Exercises, Simulations, and Gaming for Intelligence National Security

What: An international conference on exercises, simulations, and gaming for intelligence education and training.

Hosted:  The University of Rey Juan Carlos, Center for Inteligence Services and Democratic Systems (Spain) and Georgetown University, School of Continuing Studies. 

Aim: An international conference to enhance the role of experiential learning methods and techniques showcasing original simulations, exercises, and games applied to national security intelligence, competitive intelligence, and foreign affairs. Over two days, speaker presentations and demonstrations will bring together ideas, concepts, and lessons learned that can enhance and further train and educate military, law enforcement and national security professionals. 

The conference ends with an optional tour at the Spy Museum, about 3 blocks from the conference location.

 A sample of conference topics include:

 Scenario-based approach for developing the links between analysis and reporting:

• Computational Simulation In Intelligence Analysis
• The Induction Game and Intelligence Education
• Gaming and Modeling Before a Crisis
• Use of Gaming and Exercise as Part of an Engagement Strategy
• Gaming the Nexus between Intelligence and Policy
• Concrete Tabletop Exercises for Cognitive Skill Development in Analysts
• Serious gaming & how to create visionary practitioners and policy makers
• Balancing Realism and Playability in the Intelligence Classroom
• Structured Analytic Techniques for Cyber Security through Role Playing
• Cyber-Attack and Ethics Simulations
• Virtual Training Systems and Survival Humanistic Factors

(Please note space is limited and discounted lodging is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.)