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With a long history of excellence in the field of modeling,
simulation and training (MS&T), Metro Orlando boasts numerous
entities dedicated to promoting and contributing to the success of
the industry. Following are brief overviews of a sampling of these
organizations:
National Center for Simulation
(NCS)
Headquartered in Orlando, NCS was formed in 1994 to advance
simulation technologies and serve as an essential link between the
defense industry, government, and academia engaged in research,
development and applications of this sector on behalf of the entire
simulation, training, and modeling community. Its mission is to
serve as the nation's focal point and as a catalyst for the
development, understanding, and advancement of simulation and
related technologies; to improve defense readiness and facilitate
space exploration; to support education and training initiatives;
and to extend useful applications of simulation.
Department of Information and Learning
Technologies (DILT)
The University of Central Florida (UCF) founded the Department of
Information and Learning Technologies to serve as a central
resource for information technology applications among members of
the MS&T community. Operated by UCF's Institute for Simulation
and Training, the DILT provides a variety of information
technologies and techniques to support the MS&T community.
Team Orlando
Orlando’s military commands are integral partners in a cooperative
organization known as Team Orlando. Other partners include the Army
Research Institute, University of Central Florida’s Institute for
Simulation and Training, University of South Florida, NASA, Florida
High Tech Corridor Council, Metro Orlando EDC, Orlando Regional
Chamber of Commerce and National Center for Simulation.
Women
In Defense (WID)
WID is a national security organization and an affiliate of the
National Defense Industrial Association, was incorporated in
1985. Their mission is to cultivate and support the
advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national
security. WID, a non-profit organization, was established to
provide women with a formal environment for professional growth
through networking, education, and career development. The
Women In Defense Central Florida Chapter (WID CFL) is proud to be
the fourteenth sanctioned chapter in the United States and among
the fastest growing and newest chapters. The region
represented by WID CFL encompasses the entire state of Florida.
In addition to the numerous professional organizations and
events attended and hosted by the Metro Orlando EDC, other various
local, national and international attended industry events are held
in Metro Orlando:
- Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and
Education Conference (I/ITSEC)
The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education
Conference (I/ITSEC) – organized by the National Training and
Simulation Association (NTSA), an affiliate of the National Defense
Industrial Association (NDIA) – 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.
- Defense GameTech Users’
Conference
Hosted by Team Orlando, GameTech is a unique user-focused
conference dealing with gaming technologies that enhance warfighter
training and serves as an update on gaming and virtual world
projects and trends within the military.
- World
Aviation Training Conference & Tradeshow
(WATS)
WATS, organized by Halldale Media Group, is an industry event
dedicated to the airline training world. Four dedicated conference
streams - World Airline Pilot, Regional Airline Pilot, Maintenance
and Cabin Crew - address the training needs of major and
international carriers, regional airlines, discount and low cost
carriers.
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