Q1 2025 Member Meeting
Reston, VA USA
Save your seat for our member meeting in Reston!
March 18– 20 will be packed with three days of thought leadership and networking with the leaders in digital twin innovation and IoT technology – our members!
We can't wait to see you there!
Agenda
| time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00am - 8:30am | Breakfast |
| 8:30am - 8:45am | Joint-Consortia Community Welcome and Opening |
| 8:45am - 10:00am | Defense Services Standards Power Panel This panel examines the critical role Voluntary Consensus Standards Bodies (VCSB) play in fostering partnerships for advancing digital and systems engineering. Panelists will discuss how the Object Management Group, Managed Communities, and the Digital Twin Consortium combined with Augmented Reality collaboration have established best practices, and driven the development of industry standards essential for digital transformation. Specific standards to be focused on are Meta Object Facility (MOF); the growth from Unified Modeling Language (UML) to Systems Modeling Language (SysML), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), and Information Exchange Frameworks to develop searchable repositories that lead to discoverable sources of truth and transitioned to include worldwide Coalition Partners. Speakers: DoD & Panel Moderator: Daniel Hettema; USAF: Richard “Rich” Tempalski; USN: John Miller; USA: Owen Eslinger; NATO: Invited |
| 10:00am - 10:15am | Break |
| 10:15am - 11:00am | Panel: Evolution of Digital Twins Panelists: Said Tabet, Distinguished Engineer, Dell; Basak Mutlum, Product Management Lead, Microsoft; Greg Porter, Principal Solutions Architect, Sev1Tech; Adam Drobot, President and Chairman of the Board, OpenTechWorks |
| 11:00am - 11:15am | Consortium Update Speaker: Dan Isaacs, CTO, DTC |
| 11:15am - 12:00pm | Digital Twins in Data Centers This panel explores modern data centers' pressing challenges with an emphasis on sustainability, ESG requirements, and how digital twins offer innovative solutions. Data centers today struggle with increasing energy demands and carbon footprint reduction, thermal control, persistent security vulnerabilities and complex capacity management issues. Digital twins provide capabilities for real-time monitoring, predictive analysis, and data-driven decision-making that directly address these challenges. Incorporating Digital Twins of IT assets, with representations of their workloads for optimizing decisions and physical infrastructure performance, enables the data center to support the IT workloads of the future and make a wider variety of data center operational strategies viable. This panel will examine emerging trends, including advancements in AI and the impact of changing regulatory landscapes. Panelists: Courtney Popp, Director of Education Programs, iMasons; John Pflueger, Ph.D., Innovation Architect, Dell; David McKee, Managing Partner, Counterpoint Technologies |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Technology Spotlight: Unlock Innovation with Vertasyn Digital Twin Platform Discover the transformative potential of the Vertasyn Digital Twin Platform. This session will showcase some of its advanced capabilities, including the Multi-Agent Generative AI system, Digital Thread, and Digital Orchestrator. We'll explore practical applications of high-fidelity and low-fidelity digital twins, demonstrating how these technologies can drive innovation and efficiency across various industries. Presenter: Greg Porter, Principal Solutions Architect, Sev1Tech |
| 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Technology Spotlight Sharing without sharing: Analytics on sensitive data while maintaining authenticity, traceability, and privacy Effective data sharing is paramount to maximize the benefit of the joint information. Although there has been a push toward data standards and interoperability, data are still being siloed due to privacy concerns. The shape and nature of sensitive data can vary whether it be from defense, automotive, manufacturing, advertising, telecommunications, or any number of other sectors, but the problems remain the same. How can organizations collaborate so that their data can be combined and reshaped into actionable information while minimizing their risk profile? How can one be assured where the data comes from? We explore recent advances in privacy-enhancing technologies that address some of the most pressing challenges when it comes to sharing data. Presenters: Steve Lu, CEO, Stealth Software Digital Twin Use Cases Real-world implementations that provide insights into various digital twin technologies, building blocks, methodologies, and techniques. These presentations will cover domain-specific scenarios with value-driven outcomes. Presenters: Chris Shrum, President, CMAI; Steve Lu, CEO, Stealth Software |
| 2:15pm - 2:30pm | Break |
| 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Technology Spotlight: Digital Engineering Pathways to Develop Digital Twins Digital Twins (DTs) require synchronization between the physical and digital entities at a specified frequency and fidelity. To achieve this at the system-of-system level, architectures capable of linking sensor data with models are needed. Although this need is generally understood, the hardware/software/network/computing integrations required to succeed in digitally representing the physical asset and to enable decision making, control or visualization of physical process is hindered by the lack of generalized ways to deal with data issues such as archiving, querying, labeling, and using e.g., in both AI and physics-based modeling. This talk will show examples of how data collected from a number of physical processes was used in a digital engineering framework to create the foundation for the development and deployment of digital twins. Current challenges and future opportunities will be also discussed. Presenter: Antonios Kontsos, Director of the Digitial Engineering Hub (DEHub), Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Rowan University
Empowering the Utilities Industry with Digital Twins and Intelligent Automation RISE Corporation offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to accelerate digital transformation through their SNAP platform. This platform encompasses SNAPdpl, enabling the creation of visual applications that capture digital process logic for seamless deployment across devices. SNAP IA, delivers intelligent automation capabilities for processing diverse data sets and SNAP XR with its Studios, provides content flows from advanced enterprise tools for authoring interactive 2D and 3D content. Together, these components empower organizations to visualize systems, automate processes, achieve interactive learning and enhance operational and monitoring user experiences, effectively bridging the gap between physical and digital environments in a unified setting. Presenters: Suresh Ketha, CEO Rise |
| 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Testbed Program Roundtable |
| time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:15am - 8:30am | Welcome & Opening |
| 8:30am - 10:00am | AI Joint Working Group – Cross Consortia Workshop Next steps: deliverables prioritization, milestones and contributors, across focus areas of Extended Reality: AR/VR/MR, Interoperability and Intelligent Automation, Standardization and Semantics, and Responsible AI. Presenters: Greg Porter, Principal Solutions Architect, Sev1Tech; Pieter van Schalkwyk, CEO, XMPro; Dennis Dokter, Smart Cities Lead, Nexus Leeds; Mike Bennett, Technical Director, OMG SDO; Mark Sage, Executive Director, AREA |
| 10:00am - 10:15am | Break |
| 10:15am - 11:15am | Digital Twins and AI Interactive Panel Panelists: Adam Drobot, Chairman of the Board, OpenTechWorks; Greg Porter, Principal Solutions Architect, Sev1Tech |
| 11:15am-12:00pm | Technology Spotlight: Challenges in Realizing the Full Value of Digital Twin Initiatives Digital twins offer significant value across the entire asset lifecycle, from engineering and design to operations and decommissioning. However, many digital twin initiatives fail to realize their full potential due to data silos and fragmentation. This session will explore how companies are overcoming these challenges by enhancing data integration, breaking down silos, and unlocking greater value from their digital twins. Presenter: Steve Parvin, Vice President, Head of Information Engineering, Aveva |
| 12:00pm-1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Working Group and Subgroup Overviews Hear from Working Group and Subgroups Chairs and Leads on latest activities and how to get involved. |
| 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Break |
| 3:15pm - 4:30pm | Working Group and Subgroup Roundtables Contribute to Working Group and Subgroup focused meetings Interact and work on focus areas and deliverables. Working groups: AECO, Aerospace & Defense, Digital Engineering, Energy Solutions, Manufacturing, Mobility & Transportation, Sustainability |
| 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Roundtable Report Out |
| 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Networking Reception |
Evolving Digital Transformation: Engineering the Future Today
| time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:30am - 9:30am | Presentation: Enabling and Driving Digital Transformation - OMG Consortia Community of Consortia Explore the digital innovation landscape and community-driven value of OMG Consortia. Discover the interplay between community collaboration and the pivotal role played by OMG Consortia in shaping technological landscapes. In addition to exploring the relationship between community collaboration, the audience will also get an in-depth understanding of the digital transformation work happening within the various OMG Consortia. Presenters: Dan Isaacs, CTO & GM, DTC; Mark Sage, Executive Director, AREA |
| 9:30am - 10:00am | Panel: AI in the Enterprise: Unlocking Opportunities, Overcoming Challenges Step into the future of enterprise innovation with 30 minutes of expert insight. This panel explores how AI is transforming businesses, unlocking unprecedented opportunities and the challenges leaders face when using and integrating these technologies. Discover actionable strategies to maximize AI’s potential while navigating its complexities. Whether you’re a decision-maker or tech enthusiast, this session will empower you to stay ahead in the AI-driven enterprise revolution. Don’t miss out! Panelists: Greg Porter, Principal Solutions Architect, Sev1Tech; Marlon Rodgers, Software Engineer, Lockheed Martin; Adam Drobot, Chairman of the Board, OpenTechWorks |
| 10:00am - 11:00am | Interactive Digital Twin Demos Including Break Interact with real-world implementations that provide insights into various digital twin technologies, building blocks, methodologies, and techniques. These in-person demos will cover domain-specific scenarios with value-driven outcomes. |
| 11:00am - 11:30am | Panel: XR & Digital Twins: How Synergistic Are They? Join us as experts explore the diverse applications of AR, MR and VR from immersive experiences to real-time data overlays. Discover how Digital Twins revolutionize simulation and control systems, offering insights into predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. The discussion includes synergies of AR, MR and VR and Digital Twins in model-based environments enabling dynamic simulations with closed-loop control, influencing both virtual and real-world scenarios. Panelists: Ursula Vold, XR Engineer, Lockheed Martin; Dennis Dokter, Smart Cities Lead, Nexus Leeds; Paul Oberle, DELMIA Senior Specialist, Dassault Systemes |
| 11:30am - 12:00pm | Keynote: DoD's Pursuit of Digital Twin Excellence for the Warfighter This presentation explores how the Department of Defense (DoD) leverages Digital Twin technologies across the acquisition lifecycle, highlighting both successes and existing capability gaps. Mr. Daniel Hettema, Director of Digital Engineering, Modeling, and Simulation (DEM&S), will discuss how government is actively working to address these gaps, ultimately aiming to unlock the full potential of Digital Twins to benefit the warfighter. Presenter: Daniel Hettema, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering OUSD(R&E) Director, Digital Engineering, Modeling & Simulation (DEM&S), U.S. Department of Defense |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality Applications for Digital Twins AR/VR have readily apparent applications to digital twinning, but these applications present unique challenges that serve as a barrier to entry. At Sev1Tech, we have been working to make AR and VR technology an accessible integral part of our digital twin, not just an add-on. This talk will cover the following use cases and challenges in integrating AR/VR technology into digital twins and how we have sought to remedy them with AR/VR: -multi-modal interaction with users who do not have AR/VR devices -quality assurance and training -geolocation and geo-positioning -passthrough AR versus overlay AR Presenter: Nicholas Levergne, Software Developer, Sev1Tech |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Panel: Mastering Digital Transformation: Strategies, Challenges and Success Metrics Dive into the essentials of digital transformation with our expert panel as they share actionable strategies to overcome its inherent challenges. This session will explore best practices for reimagining processes, leveraging the latest technology enablers and establishing clear metrics to measure success. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or seeking to refine our approach, this discussion offers a comprehensive guide to thriving in the digital era. Panelists: Ashley Stowe, Director, Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology and Training Center (ORETTC); David Gosch, GM Digital Solutions, ClickBond; Sian Purver, National Business & Operations Manager, Crysp |
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Panel: Digital Transformation: Balancing Costs and Benefits for Business Success Discover the true value of digital transformation as we delve into the costs, benefits and ROI of unifying Information Technologies (IT) and Operations Technologies (OT). Our panel of experts will explore how to strategically integrate these technologies to drive favorable business outcomes, streamline processes and enhance decision-making. Whether you’re planning your transformation journey or looking to optimize existing investments, this session offers practical insights and strategies to maximize your ROI while embracing the digital future. Panelists: Vitor Lopes Pereira, Regional Sales Manager, Systems & Digital Twins, Ansys; Dr. David McKee, CTO, Counterpoint Technologies; Dr. Mark Buckner, Founder & Lead Instructor, Wildcat Manufacturing; TBD |
| 2:30pm - 2:45pm | Break |
| 2:45pm - 4:45pm | Workshop: Shaping the Future of Digital Transformation and the Role of AI |
| 4:45pm - 5:00pm | Wrap-Up and Upcoming Member Opportunities |
Member cost
$645
$545 - Early Bird Discount
(Early Bird Deadline: February 14, 2025)
$199 - DTC Member Virtual Registration
(Registration includes access to main sessions with slides and audio viewing. Comments and questions can be submitted live to moderator using the chat function.)
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Reston Town Center Hotel
1800 Presidents St.
Reston, VA 20190 USA
Tel: +1 (703) 709-1234
Room Rate: Single/Double Occupancy: USD$269.00
plus 13% applicable taxes and service fees per night.
Discounted Room Deadline: While Supplies Last