Military Simulation Training Summit
The Premier Event for the Military Simulation Training Community
February 24-25, 2026 | Celeste Hotel, Orlando
February 24-25, 2026
Furthering Advancement in Simulation Training for the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force and US Allied Military Forces
The 2026 IDGA Military Simulation Training Summit allows you to learn from senior decision-makers and experts in the simulation and synthetic training community. This is the premier event for the community, with over 250+ practitioners attending in Orlando - including US Army PEOs and PMs, US Navy LVC SMEs, US Air Force synthetic training leaders, cybersecurity experts, and heads of training from large and small militaries.
Current global conflicts are demonstrating the importance of upgraded training for the US and allied forces, meaning heavy investment in the sector. Such engagements on site will be critical for the improvement of tech stacks, and understanding for complex situations within combat. We are excited to be welcoming leaders of international partnership programs, along with exploring the next crucial steps for the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE).
These conversations will look ahead to the future of competency mapping interoperability, learning management systems, AI integration & more.
Meet our 2026 Speakers
Brigadier General William Glaser
Former Director, Synthetic Training Environment CFT
US Army (Ret.)
Colonel Stephen Banks
Branch Head for Modelling and Simulation Learning Technologies
NATO Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation
Brigadier General Christine Beeler
Commanding General
Program Executive Officer for Simulation Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), US Army (Subject to Final Approvals)
Captain Robert Betts
Commanding Officer, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
US Navy
Liz Bledsoe
Program Manager, Training Devices
Program Executive Officer for Simulation Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), US Army (Subject to Final Approvals)
Christopher Boyle
Director of Training Technologies for U.S. Fleet Forces Command
US Navy
Colonel Natasha Coleman
Project Manager Cyber, Test, and Training
Program Executive Officer for Simulation Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), US Army (Subject to Final Approvals)
Colonel Anthony Graham
Commander, Commander, Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS)
US Air Force
Colonel Ryan Harrington
Commanding Officer, Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic
US Marine Corps Training Command
Elizabeth Tygart
Product Manager Synthetic Training Systems
Marine Corps Systems Command PM Training Systems
Kevin Cogan
Innovation Director, Department of the Air Force Chief Model & Simulation Office
US Air Force
Colonel Nicholas Waldron
Branch Head, Experimentation and Wargaming
NATO Headquarters
Dale Whittaker
Project Lead International Programs Office
Program Executive Officer for Simulation Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), US Army (Subject to Final Approvals)
Erin Goodrich Baker
Central Florida Tech Bridge Director/ Central Florida Tech Grove Program Manager
US Navy
Lieutenant Colonel Adam Willis
Program Manager Biological Technologies Office
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Dr. Melanie Lazarus
Dean, US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
US Air Force
Lloyd Kleinman
Training Technology, International Programs
US Navy
Heather Priest
Senior Scientific Technical Manager for LVC Training Solutions
US Navy
Rory O'Brien
Chief, ISTD
U.S. Army
Industry-Leading Content
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A Guide to Simulation Training in the U.S. Navy
IDGA provides a platform to share knowledge across military branches. The U.S. Navy us leading the charge for LVC platforms, preparing sailors for future operations.
5 Key Themes for the 2026 Summit
Explore the key industry themes shaping IDGA's Military Simulation Training Summit agenda.
What are you looking forward to discussing?
From Virtual to Real-World Readiness at the Military Simulation Training Summit
Learn how multinational collaboration enhances training integration.
Exclusive interview with event chair, Brig. Gen. Glaser.
Building the Army's AI Future
Hear from Dr. Brawner, the AI Lead and Program Manager of the ICT UARC for US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center.
From AI usage, to a range of training types such as LVC, there's a wide range of content coming for 2026.
Download the 2026 AGENDA
Wondering what's in store?
Here's what you can expect at IDGA's Military Simulation & Training Summit:
✔️ Insights from the leaders of the integrated training ranges & simulated environments for the US Navy
✔️ Next steps for the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE)
✔️ Knowledge sharing from international partnership program leaders
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