The Modeling, Simulation, and Training (MS&T) industry plays a critical role in advancing one of the Department of Defense's highest priorities: warfighter readiness. In an era of evolving threats and strategic complexity, ensuring that our forces are trained, agile, and prepared requires more than occasional instruction - it demands realistic, immersive, and continuous training. That mission lies at the core of I/ITSEC and the broader simulation community. 

At I/ITSEC, we understand that training is not simply a support activity - it is a strategic foundation. Whether in combat, disaster response, or multinational operations, today's military and security professionals need adaptable, data-driven, and scalable training solutions that mirror real-world conditions. That's why government leaders, industry innovators, educators, and mission partners gather here: to shape solutions that meet the challenges of tomorrow. 

Every year, I/ITSEC showcases the cutting edge of the MS&T ecosystem. From flight simulators and convoy trainers to advanced distributed learning systems, immersive 3D environments, AI-driven tools, and public saftey applications - these techonologies reflect a shared commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and integrated training. 

As NTSA continues to champion public-private partnerships and American leadership in defense technology, the role of the simulation community has never been more vital.  I/ITSEC serves as a launchpad for collaboration - bringing together the people, platforms, and ideas to ensure our warfighters, first responders, and allies are trained, ready, and equipped to succeed in an increasingly complex world.  

Together, we are shaping the future of readiness - through simulation.  

I/ITSEC 2025 Stats

  • Exhibit Visitors: 8,367
  • Conference Attendees: 4,298
  • Governement Attendees: 3,700
  • International Visitors/Countries: 2,096 from 55 Countries
  • Press Outlets: 34
  • Over 200 technical Paper sessions, Tutorials, Workshops, and Special Events
  • Exhibiting Companies: 502 companies occupying 463 exhibit spaces in 216,200 net square feet


Attendee Justification (Link)           ​I/ITSEC Theme 2026 (Link)
 

NTSA Contacts: 
Shannon Burch,CEM, Senior Director, Exhibits & Sponsorships sburch@ntsa.org

Tiffany Milnor, Manager, Exhibits & Operations tmilnor@ntsa.org


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I/ITSEC will take place in the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), next to the Hyatt Regency and across from the Rosen Centre.  Directions to the OCCC


 

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