Human in the Loop OOST Simulation CENTRE Region Kick Off Afternoon - with networking
We would like to invite you to join us on 12 February 2026 at the University of Twente for an afternoon focused on building a regional network around human-in-the-loop simulation. The meeting will start with lunch and bring together companies, researchers, and organizations to exchange expertise and explore opportunities for collaboration, including future projects and grant applications.
The program will include short company pitches and round-table discussions aimed at identifying shared interests and potential partnerships. If you are interested in giving a short pitch and pre-registering for the event, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/LveA1iDRe9puk1zD6
We hope you will join us for this interactive session to connect academia and industry and shape future collaboration in simulation!
Location: Designlab - INFORM.
Preliminary Program
12:00 - 13:00
Meet & Connect Lunch
13:00 - 14:30
Lightning Talks
Fast and dynamic pitches for interactive introductions to their work. What could you bring? What are you looking for?
Confirmed Talks:
- Serious XR - Training in Virtual Reality
- MARIN - HITL in maritime simulations for training and research
- Controllab - How to prevent humans from doing unpredictable actions
- Noldus - (Title TBA)
- Medisch Spectrum Twente - Diversity, equity & inclusion in simulation
- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences - Interactions of humans in highly assisted and automated environments
- UTwente - Overview of Simulation Studies
14:30 - 15:30
World Café: Future of Simulation
Discussions in small rotating groups discuss topics, such as:
- What’s the biggest challenge in your field?
- How can simulations benefit society?
- What joint project would you dream of doing?
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break + Demo Corners
Informal space for quick tool demonstrations or VR try-outs.
16:00 - 16:30
Wrap-up & Next Steps
- Potential collaborations
- Ideas for grant applications
- Concrete next actions for the Sim Centre
16:30 - 17:30
Drinks
OOST Simulation CENTRE Team
