I/ITSEC 2024 Concludes with Largest Attendance in a Decade

12/12/2024

(Arlington, VA) The National Training and Simulation Association welcomed more than 18,000 people from 55 countries to the 2024 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2- 6 December in Orlando, Florida.

Innovators, attendees and volunteers walked a show floor larger than a flight deck of a Nimitz class aircraft carrier, experiencing cutting-edge exhibits and hands-on demonstrations while exchanging insights and fostering partnerships.

I/ITSEC 2024 By the Numbers

  • Exhibit Visitors: 9,886*
  • Conference Attendees: 5,889*
  • Exhibit Personnel: 7,984
  • International Visitors: 2,264 attendees
  • Press Outlets: 43
  • Exhibiting Companies: 544 companies occupied 473 exhibit spaces on a show floor of 219,400 net square feet.

*All registration categories include access to the exhibit hall

“The world’s largest modeling, simulation, and training event continues to grow, setting new benchmarks and expanding its global reach,” said NTSA President Vice Admiral Sean Buck, USN (retired). “The extraordinary dedication of the Modeling and Simulation community is the driving force behind this growth, and I am confident that I/ITSEC will reach even greater heights in 2025.”

In addition to its industry impact, I/ITSEC 2024 contributed significantly to the local economy, adding an estimated $48 million to the Orlando area during the week of the conference.

As I/ITSEC looks ahead to 2025, the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) extends its gratitude to all participants, exhibitors, and sponsors who contributed to this year’s success.

About I/ITSEC:

I/ITSEC is the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training event, organized annually by NTSA, an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). The conference promotes cooperation and innovation in training and education across government, industry, and academia.

Contact:

Rachel Sutherland, Director, Communications & Public Relations, National Defense Industrial Association. Rsutherland@NDIA.org

About NDIA

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is America's leading defense industry association promoting national security. NDIA provides a legal and ethical forum for the exchange of information between industry and government on national security issues. NDIA and its members foster the development of the most innovative and superior equipment, training, and support for warfighters and first responders through its divisions, local chapters, affiliated associations, and events. For more information, visit NDIA.org