Submit your Abstract: Deadline - July 10th

Multiphysics Conference 2026

The NAFEMS Multiphysics Conference 2026 brings together a global community of researchers, developers, and simulation practitioners to present new results, exchange innovative ideas, and tackle the key challenges in multiphysics simulation across all industries.

We welcome presentations from all industries and application areas. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Coupling across physical domains (e.g. fluid–structure, thermo-mechanical, electro-thermal)
• AI and machine learning in multiphysics simulation
• Reduced-order (ROM) and multi-fidelity modelling
• Verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification (V&V/UQ) of multiphysics simulation

Focus Sessions: Powering the Future of Mobility

In addition, this year’s event will feature special focus sessions on the automotive sector, exploring how multiphysics simulation is helping by “Powering the Future of Mobility”.

The automotive industry is navigating a profound digital transformation. To deliver advanced transportation solutions, engineers must innovate at an unprecedented pace, developing disruptive technologies while significantly accelerating time-to-market.

The use of multiphysics simulation for these highly complex products - across the entire lifecycle - allows the automotive industry to push the boundaries of innovation while simultaneously enhancing safety and performance. This year, we want to highlight how these methods are being used to meet these critical demands, with these special sessions featuring topics such as:

• Battery simulations
• E​lectromagnetic simulations
• NVH and aeroacoustics
• AI/ML
• MBD
• Water splash
• Human body modeling
• ADAS simulation applications

Keynote Speakers

Darrel Meffert - Caterpillar Inc.

Enterprise Simulation Strategy

Darrel retired from Caterpillar Inc. on June 30, 2026 after working there for 28.75 years. He has 15 years of Physical Testing Expertise: Diesel fuel-injection systems, Diesel engine and after treatment system validation, and full machine validation (track type tractors, hydraulic excavators, Motor Graders, Wheel Tractor Scrapers, and Large Wheel Loaders)

He has 15 years developing and leading Project Management offices within Caterpillar.

Darrel led Caterpillar’s Enterprise Simulation Strategy for 9+ years.

• For 5 years Darrel was accountable for allocating research funding for the development of new physics-based simulation processes.
• He also led a “Center-of-Expertise” providing the following simulation services to the Caterpillar product organizations: 1. immersive visualization 2. computational fluid dynamics 3. in-cylinder combustion analysis 4. torsional vibration analysis for drivetrain systems 5. Real-time performance & controls simulation for the interaction of major machine systems and 6. statistical tolerance analysis.

In the final 4 years of his time at Caterpillar, Darrel worked in Caterpillar’s Electrification + Energy Solutions division responsible for ePowertrain systems simulation as well as validation of both power conversion & ePowertrain systems.

David Kepczynski - Ford Motor Company

Global Chief Digital Transformation Product Development

Digital transformation is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. Each journey offers valuable lessons for others to learn and go faster. As technologies rapidly advance, we must quickly adapt and learn to practically apply new innovations. At Ford, we are tackling this by delivering modern enterprise systems, next generation digital engineering capabilities, and integrated AI technologies. Together, these are accelerating our transformation and outcomes in performance, cost, quality, and delivery.

Bio:

General Electric -10yrs: Former Divisional Chief Information Officer

Led advanced technologies and digital transformations across:

• Corporate Digital Technologies

− Enterprise HPC, ML/AI Services and Cyber Security

• Enterprise Digital Engineering

− Business Processes, MBSE, Requirements, CAD, MOD/SIM, PLM, Materials Engineering, Configuration and Change Management

• Global Research

- CRM, Software Engineering, ERP, FinOps and Cloud

• Industry Chair, US Government DOE Exascale Computing Project

General Motors – 20yrs: Former Global Engineering Group Manager

Led teams in Global Business Systems & IT Transformation, Cost & Quality, Product Development, Operations and Manufacturing

C​all for Presentations

O​ur call for presentations is now open. We welcome submissions on Multiphysics from all industries and applications before the abstract deadline of July 10th.

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Registration Rates

• E​arly Bird: Member $450 / Non-Member $650

• R​egular Rate: Member $550 / Non-Member $750

Venue

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby

525 West Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226 USA

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In association with the NAFEMS Multiphysics Working Group