Special Events
Each year I/ITSEC hosts a series of special events that reflect topical areas in the world of Modeling, Simulation and Training. From looking into the future of medical simulation to seeing what Hollywood's most cutting edge effects wizards can bring to the industry, I/ITSEC's Special Events are always innovative and informative.
The I/ITSEC Special Events are divided into four general categories:
- Signature Events: Must-see "Flag Level" type events such as the Congressional Panel, General/Flag Officers Panel
- Focus Events: High interest panels and speakers
- Community of Interest: Smaller audience, tightly focused
- Program Briefs: Briefs from the Services for ongoing programs
2024 Special Events
Next Big Thing
I/ITSEC Next Big Thing (NBT) is a showcase of currently nascent technologies and technology applications that, while currently at low technology readiness levels (TRLs), are poised to disrupt the industry within the next 3-5 years. Its mission is to accelerate the adoption of these technologies by our I/ITSEC community via a new and modern forum to help organizations (Government, Industry, and Academia) realize high value from rapidly evolving technology. Read more here.
Cyber Pavilion
NTSA’s CYBER PAVILION at I/ITSEC provides events and engagements with Cyber, Electromagnetic, Wargaming, and Information Warfare leaders, developers, and educators. Corporate sponsorship enables these areas:
- Communication about opportunities that span Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Warfare operations from the Tactical through Operational and Strategic levels; Integration support for policy makers and staffs, EW/Cyber/SIGINT operations; Information Warfare challenges, understanding about Mis/Dis-Information Campaigns, and Multi- Domain Operations.
- Understanding of current Defense Department service perspectives: U.S. Army Cyber Command, Army Cyber Center of Excellence, USAF (16th AF IW Command), Navy (U.S. Fleet Cyber Command) and Marines (USMC Force Cyber Command), Coast Guard (USCG Cyber Command); Department of Homeland Security (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA), International Partners perspectives.
- Education about Academic opportunities, studies and workforce development and model & tool development (i.e., Persistent Cyber Training Environment, Electronic Warfare Planning Management Tool {EWPMT}, and others).
- Presentations and Demonstrations of applications, training, and technology approaches in development or in use to support operational organizations.
As the capabilities enabling training and simulation support for cyber, electromagnetic, wargaming, and information warfare areas continue to evolve and expand across the U.S. Government and military services, the Cyber Pavilion serves as NTSA’s enabling platform at I/ITSEC for professional dialog, networking, cooperation, and discovery of solutions to address the challenges presented by Cyberspace for Information Warfare and Multi-Domain Operations. Events and attendees span U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, International Partner Nations, Industry and Academia. Senior leaders from many organizations will attend and speak at the Pavilion. Sponsorship delivers better understanding of current capabilities and assists in communicating the needs across organizations and services. Support the proven success of the Cyber Pavilion and the pursuit of solutions at I/ITSEC. Sponsorship opportunities.