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ASSESS Simulation Leadership Summit 2026

ASSESS SIMULATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Where Simulation's Future Gets Decided.

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Three days. 70 Leaders. Real Strategies.

The ASSESS Simulation Leadership Summit isn't just another conference - it's where the industry's change-drivers come together to secure engineering simulation's position as an integral element in delivering business value.

Despite revolutionary technology and the undoubted talent and skill in your organization, the gap between simulation potential and business results remains. AI adoption struggles to move beyond pilot projects, simulation is still not quite mission-critical, and its impact on the bottom line remains, if not minimal, certainly not what it should be.

B​e part of the solution. Secure your place at the Summit today.

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Presentation from the ASSESS25 Summit

 

One of the many breakout workshops at a previous ASSESS Summit

 

The main plenary presentation room at the ASSESS25 Summit

What happens at a leadership summit?

This isn't about passive attendance - it's about collaboratively and actively finding solutions to shared problems. Limited to just 70 senior executives, this summit is about providing space and time for meaningful discussions.

No vendor pitches. No exhibition halls. Just focus on the challenges at hand.

You'll develop actionable strategies alongside executives from Boeing, Toyota, GE Aerospace, Caterpillar, and many more, through facilitated working sessions on:

  • B​usiness Impact
  • A​I/ML
  • D​emocratization
  • I​ntegration
  • D​igital Twins

Each working session builds on the lessons learned since the 2025 Summit, with expert facilitators guiding small groups through structured problem-solving.

 

Our invited speakers will add their extensive industry knowledge to the mix:

  • McKinsey and Cambashi, two global players in industry analysis, will come together for a ground-breaking market intelligence session
  • Industry leaders from leading global organizations will reveal how they're connecting simulation to P&L responsibility
  • K​eynote presentations from industry and academia will set the scene to make sure we're covering every perspective
  • Simulation and communication experts from Articulus will host an exclusive session on how to tackle the critical challenge of communicating simulation's value to other executive stakeholders.

A​nd, to close, we'll bring together the thoughts, ideas, strategies and solutions that have been discussed over the three days and discuss how we can take them forward beyond the summit.

You'll leave with concrete strategies, valuable connections, and a clear idea of a progress roadmap.




Who Should Attend

T​ypically, we welcome company owners and presidents, CEOs, CTOs, directors, VPs and senior managers to the Summit.

If you’re a simulation strategy decision maker frustrated by the gap between technical capability and business impact, and are ready for change, you belong here.


These three days will provide the key to unlocking your simulation strategy’s full potential.

A​ttendee Seniority (ASSESS25)
A summary attendee seniority at the ASSESS Summit 2025

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K​eynote Presentation

Dr. Gary K. Fedder - Keynote Speaker at ASSESS 2026
Gary Fedder
Carnegie Mellon University

Bridging AI and the Physical World: Digital Twins in Manufacturing Innovation

In the past five years, digital twins has grown from a niche concept to a central tool for accelerating innovation across science, technology, and manufacturing. At the same time, large AI models have advanced dramatically, yet they remain limited in reasoning about the physical world, where time-dependent interactions matter. Digital twins provide the critical link, enabling AI to operate effectively in manufacturing contexts. In this talk, Gary will outline opportunities, challenges, and recent progress at the intersection of digital twins and AI, drawing on examples from semiconductor, robotics, and electronics additive manufacturing.

 

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Provisional Agenda

In response to feedback and requests from attendees at previous events, the 2026 Summit program has been expanded to include additional sessions and material.

A​n outline schedule, based on current plans, is provided below. Further information will be added as it becomes available.

W​ednesday

1​2pm

L​unch/Network

1.30pmFocus Group #1
2.30pmFocus Group #2
3.30pmFocus Group #3

 

Roundtable discussions at ASSESS23
A Keynote presentation from the ASSESS Summit 2025

 

T​hursday
8.15amOpening Remarks - Call to Order
Welcome from NAFEMS
8.30amKey Note #1
9.15 amBreak
9.30amSponsor 1 - Industry Perspective
9.45amShaping the future of Engineering Simulation - Project Updates

1​0.30am

Invited Speaker #1

11.15am

Invited Speaker #2
12pmLunch/Network
1.15pmWorking Session Breakout #1
2.30pm Break
2.45pmSponsor 2 - Industry Perspective
3.00pmMarket and Trend Insights Presentations
4pm Break
4.15pmWorking Session Breakout #2
5.30pmClose-up Session
6pm Reception
7pm - 9pmDinner

 

Delegates listen to the keynote presentation at ASSESS25
One of the keynote presentations at ASSESS23

 

F​riday
8.30amOpening Remarks
8.45amKey Note #2
9.20amBreak
9.50amInvited speaker Presentation
10.30amSponsor 3 - Industry Perspective
10.45amWorking Sessions #3
12pmLunch/Network
1.30pmRapid Fire - Working Session Outcomes & Ideas
2.30pmClose-up Session

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Details

Event Type Summit
Member Price £1375.80 | $1845.00 | €1583.02
Non-member Price £1524.94 | $2045.00 | €1754.62

Dates

Start Date End Date Location
11 Mar 202614 Mar 2026Atlanta, GA, USA

Comments from previous attendees

"An exceptional gathering of thought-leaders."

"...an environment that encourages collaboration that leads to progress."

"A community of key players."

"Invaluable opportunity to meet other players in the space."


Silver S​ponsor

Beta CAE

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R​egistration & Details

E​arly Bird Registration until November 28th
  • Early Bird Rate: Member $1845 / Non-Member $1995
  • Regular Rate: Member $2045 / Non-Member $2345
A​ccommodation

Y​ou can book your hotel room at a preferential rate - spaces are limited

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Sponsor ASSESS

Sponsoring the ASSESS Simulation Leadership Summit 2026 offers a unique opportunity for maximum exposure to a highly targeted audience of delegates, who are all directly involved in engineering analysis and simulation.

S​ponsorship of the 2026 summit includes a full year of benefits from our new Corporate Partnership package, which positions your company at the heart of the future of simulation.

ASSESS Initiative C​orporate Partnership