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The INCOSE Vision - A better world through a systems approach. Vision
A better world through a systems approach.

The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) is a not-for-profit membership organization founded to develop and disseminate the interdisciplinary principles and practices that enable the realization of successful systems. Mission
To address complex societal and technical challenges by enabling, promoting, and advancing Systems Engineering and systems approaches.

10/30/2026

🎙️ New INCOSE Podcast episode alert!

In the latest installment of the official INCOSE Podcast, we sit down with expert consultant, speaker, and award-winning author Alan Willett (*Leading the Unleadable*, *Lead with Speed*).

From his early days writing code on ticker tape to leading complex systems engineering initiatives at Xerox and Carnegie Mellon’s Software Engineering Institute, Alan shares profound lessons on engineering high-performing organizations.

Tune in to discover:
✅Why culture dictates behavior and why "hurrying up to test" is a flawed strategy
✅The power of asking for credible commitments instead of just plans
✅How technical debt silently drains organizational speed and how to crush it
✅Practical frameworks for managing difficult team dynamics with empathy

10/29/2026

October SE Topic Talk has been about all things International Workshop (IW), and this week we have an exciting announcement:

Sponsorship Registration is Officially Open for IW 2027!

Position your brand in front of top leaders and decision-makers in systems engineering at the INCOSE International Workshop in Torrance, California, 30 January – 2 February 2027.

IW 2027 brings together systems engineering practitioners and leaders for four days of focused, hands-on collaboration aimed at shaping the future of the discipline.

This year, we’re offering:
✅ Traditional packages designed for all budget levels
✅ Brand-new à la carte options
✅ An exclusive chance to host The Mixer, the Workshop’s official social event!

All sponsorships and à la carte opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out on securing your organization's spot.

Learn more and secure your sponsorship today at the official IW 2027 webpage! https://bit.ly/4hXJwFH

Questions? Email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.

10/29/2026

INCOSE is currently seeking a dedicated leader for a high-impact, appointed volunteer role. Becoming a volunteer leader is one of the most rewarding ways to grow your strategic skills, collaborate with global peers, and give back to our community. We are accepting applications for:

🔹 Certification Chair (2-Year Term | Reports to Services Chair)
Serving as the premier volunteer subject-matter expert for the SEP Certification Program, the Certification Chair provides valuable domain expertise and volunteer leadership. Under INCOSE’s staff-supported operating model, you will collaborate with the Director of Product, Certification Manager, and staff—who oversee the day-to-day operational ex*****on of the program—to guide and advocate for one of INCOSE’s flagship offerings.

Ready to expand your global network and advance your professional development?

👉 Learn more about the position and required qualifications and apply today on INCOSE Connect! https://bit.ly/3WR6fw3

10/27/2026

In Focus is bringing you everything you need to keep up with all things INCOSE!

Join INCOSE at IW 2027, submit your papers for IS 2027, find out where your votes landed for the BoD positions, and join us for the SysML v2 Exchange.

10/26/2026

📢 Submissions are officially OPEN for IS 2027!

The 37th Annual INCOSE International Symposium is heading to Washington, D.C. from 17-22 July 2027, and we want to hear from you.

This year's theme, "Architecting Intelligence: Engineering Complex Systems," captures a defining inflection point for our discipline. From autonomous platforms and cyber-physical systems to human-machine teaming and digital enterprises, systems engineers aren't just building systems anymore; we are architecting intelligence itself.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, researcher, educator, or interdisciplinary partner, this is your platform to shape how systems engineering evolves to meet this moment. Submission types include:

✔️Papers: Formal research or practitioner experience (max 7,000 words).
✔️Presentations: Share works-in-progress, novel approaches, or case studies—no formal paper required! Extended abstract only (max 1,000 words).
✔️Panels: Interactive roundtables, lively debates, or fireside chats exploring complex SE challenges.
✔️Tutorials: Classroom-style sessions focusing on practical skills, emerging techs, or SE best practices.

We especially encourage cross-disciplinary submissions, bridges between theory and practice, and fresh perspectives from communities beyond traditional systems engineering.

📅 Submission Deadline: 11 January 2027

🔗 Visit the official IS 2027 webpage to learn all the details and submit. https://bit.ly/3Qrg94U

10/25/2026

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10/23/2026

28 October 2026 11:00 AM EDT – “October SysML v2 Exchange”

Ready to bridge the gap between your current SysML v1 models and the future of SysML v2? This month’s SysML v2 Exchange focuses on practical migration workflows and essential professional training resources.

Jon Fox kicks off the session with a practical digital-engineering workflow for extending deployed SysML v1 and Cameo models into a standards-based SysML v2 ecosystem. Afterwards, representatives from OOSE, Sensmetry, STC, and OpenSysML will showcase their latest SysML v2 courses and learning programs—giving you direct access to the tools and training needed to prepare your team for what's next.

10/22/2026

Ever wondered what a typical day looks like at the INCOSE International Workshop (IW)? It’s a dynamic blend of high-level inspiration, hands-on technical work, and community connection.

The Workshop kicks off with an opening plenary featuring an inspiring keynote on the latest hot topics shaping systems engineering, updates from INCOSE leadership, the swearing-in of new officers, and moments to celebrate our community’s outstanding awards and recognitions. 🌟

After the opening plenary, we dive into the real meat of IW: systems engineers in action! Attendees roll up their sleeves for two primary workshops where engineers of all backgrounds, experience levels, and domains come together for a full day of working to advance the discipline.

The rest of the workshop days are packed with individual working sessions hosted by our diverse Working Groups and technical communities—where real, impactful work happens in real time. ⚙️

Of course, no IW day is complete without ample opportunities to network, collaborate, and socialize. After all, the true value of attending an INCOSE event lies in the lasting community you build.

What’s your favorite memory or takeaway from past International Workshops?

10/22/2026

🤔Did you know you might be able to get INCOSE SEP certified from the coursework you’re doing at university?

Many people don't know about the INCOSE Academic Equivalency program, which allows eligible students in approved university programs to bypass the exam on the path to becoming an Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or a Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).

Academic Equivalency programs are an excellent way for you to demonstrate your knowledge of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook through your coursework, projects, or presentations, without having to take the INCOSE knowledge exam.

10/20/2026

Systems engineering is shaped by research, practice, experience, and conversation—and INCOSE's publications are evolving to better reflect all of them.

Beginning in January 2027, INSIGHT will move to a year-round online format highlighting interviews, professional perspectives, and conversations from across the systems engineering community.

Alongside it, the new open-access INCOSE Applications & Case Studies will provide a dedicated home for practitioner research, applied methods, case studies, and documented experience from the field.

The goal: clearer publication pathways and more opportunities to connect knowledge with practice.

Read. Discover. Explore. Contribute.

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