About SimTecT

SimTecT is the annual Asia Pacific Simulation Technology and Training Conference and Exhibition held by Simulation Australia since its inception in 1996. It has grown to become Australasia’s premier simulation conference for industry, government and academia. The conference currently attracts over 450 attendees annually with 15% being international delegates.

SimTecT has developed into one of the most prestigious and popular simulation conferences in the Asia Pacific region and now attracts delegates from:

• Defence (capability development, DMO, operations, research)
• Education (schools, VET, higher ed., social and organisational learning)
• Emergency Management (national security, police, fire, ambulance, SES)
• Manufacturing (product design, manufacturing process, optimisation)
• Resources & Infrastructure (mining, construction, oil and gas)
• Transportation (aerospace, aviation, road, rail, maritime, logistics/distribution)

In 1994 the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) collaborated with industry and academic representatives on a Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) proposal for simulation-related research and development. While that proposal was not funded, project participants were enthused and decided to form an association, led by industry, to further the use and development of simulation in Australia.  DSTO also hoped that such an association would manage a newly established annual simulation conference.

In 1996, after planning and negotiation, the Simulation Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) was formed (now Simulation Australia Ltd). Its primary goal was to conduct an annual conference, which it did so. SimTecT is held in May/June each year.  SIAA had a mission of advancing the research, development, and use of simulation technologies and practices in Australian industry, academia, and government.