2024 Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference (ANNSIM)
May 20-23, 2024
Location: American University, Washington, DC, USA
About ANNSIM
The 2024 Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference (ANNSIM’24) is the annual conference sponsored by The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS), which covers state-of-the-art developments in Modeling & Simulation (M&S). The conference includes keynote speeches presented by technology and industry leaders, technical sessions, and tutorials for professional development. Scientists, engineers, managers, educators, and business professionals who develop or use M&S methodologies and tools are invited to participate and present original contributions.
Hosted by The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS), the 2024 Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference (ANNSIM’24) is the annual conference that covers state-of-the-art developments in Modeling & Simulation (M&S). The conference includes keynote speeches presented by technology and industry leaders, technical sessions, and tutorials for professional development. Scientists, engineers, managers, educators, and business professionals who develop or use M&S methodologies and tools are invited to participate and present original contributions. ANNSIM’24 invites original contributions to the theory, methodology, and practice of modeling and simulation in any discipline.
2024 Organizing Committee
General Chair: Gregory Zacharewicz, IMT Mines Alès
Program Chair: Cristina Ruiz Martin, Carleton University, Canada
Proceedings Chair: Bentley James Oakes, Polytechnique Montreal,Canada
Roman Cardenas Rodriquez, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain
Awards Chair: Hamdi Kavak, George Mason University, USA
Publicity Chairs:
Latin America: Maria Julia Blas, Institute of Development and Design (INGAR) Argentina USA
Canada: Amin Rahimian, University of Pittsburgh
Europe: Debraj Roy, University of Amsterdam
Asia: Georgios Theodoropoulos, Southern University of Science and Technology,
Africa: Oumar Maiga, University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB)
Oceania: Claudia Szabo, University of Adelaide
2024 Awards
Overall Best Paper
HSAA Track
Sureni Wickramasooriya
Overall Best Paper
HSAA Track
Imran Mahmood
Overall Best Paper
HSAA Track
Anisoara Calinescu
Overall Best Paper
HSAA Track
Michael Wooldridge
Overall Best Paper
HSAA Track
Gregory Lanzaro
Best Paper Runner-Up
Cyber Track
Jeongkeun Shin
Best Paper Runner-Up
Cyber Track
Richard Carley
Best Paper Runner-Up
Cyber Track
Kathleen M. Carley
Cristina Ruiz Martin
ANNSIM 2024 Program Chair
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
ANNSIM 2024 Technical Tracks
Annual Simulation Symposium, Chairs: Joachim Denil, University of Antwerp, Belgium and Deniz Cetinkaya, Bournemouth University, UK
Humans, Societies, and Artificial Agents, Chairs: Taylor Anderson, George Mason University, USA and Petra Ahrweiler, Johannes Gutenberg University, Germany
Health and Medicine, Chairs: Özgür M. Araz, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA and Srini Venkatramanan, University of Virginia, USA
Cyber, Chairs: David Wells, MITRE, USA and Katherine Morse, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, USA
Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Systems, Chairs: Elisa Negri, Politecnico Milano, Italy and Mirigta Frasheri, Aarhus University, Denmark
Communications and Networking Simulation, Chairs: Abdolreza Abhari, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada and Cheng-Bang Chen, University of Miami, USA
Sustainability and Resource Management, Chairs: Ursula Eicker, Concordia University, Canada and Ankica Barisic, Université Côte d’Azur, France
Business, Chairs: Mahsa Pourbafrani, RWTH Aachen University, Germany and Dominik Bork, TU Wien, Austria
Machine Learning and AI, Chairs: Jose Padilla, Old Dominion University, USA and Brandon Haworth, University of Victoria, Canada
Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design (SimAUD), Chairs: Mohamed Aly Etman, Yale University, USA and Nina M. Sharifi, Syracuse University, USA
Tutorials, Chairs: Scott Rosen, MITRE, USA and Canan Gunes Corlu, Boston University, USA
Ph.D. Colloquium, Chairs: Margarita Vinnikov, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA and Kevin Brown, Argonne National Lab, USA
Technical Track Summaries
2024 Submission Guidelines
ANNSIM’24 invites original contributions to the theory, methodology, and practice of modeling and simulation in any scientific or engineering discipline. Original, high-quality technical papers are solicited for peer review, presentation, and subsequent publication in the conference proceedings if accepted. Technical papers are max 12 pages long with single column format. Tutorials and Ph.D. Colloquium submissions are 2 pages long. Papers must not have appeared before (or be pending) in a journal or conference with published proceedings, nor may they be under review or submitted to another forum during the ANNSIM’24 review process.
Authors of accepted papers are expected to register by the time of camera-ready submission, attend the conference, and present their work to their peers. Accepted technical papers will be submitted to the appropriate Digital Libraries for archiving and will be indexed in Scopus/DBLP and ACM databases.
Evaluation criteria: Double-blind submissions will be assessed with respect to their overall contributions, strengths and weaknesses. Feedback will include qualitative comments on these three dimensions as well as quantitative scores. Both qualitative and quantitative feedback will be used by track chairs to suggest a decision, which will then be reviewed by the organizing committee.
ANNSIM’24 Call For Papers
(WiP) Workshop Call For Papers
2024 Important Deadlines for all Submission Types
Regular and Short Paper Submission Deadlines:
Paper Submission Deadline: January 14, 2024
Acceptance Notification: March 1, 2024
Camera-ready Version Deadline: March 20, 2024
Conference Program Announced: April 3, 2024
2024 Submission Types
Full Papers
Papers are max 12 pages long (one extra page with references and bios is allowed) in single-column format. Submissions as full papers must be double-blind. See the instructions below.
“Submissions that are clearly outside the scope of the conference or do not respect formatting rules might be desk-rejected without review.”
Short Papers
Papers are max 6 pages long in single-column format. Submissions as short papers must be double-blind. See the instructions below.
“Submissions that are clearly outside the scope of the conference or do not respect formatting rules might be desk-rejected without review.”
Tutorials/Workshops
Proposals should be one to two pages and must include the following information:
- Title of the tutorial and description (max 2 pages)
- Organizers and their affiliations (including short bios)
- Expected duration of the tutorial: 90 minutes, 120 minutes, a half-day, or full day.
- Tutorial organizers may submit a full paper with more details about the tools and methods shown in the tutorial to one of the related technical tracks and, if accepted after peer review, it will appear in the
conference proceedings.
2024 Author’s Kit Information and Submission Link
Author’s Kit Instructions and Forms for Papers
Below you will find PDF forms including general guidelines for preparing and submitting your paper, the required transfer of copyright and author certification form, tips for writing a quality paper, as well as tips for giving a high-quality presentation (all presenters are encouraged to read this). We encourage all submissions to use LaTeX, and we have provided an Overleaf template to simplify the process of starting your paper. Authors are also able to use Word. Please note that these paper templates have changed significantly from previous versions. Please do not use a template from a previous year, as this will cause your manuscript to not be submitted.
- LaTeX and Word Template and Guidance
- Upon Acceptance: Author’s Kit Forms-Transfer of Copyright and Author Certification
- At the Conference: Guidelines for Writing a Good Paper for the Proceedings of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS)
- At the Conference: How to Give a Great Presentation
General Process to Prepare and Submit a Paper
Once you decide on a paper template, the general process for preparing and submitting a conference paper is as follows:
- Decide on a format (LaTeX is recommended but Word and Overleaf is allowed). The overleaf template is a quick way to start.
- Modify those files to produce your submission. Remember to stay within the page limit and to remove all identifying information, as submissions are double-blind.
- If your paper is accepted, you will have to submit to the paper submission site the final material: final version of paper (ZIP file), completed & signed Transfer of Copyright form, completed & signed Author Certification form, and a copy of your registration receipt. At least one author must register in advance for each accepted paper and come present it at the conference.
Policy on the use of AI in research papers: The use of Generative AI to help with writing some of the paper must be disclosed in the acknowledgements section of any paper submitted to an SCS publication. Generative AI includes the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT. If this use is specific to certain sections of the paper, we encourage authors to identify such sections (e.g., “We used GPT 4 to draft section 3.2”). The policy applies to conferences such as the Annual Modelling & Simulation Conference (ANNSIM), or extended versions submitted to the Society’s journals (Simulation: Transactions of the SCS, The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation).
2024 Fees and Registration
Conference Registration Fees
Registration Type Regular Fee Late Fee (After May 1, 2024)
Member $650 USD $700 USD
Non-Member $780 USD $830 USD
Student/Retiree $350 USD $400 USD
NEW! Combined Registration $770 USD $820 USD
Additional Items Regular Fee Late Fee (After May 1, 2024)
Additional Paper(s) $250 USD/paper $250 USD/paper
Additional Page(s) $50 USD/page $50 USD/page
Day/Onsite Registration* $300 USD $300 USD
*The new Combined Registration is now available for non-members. Register at this rate to receive a 1-year membership with SCS and all the conference benefits. Contact the SCS Office at scs@scs.org if you have questions.
**This fee applies to additional papers. No extra fee is charged.
IMPORTANT: Students and Retirees. If you are a non-member student or retiree, please select the Full Conference Non-Member Registration option during the registration process. To receive the student or retiree discount price, turn in your student verification or retiree form found below.
2024 Venue Information
Directions & Hotel Accommodations
American University Address:
Constitution Hall
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Website
Hotels and Lodging:
American University has negotiated discounted rates with several area hotels located conveniently to the campus. Reservations for travel can be booked directly with the hotel via the Campus Travel Management portal (Campus Travel – American University). A small percentage of the proceeds from reservations made here will be returned to American University to support university programs and initiatives.
Recommended: From the list above, Glover Park Hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to American University. It lists this on the hotel site here.
Public Transportation & Shuttle Information
American University is accessible from all three major airports located in the metropolitan area. Reagan National Airport, near downtown Washington, D.C. is accessible to the American University campus by Metro (subway) and taxi, Dulles International Airport is accessible by Metro (subway) taxi, and a shuttle service. Baltimore/ Washington International Airport is accessible by shuttle, Amtrak, and MARC trains that run to Washington D.C.’s Union Station. Guests can then travel on Metro’s Red Line from Union Station to the Tenleytown/ American University Metro Stop.
American University is located less than a mile from the Tenleytown/ American University Metro Station and shuttle service is provided daily to the Metro for American University students, faculty, staff, and summer conference guests at no additional charge. The shuttle schedule can be found at https://www.american.edu/finance/transportation/shuttle.cfm. Shuttles run approximately every 20 minutes from 7:00 am until 12:30 am and hours are extended on weekends. The American University shuttle is accessible to any individual with mobility considerations.
Visa & Travel Documents
If you are from a foreign country and need a Conference Invitation letter for your visa, you must fill out the Visa Invitation form completely, save and email the Visa Invitation form to scs@scs.org.
Note: Visa Invitation Letters are provided ONLY to individuals who have paid their registration to the conference in advance. Individuals who seek to attend the conference, regardless of paper acceptance decisions or who may experience long visa processing times, are encouraged to start their visa processing early.
About Local Area
American University and the Neighborhood
Maintaining good relations with their neighbors is a priority for American University and they welcome the opportunity to be a valuable and valued community partner.
They invite everyone to attend lectures on campus, enjoy musical performances and openings at the Katzen Arts Center, show support as Friends of the Library, take advantage of special rates at the university fitness center and pool, and make use of campus amenities such as our bookstore, retail food outlets, and ATM machines.
Sustainability at American University
American University is committed to acting on its values through social responsibility, service, and an active pursuit of sustainability.
American University is proud to be a leader in sustainability. Sustainability is a culture that is visible the moment you step onto campus. Green buildings incorporate energy-efficient technologies and a focus on human health. They plant local and adaptive species. They use solar energy, strive for zero waste, and work with community partners to offer sustainable transportation. The culture of sustainability is evident through faculty research efforts, student involvement, and staff practices. These are just some of the elements that contribute to American University’s commitment to having a small footprint.
Learn more about these and other factors that contribute to the greening of American University and learn how you can engage in sustainability on campus by exploring their website.
2024 Keynote Speakers
Participatory Modeling for Collaborative and Equitable Planning: From Potential to Realization by Prof. Dr. Moira Zellner
NSF Programs to Democratize Cyber infrastructure Access by Dr. Ashok Srinivasan
2024 Technical Program Committee
2024 Conference Program
2024 Tutorials
Tutorial I: Introductory Tutorial on Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation
Date | Time: Monday, May 20, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Chick Macal
Tutorial II: Pattern Oriented Modeling and Test Driven Development: A Combined Approach to Improve Verification and Validation for Agent-based Models
Date | Time: Monday, May 20, 2024| 1:30 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sarah Wise
Tutorial III: Discrete-Event Modeling and Simulation-Based Development of Embedded Systems
Date | Time: Monday, May 20, 2024| 3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
Presenters: Cristina Ruiz Martin and Gabriel Wainer
Tutorial IV: Discrete-Event Manufacturing Simulation Using the Open-Source Simprocesd Environment : A Tutorial
Date | Time: Wednesday, May 22, 2024| 10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Presenters: Serghei Drozdov and Mehdi Dadfarnia
Tutorial V: Designing and Running Quantum Circuits on a Quantum Simulator
Date | Time: Wednesday, May 22, 2024| 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Deniz Cetinkaya
2024 Workshops and Panels
Discriminatory Gaslighting and Imposter Syndrome
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Christy L. Pichichero
Chairs: Prof. Dr. Taylor Anderson, Margarita Vinnikov, and Cristina Ruiz Martin
May 21, 2024, Tuesday, 5:15p.m.
This event seeks to empower women and underrepresented groups in the modeling and simulation community. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, fostering a community that encourages collaboration, mentorship, and support. The event will feature a short talk by Dr. Christy Pichichero, Associate Professor of History and French, and the Director of Faculty Diversity at George Mason University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Dr. Pichichero will address “Discriminatory Gaslighting and Imposter Syndrome,” offering insights into re-framing and overcoming such challenges faced by women and underrepresented groups in STEM. This event is open to all interested in supporting and building such a community.”
Policy Modeling meets Policy Prof. Dr. Petra Ahrweiler, Prof. Dr. Taylor Anderson, Prof. Dr. Erik W. Johnston, Prof. Dr. Thomas Clemen and Dr. Andreas Tolk
May 21, 2024, Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
The 1 day workshop will be attended by modelers as registered participants of ANNSIM 2024 and invited policy practitioners. The main objective is to provide a unique learning opportunity as a platform for discussion and interaction between modelers and practitioners. Policy modelers will present their ideas and approaches to practitioners for feedback and guidance and to learn about the policy world – its rationales, its everyday challenges, its priorities, its needs, its language, its work environment, its wish list to modelers, its requirements on validity and credibility of models, and its current uptake of policy models.
Panel: Advancing Educational and Research Programs: Insights from Agencies
Keynote Speakers: KC Morris, Syed Mohammad, Ph.D. and Moria Fisher Bittman, Ph.D.
Chair: Dr. Ghaith Rabadi
May 22, 2024, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.
In this panel, the speakers will give a brief overview of their research programs and provide insights into the latest research priorities through an interactive moderated discussion. The panel moderator will then answer questions from conference attendees.
AGU Tour, Advancing Earth and Space Sciences
2000 Florida Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20009
May 23, 2024, Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
AGU has taken a leadership role through a number of actions, including net zero energy renovation of their Washington, D.C. location. Net zero energy means the total annual amount of energy used by a building is equal to or less than the amount of energy created onsite through innovative technologies and renewable power generation. By achieving net zero energy, AGU’s building will reduce energy, waste, and water consumption to almost zero and greatly reduce the carbon footprint, with the intent of putting excess power back on the grid. As one of the first renovated net zero building s in a U.S. city and since AGU’s building is on a compact urban lot, it is a model for how technologies can be combined and used to maximize efficiency.
Since 1952, SCS has been a multidisciplinary society made up of working scientists, researchers, designers, and managers that are focused on promoting the use of computer simulation. Each year, our organization holds multiple events where M&S professionals from around the world come together to advance their career development, share ideas, benchmark processes, and network with each other.
SCS hosts or sponsors a number of conferences each year where participants may do the following:
• Present Papers
• Attend Technical Sessions
• Visit Exhibit Areas
• Interface with Vendors
• Network with Other M&S Professionals
What We Do
At any of the SCS-sponsored conferences, you may present a paper or attend technical sessions. Either way, you benefit from the professional exchange of information and camaraderie created by the social environment. The conference locations are picked with the family in mind so that they can enjoy the surroundings while you participate in the event.
SCS also publishes the proceedings of each conference for distribution to attendees and resale to other M&S professionals. A listing of all our international publications, provided to members free of charge, can be obtained from our office.