2026 Conference Agenda

Mr. Richard Tempalski, a Department of the Air Force (DAF) designated Highly Qualified Expert (HQE), serves as the Chief Modeling & Simulation Officer (CMSO). As the CMSO, he leads this newly established mission in overseeing DAF modeling and simulation investments, circa 3 Billion dollars, and opportunities while looking for optimization across the Enterprise. Tempalski engages with stakeholders in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), academia, industry, federal agencies, and coalition partners, to identify, initiate, and revise policy, develop the workforce, and establish modeling and simulation (M&S) architecture standards. Read More

The Department of the Air Force is reshaping to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global landscape. Central to this effort is our ability to design, test, and validate warfighting concepts in realistic digital environments. In this panel, key leaders will discuss how Modeling and Simulation, backed by robust analysis, are the crucibles for forging our competitive edge. This discussion will highlight how advanced M&S environments are foundational to developing the interconnected kill webs and autonomous systems required to deter our adversaries, a priority outlined in the Department’s latest posture statement. The conversation will focus on integrating these powerful digital tools across the air and space domains to accelerate capability development, foster innovation, and forge the force of the future.

Plan your schedule to hear from experts in presentations related to technologies of interest, grouped into specific focus areas. Briefing sessions are 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for Q&A. View the full list of briefings here.

The NATO Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) Capability will provide Allies with a persistent capability to regularly and frequently execute multi-national training and exercises in a secure, synthetic environment. In October 2025, Ministers of Defence from 14 nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a DST High Visibility Project (HVP). First, this brief will provide an overview of the NATO DST objectives and architecture, and highlight relations to critical efforts such M&S as a Service (MSaaS). Second, this brief will highlight the importance of including all warfighting domains into NATO DST, including Cyber and Space. Finally, this brief will summarize the way-ahead and options to get involved.

The brief will be augmented by perspectives from Air Force and Navy (tbc). Following the brief, the Chief Modeling and Simulation Officer (CMSO) and the Chair of the NATO Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) Capability High Visibility Project (HVP) will sign the agreement to include the United States as an Associated Member in this critical effort.

Join us for the formal signing of the NATO Distributed Synthetic Training High Visibility Project Confidentiality and Security Arrangement. This important milestone marks the U.S. participation as an Associated Member in a multinational, three-year effort to advance secure, distributed training and mission rehearsal capabilities. With fourteen nations already committed, the initiative underscores the growing importance of international collaboration in modeling and simulation. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a key moment in allied cooperation and the future of distributed synthetic training.

Plan your schedule to hear from experts in presentations related to technologies of interest, grouped into specific focus areas. Briefing sessions are 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for Q&A. View the full list of briefings here.

Plan your schedule to hear from experts in presentations related to technologies of interest, grouped into specific focus areas. Briefing sessions are 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for Q&A. View the full list of briefings here.

The opening reception is a networking event for industry, academia, and government attendees involved in the modeling, simulation and analytics community. Participants will have the chance to network and visit exhibitors to discover the latest in MS&A technology.

This panel convenes the Department of War's most senior analytical leaders who provide the data-driven insights that shape major budget, acquisition, and strategic decisions. For the Department of the Air Force, understanding this enterprise-level analytical framework is critical to successfully justifying and shaping its modernization priorities for air and space dominance. The discussion will provide direct insights into how the DAF can best align its programs and analyses with the methodologies valued by DOW analysis groups.

This panel convenes senior leaders from across the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the space industry to provide a comprehensive look at the pivotal role of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) in modernizing national defense. The discussion offers an opportunity to hear directly from the key decision-makers responsible for the entire capability lifecycle, from foundational research to operational command and control. Ultimately, this session is essential for anyone seeking to understand the digital transformation and strategic imperatives that are defining the future of multi-domain operations and M&S enabling capabilities.

Plan your schedule to hear from experts in presentations related to technologies of interest, grouped into specific focus areas. Briefing sessions are 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for Q&A. View the full list of briefings here.

*Approved ID required to attend CUI sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. Read more here.

This presentation briefly discusses USSTRATCOM efforts to advance modeling tools to represent the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) at the campaign-level and challenges associated with this task. We then focus on one specific agentic AI tool – MAPPy.ai – as an approach to address challenges with the data layer. In particular, we focus on MAPPy.ai’s ability to assist in creating a common data layer between MS&A tools using SysML, and how we are adapting MAPPy.ai for SysML v2, as a means of accelerating MBSE adoption within the MS&A community.

Plan your schedule to hear from experts in presentations related to technologies of interest, grouped into specific focus areas. Briefing sessions are 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for Q&A. View the full list of briefings here.

*Approved ID required to attend CUI sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. Read more here.

Space Delta 10 serves as the U.S. Space Force’s center for doctrine development, wargaming, and lessons learned, operating under Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM). Through high-level simulations and strategic exercises, Delta 10 enables leaders to explore complex, real-world scenarios and “fight the war before the war,” generating insights that directly inform operational concepts, force design, and decision-making.

As the Space Force’s dedicated hub for wargaming, Delta 10 brings together expertise from across the joint force, interagency, allied partners, industry, and academia to test emerging ideas and technologies in a dynamic, low-risk environment. Its work integrates space operations with air, cyber, and terrestrial domains, reflecting the increasingly interconnected nature of modern conflict.

The insights developed by Delta 10 shape how the Space Force organizes, trains, and equips Guardians, while also influencing national security strategy and future capability development. For attendees, Delta 10 offers a unique window into how the U.S. is preparing for the challenges of a contested space domain—and how collaboration across sectors plays a critical role in that mission.

Plan your schedule to hear from experts in presentations related to technologies of interest, grouped into specific focus areas. Briefing sessions are 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for Q&A. View the full list of briefings here.

*Approved ID required to attend CUI sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. Read more here.

In this panel, key leaders will discuss how Modeling and Simulation, backed by robust analysis, are the crucibles for forging our competitive edge. This discussion will highlight how advanced M&S environments are foundational to developing the interconnected kill webs and autonomous systems required to deter our adversaries, a priority outlined in the Department’s latest posture statement. The conversation will focus on integrating these powerful digital tools across the air and space domains to accelerate capability development, foster innovation, and forge the force of the future.

The NCO’s role in multiple services for leadership, training and operations are critical. This panel will provide a forum for our NCO Service Members to discuss their training challenges and how M&S will be used to overcome those challenges.

NTSA is focused on filling our workforce pipeline with prospects who are better prepared, more confident, and highly engaged to take on careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) fields, particularly those in our industry. As such, NTSA recognizes the critical importance of engaging students early in hands-on STEM activities while supporting educators who are our front line in shaping and building our future workforce. Participating schools: Air Academy High School and the Colorado Springs School of Technology
 

Plan your schedule to hear from experts in presentations related to technologies of interest, grouped into specific focus areas. Briefing sessions are 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for Q&A. View the full list of briefings here.

*Approved ID required to attend CUI sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. Read more here.

Plan your schedule to hear from experts in presentations related to technologies of interest, grouped into specific focus areas. Briefing sessions are 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for Q&A. View the full list of briefings here.

More details about attending the Classified Sessions are posted here.