TechWise’s Program Manager J Chesney attended the 2011 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) held annually in Orlando, FL. I/ITSEC promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, Industry, Academia, and various Government Agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues, and development of multiservice programs.
I/ITSEC was initiated in 1966 as the Naval Training Device Center/Industry Conference. The conference evolved and expanded through increased participation by other entities. Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Industry, and Academia joined with the Navy in sharing leadership of the conference and in 1979 the title was changed to I/ITSEC. The Services steadily evolved toward a total systems philosophy in the acquisition of training equipment and training delivery systems.
Perhaps no other industry is more dependent on a reliable supply of first-class scientists and engineers as the modeling and simulation community. At the same time, modeling and simulation enjoys a built-in advantage in that young people have surrounded themselves with variations of simulation technology. This event, which, like the industry as a whole, is enjoying healthy growth despite an uncertain overall economy, now attracts well over 500 corporations, Government, and research organizations from the United States and from over 60 countries around the globe. Over one hundred research and scientific papers are presented and discussed, making I/ITSEC not only the world’s largest exhibition of modeling and simulation technology, but also the world’s most important annual focal point for advancement of these technologies. With over half a million square feet of exhibit space showcasing the amazing panoply of modeling and simulation, I/ITSEC is truly a phenomenal sight.
The technologies showcased at I/ITSEC among Industry, Government, and Academia help secure the future of the United States and Coalition Partner Military Services. I/ITSEC 2011 continued its tradition as the premier modeling, simulation, training, and education conference by providing a professional symposium offering world-class presentations and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest technology.
I/ITSEC is an important event for TechWise as we grow in our role as premier Training and Education Company.
