This year’s NCS Modeling and Simulation Hall of Fame ceremony is October 11, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center!


Congratulations to our class of 2022 honorees, Wink Bennett, Ph.D. and James Wall, Ph.D.! Applications are now open for the class of 2023!

  • Winston “Wink” Bennett, Ph.D.  – Visionary leadership, transformative Air Force research and development efforts and significant contributions to the modeling, simulation and training community.

  • James Wall, Ph.D. –
    Fundamentally shaped modern simulation capabilities in use today through transformational use of simulation for operations, training, and testing across communities.

The Details

  • Date: October 24, 2022

  • Time: 6:30p to 9:00p

  • Location:

    Orange County Convention Center
    South Concourse
    9899 International Drive
    Orlando, FL 32819

  • Questions:
    info@simulationinformation.com

  • NCS members are encouraged to attend this special ceremony. Please be sure to RSVP to reserve your spot.

About the NCS HOF

Established in 2014, the NCS Modeling and Simulation Hall of Fame honors industry pioneers whose passion, dedication, and perseverance laid the foundation for the multi-billion dollar modeling and simulation industry that now calls Central Florida home.

Displayed in a permanent space through a gracious donation by the Orange County Convention Center, the “Wall of Fame” is showcased in the South Concourse where more than 1 million conventioneers from countless industries, from all over the world, pass by the exhibit each year.

Watch the Live Stream

This year, we are excited to announce that once again, thanks to the generous support of Orange TV (Orange County’s public TV station), everyone can participate in this year’s ceremony, even if you can’t join us in person! As we move closer to the event, additional information about the public YouTube link will be included here as well as on our social media for easy access. We are thankful to Orange TV for providing a platform for all to see and participate in the induction ceremony and celebration of our 2022 Hall of Fame class!

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of the 2022 NCS M&S Hall of Fame! If your company would like to join this outstanding group of sponsors, visit the NCS website to get more information or contact Dr. Neal Finkelstein directly.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of the 2022 NCS M&S Hall of Fame! If your company would like to join this outstanding group of sponsors, visit the NCS website to get more information or contact Dr. Neal Finkelstein directly.

The Details

  • Date: October 11, 2023

  • Time: 6:30p to 9:00p

  • Location:

    Orange County Convention Center
    South Concourse
    9899 International Drive
    Orlando, FL 32819

  • Questions:
    info@simulationinformation.com

  • NCS members are encouraged to attend this special ceremony. Please be sure to RSVP to reserve your spot.

About the NCS HOF

Established in 2014, the NCS Modeling and Simulation Hall of Fame honors industry pioneers whose passion, dedication, and perseverance laid the foundation for the multi-billion dollar modeling and simulation industry that now calls Central Florida home.

Displayed in a permanent space through a gracious donation by the Orange County Convention Center, the “Wall of Fame” is showcased in the South Concourse where more than 1 million conventioneers from countless industries, from all over the world, pass by the exhibit each year.

Watch the Live Stream

This year, we anticipate the opportunity to once again partner with Orange TV (Orange County’s public TV station), for live-streaming so that everyone can participate in this year’s ceremony, even if you can’t join us in person! As we move closer to the event, additional information about the public YouTube link will be included here as well as on our social media for easy access. We are thankful to Orange TV for partnering with NCS in order to provide a platform for all to see and participate in the induction ceremony and celebration of our Hall of Fame classes!