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<\/a>Orange County, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the National Center for Simulation will host the Florida Simulation Summit on September 7, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, located on 9800 International Drive.<\/p>\nNow in its third year, the Florida Simulation Summit\u2019s theme is \u201cExperience the New Reality.\u201d The event will showcase the transformation and advancement of transportation, medical, architecture and engineering industries through the use of virtual and augmented reality. The Summit\u2019s goal is to highlight the state\u2019s multibillion-dollar modeling, simulation and training (MS&T) industry and will feature various simulation experts.<\/p>\n
The keynote speaker is Elizabeth Baron at Ford Motor Co.\u2019s Virtual Reality and Advanced Technical Specialist. Baron manages Ford\u2019s Virtual Reality Center in Product Development that provides immersive virtual reality systems used for design and product development. As part of the Digital Innovation Group at Ford, Baron\u2019s goal is to address the unique challenges of automotive design and engineering in the digital age. The Summit speakers also includes experts from Tesla, Luminar Technologies, Inc. (autonomous vehicles), the I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project, Orlando International Airport, PCL Construction, Nemours Children\u2019s Hospital and the University Florida.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom scientific discovery to the creation of high-value jobs, the MS&T sector will provide unlimited opportunities for generations to come,\u201d Mayor Jacobs said. \u201cWe are inspired by this sector\u2019s innovation and all of the emerging simulation technologies and applications highlighted at the Florida Simulation Summit. We\u2019re creating a vision for the future and an environment that fosters collaboration, productivity, profitability and jobs in Orange County.\u201d<\/p>\n
To protect this valued economic cluster, Orange County responded to looming threats posed by potential defense spending cuts and base closures by forming the MS&T Blue Ribbon Commission in 2013. The Commission is a coalition of community leaders and industry stakeholders that advocates for this high-value and high-wage economic sector in Florida.<\/p>\n
The Commission continues to educate key audiences regarding the high level of synergy between MS&T and other key sectors of our economy, including medical, gaming, education, aviation, aerospace, animation, theme park, emergency management and public safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cMayor Jacobs\u2019 Blue Ribbon Commission on MS&T created the Florida Simulation Summit to help demonstrate how the MS&T industry is vital, not only to our local defense industry, but also to many industries throughout our community,\u201d said president and CEO of the National Center for Simulation, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas L. Baptiste. \u201cVirtual and augmented reality technology can help grow our diverse local industry sectors in new and exciting directions.\u201d<\/p>\n
The event cost is $25 in advance or $50 at the door. Parking is free. For registration and directions, visit the National Center for Simulation\u2019s website<\/a> at www.simulationinformation.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 For more information, contact 407-836-9673 or email Eric Ushkowitz at eric.ushkowitz@ocfl.net.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hosted by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the National Center for Simulation Orange County, Fla. \u2013 Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the National Center for Simulation will host the Florida Simulation Summit on September 7, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, located on 9800 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-8759","press-release","type-press-release","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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<\/a>Orange County, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the National Center for Simulation will host the Florida Simulation Summit on September 7, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, located on 9800 International Drive.<\/p>\n