The 20th 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, Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC), Mediterranean Dialogue (MD), Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI), NATO Partners across the Globe, and UN, EU, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (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 2025 will take place from 23 to 25 September 2025 at the “Ergife Palace Hotel & Conference Center”, located in “Largo Lorenzo Mossa n. 8, Roma” in Rome (Italy) (+39 06 66441, www.ergifepalacehotel.com).
Structure and Schedule.
The Forum will be conducted in person over 3 days, the on-site badge pick up will begin on 22 September 2025 followed by an ice-breaker. Registration and payment will only be possible online. The projected schedule of the forum will be updated regularly on the NATO M&S COE web page – https://www.mscoe.org/event/nato-ca2x2-forum-2025/.
Travel arrangements
NATO MSCOE will not provide transportation from / to the hotel. The hotel is a 6 minute walk from the nearest BUS stop and a 15 minute walk from the nearest (underground) LINEA “A” METRO stop “Cornelia”, Contact the hotel (http://www.ergifepalacehotel.com) to check transportation services availability.
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate from 22-25 September 2025 at the “Ergife Palace Hotel & Conference Centre” on a first come, first served basis. Please be aware that September is a popular destination for tourists at this time of year. Rome will host a higher than average number of tourists this year due to the 2025 Jubilee. Participants are strongly encouraged to reserve their hotel room as soon as possible.
Fees.
The Forum fee to attend will be 310 EUR. There is no reduced fee for attending only certain days or sessions. For any further related information please refer to:
Major (OF3) Francesco MORETTI (mscoe.budfin@smd.difesa.it or +39 06 46912 4388).
Social events
- Ice breaker: NATO MSCOE Director will host an optional ice-breaker on Monday, 22 September from 19.00 – 21.00;
- Cultural event: an optional cultural event will be organized at one of Rome’s many historical sites during the afternoon on Wednesday 24 September (exact time TBP);
Dress Code.
The appropriate dress code will be:
| When | Military | Civilians |
| Ice Breaker | Dress uniform (jacket & tie) | Business (jacket & tie) |
| Plenary | Dress uniform (jacket & tie) | Business (jacket & tie) |
| Forum Sessions-Panel Members | Dress uniform (jacket & tie) | Business (jacket & tie) |
| Forum Sessions-Attendees: | Dress uniform (tie without jacket) | Business casual |
| Cultural event | Smart Casual (TBC) | Smart Casual (TBC) |
Information security
The conference has no classification marking and all contents will be releasable to the public. The conference will be held under the Chatham House Rule.
Partnering Activities
Defence Universities Workshop, in support of an inaugural meeting of an academic military simulation community. This will be a closed workshop with limited seats. If your Defence University is interested in participating, please contact us at natoca2x2forum@mscoe.org
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