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December 13-16, 2009

Hilton Austin

Austin, Texas

PRELIMINARY

PROGRAM

NEW! TrainingOpportunitiesIn-Depth Training Sessions on Basic and Advanced Simulation Topics

In conjunction with

MASM ConferenceModeling and Analysis for SemiconductorManufacturing

T H E P R E M I E R I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E F O R S I M U L A T I O N P R O F E S S I O N A L S

WSC 2009 is sponsored by ACM/SIGSIM, ASA, IEEE/CS, IEEE/SMC, IIE, INFORMS-Sim, NIST and SCS www.wintersim.org

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IN THE HEART OF AUSTIN, IN THE HEART OF TEXAS

WSC 2009 will be held in exciting Austin, Texas at the Hilton Austin Hotel. Located right in the heart ofthe city, the Hilton is one block from Austin’s famous Sixth Street nightlife and a short stroll to all theentertainment, shopping and dining options in the Warehouse Entertainment and 2nd Street Districts.As the Texas state capital, Austin is the heart of Texas – a vibrant, energetic, high-tech city also famousas the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Austin is the gateway to the scenic Texas Hill Country, markedby rolling hills and wide-open landscapes. It’s a city that offers the perfect combination of an excitingdowntown scene and a natural setting that draws people outdoors year-round.

SIMULATION EXPERTS & THOUGHT-LEADERS

Built around a theme of “Energy Alternatives,” WSC'09 will feature a comprehensive program rangingfrom introductory tutorials to state-of-the-art research and practice, with a special track highlightingcutting-edge work in the energy arena. The conference covers the full range of simulation topics withpresentations by top simulation researchers and practitioners, as well as student presentations, exhibits,training sessions by software vendors, business meetings for professional societies, and a great general reception.

Admiral Bobby R. Inman, Lyndon B. Johnson Centennial Chair in National Policy, The University of Texas at Austin Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, will present the keynote address. Whileon active duty in the U.S. Navy Admiral Inman served as Director of the National Security Agency andDeputy Director of Central Intelligence. After retirement from the Navy, he was Chairman and CEO of Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation (MCC) and Chairman, President and CEO of Westmark Systems, Inc. Admiral Inman's primary activity since 1990 has been investing in start-uptechnology companies, where he is Chairman and a Managing Partner of Gefinor Ventures.

Our Military Keynote will be delivered by Pamela Blechinger, Director of the Training and Doctrine CommandAnalysis Center at Fort Leavenworth. She will discuss “Irregular Warfare Analysis at the Tactical Level.”

Two simulation leaders known for their important contributions to the field will deliver talks in theTitans of Simulation series. Paul A. Fishwick, Professor and Director of Digital Arts and Sciences Programsat the University of Florida, will consider “The Model with a Thousand Faces.” Thomas J. Schriber,Professor of Information Technology at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, will focushis talk on “Simulation for the Masses: Spreadsheet-Based Monte Carlo Simulation.”

MASM CONFERENCE JOINS WSC

For the second consecutive year, WSC will incorporate the MASM (Modeling and Analysis forSemiconductor Manufacturing) Conference, the leading modeling and analysis meeting specific toglobal semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain operations. MASM 2009 will feature a specialtrack of sessions on operational modeling and simulation, supply chain management and fab economics,and enabling computing techniques and statistical methods.

NEW! EXPANDED TRAINING TRACK

This year, WSC introduces an expanded track of in-depth training sessions on key simulation topics. It’s agreat opportunity for newcomers to the field to learn the basic concepts and capabilities of simulationtools and for seasoned professionals to delve into more advanced areas.

With 19 tracks and more than 340 sessions, WSC ’09 offers you an in-depth and comprehensive look atthe latest research and technical advances in the field. You will go back to your work with informationon the most current techniques, tools and trends, plus contacts with researchers, practitioners, andsolution providers.

I look forward to seeing you in Austin for WSC 2009!

Ann Dunkin, WSC 2009 General Chairann.dunkin@gmail.com2

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NEW! WSC TRAINING TRACK

WSC is pleased to offer a new learning opportunity forsimulation professionals – a full selection of in-depth train-ing courses, scheduled before and during the conference.You can choose half-day or full-day sessions in a range oftopic areas. Half-day courses are $75, and full-day coursesare $100. You must register for the WSC ’09 Conference in order to register for these courses.

SIMULATION 101

Sunday, Dec. 13 – 1:00pm – 7:00pmInstructors: Larry Leemis, The College of William and Mary;Barry Lawson, University of Richmond

Now in its 5th year, this popular six-hour workshop isdesigned for newcomers to Monte Carlo and discrete-event simulation. The instructors will run through theconceptual, algorithmic and implementation portions ofthe development of several simple models, and then havestudents execute and modify them during the lab portionof the workshop. Participants bring their own laptops tothe course and are provided with a suite of simulation programs to download.

BEST PRACTICES IN MODELING AND SIMULATION

Monday, Dec. 14 – 8:30am – 12:00pmInstructor: Lisa Jean Bair, WernerAnderson, Inc.

This session is a more advanced and Department ofDefense-focused treatment of modeling and simulationthat is appropriate for those who are interested in usingthese tools in the Department of Defense. Topics includedeveloping modeling and simulation requirements; inter-operability; modeling and simulation support planning;risk analysis and management in the use of simulation;verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A); and simulation standards.

ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF MODELING ANDSIMULATION

Monday, Dec. 14 – 1:30pm – 5:00pmInstructor: Yiannis Papelis, Old Dominion University

This session is a more advanced treatment of modelingand simulation with emphasis on engineering applications.Topics will address an array of engineering modeling andsimulation tools for a general understanding of capabilitiesavailable to support design processes, with examples inbasic modeling and simulation methods for structuralmechanics, computational fluid dynamics, and other engineering applications.

FOUNDATIONS OF SIMULATION

Tuesday, Dec. 15 – 8:30am – 12:00pm

Instructor: Eric Weisel, WernerAnderson, Inc.

This session will focus on identification and investigationof mathematical and logical structures that form the foun-dation for computed simulation. Topics include foundationsof simulation theory in logic, discrete mathematics, andcomputability; simulation formalisms, including DEVS;interoperability protocols; and computational complexity.

INTRODUCTION TO AGENT-BASED SIMULATION USINGPYTHAGORAS

Tuesday, Dec. 15 – 1:30pm – 5:00pmInstructor: Edd Bitinas, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems

This session will introduce agent-based simulation usingPythagoras. Agent-based simulations create software entities that are capable of responding to their perceivedor actual situations based upon sets of decision rules. The interactions among different agents can createautonomous and emergent (i.e., unplanned and unfore-seen) behavior. Pythagoras is an open-source agent-basedsimulation system developed to support studies on humanfactors in military combat and non-combat situations.

PRINCIPLES OF COMBAT MODELING AND DISTRIBUTEDSIMULATION

Wednesday, Dec. 16 – 8:30am – 12:00pmInstructor: Andreas Tolk, Old Dominion University

This session will introduce the principles of combat modelingand simulation and distributed simulation. Topics willinclude introductory material such as best practices, history,and definitions; combat modeling algorithms and con-straints for movement, sensing, effects, communications,and behavior; combat simulation standards and simulationsystems; and distributed simulation and composability,focusing on interoperability and integration into operationalenvironments.

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Admiral Bobby R.InmanLyndon B. JohnsonCentennial Chair inNational PolicyLyndon B. JohnsonSchool of Public AffairsThe University of Texasat Austin

Examining Conflicting Objectives for EnergyIndependence and Climate Change

Bobby R. Inman served in the U.S. Navy fromNovember 1951 to July 1982, when he retiredwith the permanent rank of Admiral. While onactive duty he served as Director of theNational Security Agency and Deputy Directorof Central Intelligence. After retirement fromthe Navy, Admiral Inman was Chairman andChief Executive Officer of the Microelectronicsand Computer Technology Corporation (MCC)in Austin for four years and Chairman,President and CEO of Westmark Systems, Inc.,a privately owned electronics industry holdingcompany for three years. He also served asChairman of the Federal Reserve Bank ofDallas from 1987 through 1990. AdmiralInman's primary activity since 1990 has beeninvesting in start-up technology companies,where he is Chairman and a Managing Partnerof Gefinor Ventures. He is a member of theBoard of Directors of Massey Energy Companyand several privately held companies. Heserves as a Trustee of the American Assemblyand the California Institute of Technology. Heis also a Director of the Public AgendaFoundation and an elected fellow of theNational Academy of Public Administration.

MILITARY KEYNOTE

Pamela I. Blechinger Director of the Training and DoctrineCommand AnalysisCenter (TRAC)Fort Leavenworth,Kansas

Irregular Warfare Analysis at the Tactical Level

Irregular Warfare (IW) is defined as a violentstruggle among state and non-state actors forlegitimacy and influence over the relevantpopulations. IW favors indirect and asymmetricapproaches, though it may employ the fullrange of military and other capabilities, inorder to erode an adversary’s power, influence,and will. Although current modeling and sim-ulation (M&S) suites may adequately compareforce on force capabilities within a MajorCombat Operation (MCO) scenario, there is noexisting M&S suite to provide a comparableanalytic capability in an IW scenario whereinfluence over the population is the key metric.TRAC is developing an IW analytic campaignplan to identify and/or develop a set of analyticcapabilities to provide analysis that supportssenior leader decisions centered on organizing,equipping, and employing ground forces withinan IW environment. This presentation will discuss the methodology, limitations and con-straints, data sources, and example resultsfrom a proof of principle use case.

Pamela Blechinger is the Director of TRAC-FortLeavenworth, Kansas. Prior to assuming theposition of Director of TRAC-Fort Leavenworthin 2009, she was the director of TRAC-WhiteSands Missile Range, New Mexico, for fouryears. Before that assignment, Ms. Blechingerserved as the director of the Requirements andExperimentation Directorate at TRAC-FLVN.She is also the Study Director for the Army'sFuture Combat Systems (FCS) analyses.

EXPERTINSIGHTFROMSIMULATIONTHOUGHT-LEADERS

THE PREMIER INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR SIMULATION PROFESSIONALS

TITANS OF SIMULATION

Paul A. FishwickProfessor and DirectorDigital Arts andSciences ProgramsComputer &Information Scienceand EngineeringDepartmentUniversity of Florida

The Model with a Thousand Faces

Models are the bread and butter of computersimulation. We need to build a model to repre-sent an object. We use the model instead ofthe original object which may be too bulky,too small, or too impractical or expensive touse directly. A model is a product used to sup-port communication and human interactionmuch like a book, movie, or game. Eventhough there may be only one Lord of theRings by J. R. R. Tolkien, there are thousands ofways to experience this story. Similarly, there aremany models in simulation used to represent thesame object, and different ways to experiencethis object. The variety of models available to uscan be sorted through by considering the goals,needs, and personal preferences of differentpeople. A model that may serve well to com-municate to your colleague may be wrong forthose of other disciplines, your management, orfor the public at large. I will cover the issue ofmodel choice and will more generally overviewthe current state of the art in modeling andsuggest new directions for modeling practiceand research.

Paul A. Fishwick is Professor of Computer andInformation Science and Engineering at theUniversity of Florida. His research interests arein simulation modeling methodology, aestheticcomputing, and the use of virtual world tech-nology for modeling and simulation. Dr.Fishwick is a Fellow of the Society of Modelingand Simulation International, and recentlyedited the CRC Handbook on Dynamic SystemModeling (2007). He served as General Chair ofthe 2000 Winter Simulation Conference inOrlando, Florida.

Thomas J. SchriberProfessor of BusinessInformationTechnologyStephen M. Ross Schoolof BusinessUniversity of Michigan

Simulation for the Masses: Spreadsheet-BasedMonte Carlo Simulation

Spreadsheet-based Monte Carlo simulation hascome into relatively widespread use as a method-ology supporting studies in risk analysis for abroad range of problem types in areas such asoperations management, finance, and marketing.The basic methodology is quite easily assimilatedby those familiar with the fundamentals ofprobability, statistics, and sampling, and thepractical applications of the methodology arecompelling. Practitioners of discrete-event simu-lation can master spreadsheet-based simulationespecially easily, and can expand their skill setimportantly by doing so. This presentation providessuggestive examples for the use of spreadsheet-based simulation and briefly explores theunderlying methodology, mentioning the relevantnative Excel tools and reviewing elements ofone of the commercial Excel add-ins available tosupport use of the methodology. The presentationitself will include demonstration and discussionof the dynamics of spreadsheet-based MonteCarlo simulation.

Thomas J. Schriber is a Professor of BusinessInformation Technology at The University ofMichigan. He is a recipient of the INFORMSSimulation Society’s Lifetime ProfessionalAchievement Award and of the Society’sDistinguished Service Award, and has receivedthe James R. Wilson Winter Simulation ConferenceBoard of Directors’ Award for DistinguishedService. He is a Charter Member and Fellow ofthe Decision Sciences Institute and author ofSimulation Using GPSS, which was in wide-spread use for many years. Dr. Schriber hasbeen a WSC Program Chair and served tenyears on the WSC Board of Directors, chairingthe board for two years. He is a member ofASIM (the German-language simulation society),the Decision Sciences Institute, the Institute ofIndustrial Engineers, and INFORMS.

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TRACKS:CHOOSEFROM A FULLRANGE OFSIMULATIONTOPICSWith 19 tracks tochoose from, you canconcentrate on amethodology orapplication area orsample the most current work fromthe full range of simulation specialties.

EDUCATION

• Advanced Tutorials – Hong Wan, Purdue University

• Introductory Tutorials – Natalie Steiger, University of Maine

• Simulation Education – Mary Court, University of Oklahoma

• Training Sessions – Eric Weisel, WernerAnderson, Inc.

• Vendor Track – Dave Krahl, Imagine That!

SIMULATION METHODOLOGY

• Analysis Methodology - Loo Hay Lee, National University of Singapore

• Modeling Methodology – Adelinde Uhrmacher, University of Rostock

• Risk Analysis – Nan Chen, Chinese University of Hong Kong

• Simulation Interoperability – John Miller, University of Georgia

APPLICATION AREAS

• Business Process Modeling – Young Lee, IBM Research

• Construction Engineering/Project Mangement – Ian Flood, University of Florida

• Energy – Volker Wohlgemuth, FHTW Berlin-University of Applied Sciences

• General Applications – Benny Tjahjono, Cranfield University

• Health Care – John W. Fowler, Arizona State University

• Homeland Security/Emergency Response – David Nicol, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

• Logistics, Transportation and Distribution – Jesus Jimenez, Texas State University

• Manufacturing Applications – Gerald Evans, University of Louisville

• Military Applications – Arnold Buss, Naval Postgraduate School

• Modeling and Analysis for Semiconductor Manufacturing – Scott Mason, University of Arkansas

PH.D. COLLOQUIUM AND POSTER SESSIONS

• General Poster Session – Karthik Ayodhiramanujan, TransSolutions, LLC

• Ph.D. Colloqium and Poster Session – Durk-Jouke van der Zee, University of Groningen;Soumyadip Ghosh, IBM; Margaret Loper, Georgia Institute of Technology

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PATRONS OF WSC

To complement WSC’s corporate sponsorshipprogram, the WSC Boardof Directors undertook afund-raising effortfocused on individual contributions from WSCsupporters. For a currentlist of Patrons of WSC, as well as information onhow to participate, visitwww.wintersim.org/patrons.htm

TUTORIALS BY TOP SCHOLARS AND PRACTITIONERSWSC offers a comprehensive selection of introductory and advanced tutorials. Here are the topicsand instructors for WSC ’09.

INTRODUCTORY TUTORIALS

• Introduction to Simulation – Preston K. White, Jr., University of Virginia

• How to Build Valid and Credible Simulation Models – Averill M. Law, Averill M. Law &Associates

• Tips for Successful Practice of Simulation – David T. Sturrock, Simio LLC

• Introduction to Input Modeling – David Kelton, University of Cincinnati

• Computer Intensive Methods for Simulation Analysis – Russell Cheng and Christine Currie, University of Southampton

• Better Than a Petaflop: The Power of Efficient Experimental Design – Hong Wan, Purdue University, and Susan M. Sanchez, Naval Postgraduate School

• Some Topics for Simulation Optimization – Jeff Hong, Hong Kong University of Science andTechnology, and Barry Nelson, Northwestern University

• Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation: ABMS Examples – Charles Macal, Argonne NationalLaboratory, and Michael North, University of Chicago

• Introduction to Applications of Monte Carlo to Risk Analysis and Financial Engineering – Robert A. Strong and Natalie M. Steiger, University of Maine, and James R. Wilson, NorthCarolina State University

ADVANCED TUTORIALS

• Better Simulation Metamodeling: The Why, What, and How of Stochastic Kriging – Jeremy Staum, Northwestern University

• Input Modeling for Hospital Simulation Models Using Electronic Messages – Renata Konrad,Worcester Polytechnic Institute

• Revenue Management: Models and Methods – Itir Karaesmen, University of Maryland

• Verification and Validation of Simulation Models – Robert G. Sargent, SyracuseUniversity

• An Introduction to Opensimulator and Virtual Environment Agent-Based M&SApplications – Paul A. Fishwick, University of Florida

• Introduction to Modeling and Generating Probabilistic Input Processes forSimulation – Michael E. Kuhl, Rochester Institute of Technology

• Commercial Off-the-Shelf Simulation Package Interoperability: Issues andFutures – Simon J.E. Taylor, Brunel University

• Simulation Optimization Using Metamodels – Russell R. Barton, The Pennsylvania State University

• Inside Discrete-Event Simulation Software: How it Works and Why it Matters –Thomas J. Schriber, University of Michigan

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General Poster Session:Open to All AttendeesMonday, December 145:30pm-7:00pm

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 14

The General Poster Session is an opportunityfor all attendees to present their work and toview the applications and research work of colleagues. The session provides an informalatmosphere, where attendees have plenty oftime to interact one-on-one with authors.

For guidelines and more information:www.wintersim.org/posters.htm or contactPoster Chair Karthik Ayodhiramanujan, kayodhi@yahoo.com

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Ph.D. Colloquium & PosterSessionSunday, December 13Luncheon: 1:00-2:00pmSelected Colloquium Presentations: 2:30-4:00pmPoster Session: 4:00-7:00pm

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 14

The Ph.D. Colloquium & Poster Session at WSC’09 is an exciting opportunity for PhD studentsto present their work to the public. ProfessorAlexander Verbraeck, Delft University ofTechnology and University of Maryland, willstart the afternoon program with a discussionover lunch. Students close to graduation(planning to graduate by December 2010) willhave the opportunity to showcase their workduring a short presentation session. AllColloquium students will then participate inthe Poster Session.

SUPPORT TO STUDENTS

For students close to graduation participatingin both the presentation session and theposter session, ACM-SIGSIM and INFORMS-Simwill reimburse their conference registrationfee and lunch at the Colloquium. ACM-SIGSIMand INFORMS-Sim will also each award a BestPh.D. Student Paper Prize among the final-yearstudents making presentations. In addition, allColloquium students will receive complimentarymembership to ACM-SIGSIM and INFORMS-Sim.

Submit your application online: www.wintersim.org/phd.htm

Submission instructions and guidelines onpreparing your poster are available online.

For more information, contact ColloquiumChair Durk-Jouke van der Zee,d.j.van.der.Zee@rug.nl

ConferenceCommittee

General ChairAnn DunkinDunkin. Wolf &Associates LLC

Program ChairRicki G. IngallsOklahoma StateUniversity

Associate Program ChairEnver YucesanINSEAD

Proceedings Co-EditorsManuel RossettiUniversity of Arkansas

Ray HillAir Force Institute ofTechnology

Associate ProceedingsEditorBjörn JohanssonChalmers University ofTechnology

Business ChairWalt TrybulaTrybula Foundation, Inc.

Exhibits/SponsorshipChairJoseph HuganV-Sim, Inc.

Registration ChairJeffrey SmithAuburn University

Publicity ChairRobert WrightSEMATECH

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Most Current Simulation Products & ServicesMeet with vendors of simulation software, applications and services, and with representatives ofsimulation-related professional societies, at the WSC exhibit hall. Displays, demonstrations, andvendor presentations allow you to examine and compare many different products and services.You’ll also have a chance to talk informally with cutting-edge developers of leading simulationproducts. Some of the vendors planning to attend include:

AnyLogic North America (XJ Technologies)

Applied Materials

Averill M. Law & Associates, Inc.

Emulate3D Ltd.

Flexsim Software Products, Inc.

Frontline Systems, Inc.

Geer Mountain Software Corp.

IIE

Imagine That, Inc.

Incontrol Enterprise Dynamics

INFORMS

JMP Division-SAS Institute

National Inst. of Standards &Technology

Production Modeling Corp.

ProModel Corporation

Rockwell Automation

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Simio LLC

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VENDOR TRACK

Vendors present their products and servicesusing methods and formats customized to best communicate their offerings. Softwaretutorials and demonstrations, case studies, customer testimonials, and advanced trainingare all included. These vendor presentationsrun concurrently with other sessions, givingyou the opportunity to attend the VendorTrack during the entire conference. Check www.wintersim.org for details on each vendor’s session.

USER GROUP MEETINGS

Software companies offer user group meetingson Tuesday evening – they’re a convenient way to get the latest information on the soft-ware you use, share information and advicewith other users, and interact directly with thedevelopers and marketers of simulation products.

Exhibit HoursMonday, Dec. 1410:00am-5:30pm

Tuesday, Dec. 159:00am-5:30pm

Wednesday, Dec. 169:00am-11:30am

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Modeling and Analysis ofSemiconductor ManufacturingThe 2009 MASM Conference will again providea forum for the exchange of research and bestpractices among researchers and practitionersfrom around the world involved in modelingand analysis of high-tech manufacturing industries. Topics such as operational modelingand simulation, supply chain management andfab economics, enabling computing techniquesand statistical methods are all on the MASMprogram.

All attendees of the MASM conference willregister for WSC at the same cost. All partici-pants at WSC can attend MASM 2009 sessions.

MASM KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Karl G. Kempf, PhDIntel Fellow and Director of Decision Engineering Intel Corp.

CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS

Ricki Ingalls, Oklahoma State University

Shekar Krishnaswamy, Advanced Micro Devices

Scott J. Mason, University of Arkansas

TRACK CHAIRS

Operational Modeling and SimulationLars Mönch, University of Hagen

Supply Chain Management and Fab EconomicsStéphane Dauzère-Pérès, Ecole des Mines desSaint-Etienne

Enabling Computing Techniques and Statistical MethodsOliver Rose, Dresden University of Technology

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ROOM RATE$135 single; $145 double, plus 13% tax

This special WSC rate will be honored threedays before group arrival and three days aftergroup departure, subject to availability at timeof reservation. Children under 18 years oldstaying in the same room as their parents arefree. A deposit equal to one night’s stay isrequired to hold your reservation. Suchdeposit shall serve to confirm the reservationfor the date (s) indicated, and, upon check-in,shall be applied to the first night of thereserved stay. This deposit is refundable ifnotice is received at least seventy-two (72)hours prior to arrival and a cancellation numberis obtained. All deposits shall be charged atthe time the reservation is made.

TO MAKE RESERVATIONSOnline Reservations: www.wintersim.org &click on the “Hotel Reservation” button.

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HOTELRESERVATIONSHilton Austin500 East 4th StreetAustin, Texas

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