MESAS 2022 - Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous System Conference in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – The NATO Modelling & Simulation Centre of Excellence conducted the 2022 Modelling & Simulation for Autonomous Systems (MESAS) Conference from 20-21 October in Prague. MESAS, organized and facilitated by the M&S COE, and in coordination with the Czech University of Defence, was held in presence as part of the Future Forces Forum, an International Exhibition for defence and security information exchange. After two years being held virtually, MESAS brought together experts from both Europe and the United States to present their projects concerning autonomous systems. More than 22 scientific papers were presented from the military, academia, and industry partners focusing on the use of modelling and simulation for the development and testing of autonomous systems, use of artificial intelligence and practical use cases. The conference hosted presentations from the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, Greece, and the United States to name a few.
The presentations selected for MESAS are vetted by a scientific panel and are subsequently published in the Springer Proceedings publication.
The MESAS 2022 conference was officially opened by the NATO M&S COE Deputy Director, Lieutenant Colonel Brad Koerner (USA), followed by a welcome speech from Colonel Jan Mazal, the Chief of the Military Robotics Department of the Czech University of Defence.
LTC Koerner emphasized the importance of the work being advanced for Artificial Intelligence and autonomous systems and how relevant these projects are in the context of world events. The NATO M&S COE is committed to working on these important topics in conjunction with NATO and its Nations through military, academic, and industrial organizations to develop synergies between projects and forming collaborative approaches for future development.
You can learn more about the Future Forces Forum here.
You can learn more about MESAS 2022 here.
Written by Lieutenant Colonel Brad Koerner NATO M&S COE Deputy Director.
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