attendees joined a curated list of thought leaders and experts to explore the ethics, policies, opportunities, and challenges associated with AI. In 2024, AI continues to dominate the conversation. So, while I/ITSEC 2024 The Next Big Thing will again focus on AI, this year we will move beyond high level discussions and focus on how AI can create value NOW – in government and Industry. Leading up to The Next Big Thing at I/ITSEC 2024, NTSA will host a series of events exploring this year's topic, starting with this year's inaugural event at MODSIM World.

Speaker: Bob Kleinhample, CMSP, President, RCK Simulations

Doing Business with the Government

Doing business with the Government is simple, it’s just sales. But it’s far from easy, with the mountain of jargon, opaque processes, and myriad regulations, it’s a wonder anyone survives. Join us for a few quick pointers.

Speaker: John Ferry, President, Trenchant Analytics; CEO, UseRogue.com

One-Minute Spotlight

In this dynamic session, presenters distill their professional essence into a single slide and 60 seconds. Presenters will introduce themselves, outline their services or capabilities, and share their conference goals. Whether you’re a researcher,  entrepreneur, or industry professional, this rapid-fire spotlight ensures maximum impact in minimal time.

Host: Julian Abich IV, Ph.D., 2024 Conference Chair, Quantum Improvements Consulting

The Simulation Century – What Does Education Need from AI in the Simulation Century?

This is our twelfth annual session to address the growing issue of managing the human/machine interface as we hurtle towards the Singularity and the Metaverse. We will continue our discussion of how to achieve fluency with smarter balance between humans and machines to optimize outcomes. The Simulation Century Panel presentations this year will focus on the challenges and opportunities of implementing AI and simulation in education environments.

Moderator: Richard Boyd, CEO, Ultisim, Inc., What Does AI Want?

Panelists:

  • Paul Doherty, AIA, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow, Unlocking the Metaverse: Using AI and Simulation to Define a Preferred Future
  • Helmut Gulde, President & CEO, HoloLight, Streaming XR
  • Tish Shute, Founder, Augmented World Expo, AI and Designing the Future

AI at Work – Applications of AI in Government and Industry

This year's Next Big Thing will go beyond policy and theory to dive into specific applications of AI being used today to create tangible value. Join this panel of leaders in government and industry to explore how AI is being used right now to improve efficiencies, automate processes, and create new monetization strategies across the world of modeling and simulation.

Moderator: Luke DeVore, Managing Partner, The Voltron Group

Panelists:

  • Greg Corder, Shore Based Training Program Director, NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity
  • John Ferry, President, Trenchant Analytics; CEO, UseRogue.com
  • Jenna Tuck, Senior Director of Partnership, Bohemia Interactive Simulations
  • Shawn Weil, Ph.D., Chief Growth Officer, Aptima, Inc.

Future Needs of Adaptive Training

Adaptive training and intelligent tutoring capabilities are continually emphasized in future-defined visions of military training and education. However, we’ve only seen incremental progress over the years without well-established scalable solutions. With recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and supporting Open System Architectures, these forward-leaning concepts have the potential to be realized through focused research and strategic implementation. In this expert panel, we center on next-generation training management tools and ongoing research efforts across the services dedicated to modernizing adaptive, data-driven solutions. Topics include data-driven infrastructure and interoperability, multi-modal methods to drive objective assessment, personalized feedback and coaching, immersive content generation, training decision support tools, and self-optimizing systems. Research agendas will be discussed, along with strategies and challenges associated with transition and implementation at scale.

Moderator: Benjamin Goldberg, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Adaptive and Intelligent Training Systems (AITS) Team, U.S. Army DEVCOM

Panelists:

  • Glenn Gunzelmann, Ph.D., 711 Human Performance Wing, USAF/AFRL
  • Joseph Lomangino, Project Tripoli Team Leader, Marine Corp’s LVC-TE
  • LtCol Matt Morse, Ph.D., USMC, Senior Modeling & Simulation Advisor, Project Tripoli, RTPD, TECOM; Operations Analysis Directorate, CD&I
  • James Pharmer, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, NAWCTSD
  • CDR Liza Stone, USN, Nursing Director, Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Training Center, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

MODSIM STEM Event

The MODSIM STEM event provides a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the school experience of youth who are beginning to formulate their dreams for the future. During the MODSIM STEM event, approximately 30 local high school students will get the opportunity to see firsthand the world of M&S. Students will rotate through hands-on M&S demonstrations provided in the exhibit hall to see STEM in action.

NATO Industry Advisory Group

This briefing and panel discussion is a about a year-long NATO Industry Advisory Group study. The NIAG Study Group is comprised of industry partners from 55 different companies from 15 different companies across the alliance. The primary focus of the study is to harness industry’s insight on current technical gaps and potential opportunities presented by modelling and simulation (M&S) application areas across the Alliance. The study will inform NATO’s efforts to develop a persistent, Modelling & Simulation as a Service (MSaaS), data-centric, web-enabled, modular, single synthetic environment to supply cross-functional, cross-domain benefits for planners, decision makers and warfighters across NATO.

Moderator: LTC Jason Frisco, USA, Programme Director, NATO NexGen M&S, Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT)

Panelists:

  • COL Stephen Banks, USA, Branch Head for Modeling and Simulation Learning Technologies, NATO HQSACT
  • Andrew Bonica, Senior Client Executive, Dassault Systemes Government Solutions
  • Matt Martin, Strategic Developement, CAE USA
  • Agatino Mursia, Modeling and Simulation, Leonardo Spa
  • Robbie Phillips, Advanced Concepts, Lockheed Martin
  • Robert Seigfried, Managing Director, Aditerna GmbH

 

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