2009 M&S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Regional Initiatives in Modeling & Simulation: Hampton Roads

E. Dana Dickens, IIIPresident and CEO, Hampton Roads Partnership

M&S Leadership CaucusFebruary 2, 2009

Norfolk, VA

2009 M&S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Regional Initiatives

• Economic Impact Study• MODSIM World Conference

& Expo• Hampton Roads Research

Partnership• VMASC, Industry Clusters• Regional M&S Budget –

General Assembly• M&S Regional Strategic Plan

2009 M&S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Congressional Initiatives

• NAICS codes• Emphasis in non-DOD areas

(infrastructure, training, etc.)• Continued support for JFCOM