Call for Scholarships | 21 June Deadline

I/ITSEC and the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA) are now accepting applications for the 2026 Postgraduate Scholarships.

Scholarships are available for:

• Master's students: $5,000
• Doctoral students: $10,000

Awards include the Annual I/ITSEC RADM Fred Lewis Postgraduate Scholarships, Leonard P. Gollobin Scholarships, and CMSP Postgraduate Scholarships. These scholarships support the next generation of leaders in Modeling & Simulation, Training, and Education.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 21 June
• Award Announcement: 2 August
• Funds Available: Fall 2026

Visit the scholarship webpage for eligibility requirements and application details.

Questions? Contact Scholarships Chair Dr. Eliot Winer (ewiner@iastate.edu) or Reneé Despot (rdespot@NTSA.org).

Next Big Thing Proposals | 26 June Deadline

The I/ITSEC Next Big Thing (NBT) program explores emerging technologies, policies, and trends that could shape the future of modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T).

We invite the community to submit presentation proposals for this year's conference. Topics of interest include:

• Emerging technologies, concepts, and challenges impacting MS&T
• Innovative applications of existing technologies
• Policy and regulatory developments shaping adoption
• Strategies for accelerating adoption and scaling new capabilities

Learn more about submission requirements and guidelines and submit your proposal by 26 June.

Important I/ITSEC 2026 Dates

14 April – 26 June: Online Paper, Tutorial & Workshop Presentation Submission Open (for those with accepted abstracts); more info available here

August: Registration opens; rates can be found online here

30 November – 3 December: I/ITSEC 2026 in Orlando, FL; more info available on IITSEC.org

I/ITSEC 2026 Housing Open

Hotel accommodations for I/ITSEC 2026 are open! Visit the I/ITSEC website for more information and to book your hotel room. If you cannot find the accommodations or dates you require, contact onPeak at iitsec@onpeaksupport.com or call (855) 992-3353.

onPeak is our official Housing Partner and the only company authorized to represent I/ITSEC and NTSA. While other hotel resellers may contact you offering accommodations for your trip, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with the show.