2011 THEME: Overcoming Critical Global Challenges with Modeling & Simulation

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VMASC
Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) is a university-wide multidisciplinary research center that emphasizes modeling, simulation, and visualization (MS&V) research, development and education. VMASC is one of the world's leading research centers for computer modeling, simulation, and visualization. The mission of the Center is to conduct collaborative MS&V research and development, provide expertise to government agencies and industry, and to promote Old Dominion University, Hampton Roads and Virginia as a center of MS&V activities. Working with more than one hundred industry, government, and academic members, VMASC furthers the development and applications of modeling, simulation and visualization as enterprise decision-making tools to promote economic, business, and academic development. Annually, the Center conducts approximately $10M in funded research.
Old Dominion University is a state-assisted institution and one of only four Virginia schools in the Carnegie Research Universities (high research activity) category. The University offers a complete range of Modeling & Simulation degree options from Bachelor's to Ph.D.

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	Booz Allen Hamilton Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of strategy and technology consulting for nearly a century. Today, the firm is a major provider of professional services primarily to US government agencies in the defense, security, and civil sectors, as well as to corporations, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. Booz Allen offers clients deep functional knowledge spanning strategy and organization, technology, operations, and analytics—which it combines with specialized expertise in clients' mission and domain areas to help solve their toughest problems. Booz Allen is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, employs more than 22,000 people, and has annual revenues of approximately $5 billion. Fortune has named Booz Allen one of its "100 Best Companies to Work For" for six consecutive years. Working Mother has ranked the firm among its "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" annually since 1999. More information is available at www.boozallen.com.
	MYMIC MYMIC is a high-technology, service-disabled veteran-owned small business specializing in training analysis, simulation, modeling and computer visualization solutions. At the core, MYMIC is a service provider and integrator. MYMIC, LLC has become an industry leader in the design and application of technology to support knowledge management and decision making for commercial and government clients.
	Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 41,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of $11.1 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2011. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®.

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	Alion Science & Technology Alion Science & Technology is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers.

	BB&T BB&T is a full-service financial institution offering banking, insurance, investment and more. It is the nation's 10th largest financial-holding company with more than 30,000 employees and more than 1,800 locations in 12 states and Washington, D.C. www.bbt.com

	General Dynamics Information Technology As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering and professional services to customers in the government and commercial sectors. With approximately 16,000 professionals worldwide, the company provides training, simulation and modeling, solutions for a variety of customers. General Dynamics Information Technology also manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs delivering IT services and enterprise solutions. Through our simulation and training expertise, combined with our world class systems integration experience, we provide high quality solutions including simulation, maintenance and systems support to government and commercial organizations in the U.S. and abroad. Our state-of-the-art integrated live, virtual and constructive training work is backed by longstanding experience in all areas of training. We develop, optimize and integrate the technologies that will achieve the best results for each of our customers. One of our prime missions is to ensure that America's government agencies maximize the impact of our current and development technology, thus optimizing their training budgets. We supply the vision, framework and innovative approaches to define and meet future training goals. More information is available at www.generaldynamics.com.

	Halldale Media Group Halldale dominates the simulation and training information arena with a compelling combination of acclaimed simulation and training publications, aviation training conferences and tradeshows, electronic news, and online industry directories. A worldwide editorial and publishing team with unmatched experience as trainers and industry and media executives gives Halldale an unrivalled perspective and edge. www.halldale.com

	Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance (HREDA) Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance (HREDA) promotes Virginia's Hampton Roads as the premier location for capital investment and business expansion. As the region's lead economic marketing organization, the Alliance aggressively pursues new business opportunities throughout the world. To this end, HREDA has dedicated a significant amount of resources to promote southeastern Virginia as a preferred location for M&S companies interested in expanding and capitalizing on the growth of M&S activities in this region. According to the latest numbers, the industry has generated over 4,500 high-paying jobs while pumping an estimated $400 million into the local economy. ODU's Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC), the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Eastern Virginia Medical School, NASA Langley Research Center, and NATO Allied Command Transformation are just a few of the assets that have helped develop this region into an international hub for M&S. Alelo, Lockheed Martin, CAE, Boeing, and Alion represent a few of the small and large companies that have taken advantage of the M&S assets in Hampton Roads. Stop by our booth to learn more about our dynamic region and why you should consider a location in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

	Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin's Global Training and Logistics business supports customers in more than 50 countries. Our focus is mission readiness: ensuring professionals have what's needed to get the job done as effectively as possible. We offer diverse training programs that encompass teaching pilots to fly the world's most advanced fighter jet, soldiers to operate in urban environments and health care professionals to provide effective patient care. www.lockheedmartin.com

	Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

	SimIS, Inc. SimIS, Inc. is an emerging veteran-owned 8(a) information technology services corporation. Established in 2007, SimIS is growing exponentially, offering 25 professionals who implement innovative approaches and solutions in three primary sectors: Modeling and simulation, Information security and Software systems. SimIS delivers forward-thinking, agile solutions based on open-source products. This enables us to provide best value to our clients – and ensure that they have ownership of the end product.

Industry Board of Advisors	VMASC Industry Board of Advisors Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) Industry Association and its Board of Advisors provide an industry and community perspective on plans and policies to VMASC and University leadership. The group also sponsors industry membership activities at VMASC. Membership at VMASC, supported by annual dues, entitles your company to take advantage of teaming and partnering opportunities, networking events, branding at sponsored M&S events and in publications, demo space at VMASC, member-only workshops and seminars, and research collaboration. Please contact Jack McGinn or Thomas Reese with questions regarding becoming an industry member of VMASC.

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	City of Chesapeake The City of Chesapeake understands the importance of creating the right environments to allow companies to move forward with the innovations that make this world a better place—innovations that come from advanced thinking and advanced technologies which create advanced opportunities for business, employees and communities.Finding ways to advance these opportunities is what the Chesapeake Department of Economic Development does best. Visit chesapeakeva.biz to learn how to advance your opportunities in the global marketplace.

	City of Newport News Newport News, Virginia, offers a business environment of exceptional quality, plus a highly competent technical and professional workforce in Hampton Roads- a nationwide leader in modeling and simulation. Newport News companies are currently engaged in sophisticated M&S including Alion Science & Technology, C-squared Technologies, Jefferson Lab and Northrop Grumman.

	City of Suffolk In Suffolk, you will find both small-town charm and big-city amenities—a rare and pleasing combination. Its downtown streets are dotted with quaint shops and family restaurants, and the northern part of the city has become the center for high technology. In the city's neighborhoods and villages, you will find a rich blend of historic landmarks and warm southern hospitality. Suffolk is the largest city in Virginia, and within their 430 square miles are rich woodlands, verdant fields, sparkling waters and friendly people. Suffolk is a prime destination for leisure travelers, business developers and new residents.

	Innovate!HamptonRoads™, a program of the Hampton Roads Partnership, is designed to inspire entrepreneurship and accelerate high-growth potential businesses by building idea-generating and job-creating industry clusters in Modeling and Simulation, Sensors, Unmanned Systems and Robotics, BioScience and Aerospace. It is a critical component of Vision Hampton Roads, the first region-wide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and roadmap to help navigate the region's course to the future. The Hampton Roads Partnership is a public-private non-profit committed to pursuing regional competitiveness for Hampton Roads in a dynamic global economy. The Partnership represents ten cities, six counties, and one town in Southeastern Virginia and their citizens totaling nearly 1.6 million. The Partnership facilitates regional collaboration and action resulting in a better quality of life for all of the region's citizens.

	NATO Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation HQ SACT is the physical headquarters of NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT), General Stéphane Abrial, and houses the command structure of NATO's Allied Command Transformation (ACT). Located in Norfolk, VA, USA, HQ SACT directs ACT's various subordinate commands including the Joint Warfare Centre (JWC), The Joint Forces Training Centre (JFTC), the NATO Undersea Research Centre (NURC), various NATO Schools, the Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre (JALLC), and various Centres of Excellence. HQ SACT itself is organised into a Command Group, the Capability Development Division, the Joint Force Trainer Division, the Strategic Plans & Policy Division, the Integrated Resources Management Division, the Military cooperation Division, National Liaison Representatives, the Partnership for Peace Staff Element and Reservists responsible to HQ SACT.

	Organization Management Group Organization Management Group (OMG) is proud to be the conference service provider for MODSIM World Conference 2011. OMG is an outstanding and accredited provider of management services to for-profit and non-profit organizations. The team at OMG has vast experience serving the association community. As volunteers shift positions in healthy organizations, OMG provides not only a breadth and depth of knowledge, but provides for stability and continuity in association programs, products and services. Knowing that professional staff is handling the day-to-day operations of the association can put volunteers at ease, giving them the freedom and time to concentrate on their leadership duties and on their business. We strive to be a leading provider of professional management services for business and community organizations, while advancing their mission and creating value for all involved. Visit us at www.managegroup.com.

	Raytheon BBN Technologies Raytheon BBN Technologies' 700- member staff perform R&D, technology transfer and systems development and integration activities in multiple areas that span the physical, computer, and information sciences, including education and training technology, networking and distributed systems. It has a deep cultural passion for innovation, and has produced many key innovations in its 60 year history. BBN is a leader in the field of simulation and game-based training and has developed two of the most successful game-based military training systems - DARWARS Ambush! and the VESSEL Damage Control Trainer.

	Vandeventer Black Vandeventer Black has provided legal services to businesses nationally and internationally since 1883. Our Firm has offices in Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia, Kitty Hawk and Raleigh, North Carolina, Pasadena, California and Hamburg, Germany, with practice concentrations in government contracting, maritime, and technology law.

Chairman's Recognition

	The SimCenter The SimCenter: National Center for Computational Engineering was established in 2002 at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with its primary goals being to establish next-generation technologies in computational modeling, simulation and design, to educate an interdisciplinary computational engineer who can solve a broad range of real-world problems, and to provide consequent leadership in critical technology areas affecting defense, sustainable energy, environment, and health. Its integrated MS and PhD programs employ a model that emphasizes interdisciplinary team research encompassing engineering analysis and design applications, scientific computing, and mathematics of computation, in which students can participate in interdisciplinary team research.

	WHRO WHRO is a regional media company that promotes education, culture and citizenship to the citizens of Hampton Roads, Virginia through a variety of services. Every day, thousands of viewers and listeners tune in to broadcast programming on WHRO's four public television and seven public radio stations. Since its founding in 1961 to support education, WHRO has employed creativity and technology to serve its mission to enrich audiences through content that educates, entertains and promotes understanding. Owned by 18 local school divisions, WHRO delivers educational and new media services to 286,000 students and 25,000 educators per month.

	Virginia Beach Schools Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) is the largest school division in Hampton Roads – southeastern Virginia – serving approximately *69,433 students in grades K-12. Currently, the school system includes 56 elementary schools, 14 middle schools, 11 high schools, and a number of secondary/post-secondary specialty centers, including the Renaissance Academy, Advanced Technology Center, Technical and Career Education Center, and Adult Learning Center

	Tufts University Tufts University's CEEO is a leader in "improving education through engineering" for K-12 and university classrooms. The fundamental belief motivating our education research, educational technologies, and outreach is that this integration helps students develop critical skills and improved excitement for learning, leading to wider technical literacy, higher quality of life, and greater environmental responsibility awareness.

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		Eastern Virginia Medical School - Health & Medicine Track EVMS is an academic health center in Norfolk, Virginia. Its mission includes educating medical and health professions students and medical residents, conducting research and providing patient care.

		National Training and Simulation Association - Defense, Homeland Security & First Responders Track The NTSA represents and promotes the business interests of companies and individuals in the modeling & simulation and training industries. NTSA's 200 Corporate and 500 individual members enjoy reduced fees on all NTSA events and services, and industry publications. NTSA also administers the Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional (CMSP) program (www.simprofessional.org).

		City of Portsmouth - Human Dimension Track If you're in the modeling and simulation business and looking to grow, you need to call Portsmouth's Office of Economic Development at 757-393-8804.

		City of Hampton - Education Track The influences of NASA Langley Research Center, Langley Air Force Base, and the National Institute of Aerospace help to make Hampton one of the top high-tech business locations on the East Coast.

		City of Virginia Beach - Serious Games & Virtual Worlds Track Virginia Beach has one of the largest concentrations of military installations in the country, and is a natural magnet for defense-related industries, modeling and simulation, engineering, and employers seeking a pool of highly-skilled workers.