MESAS 2026 – Advancing Modelling & Simulation for Autonomous Systems
The 13th International Conference on Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems (MESAS 2026) successfully took place on 21–23 October 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic, as part of the Future Forces Exhibition & Forum.
Organised by the NATO Modelling and Simulation Centre of Excellence in cooperation with the University of Defence, the conference brought together 60 registered participants and 42 speakers from the military, academia, and industry.
Over three days, participants exchanged knowledge, research findings, and practical experience in modelling and simulation, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and emerging defence technologies.
MESAS 2026 once again highlighted the importance of international cooperation and the growing role of M&S in supporting innovation, experimentation, and future military capabilities.
A sincere thank you to all speakers, participants, partners, and organisers who contributed to the success of this year’s conference!
Written by Ltc. David Žůrek, NATO M&S COE
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The NATO Modelling & Simulation Centre of Excellence is dedicated to the promotion of Modelling & Simulation in support of operational requirements, training and interoperability. The Centre act as a catalyst for transformation through the involvement of NATO, governments, academia, industry, operational and training entities, by improving the networking of NATO and nationally owned Modelling & Simulation systems, the cooperation between Nations and organizations through the sharing of Modelling & Simulation information and developments and serving as an international source of expertise for transformation in the related domain. https://www.mscoe.org
NATO Centres of Excellence are nationally or multi-nationally funded institutions accredited by NATO. They train and educate leaders and specialists from NATO member and partner countries, assist in doctrine development, identify lessons learned, improve interoperability and capabilities, and test and validate concepts through experimentation. They offer recognized expertise and experience that is of benefit to the Alliance and support the transformation of NATO, while avoiding the duplication of assets, resources and capabilities already present within the NATO command structure. Although not part of the NATO command structure, they are part of a wider framework supporting NATO Command Arrangements. [source https://www.act.nato.int/centres-of-excellence]
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