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December 1 – 5, 2025
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Community of Interest

Community of Interest: Acquisition Transformation - The Convergence of Test & Training

Special Event
Presentation Title: Acquisition Transformation: The Convergence of Test & TrainingKeywords: AI;MACHINE LEARNING;MODELING;SIMULATIONS;TERRAIN;TESTING;TRAININGProgram Description: We do not often discuss the connection between the test and evaluation (T&E) and training communities. These are often looked at as two separate domains within the greater scheme of readiness. Over the last couple of years, there has been more discussion and acceptance that many T&E events, especially large-scale, operational test events, are also training events. These large test events such as the ones performed in the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) region allow operators to test AND train like they fight. An example of the services bringing these two domains together is the Army Transformation Intiative (ATI. Where ATI is presenting unique requirements brining training and testing together to provide data to enable fast-paced assessments. Drawing on their experiences and the emerging service requirements, this panel of experts will discuss how these once very separate and specific domains are converging allowing for hands-on, operational test and training, the role these services and locations play, and the capabilities that enable it. They will discuss how industry partnerships are key to continuing to advance the envelop and possibilities within these large-scale test and training exercises.
Community of Interest

Community of Interest: Application of Data Science in Naval LVC Training Environment for Improved Performance

Special Event
Presentation Title: Application of Data Science in Naval LVC Training Environment for Improved PerformanceKeywords: AI;DATA;LVC;TRAININGProgram Description: The objective of this Special Event Panel is to discuss the significant issues involving data that can benefit from the novel application of science and engineering, including automatic tagging, model development and validation, bandwidth restrictions, latency reduction, data interpretation, interoperability, and analysis. This panel will comprise participants possessing expertise in various facets within Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) for training (LVCt), including warfighter training instruction, interoperability, human performance and debrief, trend analysis, and test and evaluation (T&E). The panel moderator will provide an overview of LVCt goals and vision driven by the Naval Integrated Framework and US Fleet Forces Command, and panelists will provide an overview of critical gaps upon which data science may be applied—and have significant impact upon—in their respective areas. Applications include a multidisciplinary approach including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, engineering, psychology, and data science.
Community of Interest

Community of Interest: Army Live Training – Current & Future

Special Event
Presentation Title: Army Live Training – Current & Future Program Description: Provide the Army live training perspective as panel members share information and discuss updates on Army live training – current initiatives, future vision, and alignment to Army modernization. The panel members’ discussions and dialogue with the audience will provide valuable information to the training community, so they are best informed toward producing optimal live training solutions for soldiers. 
Community of Interest

Community of Interest: Common Synthetic Environment for NATO Multi-Domain Operations

Special Event
Presentation Title: Common Synthetic Environment for NATO Multi-Domain OperationsKeywords: ARCHITECTURE;M&S AS A SERVICE;OPEN STANDARDS;SIMULATIONSProgram Description: Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) represents a pivotal shift in NATO’s approach. At its core, MDO refers to the push for NATO to orchestrate military activities across all operating domains and environments. These actions are synchronized with non-military activities.The NATO Modelling and Simulation Group (NMSG) and its partner, the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO), have invited representatives from R&D, industry and armed forces to discuss the vision on the use of M&S to address the challenges of MDO in a coalition context. The presenters will provide an overview of current simulation capabilities and ongoing standardization efforts. 
Community of Interest

Community of Interest: Digital Environments supporting DoD M&S, Training, Digital Engineering

Special Event
Presentation Title: Digital Environments Supporting DoD M&S, Training, Digital EngineeringProgram Description: This panel brings together leadership and experts from across the DoD acquisition, research, modeling & simulation, training, and infrastructure communities to discuss current capabilities, roadmap, and challenges associated with DoD Digital Environments.  Discussions on current efforts to integrate environments and platforms across the DoD to provide users an available common platform to access tools, data, and compute.
Community of Interest

Community of Interest: How Optimizing Digital Wargaming Results Influence Training & Strategic Innovation for Military Service

Special Event
Presentation Title: How Optimizing Digital Wargaming Results Influence Training & Strategic Innovation for Military ServiceProgram Description: This session examines how various branches of the military are employing digital wargames as a strategic tool for fostering innovation and enhancing Warfighter readiness in the face of peer/near-peer competition. Attendees will gain insights into the specific methodologies, technologies utilized, and practical applications driving these initiatives, leading to a deeper understanding of how digital wargaming is shaping future operational capabilities. The panel will address the challenges and opportunities presented by integrating digital wargaming into existing training and development programs.
Community of Interest

Community of Interest: NTSA Career Fair

Special Event
Presentation Title: NTSA Career FairProgram Description: Job opportunities are on the rise for the defense industry – leading the way for developing cutting-edge solutions. The career fair welcomes you to be part of the fast-growing Simulation and Training community. Meet with industry and government organizations with opportunities for new graduates and transitioning professionals at the NTSA Career Fair at I/ITSEC. This event provides: • An opportunity to learn more about open jobs available from government and industry partners • Networking for businesses with subcontracting needs • A space to learn about the government’s perspective and process • An environment to grow your network See the Career Fair website at IITSEC.org/CareerFair for registration information. I/ITSEC attendees do not need to register to attend the Career Fair. Participating organizations will be added to the website as they are confirmed; please visit IITSEC.org/CareerFair for the most up-to-date information. If you have any questions while onsite, please visit the Career Fair on Wednesday, 3 December in Room 210A.
Community of Interest

Community of Interest: University Cohort Session

Special Event
Presentation Title: University Cohort SessionProgram Description: NTSA is committed to collaboration between Government, Industry and Academia. Colleges and universities support our industry both through both their academic preparation of the workforce, and their research to further the body of knowledge and practice for modeling and simulation. If you are a member of an academic or Government research organization, please join us for coffee and conversation about your research interests and academic pursuits. This session provides participants from our nation’s colleges and universities the opportunity to meet one another, share their current research and academic interests, and learn of opportunities for scholarships for students. This conversation, occurring each year at I/ITSEC, provides a dedicated space and time each year for all academics and researchers to meet, greet and discuss opportunities for future research. It also provides NTSA with an opportunity to learn more about ways in which we can support academia at I/ITSEC and throughout the year.
Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies

ECIT 1: Large Language Models in Action: Trust, Testing, and Tactical Edge

3 Articles
Paper
Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies

ECIT 10: Methods to Training AI to ensure integrity of outcomes

3 Articles
Paper
Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies

ECIT 2: Digital Readiness Reimagined: Twins, Sims, and the Synthetic Edge

3 Articles
Paper
Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies

ECIT 3: Saving Time: LLMs for Training Content Creation

3 Articles
Paper
Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies

ECIT 4: Strategic Automation and AI for Mission-Critical Training

2 Articles
Paper
Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies

ECIT 5: Simulation Driven Reinforcement Learning: Validation, Integration, and Uncertainty Challenges

3 Articles
Paper
Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies

ECIT 6: Cognitive Crossroads

3 Articles
Paper
Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies

ECIT 7: The AI Playbook: Designing Missions and Forces at Machine Speed

3 Articles
Paper
Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies

ECIT 8: AI–Powered Autonomy: From Design to Deployment

3 Articles
Paper
Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies

ECIT 9: AI-Driven 3D Environment Reconstruction

3 Articles
Paper
Education

ED 1: From Data Crunch to Combat Punch: Talent, Culture, and Terrain Unleashed

3 Articles
Paper
Education

ED 2: Boots, Bots, and Beyond

3 Articles
Paper
Education

ED 3: Innovating Talent Strategies: Competency, Collaboration, and Engagement in the Modern Force

3 Articles
Paper
Education

ED 4: Great Performances: Next-Gen Strategies for Assessment

3 Articles
Paper
Best Paper 1 3 Articles
Paper
Best Paper session for ED, HPAE, and TRNG
Best Paper 2 3 Articles
Paper
Best Paper session for ECIT, PSMA, and SIM
Best Tutorial 3 Articles
Tutorial
Community of Interest: Acquisition Transformation - The Convergence of Test & Training
Special Event
Presentation Title: Acquisition Transformation: The Convergence of Test & TrainingKeywords: AI;MACHINE LEARNING;MODELING;SIMULATIONS;TERRAIN;TESTING;TRAININGProgram Description: We do not often discuss the connection between the test and evaluation (T&E) and training communities. These are often looked at as two separate domains within the greater scheme of readiness. Over the last couple of years, there has been more discussion and acceptance that many T&E events, especially large-scale, operational test events, are also training events. These large test events such as the ones performed in the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) region allow operators to test AND train like they fight. An example of the services bringing these two domains together is the Army Transformation Intiative (ATI. Where ATI is presenting unique requirements brining training and testing together to provide data to enable fast-paced assessments. Drawing on their experiences and the emerging service requirements, this panel of experts will discuss how these once very separate and specific domains are converging allowing for hands-on, operational test and training, the role these services and locations play, and the capabilities that enable it. They will discuss how industry partnerships are key to continuing to advance the envelop and possibilities within these large-scale test and training exercises.
Community of Interest: Application of Data Science in Naval LVC Training Environment for Improved Performance
Special Event
Presentation Title: Application of Data Science in Naval LVC Training Environment for Improved PerformanceKeywords: AI;DATA;LVC;TRAININGProgram Description: The objective of this Special Event Panel is to discuss the significant issues involving data that can benefit from the novel application of science and engineering, including automatic tagging, model development and validation, bandwidth restrictions, latency reduction, data interpretation, interoperability, and analysis. This panel will comprise participants possessing expertise in various facets within Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) for training (LVCt), including warfighter training instruction, interoperability, human performance and debrief, trend analysis, and test and evaluation (T&E). The panel moderator will provide an overview of LVCt goals and vision driven by the Naval Integrated Framework and US Fleet Forces Command, and panelists will provide an overview of critical gaps upon which data science may be applied—and have significant impact upon—in their respective areas. Applications include a multidisciplinary approach including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, engineering, psychology, and data science.
Community of Interest: Army Live Training – Current & Future
Special Event
Presentation Title: Army Live Training – Current & Future Program Description: Provide the Army live training perspective as panel members share information and discuss updates on Army live training – current initiatives, future vision, and alignment to Army modernization. The panel members’ discussions and dialogue with the audience will provide valuable information to the training community, so they are best informed toward producing optimal live training solutions for soldiers. 
Community of Interest: Common Synthetic Environment for NATO Multi-Domain Operations
Special Event
Presentation Title: Common Synthetic Environment for NATO Multi-Domain OperationsKeywords: ARCHITECTURE;M&S AS A SERVICE;OPEN STANDARDS;SIMULATIONSProgram Description: Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) represents a pivotal shift in NATO’s approach. At its core, MDO refers to the push for NATO to orchestrate military activities across all operating domains and environments. These actions are synchronized with non-military activities.The NATO Modelling and Simulation Group (NMSG) and its partner, the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO), have invited representatives from R&D, industry and armed forces to discuss the vision on the use of M&S to address the challenges of MDO in a coalition context. The presenters will provide an overview of current simulation capabilities and ongoing standardization efforts. 
Community of Interest: Digital Environments supporting DoD M&S, Training, Digital Engineering
Special Event
Presentation Title: Digital Environments Supporting DoD M&S, Training, Digital EngineeringProgram Description: This panel brings together leadership and experts from across the DoD acquisition, research, modeling & simulation, training, and infrastructure communities to discuss current capabilities, roadmap, and challenges associated with DoD Digital Environments.  Discussions on current efforts to integrate environments and platforms across the DoD to provide users an available common platform to access tools, data, and compute.
Community of Interest: How Optimizing Digital Wargaming Results Influence Training & Strategic Innovation for Military Service
Special Event
Presentation Title: How Optimizing Digital Wargaming Results Influence Training & Strategic Innovation for Military ServiceProgram Description: This session examines how various branches of the military are employing digital wargames as a strategic tool for fostering innovation and enhancing Warfighter readiness in the face of peer/near-peer competition. Attendees will gain insights into the specific methodologies, technologies utilized, and practical applications driving these initiatives, leading to a deeper understanding of how digital wargaming is shaping future operational capabilities. The panel will address the challenges and opportunities presented by integrating digital wargaming into existing training and development programs.
Community of Interest: NTSA Career Fair
Special Event
Presentation Title: NTSA Career FairProgram Description: Job opportunities are on the rise for the defense industry – leading the way for developing cutting-edge solutions. The career fair welcomes you to be part of the fast-growing Simulation and Training community. Meet with industry and government organizations with opportunities for new graduates and transitioning professionals at the NTSA Career Fair at I/ITSEC. This event provides: • An opportunity to learn more about open jobs available from government and industry partners • Networking for businesses with subcontracting needs • A space to learn about the government’s perspective and process • An environment to grow your network See the Career Fair website at IITSEC.org/CareerFair for registration information. I/ITSEC attendees do not need to register to attend the Career Fair. Participating organizations will be added to the website as they are confirmed; please visit IITSEC.org/CareerFair for the most up-to-date information. If you have any questions while onsite, please visit the Career Fair on Wednesday, 3 December in Room 210A.
Community of Interest: University Cohort Session
Special Event
Presentation Title: University Cohort SessionProgram Description: NTSA is committed to collaboration between Government, Industry and Academia. Colleges and universities support our industry both through both their academic preparation of the workforce, and their research to further the body of knowledge and practice for modeling and simulation. If you are a member of an academic or Government research organization, please join us for coffee and conversation about your research interests and academic pursuits. This session provides participants from our nation’s colleges and universities the opportunity to meet one another, share their current research and academic interests, and learn of opportunities for scholarships for students. This conversation, occurring each year at I/ITSEC, provides a dedicated space and time each year for all academics and researchers to meet, greet and discuss opportunities for future research. It also provides NTSA with an opportunity to learn more about ways in which we can support academia at I/ITSEC and throughout the year.
ECIT 1: Large Language Models in Action: Trust, Testing, and Tactical Edge 3 Articles
Paper
ECIT 10: Methods to Training AI to ensure integrity of outcomes 3 Articles
Paper
ECIT 2: Digital Readiness Reimagined: Twins, Sims, and the Synthetic Edge 3 Articles
Paper
ECIT 3: Saving Time: LLMs for Training Content Creation 3 Articles
Paper
ECIT 4: Strategic Automation and AI for Mission-Critical Training 2 Articles
Paper
ECIT 5: Simulation Driven Reinforcement Learning: Validation, Integration, and Uncertainty Challenges 3 Articles
Paper
ECIT 6: Cognitive Crossroads 3 Articles
Paper
ECIT 7: The AI Playbook: Designing Missions and Forces at Machine Speed 3 Articles
Paper
ECIT 8: AI–Powered Autonomy: From Design to Deployment 3 Articles
Paper
ECIT 9: AI-Driven 3D Environment Reconstruction 3 Articles
Paper
ED 1: From Data Crunch to Combat Punch: Talent, Culture, and Terrain Unleashed 3 Articles
Paper
ED 2: Boots, Bots, and Beyond 3 Articles
Paper
ED 3: Innovating Talent Strategies: Competency, Collaboration, and Engagement in the Modern Force 3 Articles
Paper
ED 4: Great Performances: Next-Gen Strategies for Assessment 3 Articles
Paper