2026 Simulation Innovation Workshop (SIW)
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The Simulation Innovation Workshop (SIW) is the main annual event for the SISO community.

 Export to Your Calendar 2/9/2026 to 2/12/2026
When: February 9-12, 2026
Where: Florida Hotel & Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Rd.
Orlando, Florida  32809
United States
Contact: Patrick T. Rowe
prowe@sisostandards.org
703-402-9269


Online registration is available until: 2/12/2026
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2026 Simulation Innovation Workshop (SIW)
February 9-12, 2026
The Florida Hotel & Conference Center
Orlando, FL

The Simulation Innovation Workshop (SIW) serves as the annual gathering of the SISO Community.

The 2026 SIW will consist of four days of workshop activities, including:

  • Multiple tracks of presentations covering a wide variety of M&S topics
  • A full slate of Tutorials covering HLA, DIS, Cyber, C2SIM, Space FOM, VV&A and other topics.
  • General Sessions featuring:
    • Briefings on important activities and developments in SISO and the NATO Modelling & Simulation Group (NMSG)
    • Guest speakers from the U.S. and Allied Military Services, Industry and Academia
    • Sessions on specific topics such as  AI, Digital Engineering, Cyber, and Healthcare Simulation
  • A full roster of SISO Study Group, Product Development Group, and Product Support Group meetings
  • Exhibits area with product demonstrations
  • Opening night reception and daily networking & refreshment breaks


Agenda / Program

The Agenda for the SIW will be available in December.  A list of accepted Abstracts and confirmed speakers will be posted in November. 


Call for Papers

Please see the Call for Papers & Presentations below for more details on topics, submission format, deadlines, etc.  

Call for Papers and Presentations - 2026 SIW


Abstract Submission

The Abstract submission deadline is 11/14/2025.

The Abstract Submission site is now open. 

Authors/Presenters: Please use the link below to upload your abstracts.  You will use the same link to upload your presentations, papers and clearance/release forms.

2026 SIW Presentation and Paper Submission


Registration 

Online registration for the 2026 SIW is open.  Click on the Register button at the top of the page to register.  The Early Registration deadline is January 2.

***Sponsors / Retirees / Students*** 
Please contact Patrick Rowe at prowe@sisostandards.org for payment link or Sponsor Discount Code.

Registration Fees and deadlines for the 2026 SIW:

Early registration: Now through 2 January
Regular registration: 3 January to 31 January
Late registration: On or after 1 February

- Standard: Early: $745 / Regular: $795 / Late: $845
- Sponsor: Early: $675 / Regular: $725 / Late: $775
- Retiree: $375
- Student: $195

Click on the Register button at the top of the page to register.  (You will need to be logged in to your account.)

Please contact Patrick Rowe at prowe@sisostandards.org with any questions.

Hotel Reservations

Details on the hotel room block will be posted in the coming weeks.


For the Authors

The clearance/release form and Paper & Presentation templates will be posted  here shortly.


Exhibits & Demonstrations

The SIW will once again feature an Exhibits area.  If you are interested in demonstrating your organization's products and capabilities, please contact Patrick Rowe at prowe@sisostandards.org for full details.  (Cost is minimal.)


Questions?

Please contact Patrick Rowe at prowe@sisostandards.org with any questions.

Thank you SISO Sponsors!

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St. Petersburg , FL 33702

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