The 16th NATO CA²X² (Computer Assisted Analysis, Exercise, Experimentation) Forum, organized by the NATO Modelling and Simulation Centre of Excellence, is an event where military users, industry and academia meet and discuss M&S topics like M&S Discipline, Exercises, Experimentation, Wargaming, Analysis,  Standards, Interoperability, and so on.

The Event is open to NATO Nations, NATO Bodies, EAPC, MD, ICI, NATO Partners across the Globe, and UN, EU, OSCE Representatives. On a case-by-case basis and upon approval, participants outside the listed entities could be admitted.

During the event it is possible to attend presentations, workshops, demonstrations and round tables on latest technology and future trends.

The NATO CA²X²  Forum 2021 main event will take place from 4 to 8 October 2021., completely online.

This year’s main theme will be: “Shaping NATO’s Future Modelling and Simulation Capabilities”.

The Official Forum will be followed by a Sprint Week (11-15 October 2021), where more informal and practical activities will take place (demos, workshops, courses, …) will take place in a more informal and relaxed environment.

Main topics:
• Computer Assisted eXercise (CAX track)
• Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS track)
• M&S Standards and Technologies
• M&S Lessons Learned
• Education and Training
• Wargaming
• Cyber M&S
• Space M&S
• Artificial Intelligence
• Capability Development and Experimentation
• Support to Military Operations and Decision Making

A part of this Modelling & Simulation Sprint Week this year will be the MESAS21 conference. (Separate registration will be required.).

Despite the adverse condition, the previous 2020 edition, the first one held completely online, was very successful. 630 digital visitors, 41 nations, 124 companies, 59 exhibitors, 22 workshop sessions and 11 sponsors guaranteed an active participation and a huge media interest. Find more information on the past edition on: https://mscoe.org/15th-nato-ca2x2-forum-modelling-simulation-coe-in-rome/ (2020 forum agenda: https://www.mscoe.org/event/nato-ca2x2-forum-2020/page/nato-ca2x2-forum-agenda/).