PANEL: Simulating Conflict Before It Happens - The Future of Space Wargaming

As space becomes an operational warfighting domain, the margin for error is disappearing. The complexity, speed, and interdependence of space systems demand more than tabletop exercises or static analysis. They require continuous, high-fidelity modelling, simulation, and wargaming environments that allow governments and industry to test assumptions, rehearse decisions, and expose vulnerabilities before they manifest in real missions. This panel brings together U.S. and European leaders across defence, industry, and simulation platforms to examine why wargaming is no longer optional, but foundational to space superiority, deterrence, and resilience. Panellists will explore how advanced modelling and simulation are being used to stress-test architectures, train operators, inform acquisition decisions, and prepare allied forces for contested and congested space environments. Key Takeaways - Understand why continuous high-fidelity modelling, simulation and wargaming are now foundational in a contested space domain - Examine how modelling and simulation is used to stress-test architectures, expose vulnerabilities and rehearse decision-making before missions - Learn how wargaming informs training, acquisition and allied readiness to strengthen deterrence, resilience and space superiority