Special Events
2019 Special Events
The Simulation Century – The Leap from Big Data to Immersive Intelligence
This is our seventh annual session to address the growing issue of managing the human/ machine interface as we hurtle towards the Singularity. 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 technologies that can easily be applied to provide 10x returns on investment in less than twelve months! Don’t miss this session for ideas you can implement this year with high multiple returns on investment.
Moderator: Mr. Richard Boyd, CEO, Tanjo, Inc.
Panelists:
- Allen Badeau, CTO, NCI Inc
- Simona Georgescu, Founder & President, Adduco Communication
- Troy Knight
Senior Leader Panel – Enablers for Digital Transformation
Our ability to successfully execute an organization’s digital transformation is closely related to how to embrace innovation. Innovation creates uncertainty. Uncertainty creates a human and organizational need to seek more knowledge and information about the innovation and understanding the opportunities and risks involved embracing innovation. Senior Leaders from Government and Industry will share their challenges, opportunities, and principles related to embracing modeling and simulation as an enabler for an organization’s digital transformation.
Moderator: RADM James Robb, USN (Ret), President, NTSA
Panelists:
- Dr. Bob Armstrong, Executive Director, Sentara Center for Simulation Immersive Learning (SCSIL)
- Mr. Roger Barga, General Manager, AWS Robotics and Autonomous Services
- Dr. Marty Irvine, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division/Dam Neck
- Dr. James Moreland, DASD, Platform and Weapon Integration
- Mr. Sanjay Sardar, Vice President of Operations, Solutions and Technology Group, SAIC
- Mr. Pekka Sivonen, Executive Director, General of Digital Transformation, Finnish Industries
Defense and Homeland Security Panel – The Disruption of Conventions in Defense and Homeland Security by Modeling and Simulation
The integration of modeling and simulation into defense and homeland security will fundamentally change how we plan, train, prepare and perform our stated missions. It also involves a cultural change that will require us to continually challenge the status quo and experiment often in order to optimize our mission effectiveness. This might mean walking away from long-standing processes and beliefs in favor of practices that are still being defined. This panel will explore which conventions need to change, emerging new practices, and the benefits to Defense and Homeland Security
Moderator: LCDR Chris Davidson, Royal Australian Navy.
Panelists:
- Mr. Wayne Buck, Modeling & Simulation Specialist, NATO - Allied Command Transformation
- Dr. Syed Mohammad, Director, HSARPA Modeling and Simulation
- Mr. David Shuttleworth, Aerospace Engineer, Navy Modeling and Simulation Office
- Dr. Eric Weisel, Director, VMASC
Panel: “A Pair of Aces” – Your Data in a Big Data Society
In this second annual session, we will continue discussing the role of data in society. Is it for the people or simple of the people? A duality is at play - people share personal data to improve their healthcare and business transactions, yet there is growing concern in how the “ruling class” has performed in deploying increasingly sophisticated data science techniques to use their data. Our discussion focuses on data and trending data science techniques. Join in on the discussion with your mobile device as our panelists provide insights on the use of personal data in a big data world and how striking a reasonable balance involves both people’s rights and responsibilities.
Moderators:
- Mr. Jay Gendron, Data Scientist, USAA
- Dr. Eric Weisel, Director, VMASC
Panelists:
- Dr. Justin Brunelle, Principal Researcher, The MITRE Corporation
- Dr. Aaron Glassman, Chair, Department of Technology Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University -Worldwide
- Ms. Lauren Green, MPH, Clinical Data Specialist, EVMS-Sentara HADSI
- Dr. Ralitsa Maduro, Quality Research Institute, Sentara Healthcare
- Dr. Jaclyn Simpkins, Instructor, EVMS-Sentara HADSI
International Perspective – The Story of Finland's Digital Transformation
Join us, as Finland’s Executive Director for Digital Transformation of Finnish Industries, Mr. Pekka Sivonen, an accomplished global leader in Digital Transformation shares Finland’s journey in successfully implementing a nationwide strategy and structure to become one of world’s leaders digital infrastructures/economy enabling all key vertical market segments. Pekka will share Finland’s Digital Transformation Strategy, already a success story and also discuss what the future holds for Finland’s Digital Strategy including collaboration opportunities.
Mr. Pekka Sivonen, Executive Director, General of Digital Transformation, Finnish Industries
Engaging the Future of Modeling & Simulation
The Engaging the Future of Modeling and Simulation Session is devoted exclusively to research findings presented by undergraduate and/or graduate students and will consist of informal discussions between presenters and facilitate the exchange of current, research-based information pertaining to modeling and simulation. This session provides a more intimate forum for exchange than do regular paper presentations. It also provides an opportunity for students at universities and institutions to gain public speaking experience in a professional environment and presents a forum in which existing professionals may meet their rising peers.
Innovation Corner: Extending Medical Training Beyond Reality
The Innovation Corner is dedicated to demonstrating technologies that are pushing the envelope. We’re packing VR, Haptics and Genetic Engineering into the Innovation Corner for 2019. Stop by, check out the demos and chat with Innovation Panel speakers at this unique event. Participating companies: Quantified Design Solutions, JANUS Research, Plas.md, and ICF International.
Demonstrations:
- Quantified Design Solutions: Real-Time facial animation, Scenario Design
- JANUS Research: Haptics, Scenario Design
- Plas.md: Real-Time motion capture, 3D Modeling, Scenario Design
- ICF International: Subject Matter Expertise
MODSIM STEM Event
The MODSIM STEM event provides the conference a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the school experience of the youth who are just beginning to formulate their dreams for the future. During the MODSIM STEM event, approximately 100 area 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.
Panel: Measuring and Optimizing the Impact of XR Experiences – Impact Results and Lessons Learned
Cross Reality Track
Panelists:
- Mr. Tyler Gates, Brightline Interactive
- Mr. David Jones, Quantified Design Solutions
- Mr. Kishan Shetty, JANUS Research
- Mr. Vance Souders, Plas.md
Workshop: Development of a Technological Roadmap for Modeling and Simulation
Science and Engineering Track
Moderators:
Dr. Andrew Collins, Old Dominion University
Mr. Miguel Toro-Jarrin, Old Dominion University
Featured Speaker
Training and Education Track
Dr. Hasan Ayaz, Drexel University
