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Keynotes, fireside chats, and announcements from Aten and our CEO.

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August 5–7, 2026 · Duke University, Durham, NC

ATEN & AIWIZN at Serious Play 2026 — Duke University

ATEN founder & CEO Thomas Vaidhyan will take part in the Serious Play Conference, the leading gathering for game-based learning and serious games. The session traces ATEN's 21-year, evidence-based simulation method — from regulated enterprise deployments to today's AI-driven clinical training with AIWIZN — and what changes when AI enters the loop.

Attending Serious Play? Let's connect — thomas@ateninc.com.

17 February 2026 · Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India

Fireside Chat: AI/ML-Driven Virtual Immersive Autonomous Personalized Learning & AI India Impact

Join our Fireside Chat at the AI India Impact Summit 2026. Discover how Aten's cutting-edge AI-powered virtual immersive learning can scale talent for rural and underserved youth. Discussion will cover AI best practices in Fintech, Healthcare, and ITES — empowering human capital inclusion, driving growth and social good, with real stories on safe, trusted, resilient, and innovative AI.

3 Sept2025
New Delhi, India · SEMICON India
Keynote — Workforce Development Session
CEO Thomas Vaidhyan delivers a keynote on AI/ML-driven, personalized self-paced learning environments to train future workers. The session explores how artificial intelligence and machine learning can revolutionize workforce development by enabling adaptive, tailored learning experiences. Attendees gain insight into the future of skill-building, where personalized education empowers individuals to learn at their own pace and equips them with the competencies required for tomorrow's industries.
11 March2025
Vietnam
MOU signed with One Value, Vietnam
Aten Inc and One Value Vietnam have agreed to sign an MOU establishing a mutually beneficial partnership: One Value will connect Aten Inc with prospective customers primarily in manufacturing, engineering, finance, and other areas. As one of the largest valuation companies in Vietnam, One Value brings a substantial network of clients and contacts to the partnership.
11 Dec2018
Doha, Qatar · ICAO GATTPS
5th Global Aviation Training and TRAINAIR PLUS Symposium
Aten participates in the International Civil Aviation Organization's GATTPS 2018, held December 10–12 in Doha. Discussion covers VR-based pilot training and the practical application of immersive simulation in aviation safety.
7 Nov2018
Madrid, Spain · EATS 2018
European Airline Training Symposium
CEO Thomas Vaidhyan speaks on Aten's recent experience in the aviation industry — pilot training, and best practices in VR and AR for pre-flight and continuing education.
29 Aug2018
Singapore · APATS 2018
Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium
A discussion of how immersive simulation closes the gap between training and operational reality in commercial aviation.
17 April2018
WATS 2018
World Aviation Training Symposium
WATS is the world's biggest gathering of aviation training professionals. Aten presents on data-driven simulation methodologies and their application to complex tasks under real-world constraints.
3 May2017
Orlando, Florida · WATS 2017
Data-driven 3D immersive training methodologies
CEO Thomas K Vaidhyan speaks on data-driven, 3D immersive training methodologies and their application to solving complex tasks in real-world situations, under real-life constraints, in real time.
23 June2017
Cork, Ireland · iGBL
Irish Conference on Game-Based Learning
Aten participates in iGBL — formerly the Irish Symposium on Game-Based Learning — now in its sixth year, providing a forum for academics, industry, and practitioners working on serious games for education.
17 Dec2015
Raleigh, NC · Triangle TechBreakfast
Aten Flipped Training Simulations
Thomas Vaidhyan presents Aten's approach to flipping the traditional training model: practice first, theory in service of practice.
16 Sept2015
Research Triangle Park, NC
Aten Inc selected as Demo Company at CED TechVenture 2015
Recognition by the Council for Entrepreneurial Development as one of the demo-stage companies showcasing innovation at TechVenture 2015.
16 Nov2011
London, UK
London School of Management & Science
CEO Thomas K Vaidhyan delivers a talk to the Chancellor and senior management on using 3D immersive simulations, serious games, and virtual worlds for next-generation education and personalized learning.
15 Nov2011
Uppsala, Sweden
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
CEO gives a guest lecture on next-generation collaborative blended learning at the Workshop on Planning Education Adaptation to Global Environmental Change.
10 Nov2011
Indianapolis · iNACOL VSS
International Association for K–12 Online Learning & Virtual School Symposium
CEO Thomas K Vaidhyan speaks on using 3D immersive learning environments and serious games for blended learning in K–12 education.
14 April2011
Raleigh, NC
Gov. Perdue Roundtable on Public Education
CEO Thomas K Vaidhyan, one of nine state business executives representing NCBCE, joins Gov. Beverley Perdue's roundtable on Public Education, Business & North Carolina's future.
10 April2011
Duke University Radio · WXDU 88.7
Science in the Triangle interview
CEO Thomas K Vaidhyan's interview on the science and pedagogy behind serious gaming for education and corporate training.

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