Simulation Showcase:
A Spotlight on Tomorrow’s Building Performance Leaders
To provide a platform for students and early-career professionals to showcase their work and strengthen their presentation, speaking, and client-facing skills, the Emerging Professional and Students of IBPSA-USA Committee (EPSI) is launching the Simulation Showcase.
We invite current students and young professionals to submit their work. Submissions should focus on simulation or analysis-based projects relevant to the building performance industry.
Selected contributors will be invited to present their work in a live webinar series, delivering a 10-minute Spotlight presentation followed by Q&A with the audience. Spotlight presenters will be recognized at SimBuild 2026 and considered for awards.
Why Participate?
- Showcase Your Work: Gain visibility for your innovative projects among industry leaders and academics.
- Earn Recognition: Top projects will be featured on the IBPSA-USA website, newsletters, and SimBuild.
Who Can Apply?
The showcase is open to:
- Students currently enrolled in academic programs.
- Recent graduates with up to 5 years of professional experience.
What Are We Looking For?
We invite submissions that demonstrate:
- Innovation: Creative use of simulation to address real-world challenges.
- Impact: How simulation influenced design decisions or improved outcomes.
- Clarity: Effective communication of insights and lessons learned.
How to Apply?
Submissions should include:
- A brief abstract describing the problem, methodology, and results.
- A graphic or visual demonstrating key findings or analysis.
- About you: A headshot, bio, and project context
- (If selected) A 10-minute presentation to share your work with the community.
Submission Timeline
- Call for Submissions Opens: May 15, 2025
- Deadline for Submissions: July 15, 2025
- Selected Submissions Announced: August 15, 2025
