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Agenda & FAQs

Full Agenda (PDF)

Download here:agenda-_status-nov-8_.pdf

List of Presenters

Keynote Presenters

Prof. J. Tinsley Oden

Associate Vice President for Research;  Director, Institute for Computational Engineering & Sciences

University of Texas, AustinRevolutionizing Blue Ribbon Panel)
David W. TropDeputy Chief Structural Engineer, 787 ProgramBoeingThe role of simulation in the Boeing 787
Prof. Jim Wood  University of Strathclyde Simulation training and

Presenters

Dr. Marc HalpernResearch GartnerFrom CAE to Systems Simulation
Dr. Roman Petryk Center for Operational Research and AnalysisDefence Research and
Development, Canada
System of Systems Investment Planning
Dr. William OberkampfRetired Distinguished Member, Technical StaffSandia National LaboratoryVerification, Validation, and Uncertaint
Gene AllenNuclear EngineerNaval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock Simulation-Supported Engineering in the
Jim Rusk
  Siemens PLMSimulation Trends and Customer Imperativ
James R. ScapaFounder and CEOAltair EngineeringThe Next Decade - CAE in the Innovative
Anthony NortonExecutive Director – Global AutomotiveAltair EngineeringLearning from the CAD2crash24 Grand C
Dr. Tony AbbeyPresidentFETrainingPractical Tips for Dynamic Finite
Dr. John MuskivitchAdjunct Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering DepartmentSanta Clara University
Fred MendoncaDirector, TurbomachineryCD-adapco 
Dr. Leonard SchwerFounder and President SE&CS
Hubert LoboFounder and President  Datapoint Labs and                                          Matereality LLC
Dr. Nam PurushPrincipal Analysis Staff/ Modeling and Simulation Technical Fellow

BAE Systems (US Combat

Systems)

Gagan Syal Group Research and Advanced EngineeringDAIMLER AG 
Dr. Nawal Prinja*Director AMEC Nuclear UK
Dr. Bruce EngelmannVice President and Chief Technology Officer Dassault Systemes/SIMULIA
Michelle BoucherResearch Analyst,                Product Innovation and EngineeringAberdeen Group
Alexander Karl
  Rolls-Royce Jet Engines
Laura Michalske 



Procter and Gamble




Boeing
Randy Cigel



Steve Scampoli, ANSYS, Lead Product Manager                                               

Research Consultant

CIMdata

 

SDM Session Panelists

Moderator: Dr. Keith MeintjesResearch Director - CAECollaborative Product
Development Associates
(CPDA)
Co-Moderator: Malcolm Panthaki
Founder and CTO
Comet Solutions
Laura Michalske, Randy Cigel  
Keith Hunten Lockheed-Martin Aerospace
Dr. Matthias GrauKey Account Manager ShipbuildingPROSTEP
John Bloomberg




General Electric





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FAQs

When does the event begin/end?

  • The NAFEMS 2010 Virtual Conference will be a two day event, running from approximately 10:00ET until 6:00pm ET (New York) on November 15-16, 2010.

What if I am unable to attend two full days of online sessions?

  • The sessions from the NAFEMS 2010 Virtual Conference will be recorded and available for viewing the next day, so you will have an opportunity to view and/or review any important presentations that you may have missed.

What is a virtual conference facility and how does it work?

  • Please visit on the following site to watch a brief video of ON24s virtual conference facility: http://tinyurl.com/yzubh8v    

I have never attended a virtual conference. What are the system requirements and how will I be able to tell if I can attend, and/or what is required for me to attend:

  • You may visit the following site to test out your system and determine what is required on your part to attend the virtual conference. Because ON24 works with many different companies and organizations who are on secured networks, their conference facility requires no additional installations and should work on nearly everyone's computer.

Link: http://vshow.on24.com/vshow/on24

Username: matthew.ladzinski@nafems-na.org

Password: community

If you have any questions that were not covered in the FAQ, please email Dennis Nagy at dennis.nagy@nafems.org

Who Should Attend?

The conference will be of interest to all analysts, engineers, team leaders and managers that have a responsibility for ensuring that a fit-for-purpose engineering solution is obtained from the use of modern simulation software. Those involved with the manufacturing and design process at any level will benefit from attendance.

The event is open to both members and non-members of NAFEMS.

Attendance is free for all NAFEMS members.