December 13-16, Orlando World Center Marriott

Orlando, Florida, USA

www.wintersim.org/2020

 

Call for Papers

 

The Winter Simulation Conference (WSC) is the premier international forum for disseminating recent advances in the field of dynamic systems modeling and simulation. In addition to a technical program of unsurpassed scope and quality, WSC provides the central meeting place for simulation practitioners, researchers and vendors. Research in modeling and simulation is propelled by fostering cross fertilization between various disciplines. The theme for WSC 2020 is “Simulation Drives Innovation.”

 

We live in exciting times in which the power of data and computing are at our fingertips. With this increased power comes increased complexity – which invites simulation as a natural tool to help drive innovation. This, in turn, allows us to innovate in the theory and practice of simulation itself. We invite papers that highlight innovations in both simulation theory and applications, with a specific interest in innovative uses of simulation in unconventional areas such as the humanities, social sciences, and the arts.

 

LOCATION

WSC 2020 will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. Only minutes from the Disney theme parks, our Lake Buena Vista, Florida hotel provides a convenient shuttle service included in the resort fee. Relax and recharge in spacious hotel rooms that feature featherbeds, mini-refrigerators, reading chairs, large desks and Wi-Fi. Many rooms offer balconies with views of the nightly light show or the pools.

 

PROGRAM

WSC 2020 features a comprehensive program ranging from introductory tutorials to state-of-the-art research and practice. Planned tracks are:

 

Advanced Tutorials

Model Uncertainty & Robust Simulation

Agent-Based Simulation

Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing

Analysis Methodology

Modeling Methodology

Aviation Modeling & Analysis

 

PhD Colloquium

Case Studies

 

Poster Sessions

Complex, Intelligent, Adaptive & Autonomous Systems

 

Professional Development

Data Science for Simulation

 

Project Management & Construction

Environmental & Sustainability Applications

 

Scientific Applications

Gaming & Participatory Methods

 

Simulation and the Humanities

Healthcare Applications

 

Simulation Education

Hybrid Simulation

 

Simulation for Global Challenges

Introductory Tutorials

 

Simulation in Industry 4.0

Logistics, Supply Chain & Transportation

 

Simulation Optimization

Manufacturing Applications

 

Using Simulation to Innovate

Military Applications

 

Vendor

 

 

DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS

All submissions will be peer reviewed. Accepted papers will be published in the digital version of the conference proceedings stored in IEEE and ACM repositories. All papers must be presented for the paper to be fully published, copyrighted and disseminated. Instructions, information, submission forms and procedures are available on the WSC website. Extended abstracts will appear in the INFORMS Simulation Society archives, but not in the ACM and IEEE digital proceedings.

Each accepted paper must have a separate, paid registration. Only under highly unusual circumstances, and at the discretion of the conference leadership, will an author be allowed to present more than one paper on a single registration. Authors wishing to do so must contact the Program Chair by September 1, clearly describing which papers the authors wish to present under the single registration, and why an exception to the conference policy is warranted. Unless permission is granted, an author planning to present two papers will be required to pay for two registrations.

April 3, 2020: Electronically submit contributed papers not previously published or presented.  Each submission must use the Word or LaTeX templates on the Authors Kit. The page size in the proceedings is 8.5 by 11 inches (21.6 cm by 27.9 cm). Papers should be at most 12 pages (including an abstract of not more than 150 words), except for introductory tutorials, advanced tutorials, and panel sessions, for which the limit is 15 pages. Submission implies that an author will attend WSC 2020 and present the paper, and all clearance required for publication of the paper will be obtained by July 15, 2020. Use of the authors’ templates in one of the following formats is required: Microsoft Word or LaTeX. Submissions must be made through the WSC website.

May 29, 2020: Notification of acceptance

June 30, 2020: Authors electronically submit corrected papers to the Proceedings Editor.

July-August 2020: The Proceedings Editors contact authors with formatting-related queries and corrections, with individual deadlines for submitting the camera-ready copy.

 

WSC 2020 is sponsored by ACM/SIGSIM, ASA (Technical Co-Sponsor), ASIM (Technical Co-Sponsor), IEEE/SMC (Technical Co-Sponsor), IISE, INFORMS-SIM, NIST (Technical Co-Sponsor), SCS, and ORS (UK, Technical Sponsor).

 

General Chair Renee Thiesing, Simio LLC

 

Program Chair

Theresa Roeder, San Francisco State University

 

Publicity Chairs

Laura Silvoy, Array Architects

Katy Smith, Emory Healthcare

Oliver Rose, Universität der Bundeswehr München