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Plug In Orlando! Digital Twins & Simulation for Urban Planning

Name: Plug In Orlando! Digital Twins & Simulation for Urban Planning
Start: 2026-04-02T16:00:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-04-02T18:00:00.000-04:00
Location: 4356 Scorpius St

Plug and Play Orlando

4356 Scorpius St

Orlando, Florida

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Plug In Orlando! Presentation, Pitches & Pizza

Join us on this monthly series powered by Plug and Play Orlando that brings together innovators, founders, academics, and investors shaping the future of Florida’s innovation ecosystem.

Each month welcomes a lineup of innovators and industry leaders driving Orlando’s Smart City transformation.

You’ll also experience three rapid-fire startup pitches from founders applying cutting-edge technologies to urban innovation. Interested in pitching? Complete the Plug In Orlando Pitch Application here. Applications will be reviewed monthly and selected startups will be notified via email.

APRIL THEME: Digital Twins & Simulation for Urban Planning

Guest Speakers: Chris Carson, Global CEO EchoTwin, Dr. Neal Finkelstein, COO National Center for Simulation, and Dr. David Metcalf, METIL Director at the UCF Institute for Simulation and Training

Hear how digital twins are transforming urban planning, infrastructure design, and city resilience through real-time simulation and predictive intelligence.

Digital twins are reshaping how cities plan, build, and operate. Join leaders from EchoTwin, the National Center for Simulation, and UCF's Institute for Simulation and Training as they explore how simulation technology is improving urban mobility, infrastructure development, emergency response, and long-term planning.

This panel will break down how virtual city models reduce risk, accelerate decision-making, and create smarter, more resilient communities. Whether you are a founder, city leader, researcher, or investor, you will gain insight into how simulation is moving from concept to critical infrastructure tool.

Pizza, networking, and inspiration are all on the menu!

Connect with founders, corporate innovation leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners as we kick off this new gathering of ideas and impact.

Agenda

4:00 PM – Check-in & Networking
4:25 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
4:30 PM – Panel Discussion: Chris Carson, Dr. Neal Finkelstein, and Dr. David Metcalf
4:50 PM – Audience Q&A
5:05 PM – 10 Minute Break
5:15 PM – (3) Rapid-Fire Pitches + Audience Q&A
5:45 PM – Community Announcements & Networking
6:00 PM – Wrap-Up (Take any leftovers!)

Admission: Free | RSVP required

Parking: Parking Garage D recommended, parking pass required https://parking.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/09/ParkingGuide10.25Online.pdf

Location

4356 Scorpius St

Orlando, FL 32816, USA

We are located in the SPRK Building (former Global Building), adjacent to Parking Garage D. Attached is a map including the QR code for a virtual parking pass. https://secure.parking.ucf.edu/ParkingPortal/DayPe…