The Winter Simulation Conference (WSC) is the premier international forum for disseminating advances in the field of dynamic systems modeling and simulation. In addition to a technical program of unsurpassed scope and quality, WSC is the central meeting place for simulation practitioners, researchers and vendors. WSC 2015 will take place Dec. 6-9, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, Huntington Beach, California, USA. Research in modeling and simulation is driven by cross-fertilization between various disciplines. The theme for WSC 2015 is Social and Behavioral Simulation.
Keynote & Titan Speakers

Keynote speaker is Joshua Epstein, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director, Center for Advanced Modeling in the Social, Behavioral and Health Sciences at Johns Hopkins University. He pioneered the technique of agent-based modeling, which is considered a transformative innovation, earning him the prestigious 2008 National Institutes of Health Director's Pioneer Award. Titans of Simulation are Pierre L’Ecuyer and Averill M. Law. Pierre L’Ecuyer holds the Canada Research Chair in Stochastic Simulation and Optimization at the University of Montreal. He has published more than 240 scientific articles on simulation methods. Averill M. Law is the founder of Averill M. Law & Associates, Inc., the world leader in simulation training. His firm has presented more than 530 seminars in 20 countries. Click here for more biographical information.
Program

The comprehensive program ranges from tutorials to state-of-the-art research and practice. Planned tracks are:
• Introductory Tutorials
• Advanced Tutorials
• Agent-Based Simulation
• Social and Behavioral Simulation
• Analysis Methodology
• Modeling Methodology
• Simulation Optimization
• Business Process Modeling
• Environmental and Sustainability
• Big Data Simulation & Decision Making • Hybrid Simulation
• Healthcare Applications
• Simulation Education
• Logistics, SCM and Transportation
• Manufacturing Applications
• Military and Homeland Security Applications
• Project Management & Construction
• Networks and Communications
• Gaming and Simulation
• General & Scientific Applications


In addition, WSC 2015 will include Ph.D. Colloquium, Poster Session, Vendor and Industrial Case Studies tracks that provide background on established and new methods, tools and application domains. WSC 2015 will also continue to incorporate the Modeling and Analysis for Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM) Conference, the leading modeling and analysis conference for global semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain operations.