Simulation Around The World

Track coordinators: María Julia Blas (INGAR CONICET-UTN), Esteban Mocskos (UBA), Rafael Mayo-Garcia (CIEMAT) 

Simulation Around the World is a hybrid track whose purpose is to broaden participation among two key categories of people:

1. Expand access to simulation researchers and practitioners residing in geographical regions that are historically underrepresented in WSC (see list of regions/countries in [1]);Enable participation from regions where travel is prohibited or challenging, g. due to conflict or natural disaster; and
2. Enable participation by people unable to travel due to personal reasons. (Personal reasons include, but are not limited to, inability to obtain a visa, caring responsibilities, bereavement, or personal or family healthcare concerns.)

Since space is limited, all people anticipating difficulty traveling to WSC according to 1 or 2 are encouraged to submit to this track.

Paper and Extended Abstract Submissions:

When submitting a paper or extended abstract to this track, please select one of the following options when filling out the submission form:

• Simulation Around the World Contributed Paper, or
• Simulation Around the World Contributed Extended Abstract

To assist with identifying appropriate reviewers, submissions should identify a secondary track that best aligns with the submission. For example, if the paper is an application of simulation optimization, select “Simulation Optimization” as an alternate track to help guide the review process.

The submission requirements and deadlines are the same as for regular contributed papers or extended abstracts. Additionally, authors will need to submit a short statement of no more than 250 words explaining how their submission aligns with the goals of the SATW track (e.g., indicating 1 or 2 above). The track committee will review all applications to determine their suitability for the SATW track. Applications will also be reviewed for technical merit following the standard review process.

Fees:

Accepted submissions should be presented at WSC. Since SATW is a hybrid track, two forms of presentations are allowed: in-person or online. Online-only presenters will need to pay the online reduced registration fee.

• All registration fees are charged in USD and are inclusive of 20% UK Value Added Tax (VAT). INFORMS is in the process of obtaining a VAT number and will provide that once available
• Registration fees for on-site attendees include three conference lunches (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday). Please scroll down to see other items included in the registration fees.

*Early Bird Registration Rate ends: November 5, 2026, 11:59pm ET.

Speaker Registration deadline: October 1, 2026, 11:59pm ET.

WSC D&I Initiative – More Information Coming Soon
Further information about the WSC D&I travel grant/registration eligibility, application details and opportunities for participation, will be available soon.

A registration fee waiver may be awarded to online only speakers whose home institutions are located in an eligible country, listed below.

[1] Eligible countries include^*:

• Countries on the African continent
• Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
• America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela
• Middle East/Western Asia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, Yemen

* If you reside in a country other than those listed which you believe should be on the eligible list, please provide a brief case with your submission.

* If a presenter accepted to the SATW track unexpectedly becomes able to attend the regular conference in-person, they may continue to participate in the track but will need to pay the in-person registration fee.

In-person registration fee includes:

• Access to Opening Session, Titans of Simulation speakers and technical sessions
• Admission to the MASM Conference
• Coffee Breaks and Lunch (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
• Networking with other simulation professionals
• Exhibit Hall 
• Vendor Workshops
• User Group Meetings 
• Welcome Reception (Monday) at the Glasgow Science Center
• Social event at the Welcome Reception
• Scholarly Society, Journal, and Affiliated Meetings
• UK Value Added Tax (VAT) 20%

Limited Virtual Conference Access for SATW Participants Includes:

• Livestream the Simulation Around the World (SATW) track and participate in live Q&A (Please note these will not be recorded)
• Download the conference mobile app which will contain the full schedule with papers and/or extended abstracts, and a list of participants (opt-in only) which can be used to make connections in our field

Sponsorship:

Companies, vendors, and other entities interested in sponsoring the SATW track, please visit the: Sponsorship Opportunity page.