NAFEMS Americas Conference

From Data to Decision: Powering Intelligent Engineering Simulation

Accepted Abstracts and Session Themes Now Available

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This is where visionaries, developers, and simulation engineers gather to discuss what's truly effective in engineering simulation. This is where innovation and application meet.

We are bringing NAFEMS' globally recognized experience to the heart of the Americas. You have the chance to exchange ideas, acquire the latest knowledge, and explore the future of modeling, analysis, and simulation at this biennial event.

You will learn about industry trends, real-world insights, and the technologies influencing the engineering landscape of the future throughout an engaging two-and-a-half-day event.

S​ession Themes

A​ full agenda will be available shortly, but you can now see our major session themes and accepted abstracts here.

A​ll Abstracts

T​raining

W​e're delighted to confirm the Conference will feature a range of live in-person engineering simulation training courses presented by NAFEMS Tutors Tony Abbey and Sean Teller.

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Keynotes

John Linford
NVIDIA

Accelerating Industrial Engineering: From Product Design to Manufacturing in the AI Supercomputing Era

Brett Soltz
T​he Aerospace Corporation

IV&V at The Aerospace Corporation in Support of U.S. Space Force Programs

Heather Oravec
NASA Glenn Research Center

Engineering Mobility Beyond Earth: Simulating Terrain and Reinventing Rover Wheels

Garrett Swindlehurst
General Mills

Pacing with the Exponential Progress of AI in the Food CPG Industry

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Who Should Attend

Whether you are a hands-on analyst, just starting your career in simulation, an academic researcher, a software developer, or a strategic leader, this event is designed for everyone who needs to stay at the forefront of engineering modeling and simulation innovation.

• Simulation Engineers & Analysts: Sharpen technical skills in nonlinear analysis, dynamics, and fatigue through expert-led workshops and training.
• Engineering Managers & Directors: Learn how to integrate simulation into the entire product lifecycle to drive faster, more reliable business outcomes. And how to understand what your analysts are telling you.
• Methods Developers & Researchers: Explore the next era of simulation, including AI/ML integration, digital twins, and automated workflows.
• Technology Providers & Executives: To network with key decision-makers from industry giants like Boeing, GE Aerospace, and Toyota while exploring the latest software and hardware advancements.

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Technical Chairs

Get Involved

Interested in presenting, sponsoring, or taking part?
Contact bel.hooley@nafems.org for more details.

Registration Details

• Member Rate: $995
• Non-Member Regular Rate: $1375

D​on't have enough credits? Reach out to bel.hooley@nafems.org and ask about our credits + cash pricing!

S​tudent Opportunity Registration:

We have 5 free student registrations available for the NAFEMS Americas Conference.
Please email kathy.elliott@nafems.org directly for details.

J​oin us for a raffle!

Stick around until the very end for your chance to win!
We’ll be raffling off gift cards worth up to $1,000, courtesy of NAFEMS and our event sponsors. You must be present to claim your prize, so don’t miss out!

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Optional – Publish a Journal Article

Outstanding extended abstract submissions will be shortlisted by the Review Committee for potential publication in the peer-reviewed Engineering Modelling, Analysis and Simulation Journal. We will assist you in transitioning your conference paper into a journal article.

EMAS has an open access publication model and is licensed under the “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) framework.

The publication process

• Submit an extended abstract and present at the conference,
• If recommended by the Review Committee, presenters will be invited to expand their extended abstracts into original research papers,
• Following the standard procedure, which includes a double-blind peer review, revisions, editing, the paper will be published online.