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2019 Power Plant
Simulation Conference

JANUARY 20 - 23, 2019
THE WESTSHORE GRAND, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL, TAMPA, FLORIDA, USA

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PROGRAM

The 2019 Power Plant Simulation Conference (PowerPlantSim’19) is an annual conference sponsored by The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS). This conference focuses on the special needs of the nuclear and fossil power plant simulation community and includes presentations by technology and industry leaders, technical sessions, panel and roundtable discussions, and vendor exhibits. The primary goal of the conference is to promote open exchange of simulator related information between all attendees. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
  • Simulator Modifications
  • Simulator Upgrades
  • Virtual Simulator Technology
  • Non-Training Uses of Power Plant Simulators
  • Knowledge Retention/Succession Planning
  • Life Cycle Management of Simulator Components
  • Emulated Stimulator Technology
  • Simulator Oversight & Management
  • Regulations
  • Hardware Upgrades
  • Glass Panel Simulator Usage
  • Simulator Support Systems (Audio/Video/UPS/HVAC, etc.)
All individuals associated with the maintenance, management, training, regulation, or application of nuclear and fossil power plant simulators are encouraged to attend and/or participate by simulating original presentations. Utility personnel associated with the maintenance, management, training, regulation, or application of nuclear and fossil power plant simulators are encouraged to attend and/or participate by submitting original presentations.


IMPORTANT DATES & GENERAL SUBMISSION DEADLINES

Important Dates

Deadline for Submissions for Nuclear and Fossil Tracks: November 15, 2018

Tracks

FOSSIL TRACK
William Talbot, Talbot Simulation Associates

NUCLEAR TRACK
Joe Yarbrough, Xcel Energy

Submission Guidelines

Please send your proposal topic title and abstract directly to the track of each symposium:

FOSSIL TRACK
William Talbot, Talbot Simulation Associates (wtalbot@talbotsimulationassociates.com)

NUCLEAR TRACK
Joe Yarbrough, Xcel Energy (joseph.yarbrough@xenuclear.com)

Training

Coming Soon

Exhibitor Info

Download/View 2019 Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus

Registration & Pricing

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PowerPlant 2019 Registration Fees:

Early Registration |  *Before November 15, 2018

  • Attendee: $500

Regular Registration  |  *November 15, 2018 – December 15, 2018

  • Attendee: $600

Late Registration  |  *December 16, 2018 thereafter

  • Attendee: $700

Venue & Hotel

The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
4860 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
Ph: +1 813-286-4400
Group Rate Website

Area Map & Things To Do

Area & Map
Guests of the Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will find themselves conveniently located in the Westshore business district near the Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport. The Westshore Grand is also less than 30 minutes from the Gulf Coast beaches, within walking distance of the Westshore Plaza Mall, and near many of Tampa’s sports and entertainment venues.

Directions:
Centrally located in the heart of the Westshore business district, The Westshore Grand is easily accessible from all major highways including the I-275, I-75, and the State Road 60. The hotel features complimentary transportation to and from the Tampa International Airport.

Google Map

Things to Do

  • Westshore Plaza Mall
  • International Plaza Mall
  • Raymond James Stadium, home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • George Steinbrenner Field, spring-training home to the New York Yankees
  • Amalie Arena, home to the Tampa Bay Lightning, concerts and events
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Humana
  • MacDill Air Force Base
  • Northrup Grumman

 

Questions? Call Phone: 858-277-3888 or Email scs@scs.org