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The purpose of the International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMULTECH) is to bring together researchers, engineers, applied mathematicians and practitioners interested in the advances and applications in all fields of modeling and simulation. The specific topics listed under each of these tracks highlight the interest of this conference in aspects related to computing, including Conceptual Modeling, Agent Based Modeling and Simulation, Interoperability, Ontologies, Knowledge Based Decision Support, Petri Nets, Business Process Modeling and Simulation, amongst others.

CONFERENCE AREAS

Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas:
1. SIMULATION TOOLS AND PLATFORMS
2. FORMAL METHODS
3. COMPLEX SYSTEMS MODELING AND SIMULATION
4. APPLICATION DOMAINS

AREA 1: SIMULATION TOOLS AND PLATFORMS

    Enterprise Resource Planning
    Education and Training
    eLearning Platforms
    Laboratory Simulation Software
    Computer Simulation Techniques
    Case Studies
    Petri Nets
    Virtual Reality and Graphical Simulations
    Discrete-Event Simulation
    Security/Emergency Support Tools
    Plant Simulation
    Domain-Specific Tools
    Serious Games
    Team-Support Tools

AREA 2: FORMAL METHODS

    Security
    Distributed and Parallel Simulation
    Decision Support
    Mathematical Simulation
    Neural Nets and Fuzzy Systems
    Risk Analysis
    Verification and Validation
    Co-Simulation
    Planning and Scheduling
    Ontologies
    Real-Time Systems
    Conceptual Modeling
    Stochastic Modeling and Simulation
    Dynamical Systems Models and Methods
    Non-Linear Systems
    Optimization Issues

AREA 3: COMPLEX SYSTEMS MODELING AND SIMULATION

    Interoperability
    Fluid Dynamics
    Environmental Modeling
    Green Technologies
    Crisis and Conflict Management Simulation
    Collaborative Systems
    Business Process Modeling
    Service Value and Supply Chains
    Multiscale Simulation
    Performance Analysis
    Biological and Social Systems Simulation
    Agent-Directed Simulation
    Biologically Inspired Systems Simulation

AREA 4: APPLICATION DOMAINS

    Automotive Industry
    Logistics
    Intelligent Transportation
    Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics
    Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
    Materials
    Sport and Entertainment
    Wireless Systems
    Sustainable City and Regional Planning and Engineering
    GIS/GPS Systems
    Hardware in the Loop Simulation
    Process Engineering
    Smart Cities and Homes
    Cloud Computing Systems
    Modeling and Simulation of Internet of Things (IoT) Systems
    Modeling and Simulation of Cybersecurity Protocols and Schemes
    Data Analytics and Simulation
    Simulation of Energy Systems
    Security and Military
    Construction Engineering and Project Management
    Telecommunication Systems and Networks
    Clean Energy and Power Systems
    Electronics Design and Manufacturing
    Industrial Processes
    Healthcare and Elderly Care
    Ad Rare Event Simulation and Co-Simulation