I/ITSEC 2016

The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. It is always held near the beginning of December in Orlando, Florida, USA, and it consists of peer-reviewed paper presentations, tutorials, special events, professional workshops, a commercial exhibit hall, a serious games competition, and STEM events for teachers and secondary students.

I/ITSEC is organized by the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA), which promotes international and interdisciplinary cooperation within the fields of modeling and simulation (M&S), training, education, analysis, and related disciplines at this annual meeting. The NTSA is an affiliate subsidiary of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). Hence, I/ITSEC also emphasizes themes related to defense and security.

Attendees -- From Medical special events to virtual surgical training to serious games to disaster modeling for urban preparedness, it's all at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center. Join thousands of other attendees as you marvel at the present and explore the limitless future of this revolutionary technology.

See Attendee Justification page for assistance in submitting paperwork to support your conference attendance.

Monday 28 November

All Registrations, including Satellites, 0700 - 1800
Congressional Modeling, Simulation and Training Panel, 1030
Tutorials, 0830 - 1600
Exhibits Open, 1400 - 1800

Tuesday 29 November

All Registrations (including Satellites), 0700 - 1800
Opening Ceremonies, 0830 (Hyatt Regencey Hotel, Windermere Ballroom)
Exhibits Open, 1200 - 1830
Special Events and Paper Sessions

Wednesday 30 November

Main Registration, 0700 - 1800, West Concourse
Exhibits Open, 0930 - 1800
Special Events and Paper Sessions begin at 0830

Thursday 1 December

Main Registration, 0700 - 1500, West Concourse
Exhibits Open, 0930 - 1500
Paper Sessions and Special Events begin at 0830
No Host Reception, 1800, The Hyatt Regency Orlando, Windermere Foyer
Conference Awards Banquet, 1900, The Hyatt Regency Orlando Winderemere Ballroom

Friday 2 December

Professional Development Workshops coordinated with the University of Central Florida
OCCC, West Concourse S330
Continental Breakfast 0700
All Day Workshops run from 0800 - 1700
Half Day Workshops run from 0800 - 1200
Lunches on own (Rosen Centre Hotel is nearest venue, use the walkway from the West Concourse)

Social Media Outlets
Follow us on Twitter: IITSEC_Exhibits (Hashtag #iitsec)
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/NTSAToday

Speaker and Presenter Information

Service Keynote

Vice Admiral Bill Moran, USN
Chief of Naval Personnel

Vice Adm. Bill Moran, a native of New York, graduated with a bachelor of science degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1981 and a master's degree from the National War College in 2006. He assumed duties as the Navy’s 57th chief of naval personnel, Aug. 2, 2013. Serving concurrently as the deputy chief of naval operations (Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education) (N1), he is responsible for the planning and programming of all manpower, personnel, training and education resources for the U.S. Navy. He manages an annual operating budget of $29 billion and leads more than 26,000 employees engaged in the recruiting, personnel management, training and development of Navy personnel. His responsibilities include overseeing Navy Recruiting Command, Navy Personnel Command, and Naval Education and Training Command.

Industry Keynote
Mr. Waymon Armstrong
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. (ECS)

Mr. Armstrong provides strategic leadership to a growing technology company that employs over 110 simulation professionals, computer programmers, artists, and designers who develop, produce, and operate interactive and immersive advanced learning technologies. He is a visionary and an implementer of novel learning technologies that change the way we conduct training and the art and science of learning.

General Robert B. Neller, USMC
37th Commandant of the Marine Corps

General Robert B. Neller assumed the duties of Commandant of the Marine Corps on September 24th, 2015. A native of East Lansing, Michigan, he graduated from the University of Virginia and was commissioned in May 1975. He previously served as the Commander, Marine Forces Command from June 2014 to September 2015.

General Neller has served as an infantry officer at all levels. He commanded the Marine Security Force Company Panama during Operations JUST CAUSE and PROMOTE LIBERTY, 3d Light Armored Infantry Battalion during Operation RESTORE HOPE in Somalia, 6th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division and Marine Forces Central Command.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Justice, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, NASA, State Government, Municipal Government, Coast Guard, FAA, USAID, National Guard Association, Government Contractors