Modeling and simulation is a vibrant and growing profession. Simulations bring digital engineering to life; they convert data and models into dynamic representations that allow users to better understand analyses, to visualize product changes, and to train more efficiently and effectively. This is true within traditional disciplines like science and engineering, but it is increasingly the case in areas like medicine, that now use simulation and simulators to practice surgery, navigate through virtual arteries, and practice advanced lifesaving skills. In a profession, what is the mark of true distinction: certification! This Special Event provides personal insights from a diverse panel on M&S, Certification, and CMSP.