The First US Army War College Wargaming & Professional Military Education Symposium: A New Home for a Growing Community

Abstract The inaugural US Army War College Wargaming & Professional Military Education Symposium, held August 11–13, 2026, gave the international PME wargaming community its first dedicated forum, combining research panels with extensive hands-on game demonstrations. Strong participation from institutions like the U.S. Army War College and National Defense University pointed to real demand for…