The Summit on Advancing Modeling and Simulation for Autonomous Ground Vehicles (SAMS AGV) returns to Mississippi State University in February 2026 for its next in-person gathering. Building on the success of our 2023 and 2024 events—which brought together hundreds of attendees from across government, academia, and industry—SAMS AGV 2026 will continue to foster collaboration and advance the state of AGV modeling and simulation.

The 2026 summit will focus on practical guidance and real-world implementation—tackling questions like:

• How to build and validate high-fidelity virtual environments
• How to evaluate simulation fidelity and performance
• How to integrate M&S into CI/CD pipelines and operational workflows

SAMS AGV is a unique forum where developers and users meet to exchange ideas, share tools, and shape the future of AGV simulation. Whether you’re focused on military applications, off-road mobility, or next-generation autonomy, you’ll find a community ready to engage.

When: February 10-12, 2026

Where: The Mill at Mississippi State University

Registration will open later this year. Sign up to receive email updates!

Schedule Overview

February 10: Workshops (tentative), Evening Welcome Reception
February 11: Keynotes, Panel Discussions, Working Sessions, and Networking Reception
February 12: Keynotes, Panel Discussions, Working Sessions, and Tours