Publications
By Andy Fawkes & others as indicated
| No. | Type | Thumbnail | Title | Event / Location | Date | Google Slides | View Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Presentation |  | Which War Are We Preparing For? | ITEC 2026, ExCeL London | 15 Apr 2026 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 101 | Paper | — | Which War Are We Preparing For? (companion paper) | ITEC 2026, ExCeL London | 15 Apr 2026 | Google Doc | View PDF |
| 100 | Presentation |  | Training in an Uncrewed Future? | Omega’s Joint Military Training & Simulation Conference (JMTS), Bristol | 24-25 Feb 2026 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 99 | Article | — | Bridging Physical and Virtual Worlds: The Military Metaverse (article, with David Burden) | Journal of the Royal Corps of Signals | Dec 2025 | — | View PDF |
| 98 | Presentation |  | Training and Simulation in Aerospace | Queen Mary University of London (External Lecturer) | 31 Oct 2025 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 97 | Paper | — | Digital Human Twins and the Military Metaverse: Opportunities and Challenges (with David Burden) | Published in AI & Society, Vol. 41, pp. 2529–2541 (Springer) | 18 Aug 2025 | — | View PDF |
| 96 | Presentation |  | XR Data | D3IP Reality Reimagined Expo 2025, Battlelab, Dorset | 26 Jun 2025 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 95 | Presentation |  | AI Standardization Across NATO | 54th NATO Conference of Commandants | 13 May 2025 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 94 | Book |  | The Military Metaverse (book, with David Burden) | Published by Routledge / Chapman & Hall | 1 May 2025 | — | View on Routledge |
| 93 | Presentation |  | In the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, Who is Really in Control? | IT2EC 2025 | 27 Mar 2025 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 92 | Presentation |  | From Bullets to Bytes – Rethinking Military Readiness in an AI Era | Omega’s Joint Military Training & Simulation Conference (JMTS), Bristol | 5-6 Mar 2025 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 91 | Paper | — | Next Generation 3D Simulation Standards – A Tipping Point (with Stefan Sandberg, Labatus AB) | SISO Simulation Innovation Workshop (SIW) 2025 | 10–13 Feb 2025 | Google Doc | View PDF |
| 90 | Presentation |  | Training and Simulation in Aerospace | Queen Mary University of London (External Lecturer) | 25 Oct 2024 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 89 | Presentation |  | The Metaverse & Flight Simulation – Dead or Resting? | RAeS Flight Simulation Conference, London | 23 Oct 2024 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 88 | Presentation |  | The Metaverse – Dead or Resting? (SIMbrief 11) | SISO SIMposium 2024 (Virtual) | 10-11 Sep 2024 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 87 | Presentation |  | NMSG Training Data Analytics & Standards Update (SIMbrief 08) | SISO SIMposium 2024 (Virtual) | 10-11 Sep 2024 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 86 | Presentation |  | Uniting Human Data – A Warfighter Digital Twin Competences Framework | IT2EC, London | 11 Apr 2024 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 85 | Presentation |  | Military Simulation Trajectories – Past, Present & Future? | Omega’s Joint Military Training & Simulation Conference (JMTS), Bristol | 5-6 Mar 2024 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 84 | Paper | — | Uniting Human Data – A Warfighter Digital Twin Competences Framework (companion paper) | IT2EC, London | 29 Feb 2024 | Google Doc | View PDF |
| 83 | Article | — | Bridging Physical and Virtual Worlds: The Military Metaverse | Published for Hadean | 19 Jun 2023 | — | View PDF |
| 82 | Presentation |  | From SIMNET to the Metaverse – Why is it taking so long? | IT2EC, Rotterdam | 25 Apr 2023 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 81 | Paper | — | From SIMNET to the Metaverse – Why is it taking so long? (companion paper) | IT2EC, Rotterdam | Apr 2023 | Google Doc | View PDF |
| 80 | Paper | — | Codifying Simulation Performance Using Data (with Niall Campion, VRAI) | IT2EC | 1 Mar 2023 | Google Doc | View PDF |
| 79 | Presentation |  | Military Metaverse CONOPS (with Nick Cheshire) | NATO NMSG Symposium (MSG-197), Bath, UK | 20-21 Oct 2022 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 78 | Paper | — | Military Metaverse CONOPS (companion paper, with Nick Cheshire) | NATO NMSG Symposium (MSG-197), Bath, UK | 20-21 Oct 2022 | Google Doc | View PDF |
| 77 | Presentation |  | Simulation in Support of Military UAV Operations | 7th Annual SAE UAV Technology Conference | 26-27 Sep 2022 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 76 | Presentation |  | Simulation & Training Perspectives for the Advancement of Armoured Vehicle Weapon System Technology | 6th Annual SAE Media Group Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems | 31 May 2022 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 75 | Interview | — | Interview – BBC World Service, Digital Planet: Military Virtual and Augmented Reality | BBC World Service, Digital Planet (interview with host Gareth Mitchell) | 16 May 2022 | — | Watch on YouTube / BBC Programme Page |
| 74 | Presentation |  | My Digital Sibling | IT2EC 2022, London | 28 Apr 2022 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 73 | Paper | — | My Digital Sibling (companion paper) | IT2EC 2022, London | 28 Apr 2022 | Google Doc | View PDF |
| 72 | Presentation |  | Visualisation – Challenges & Opportunities | IT2EC 2022, London | 26 Apr 2022 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 71 | Presentation |  | Metaverse Developments, Technologies, and Standards – Towards a Military Metaverse? | SISO Symposium at IT2EC 2022, London | 25 Apr 2022 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 70 | Presentation |  | Military Flight Simulation and Training in the 21st Century | 9th SMi Annual Military Flight Training Conference (Virtual) | 5 Oct 2021 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 69 | Presentation |  | The Human Dimension of UAV Operations | 6th Annual SMi UAV Technology Conference | 27-28 Sep 2021 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 68 | Presentation |  | The Military’s Metaverse (SIMbrief) | SISO SIMposium 2021 (Virtual) | 21–22 Sep 2021 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 67 | Presentation |  | Training and Simulation Trends | 7th Annual SMi Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe | 18 May 2021 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 66 | Presentation |  | Digital Sailor | SMi 4th Annual Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology Conference | 13 May 2021 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 65 | Presentation |  | Enhancing Situational Awareness: A Focus on Training and Simulation | SMi Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness | 12-13 Apr 2021 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 64 | Presentation |  | Contemporary Gaming Architectures and Ecosystems (with Stephen Webley, Thomas Evans, Anthony Hadley) | NATO NMSG Symposium (MSG-177) | 23 Oct 2020 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 63 | Presentation |  | Simulation in Aerospace | Queen Mary University of London (External Lecturer) | 20 Oct 2020 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 62 | Presentation |  | Simulation and Training for UAV Operations | 5th Annual SMi UAV Technology Conference | 28-29 Sep 2020 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 61 | Presentation |  | Digital Soldier | 3rd Annual SMi Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems | 2-3 Sep 2020 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 60 | Presentation |  | New Realities: A Simulation and Training Perspective | 5th Annual SMi Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems | 4 Jun 2020 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 59 | Presentation |  | A UK Perspective on Battlelabs | ETSA Special Event, I/ITSEC 2019 | 3 Dec 2019 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 58 | Presentation |  | A Perspective on the Human Component of Maritime Information Warfare | 3rd SMi Maritime Information Warfare Conference, London | 19 Nov 2019 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 57 | Presentation |  | A Virtual Reality Perspective | Nesta “Collective Embodiment” Event, London | 15 Oct 2019 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 56 | Presentation |  | Military Flight Training and Simulation in the 2020s? | 8th SMi Annual Military Flight Training Conference, London | 9-10 Oct 2019 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 55 | Paper | — | Exploiting Virtual Reality Technology in Support of Collective Training for the British Army (with David Orwin, Peter Harvey) | NATO NMSG Symposium 2019 | 2 Sep 2019 | — | View PDF |
| 54 | Presentation |  | Extended Realities: A Training & Simulation Perspective on VR, AR & Related Technologies in Armoured Warfare | 4th Annual SMi Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems, London | 6 Jun 2019 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 53 | Presentation |  | The Human Dimension | 5th Annual SMi Close Air Support Conference, London | 5 Jun 2019 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 52 | Presentation |  | Learning from the Latest Generation of Online Games? | ITEC, Stockholm | 14 May 2019 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 51 | Presentation |  | A Training & Simulation Perspective | 3rd Annual SMi Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology Conference, London | 9 May 2019 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 50 | Article | — | The Future Role of Artificial Intelligence: Military Opportunities and Challenges (Publication) | Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC) | Dec 2018 | — | View PDF |
| 49 | Presentation |  | A Training & Simulation Perspective on Maritime Information & Automation | 2nd SMi Maritime Information Warfare Conference, London | 27 Nov 2018 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 48 | Presentation |  | Simulation Based Acquisition – Past or Future? | TDW-Live, Congresbury, Bristol | 15 Nov 2018 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 47 | Presentation |  | Can We Learn From Cross-Platform Gaming? | RAeS Autumn 2018 Flight Simulation Conference | 14 Nov 2018 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 46 | Presentation |  | Military Flight Training: Digital Technology Disruption Ahead? | 7th SMi Annual Military Flight Training Conference, London | 10-11 Oct 2018 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 45 | Presentation |  | It’s Big Data but Where Is It? Towards an Enterprise Approach to Training Data and Analytics | RAeS Flight Simulation Group Conference, London | 12-13 Jun 2018 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 44 | Presentation |  | Simulation Based Acquisition – Has its Time Come? | ITEC Advanced Engineering Conference, Stuttgart, Germany | 16 May 2018 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 43 | Presentation |  | LVC(A) Matrix (supporting slide) | ITEC Advanced Engineering Conference, Stuttgart, Germany | 16 May 2018 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 42 | Presentation |  | Learning from Computer Games | Vedette Consulting | 7 Mar 2018 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 41 | Presentation |  | A View on the Future of Maritime Training and Simulation | IQPC Surface Warships Conference, Naval Training and Simulation Focus Day, London | 1 Feb 2018 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 40 | Presentation |  | Maritime Information Warfare – The Human Dimension | SMi Inaugural Maritime Information Warfare Conference, London | 6-7 Dec 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 39 | Presentation |  | A Military Training Perspective – Technology and Trends | OPITO Safety & Competence Conference (OSCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 8 Nov 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF / Watch on YouTube |
| 38 | Transcript | — | A Military Training Perspective – Technology and Trends (transcript) | OPITO Safety & Competence Conference (OSCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 8 Nov 2017 | Google Doc | View PDF |
| 37 | Presentation |  | Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges for Military Modeling and Simulation | NATO Modelling & Simulation Symposium (MSG-149), Lisbon, Portugal | 19-20 Oct 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 36 | Paper | — | Developments in Artificial Intelligence – Opportunities and Challenges for Military Modeling and Simulation (companion paper) | NATO Modelling & Simulation Symposium (MSG-149), Lisbon, Portugal | 19-20 Oct 2017 | Google Doc | View PDF |
| 35 | Presentation |  | An Enterprise Approach to Data | SMi 6th Annual Military Flight Training Conference, London | 11-12 Oct 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 34 | Presentation |  | Chicken or Egg? Technology or Training? | RAeS Spring Conference, London | 13 Jun 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 33 | Presentation |  | Trends in Training and Simulation Technologies: The Digitisation of Training? | SMi Fast Jet Pilot Training Central and Eastern Europe, Prague | 6 Jun 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 32 | Presentation |  | The Digitisation of Training | Royal Navy Training Manager Specialisation Conference, HMS Sultan | 30 May 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 31 | Presentation |  | Humans & Industry 4.0? | ITEC | 17 May 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 30 | Presentation |  | Learning from Games Architectures: An Industry and Academia Collaboration (with Stephen Webley) | Staffordshire University & Bohemia Interactive Simulations collaboration | 9 May 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 29 | Presentation |  | Training and Simulation for Submarines and Submersibles | Defence iQ Submarine Operations and Submersibles, London | 26-27 Apr 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 28 | Presentation |  | Simulation: Are We There Yet? | 8th SMi Annual Land Forces Simulation and Training Conference, London | 14 Feb 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 27 | Presentation |  | Adaptable and Ready: Training & Simulation for Surface Warships | Defence iQ Surface Warships Conference, London | 25-26 Jan 2017 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 26 | Presentation |  | All the World’s a Stage (Unless You Are in the Military) | RAeS Conference: Simulation Based Training – The Key to Military Operational Capability, Derby Theatre, London | 22 Nov 2016 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 25 | Presentation |  | Simulation – Transformation or Hype? | Defence IQ Naval Training & Simulation Conference, London | 7 Jul 2016 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 24 | Presentation |  | Creating an Effective Human-Machine Partnership | RAeS Conference: The Automated Rotorcraft | 6 Jul 2016 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 23 | Presentation |  | The Cloud and Your Training & Simulation Infrastructure | 7th SMi Annual Joint Forces Simulation & Training Conference, London | 3-4 Feb 2016 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 22 | Presentation |  | The Cloud and Training and Education | SMi 4th Annual Military Flight Training Conference, London | 17 Sep 2015 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 21 | Presentation |  | Simulation Singularity | Digital Shoreditch, London | 13 May 2015 | Google Slides | View PDF / Watch on YouTube |
| 20 | Transcript | — | Simulation Singularity (transcript) | Digital Shoreditch, London | 13 May 2015 | Google Doc | View PDF |
| 19 | Presentation |  | The Human Component of Autonomous Systems | Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems 2015 (MESAS 15), Prague | 29 Apr 2015 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 18 | Presentation |  | Training and Simulation in a More Autonomous and Robotic Future | RAeS Conference: The Future of Flight Training Devices, London | 12 Nov 2014 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 17 | Presentation |  | Is “Synthetic Training” Real Training or Not? | SMI Military Flight Training Conference | 22–23 Sep 2014 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 16 | Presentation |  | The Grand Unified Theory of Autonomous Systems, Humans and Simulation | NATO SCI-274 Workshop, Verification & Validation of Autonomous Systems, Imperial College London | 25 Jun 2014 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 15 | Presentation |  | Revolution and Evolution: Learning Technology Strategies in a Changing World | ITEC, Cologne, Germany | 21 May 2014 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 14 | Presentation |  | The Human Component of Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance | SMi ISR Conference, London | 7 Apr 2014 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 13 | Presentation |  | Computer Games and Academia | SSE Symposium, London | 26 Mar 2014 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 12 | Presentation |  | Changing Times: A Perspective on Digital Technology and Innovation | Parliament ICT Lunchtime Friday, House of Lords, London | 7 Mar 2014 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 11 | Presentation |  | Digital Convergence – Are We in Control? | Royal Aeronautical Society | 20 Nov 2013 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 10 | Presentation |  | Technology and Change Perspective | Innovations in Training: Simulation & Interactivity, UKIF | 14 Nov 2013 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 9 | Presentation |  | Simulation Strategy: Another Perspective | SMI 2nd Annual Military Flight Training Conference, London | 18 Sep 2013 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 8 | Presentation |  | Training and Simulation and Beyond | IQPC Armoured Vehicles Africa, London UK | 4 Jul 2013 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 7 | Presentation |  | Operational and Policy Perspectives to Mission Training & Simulation (with Neil Sierens) | Royal Aeronautical Society | 12–13 Jun 2013 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 6 | Presentation |  | Could the Military Use Your Technology? | Digital Shoreditch Festival | 21 May 2013 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 5 | Presentation |  | Simulation Past and Future? | MBDA, Stevenage | 22 Mar 2013 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 4 | Presentation |  | Training and Simulation for Decision Makers | IQPC International Armoured Vehicles Conference, Farnborough UK | 7 Feb 2013 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 3 | Presentation |  | The Live/Synthetic Balance: Operational and Policy Perspectives (with Rory Cunningham) | SMI Joint Forces Simulation and Training Conference | 4–5 Feb 2013 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 2 | Presentation |  | Military Training Technology Trends | Ubelly Ignite, Modern Jago, London | 21 Jan 2013 | Google Slides | View PDF |
| 1 | Presentation |  | A Perspective on Defence Training and Technology Trends | QA Innovation in Learning Summit | 12 Oct 2012 | Google Slides | View PDF |