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September 15-18, 2008
MODSIM WORLD is a unique multi-disciplinary International Conference & Exposition for the exchange of modeling & simulation knowledge, research, and technology across industry, government, and academia.
This year, the conference focus is on Decision-Making in Complex Environments. Speakers, educational tracks, presentations, and product demonstrations will center on using modeling and simulation tools and practices in decision-making in today's challenging operating environments. Attendees will learn about new applications and practices and have an opportunity to network with other industry professionals. One conference fee enables exhibitors and attendees to attend the pre-conference on Monday, September 15 and all educational tracks. An exciting cross-cutting Gaming Track is featured throughout each of the education tracks and will offer the most
up-to-date developments in "Serious Gaming". MODSIM World 2008 will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Workshop 2
Modeling and Simulation - An Introduction for Health and Medical Professionals
Workshop 3
Introduction to Concept Development and Experimentation:
A Recognized Military Method
Workshop 4
Introduction to Certified Modeling & Simulation Professionals
Workshop 5
Business Development in the Modeling and Simulation Arena
Keynote Speakers:
Tuesday:
8:45am - 9:00am - Secretary Patrick Gottschalk, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade will welcome the participants to Virginia and to the conference.
9:00am - 10:00am - Dr. Charles Camarda - NASA Astronaut;
Speaking on M&S and Engineering and Technology.
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Dr. William Dunn - Director of the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary
Simulation Center; Speaking on the Value and Impact of a Simulation Center as an Institutional Safety and Quality Laboratory; Examples and Testimonials from the
Minnesota Cornfields.
Wednesday:
9:00am - 10:00am - Dr. Roger Smith – PEO STRI Director;
Speaking on Gaming Technology Supporting Decision-Making.
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Dr. Alexander Kott – DARPA Senior PM;
Speaking on M&S Technology Based Decision-Making.
6:30pm - 7:30pm - Admiral Luciano Zappata - NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander
Transformation; Speaking on International Modeling & Simulation Applications.
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