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SUMMARY:Model-Based Product Line Engineering: The Feature-Based Path to Product Line Success
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar is presented by the authors of the book Model-Based Product Line Engineering (MBPLE): The Feature-Based Path to Product Line Success\, Marco Forlingieri \, Tim Weilkiens and Hugo Guillermo Chal-Gongora. The webinar offers a comprehensive overview of both the management and engineering dimensions of MBPLE. The book addresses real-world challenges and implementation experiences\, focusing on the practical obstacles organisations face when adopting MBPLE—and how to overcome them for successful\, scalable adoption. The message is clear and relevant to all engineering organisations: “No one builds just one.” Structured to mirror the book’s content\, the webinar begins with an introduction to MBPLE\, followed by five key sections: Motivation – Why MBPLE is needed in today’s complex engineering environments Foundation – Core principles and the underlying feature-based approach Implementation – Practical guidance on applying MBPLE methods and tools Adoption – Organizational change\, cultural barriers\, and strategies for success Real-Life Cases – Lessons learned from leading adopters such as Airbus\, Thales\, RTX\, MBDA\, and Belimo Whether you’re at the beginning of your MBPLE journey or looking to refine an existing approach\, this session delivers valuable insights grounded in field-proven experience. \nIn this presentation\, you will learn about Motivation – Why MBPLE is needed in today’s complex engineering environments Foundation – Core principles and the underlying feature-based approach Implementation – Practical guidance on applying MBPLE methods and tools Adoption – Organisational change\, cultural barriers\, and strategies for success Real-Life Cases – Lessons learned from leading adopters such as Airbus\, Thales\, RTX\, MBDA\, and Belimo. \nSpeakers: Marco Forlingieri\, Tim Weilkiens\, Hugo Guillermo Chal-Gongora\nModerator:  Kerry Lunney\n \nTo join\, click here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4338″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Model-Based+Product+Line+Engineering+(MBPLE)%3A+The+Feature-Based+Path+to+Product+Lines+Success-p-9781394204687″][vc_single_image image=”4341″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Model-Based+Product+Line+Engineering+(MBPLE)%3A+The+Feature-Based+Path+to+Product+Lines+Success-p-9781394204687″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/model-based-product-engineering/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194213
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SUMMARY:Queensland SESA Social event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of connections and conversations at our mid-year SESA QLD casual networking event! Whether you’re looking to meet new faces\, share ideas\, or just unwind with like-minded professionals\, this is the place to be. \nNo need to RSVP\, just come as you are! \n🗓️ Date: Tuesday\, 8/07/2025 \n⏰ Time: 5.00 pm onwards \n📍 Location: Pig & Whistle\, King George Sq\, 100 Adelaide St \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/LEAo1Z6hFPugoHdAA
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/queensland-sesa-social-event-2/
LOCATION:Pig n Whistle\, King George Square\, 100 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="SESA-%20QLD":MAILTO:QLD@sesa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194213
CREATED:20250526T103028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T104324Z
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SUMMARY:Discussion: Testing and Commissioning of Large Complex Infrastructure Projects
DESCRIPTION:SESA’s Victorian Branch welcomes you to an interactive discussion examining whether critical lessons from major projects like Crossrail\, the BoM Supercomputer\, and the Woomera Range Complex have been truly absorbed by the industry. It highlights recurring challenges in systems integration\, testing\, and stakeholder engagement\, and underscores the importance of realism in scheduling\, operator involvement\, and robust safety and commissioning practices. \nSESA members nationwide are invited to attend and encouraged to bring their own tales of tribulations\, as well as stories of success to be shared and discussed in a relaxed and informal session. Or simply bring an inquisitive mindset ready to dissect the anecdotes provided by the speakers! \n\nHave you seen lessons learnt being used effectively in your workplace? What were the challenges?\nHave lessons learnt from any case studies helped your workplace to manage risks they otherwise wouldn’t?\n\nFacilitator:\nTom Castor \nChair – Systems Engineering Society of Australia (SESA) Victoria Branch Committee \nRegional Director – Victoria\, ARCH Artifex
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/discussion-testing-and-commissioning-of-large-complex-infrastructure-projects/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194213
CREATED:20250521T010450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T010926Z
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SUMMARY:Solving Green Hydrogen delivery with Systems Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Hydrogen is the key to unlocking accelerated energy transition switching for heavy industry\, trucking\, maritime\, rail and aviation\, but storage is hard\, and it’s holding the entire hydrogen economy back. A Green Hydrogen Start-up is solving storage\, with their breakthrough advanced nanoporous materials at the centre\, and enabling sustainable end-to-end ecosystems\, delivering efficient\, safe and low-cost hydrogen\, to precipitate a rapidly growing\, potentially multi-trillion-dollar market by 2050. Systems Engineering practices have been implemented to ensure the most efficient pathway to achieve a safe and reliable product in the start-up environment. This talk will cover: \n\nThe hydrogen supply chain ecosystem and the mission;\nThe rationale for embedding systems engineering in a technology start-up environment;\nThe implementation approach and the tools used; and\nLessons learnt on the journey so far. The talk will be followed by an opportunity for networking.\n\nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation you will gain: \n\nan understanding the good practice on system engineering in a start up and technology development environment.\nan understanding to the systems engineering and environment communities of the hydrogen supply chain and challenges.\nan insight to career options in the start up environment for systems and sustainability engineers.\n\nSpeaker\nChristopher Miller\n\nHead of Systems Engineering\, Rux Energy\n\n\n \nChris acquired a BE in Materials Engineering in 1998 and a Master of Engineering (by research) at Deakin University in 2002 on a postgraduate scholarship. He also has a postgraduate diploma in Project Management. \nHis career started in the automotive industry and was followed by a long stint at Cochlear\, operating a variety of roles in implants development and product launch. In 2016-19 he joined numerous Aussies scaling Tesla in California and subsequently worked for various local cleantech startups\, where he establishes Systems Engineering as a core competency for successful technology and product development. \nChris resides in Wollongong\, NSW\, where he raises his small family and pursues a longstanding interest in recreational aviation. \n\nProgram\nIn person \n\n5.00 PM AEST: Registration opens\n5.30 PM AEST: Webinar starts\n6.20 PM AEST: Q&A starts\n6.50 PM AEST: Q&A and webinar concludes\n6.50 PM AEST: Networking begins\n7.50 PM AEST: Guests depart\n\nOnline \n\n5.30 PM AEST: Webinar starts\n6.20 PM AEST: Q&A starts\n6.50 PM AEST: Q&A and webinar concludes\n\nDetails\nTime/Date: 5.30 pm — 6.30 pm AEST\, 04 June 2025 \nEvent type: Hybrid \nLocation: Engineers Australia Sydney Office Mezzanine Floor 44 Market Street \, Sydney New South Wales\, 2000 \nCost:  \nFree for SESA members\, EA members and students (Note: A discount will be applied at checkout for SESA members\, making the event free) \n$30 for non-members. \nRegister here: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/2022/05/solving-green-hydrogen-delivery-systems-engineering-0a8fb301
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/solving-green-hydrogen-delivery/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250527T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250527T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194213
CREATED:20250519T010411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T001904Z
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SUMMARY:Standing up and sustaining a digital engineering environment for systems engineers
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nIn today’s increasingly complex engineering landscapes\, the traditional document-centric approach to systems development is no longer sufficient to keep pace with stakeholder demands\, system complexity\, and rapid iteration cycles. Digital Engineering (DE) offers a transformational approach — integrating models\, data\, and digital artifacts across the system lifecycle to enable better decision-making\, increased traceability\, and improved collaboration.  However\, standing up a Digital Engineering environment is not simply a matter of acquiring new tools or technology. It demands a fundamental shift in culture\, processes\, governance\, and workforce skills. Sustaining that environment over time requires strategic planning\, strong leadership\, continuous capability development\, and alignment with evolving organizational and program needs. Many organizations struggle not just with initial implementation\, but with the ongoing operationalization and value realization of their DE initiatives.  For systems engineers\, who are often at the nexus of technical\, programmatic\, and stakeholder concerns\, understanding how to stand up and sustain a digital engineering environment is now a critical professional competency. It empowers them to better manage complexity\, enhance collaboration\, and deliver superior system outcomes.  This session will provide practical insights and proven strategies for systems engineers seeking to establish and maintain a Digital Engineering environment within their organizations or projects. Through a use case of designing a 4WD camping adventure\, the presentation will explain the concepts related to the setting up and ongoing use of a modelling approach\, with outputs from both Capella’s Arcadia and Enterprise Architect toolsets. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nIn this presentation\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the components and processes required to successfully establish a Digital Engineering (DE) environment that supports systems engineering practices across the product lifecycle.\nGain insight into the governance framework that ensures data integrity and model integration.\nLearn strategies for sustaining and scaling a DE environment\, and ensuring ongoing alignment with organisation objectives for a DE environment\n\nProgram Outline: \n\nOnline \n\n5.30 pm – Webinar begins\n6.30 pm – Webinar concludes \nIn-Person \n\n5.00 pm – Guest arrival & networking\n5.30 pm – Presentation begins\n6.30 pm – Presentation concludes\n7.30 pm – Event concludes \nRegistration Link \nSpeakers \n\nGreg Paulson \n\nPrincipal Consult\, HKRP Australia\n\nGreg has extensive experience in large infrastructure projects across various engineering organisations. He has worked in the telecommunication\, rail\, utilities\, oil and gas domains. Greg has held APAC region responsibility for business development\, operations and project delivery\, but his present interest lies in the use of Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and System Safety. \nGreg has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineer and a Masters of Engineering Science in Systems Engineering. \nSteven Spencer \n\nHead of Engineering Environment\, Thales Australia\n\nSteven is a Chartered engineer with over 15 years experience in the Healthcare\, ITS\, Rail and Defence industries working in roles across software engineering\, systems engineering\, management and coaching. He’s applied Model Based Systems Engineering techniques in projects for Transportation and Defence and provided coaching within Thales on the application and use of MBSE techniques. Having returned from a secondment in Paris\, in his current role he provides leadership in the ISO 9001 process\, best practices and the deployment and operations of tools used within Engineering.
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/standing-up-and-sustaining-a-digital-engineering-environment-for-systems-engineers/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, Queensland\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="SESA-%20QLD":MAILTO:QLD@sesa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
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SUMMARY:Integrating systems engineering and asset management
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nSystems Engineering is not just about initial design and development – it is a discipline that is applied throughout the product lifecycle. But the decisions made in those early phases can have enormous impact on how the product or service is used and maintained\, and its value – financial\, and utility – to its many stakeholders. This presentation will explore some of those decisions\, and how we as systems engineers can be better informed about the through life considerations of the assets we develop. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nImportance of systems engineering principals to the whole-of-life considerations of products and services.\nUnderstanding of asset management principals\, the decisions asset owners\, users and maintainers must make\, and the information they need to make those decisions.\nGain insight into the integrated nature of systems engineering and asset management.\n\nSpeaker\nBill Filmer (FIEAUST)\n\n\n\n\n \nWith over 40 years’ experience in the Defence environment\, Bill has a strong focus on developing efficient management systems in systems engineering and asset management\, continual system improvement and technical governance. Bill is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Societies\, Engineers Australia and Asset Management. Bill was recognised during his military career for implementing systems engineering practices into the Air Force where he was awarded Member\, Order of Australia (Military Division). He is a past SESA member and a past President of the South Australia branch of Engineers Australia. \n\n\n\n\nProgram\nOnline and In-Person (Adelaide) \nIn-person: \nVenue: Engineers Australia Level 11\, 108 King William Street \, Adelaide South Australia\, 5000 \n\n5.30 pm ACST – Registration and networking\n6.00 pm ACST – Presentation and Q&A\n7.00 pm ACST – Event ends\n\nOnline: \n\n6.30 pm AEST – Presentation and Q&A\n7.30 pm AEST – Presentation ends
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/integrating-systems-engineering-and-asset-management/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Engineers%20Australia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250403T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20250320T001030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T001030Z
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SUMMARY:Queensland SESA Social event
DESCRIPTION:Please join for casual evening to enjoy drinks\, appetizers\, and conversation. Meet new people\, catch up with old friends\, and share your insights. All are welcome! \nDate: Thursday\, 3rd April \nPlace: Pig n Whistle\, King George Square\, 100 Adelaide St\, Brisbane City QLD 4000
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/queensland-sesa-social-event/
LOCATION:Pig n Whistle\, King George Square\, 100 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250123T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20250110T025133Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Burdens into Benefits - Managing and Reducing Technical Debt
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview \n\nIn today’s fast-paced industries\, where systems are growing increasingly complex and timelines are ever-shorter\, technical debt often becomes an unavoidable challenge. But what if the burdens of technical debt could be transformed into opportunities for growth and innovation? Attendees will journey through a mock project to experience firsthand the decisions\, trade-offs\, and consequences that lead to technical debt. The event will simulate the realities of acceleration pressures\, and attendees will gain insights into strategies for mitigating such pressures while still delivering projects on time and to a high standard. \nLearning Outcomes \n\n\nExamining Technical Debt Through Multiple Lenses: Understand how diverse stakeholder perspectives and user needs influence the creation of technical debt and learn strategies to balance these demands while minimizing long-term system impacts.\nAddressing Acceleration Pressures: Understand the root causes of technical debt under project acceleration pressures and develop approaches to navigate these situations without compromising on quality.\nDomain-Specific Impacts of Technical Debt: Explore how technical debt varies across industries and regulatory environments\, equipping you with the knowledge to tackle challenges specific to your sector.\n\nEvent outline \n\nWebinar \n\n\n5:30 pm AEST – Webinar starts\n6:30 pm AEST – Webinar closes\n\nIn-Person \n\n\n5:00 pm AEST – Arrival of Attendees\n5.30 pm AEST – Event kick off\n6.30 pm AEST – Event closes and networking with refreshments begins\n7.30 pm AEST – Event ends\n\nPresenter \n\nHitesh Patel \n\nDirector – HKRP Australia Pty Ltd \nBiography\n\nHitesh began his career as an Electronics Design Engineer\, expanding into railway signalling\, systems engineering\, safety assurance\, Engineering and project management. He has extensive experience with System Engineering processes and RAMS and brings pragmatic solutions to engineering problems. Hitesh will be the key speaker for this event on Technical Debt. \n  \n  \n  \nCo- Presenter \n\nSimon Meiers\n\nDirector- Network Planning & Optimisation at Systra ANZ \nBiography\n\nSimon has over 30 years of experience as an Operations\, Safety and Reliability manager\, across major projects in rail\, road infrastructure & oil and gas. He leads SYSTRA ANZ’s Performance and Risk business unit and has extensive experience in the successful delivery of analysis which adds real weight to decisions on complex operational and safety issues. \nHis specialisms are network performance modelling\, RAM analysis\, Risk\, Systems & Safety Engineering\, Regulation and Level Crossing improvement and management. He has executive and strategic leadership experience in both the private and public sectors\, having reported to the Chief Executive of the NSW rail safety regulator\, as well as sitting on national policy forums and leading the ITSR (now ONRSR) Safety Improvement program for many years. \n  \nRegister through the link below: \n\nTurning Burdens into Benefits – Managing and Reducing Technical Debt
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/turning-burdens-into-benefits-managing-and-reducing-technical-debt/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, Queensland\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="SESA-%20QLD":MAILTO:QLD@sesa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20241210T222833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T225306Z
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SUMMARY:INCOSE Enchantment Chapter meeting - One Model to Rule them All ... and Through Emergence Bind Them
DESCRIPTION:The next INCOSE Enchantment Chapter meeting webinar\nThursday\, December 12\, 2024\, 9:45am-12:00pm AEDT. \nMeeting Program: One Model to Rule them All … and Through Emergence Bind Them \nAbstract: Models are central to understanding systems and to the engineering of systems. Systems engineers employ various types of models to communicate and establish shared understanding of a system\, and employ life-cycle models that enable the transformation of conceptual models to physical models\, that are then realized as tangible systems of benefit to society. The recognition of the central nature of models to the engineering of systems resulted in the forming of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) wherein the essence of the system of interest is contained within a system model in contrast to traditional documents. However\, the evolution of model-types employed\, both to understand and to engineer systems\, appears to largely have been a pragmatic activity driven by the needs of the numerous individual engineering and management subdisciplines. This presentation will briefly examine extant taxonomy of systems models used in the engineering of systems and in establishing an understanding of operational systems and considers the question of whether there is a suitable system “meta-model” that naturally “contains” all types of systems models used therein. It will explore this question through a systems-thinking lens\, in conjunction with concepts on mental models from biology and philosophy. This analysis gives rise to a framework for systems models and to the proposition that all (systems) models take on one of two forms: as reference models that aid in the engineering of systems or as representative models that aid in understanding operational systems. The concluding proposition being that it is possible to propose an emergent “model of systems models” that combines these two (reference and representative) forms of systems models in an evolutionary way. This construct is offered for consideration and refinement by the systems community. \nSpeaker: Jawahar Bhalla (JB) is a passionate Systems professional with 30+ years’ experience and president of INCOSE’s Australian chapter (SESA). He contributes to the advancement of Systems Thinking\, SE and M&S with 27 published papers. He a Fellow of Engineers Australia\, with a BE (Aerospace Engineering)\, a BSc (Computer Science)\, a Master’s in SE and is a PhD candidate working on a Framework for the Engineering and Assurance of AI-Intensive systems. He has served on the Board of Simulation Australasia and was recognised in 2021 with the “Ray Page Lifetime Achievement Award” for an outstanding contribution to the advancement of M&S in the Australasian region. \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84508497254?pwd=IW1DLjrWbBPO2XYuLxBy3whmM6oy01.1 \nMeeting ID: 845 0849 7254 \nPasscode: 213067
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/incose-enchantment-chapter-meeting-one-model-to-rule-them-all-and-through-emergence-bind-them/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241203T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20241121T020749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T020855Z
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SUMMARY:Queensland SESA- 2024 Christmas Get-Together!
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for our first SESA QLD annual Christmas drinks party and celebrate end of year holiday season. This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with QLD branch committee members\, fellow systems engineers and industry professionals. \nComplimentary drinks for early arrivals and participants of fun bingo\, card games!!! \nEvent Details: \nDate: Tuesday\, 3rd December 2024\nTime: 5.30 pm onwards\nLocation: Pig ‘N’ Whistle King George Square\, King George Square\, 100 Adelaide St\, Brisbane City QLD 4000
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/queensland-sesa-2024-christmas-get-together/
ORGANIZER;CN="SESA-%20QLD":MAILTO:QLD@sesa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241126T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241126T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20241029T090212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T090657Z
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SUMMARY:Application of model based systems engineering to brownfield signalling and train control replacement
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOverview\nThe replacement of the signalling and train control systems on Sydney’s heavy-rail network is envisaged to take years and affect many systems across the operational railway. To effectively manage the complexity and risk of this undertaking in a rigorous and consistent manner\, Systems Engineering was applied early in the project lifecycle. This presentation will step through the real-life application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) on the conceptual design stage of Transport for New South Wales’ Digital Systems Program through the lens of a consulting Systems Engineer. It will touch on the purpose of the modelling effort\, its planning\, execution and delivered outcomes\, as well as provide commentary on practical lessons-learnt\, pitfall avoidance and benefits of applying MBSE. \nLearning outcomes\n\nHow MBSE was practically applied on a major brownfield signalling and train control replacement project.\nHow operational concepts translate into systems architecture\, interfaces\, and requirement specifications.\nHow systems engineering reduces risk and rework on major project delivery.\n\nProgram\nWebinar: \n\n7:30 pm AEDT – Event starts\n8:30 pm AEDT – Event closes\n\nIn-person:  \n\n4:00 pm AWST – Registrations open and networking\n4:30 pm AWST – Event starts\n5:30 pm AWST – Event closes\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAbout the speaker\nDonovan Roodt\nPrincipal Consultant – Systems Engineering\, SYSTRA ANZ\, Western Australia\n\nBiography\n\n\nDonovan is a Chartered Professional Systems Engineer with over 20 years of experience modelling\, specifying\, designing\, and delivering technically complex\, high-value systems to clients in the transport and defence sectors. These include military aviation\, Electronic Warfare\, Heavy Rail\, Metro\, Light-Rail and High-Speed Rail Systems. He has had the privilege of working on major projects such as the TfNSW Digital Systems Program\, Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport\, Parramatta Light Rail\, Sydney Trains Electrical Isolations Improvement Program\, UrbanLeap Suburban Rail Loop bid\, and High-Speed Rail Network Rail Operations Planning. He is particularly interested in using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) as an integral part of the Digital Engineering approach to enhance the Systems Engineering rigour and impact. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/application-of-model-based-systems-engineering-to-brownfield-signalling-and-train-control-replacement/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20240607T062609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T062609Z
UID:4189-1730937600-1731110399@www.sesa.org.au
SUMMARY:ALARA Action Research Conference - ANZSYS Systems Society for Oceania
DESCRIPTION:The ALARA Action Research Conference will be held 7-8 November at University of Technology Sydney (UTS)  Australia. \nAbstracts and proposals are welcomed that reflect on the participatory and transformative nature of Action Learning and Action Research within\, across and beyond disciplinary boundaries and sectors including Health; Education; Community development; Sustainability; International development; Arts; Business and organisations; Activism; Systems. \nCall for abstracts closes 31 July 2024. \nFor more details download the flier from https://www.anzsys.org/images/DOCS/2024/ALARA%202024%20Conference.pdf \nOr\, go direct to the Alara conference website at https://alarassociation.org/events/conferences/alara-2024-conference \nContact email for enquiries is: admin@alarassociation.org
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/alara24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20231124T002808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T090314Z
UID:3950-1726963200-1727308799@www.sesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation (SETE) Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nSystems Engineering Test and Evaluation (SETE) Conference will be back in Melbourne\, 22-25 September 2024. \nSETE is the premier conference for the Systems Engineering Society of Australia (SESA) and the Southern Cross Chapter of the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) extending in 2024 to include Simulation Australasia (SimAust) as a collaborative partner. \nThe SETE24 theme “Advancing in an Emergent Digital World” invites submissions to explore the interplay between society\, systems and an increasingly interconnected world. The theme is positioned to challenge the systems engineering\, test & evaluation\, and modelling & simulation communities to consider the dual ideas of how the digital world is advancing these fields\, and how these fields are advancing the digital world. \nSETE is a transdisciplinary forum for participants to extend networks\, share current and future best practice in the engineering of complex capabilities\, and learn from leading practitioners and academics across domains and sectors.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Visit the Conference Website” color=”danger” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-external-link-alt” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsete-24.w.tas.currinda.com%2F|title:Visit%20the%20Conference%20Website|target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/sete24/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240910T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20240823T061140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T110645Z
UID:4214-1725987600-1725991200@www.sesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Human Factors (HF) Lessons Learnt from Projects
DESCRIPTION:Join our Victoria branch to hear from Dr Ray Misa on lessons learnt from large projects. Ray is a Human Factors (HF) expert with diverse experience in consulting\, design\, and assurance\, and he has supported transport\, infrastructure\, and safety projects for over 17 years. He has spent most of this time delivering Human Factors Integration (HFI) across the project lifecycle. He has been engaged in advisory and verifier roles\, ISA assessments\, and improvement/innovation projects. Drawing on real project examples and lessons learnt\, Ray will present how HF practitioners and projects can make HF work more integrated and have more impact. \n \nDate: 10th Sep Tues 5-6pm AEST \nPresenter: Dr Ray Misa \nLocation: Virtual \nRegister: https://incose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417243950263/WN_T7J0deSoTYmIg02VpHXdxg
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/human-factors-lessons-learnt/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240808T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240808T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20240606T054237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T002232Z
UID:4185-1723138200-1723141800@www.sesa.org.au
SUMMARY:Operational Readiness Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the QLD SESA branch to hear from a panel of industry insiders who will dissect the multifaceted dimensions of operational readiness. Operational readiness considers an organisation’s preparedness to transition into operations. Panelists from varying disciplines will reflect on their past experiences in navigating an approach to system release and what did/ didn’t work well. Panellists will be announced soon. \nDetails\nDate: Thursday 8th August \nTime: 5.30pm AEST \nAddress: Level 9/340 Adelaide Street \, Brisbane City Queensland\, 4000 \nFormat: Hybrid\, majority of panellists will be in Brisbane\, EA Office \nCost: \n\nCost for EA Members and Technical Society Members: Online (Free)\, In-Person ($5)\nCost for Non Members: Online ($30)\, In-Person ($35)\n\nPizzas and drinks will be provided for in-person attendees. \nRegistration: Operational readiness and the final stages of the project lifecycle | Engineers Australia \nFor more details contact: QLD@sesa.org.au \nPanel Members\nLucy Trueman\, Organisational Psychologist and Founder of Trueman Change \nLucy is an Organisational Psychologist who specialises in change management. She has over 20 years’ experience delivering change in a range of sectors including local government\, transport\, museum and blue light services. Lucy and her consultancy Trueman Change help organisations going through significant transformation with project and change delivery\, change readiness assessments and culture/workforce change. Her research interest is organisational change post covid\, exploring how change happened so quickly during the pandemic and what this means for change management as a discipline going forward. She will be releasing a book later this year with her findings. \nCrispian Fitzhardinge\, Senior Standards Manager at RISSB \nCrispian is a Senior Standards Manager at RISSB with over 25 years of experience in the railway industry in both operational and safety roles. Working for both the public and private sector Cris has been instrumental in improving safety\, harmonization\, and interoperability solutions for the Australian Railway Network\, through roles at RISSB\, ARTC\, and Rio Tinto. Most recently Cris was the Operational Readiness Specialist in Rio Tinto’s Sustaining Capital – Rail division helping implement projects into rail operations in a safe and efficient manner. \nRichard Hanrick\, Senior Systems Engineer at EM Solutions \nRichard is a Senior Systems Engineer with over 35 years’ experience in developing and operating satellite communication systems across both Defence and commercial sectors. He is practiced in Engineering and Operational Management\, ITIL processes\, Systems Architecture and Product Design with knowledge across the solution lifecycle. Richard holds a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours from James Cook University and was previously the President of the Ipswich chapter of the Institute of Engineers Australia. \nDr Eryn Grant\, Human Factors specialist manager at Anglo American’s Steelmaking Coal  \nHolding a Ph.D. in Human Factors\, Eryn Grant’s expertise lies in analysing the psychological\, physiological\, and behavioural aspects of human performance in complex systems. With a diverse background in sociology\, engineering psychology\, and design\, Eryn brings a multidisciplinary approach to her work\, seeking innovative solutions to complex human-centered problems. Her experience spans across industries\, from aviation and rail to defence and mining\, aiming to enhance user experience\, safety\, and efficiency. She has a unique perspective on operational readiness having worked in both the systems engineering design process and in operations. Eryn’s current role is managing the Human Factors speciality within the Human Performance team at Anglo American’s Steelmaking Coal business which has five operational coal mines in Queensland. Key integration areas include\, management of change\, automation design and incident investigations. Prior to Anglo\, Eryn worked at Boeing Defence Australia as a Senior Human Factors Specialist involved in the Human Factors integration and verification phases for multiple systems. Eryn is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Queensland in the Mining Industry Safety and Health Centre(MISHC)\, where her goal is to inspire the next generation of human factors professionals by fostering a deeper understanding of human-centered design for complex systems and its importance to proactive safety management.
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/operational-readiness/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240724T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20240704T055205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T094219Z
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SUMMARY:Complex systems of systems – understanding the architecture of submarines
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Date: 24th of July 2024 \nLocation: Online and in-person\, Level 11\, 108 King William Street\, Adelaide \nProgram:  In-person (Adelaide local time): \n6:00pm Doors open\, light refreshments available \n6:30pm Presentation followed by Q&A \n7:30pm Presentation concludes\, open to networking \n8:00pm Event close \n  \nOnline (AEST): \n7:00pm Presentation followed by Q&A \n8:00pm Presentation concludes \n  \nRegistration link: https://cvent.me/xn39Ar \nRegistration is free for SESA members.[/vc_column_text]\n\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nNathan Doyle is a Naval Architect\, Chartered Engineer\, and Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. Currently the discipline lead for Naval Architecture at ASC\, his career has been centered around designing and implementing complex upgrades on submarines. \nEvent Overview \nThis presentation will look at the process of designing submarines\, the evolution from ship design practices\, and the cascading effect introduced by even the smallest design changes. \nLearning Outcomes \nIn this presentation\, you will learn about the intricate process of designing submarines\, understanding how ship design practices have evolved to meet the unique challenges of underwater vessels. You will gain insights into the cascading effects introduced by even the smallest design changes\, emphasizing the importance of precision and foresight in submarine design. This will provide you with a deeper understanding of the complexities and innovations involved in modern submarine engineering.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/complex-systems-of-systems/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20240514T065330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T034312Z
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SUMMARY:Trends and applications of AI – A Systems Engineering Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Hear the latest advancements and discussions on AI4SE on an international level. The event will feature an Australian perspective to showcase the applications of AI-LLM for SE in software engineering. Engineers will be made aware of the need for responsible AI from an ethical and societal perspective. \nThe panel will answer questions and field Q&A from the audience. \nLearning outcomes\n\nAn understanding of the current trends in software engineering and the applications of artificial intelligence in methodology\nExposure to international perspectives on the software engineering community\nVarious sectors and domains in which software engineering and the applications of AI are utilised\n\nEvent program\nWebinar AEST: \n\n5.30pm: Event commences\n6.30pm: Event concludes\n\nEvent details\nFormat: Webinar \nDate/Time: 29 May 2024\, 05.30 pm AEST \nCost: Members: free. Non-members: $30. \nRegistration link: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/2022/05/trends-and-applications-ai-systems-engineering-perspective-09ce42bf \nAbout the speakers\nDr Ramakrishnan Raman\n\n\n\nSenior Chief Engineer – Systems Engineer\, Eaton\n\n\nTanya Dixit\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenerative AI Solution Architect\, Google\n\nRita Arrigo MIEAust\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStrategic Engagement Manager\, National AI Centre
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/trends-and-applications-of-ai/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240515T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20240510T000113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T020729Z
UID:4135-1715774400-1715778000@www.sesa.org.au
SUMMARY:ChatGTP for SE - Exploring Generative AI for SE Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join SESA and the INCOSE Asia Oceania Sector III for a virtual interactive discussion\, where we’ll delve into the utilization of ChatGPT and other large language models in systems engineering. Host Dr. Barclay Brown will discuss pivotal themes such as prompt engineering\, application architecture\, embeddings\, vector stores\, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)\, in addition to a brief overview of the INCOSE AI Systems Working Group. \nTime/Date: 12-1pm EST 15th May \nLocation: Virtual \nCost: Free \nRegistration: https://incose-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcOCgpzwvE923Lh8u3xHykrnn80Pn9Szr#/registration \n \nSpeaker – Dr Barclay Brown\nDr. Barclay Brown is the Associate Director for AI Research at Collins Aerospace\, a division of Raytheon Technologies. Dr. Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering\, master’s degrees in Psychology and Business and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering. He is author of Engineering Intelligent Systems\, published by Wiley\, and is a certified Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP)\, certified Systems Engineering Quality Manager\, and former CIO of INCOSE.
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/chatgtp_for_se/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240423T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20240414T234421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T034557Z
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SUMMARY:Hazard Log Management - Good Practice Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join our Victoria branch for a short\, virtual presentation and discussion on good practices in hazard log management. \nHazard Management is the fundamental premise of all systems safety activities. A series of seven articles have been published by Andy on LinkedIn addressing the various area of Hazard Log Management in detail. Please see below for a link to each of these articles. \nAs part of this presentation\, Andy will cover the basic principles addressing each of these areas including practical examples. As a group we can discuss the challenges we face in these areas and discuss good practises that may be utilised. \nHazard Logs #1 – Back to Basics: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hazard-logs-1-back-basics-andy-petrie-j83pc/ \nHazard Logs #2 – Well-Written Hazards: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hazard-logs-2-well-written-hazards-andy-petrie-i1cpe/ \nHazard Logs #3 – Causes & Consequences: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hazard-logs-3-causes-consequences-andy-petrie-rtm0c/ \nHazard Logs #4 – The Importance of Effective Controls: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hazard-logs-4-importance-effective-controls-i8d5e/ \nHazard Logs #5 – Assumptions\, Dependencies\, & Constrains (ADCs): https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hazard-logs-5-assumptions-dependencies-constrains-adcs-andy-petrie-caobc/ \nHazard Logs #6 – Managing Hazards to Closure: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hazard-logs-6-managing-hazards-closure-andy-petrie-xwuye/ \nHazard Logs #7 – Stop Transferring Hazards: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hazard-logs-7-stop-transferring-hazards-andy-petrie-fmx6c/ \n  \nDate: 23 April 2024 (Tuesday)\nTime: 5-6pm AEST\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: Free\nRegistration: https://incose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/2617128966516/WN_CIz0tZzdTZ2knE4d-Ot6CA \n  \nPresenter – Andy Petrie\nDirector – Systems & Safety Assurance\, Arch Artifex \n \nAndy has over 25 years’ experience in the development and delivery of major rail and infrastructure projects in the UK and Australia. Andy is one of Australia’s leading experts in the application of safety principles\, processes\, and procedures to drive effective safety outcomes throughout the lifecycle of a project from concept through to operations.
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/hazard-log-management-good-practice-discussion/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240411T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20240319T003550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T232116Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering the Puzzle: Demystifying Configuration Management
DESCRIPTION:Join our QLD branch in person or virtually for a fun presentation on Configuration Management. We’ll follow a family’s Christmas star tradition to understand how to apply configuration management. Real-world examples from complex systems engineering projects that suffered from poor configuration management will be tied into these scenarios\, and we’ll identify how these configuration management issues could have been mitigated. \nMeet and hear from the SESA QLD Branch\, and learn about what they have planned for 2024! \n  \nDate: Thursday 11th April\, 2024 \nTime: 5.00pm to 7.00pm (AEST)\, webinar to start 5.30pm (AEST) \nFormat: Hybrid – Brisbane\, EA office – Level 9/340 Adelaide Street \, Brisbane City Queensland\, 4000 \nRegistration Link: https://portal.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/login/9180C2EA-9437-4226-8EBC-1C0A4EAF5B47 \nCost Online: \nMember: Free\nTechnical Society Member: Free\nStudent Member: Free\nNon-Member: $30.00 \nCost In-person: \nMember: $10.00\nTechnical Society Member: $10.00\nStudent Member: $10.00\nNon Member: $40.00 \nFor more information\, please contact: QLD@sesa.org.au \n  \nPresenter – Greg Wynne\n \nSenior Electrical Engineer\, Babcock Australia & New Zealand \nGreg is an INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) with a background in Defence\, specifically telecommunications\, armoured vehicles\, aerospace and mission systems. Greg has worked at Boeing and Rheinmetall\, and is currently a Senior Electrical Engineer with Babcock Australia & New Zealand. Greg is the current SESA QLD Defence Lead.
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/mastering-the-puzzle/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240312T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20240226T232846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T222626Z
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Working Group (HWG) Webinar - Professor Bo Oppenheim
DESCRIPTION:Lean Healthcare Systems Engineering Process for Clinical Environments\nWe are excited to invite you to the first Healthcare Working Group (HWG) webinar for 2024\, where Professor Bo Oppenheim will be presenting on Lean Healthcare Systems Engineering (LHSE) process. The session will be virtual only\, at Tuesday 12th March 2024 at midday\, Sydney time. Professor Oppenheim is Associate Director for Healthcare Systems Engineering at Loyola Marymount University\, USA and an active member of the INCOSE Healthcare Working Group. \nA new process “Lean Healthcare Systems Engineering (LHSE)” for healthcare improvement projects is described and compared to popular quality initiatives: PDSA\, TQM\, Lean/Six Sigma\, TOC\, others\, demonstrating superiority of LHSE. The webinar is based on a recent book under the same title.  LHSE is applicable to projects in hospitals\, ORs\, ED\, clinics\, imaging and clinical laboratories\, pharmacies\, population health\, and telemedicine. Audience: individuals interested in the application of systems in healthcare. \nAll those interested in healthcare improvement through a systems approach will find the talk valuable. We also welcome our wider community of healthcare practitioners from affiliated organisations to join the webinar. \nDate: 12th March 2024 \nTime: 12:00 to 1:00 pm (AEST) \nFormat: Virtual \nRegistration Link: https://incose-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kf-uhrzkvH9DPGWVX68R93AQq6VIDopie#/registration \nFor more information\, please contact:  healthcare@sesa.org.au \n  \nPresenter – Bohdan W. Oppenheim\, PhD\nProfessor Emeritus and Ret. Director\, Healthcare Systems Engineering MS Program at LMU\, LA  \nFaculty Member\, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine\, Health Systems Department\, Pasadena \n \nBohdan “Bo” W. Oppenheim is a Professor Emeritus and Director (Ret.) and Founder of the Healthcare Systems Engineering (HSE) graduate Program at LMU in Los Angeles; and a Faculty Member of the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine.  The unique Program was created in partnership with a leading U.S. Medical System of Kaiser Permanente and is regarded as a premiere HSE-type program in the nation. \nOppenheim is the author of seven books\, authored and co-authored chapters in six other books and published 30 journal papers. He was honored with three Shingo Awards\, INCOSE Product of the Year Award\, INCOSE Fellowship\, and over $2 million in externally funded grants.  He advised over 100 master’s projects at Kaiser Permanente\, UCLA Health\, USC Keck/County\, Providence St Joseph\, Cedar Sinai\, AltaMed\, GVA\, Boston Children’s Hospital and smaller institutions. \nBorn in Warsaw\, Poland\, he has degrees from Warsaw Technical University\, Stevens Institute of Technology\, MIT\, and University of Southampton in UK in aerospace\,  naval and system engineering.   He was invited as a guest lecturer in Canada\, China\, France\, Germany\, Israel\, Italy\, Netherlands\, Poland\, Sweden\, United Kingdom\, and the United States.  Lives in Santa Monica\, California\, and Warsaw\, Poland.  Two married sons.  U.S. Coast Guard Sailing Captain’s License.  Collector of modern Polish art.
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/hwg_oppenheim/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240306T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240306T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20240225T222643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T233756Z
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SUMMARY:Risk Management - The Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project (MTP) Platform Screen Door (PSD) Entrapment
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Synopsis \nJoin us for a presentation and discussion on the risk management approach that was used during the Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project (MTP) Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) delivery to mitigate the risk of passenger entrapment. \nThe MTP is building two new 9km tunnels through the heart of the CBD. The MTP will use PSDs in all the five new underground stations\, aligning the MTP with other similar projects/ metro style systems in use throughout the world. \nThe doors will improve the customer experience by improving safety and security (restricting track access and the likelihood of passengers being struck by the train)\, and also improving climate control within the stations. \nHowever\, during the reference design\, it was identified that the use of PSDs might introduce a potential hazard of entrapment between the PSDs and train doors and the body of the train\, and this hazard and the associated risk would be assessed and managed during the delivery phase. \nIn accordance with Australian Rail Safety National Law and following the guidance of EN 17168\, this presentation identifies the three entrapment hazards relating to PSDs and considers how they were identified and mitigated as part of the SFAIRP process managed by Rail Projects Victoria and Metro Trains Melbourne. \nDate: 6 March 2024 (Wed) \nTime: 5.00 to 6.00 pm (AEST) \nFormat: Virtual \nRegistration Link: https://incose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817089903878/WN_v4DwJN-vQTKG2SNunDKBbQ \nFor more information please contact: Victoria@sesa.org.au \n  \n \nAnthony Pickett \nDirector\, Catus Consult \nA Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers\, with 40 years’ experience on multidisciplinary projects in the rail industry worldwide.  Previously Head of Technical Safety for RPV\, responsible for the effective establishment and delivery of the Technical Safety Management processes within RPV across the complete portfolio of Projects. \n  \n \nRob Hammer \nDirector\, MTP Engineering & Route to Acceptance \nRob has worked in the rail industry for over 15 years\, spanning projects across the entire Project Lifecycle and incorporating senior management roles across Design and Engineering\, Assurance and Delivery. Rob has spent the last seven years at Rail Projects Victoria\, including leading the Engineering and Integration Group across the RPV portfolio and more recently as Director of Engineering and Route to Acceptance on the Metro Tunnel Project. \n  \n  \nKevin Prendergast \nDirector Fleet SME\, Transport for NSW \nKevin has worked in the rail industry for over 30 years – his experience encompasses the design\, delivery\, operation and maintenance of rolling stock and has worked in European and Australian settings. More recently Kevin worked in an integration role in RPV\, coordinating the integration and assurance of Melbourne Metro Tunnel’s infrastructure disciplines to the new HCMT trains. Kevin now works for Transport for NSW in the role of Director Fleet SME\, where he develops the provision of technical expertise for TfNSW’s Technical Services inflight and emerging transport programs.
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/risk-management-mtp-psd-entrapment/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240209T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20231212T232021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T200606Z
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SUMMARY:Systems Thinking & Modelling Symposium - Oceania Chapter of the System Dynamics Society
DESCRIPTION:FREE Hybrid Event – Online or In-Person\nDate: February 9\, 2024   Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm AEDT \nWe invite you to submit an abstract for the Oceania Chapter of the System Dynamics Society Hybrid Symposium on work applying systems thinking and/or system dynamics modelling within industry\, government\, or academia. Abstracts from practitioners\, researchers and students are welcome on work that applies systems thinking and/or system dynamics modelling within industry\, government\, or academia. \nThe objective of the symposium is to gather as a community and discuss current systems thinking & modelling work at any stage of maturity. Depending on submissions\, we will organize a program of talks around common themes or application areas and supplement the program with guest speakers and/or discussion topics. \nRegister at : \nhttps://systemdynamics.org/event/oceania-chapter-symposium/  \nVenue\n\nRoom H70.01.1060 University of Sydney Business School\, ABS Case Study Lecture Theatre 1060.\nAddress is: Abercrombie Building H70\, Corner Abercrombie Street and\, Codrington St\, Darlington NSW 2006
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/systems-thinking-modelling-symposium-anzsys-oceania-chapter/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
CREATED:20231205T053900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T054303Z
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SUMMARY:INCOSE International Workshop (IW)
DESCRIPTION:INCOSE’s annual International Workshop (IW) is fast approaching! Unlike INCOSE’s annual International Symposium (IS) and other conferences\, there are no paper\, panel or tutorial presentations. Instead\, attendees spend 4 days working alongside fellow systems engineers who are there to make a difference. IW 2024 will include virtual and in person attendance in Torrance\, CA\, USA\, with hybrid sessions striving to include virtual attendees as much as possible\, yet individual experiences will vary. \nSystems Engineers at all levels and from all backgrounds are encouraged to engage in working sessions\, and contribute their knowledge and experience to take the discipline forward. IW2024 facilitates a moment and a place where attendees shall build networks\, perform activities\, and produce outcomes beyond their typical network and focus area. \nSessions are encouraged to inclusively engage multiple working groups\, diverse practitioners\, and multiple competency levels as they complete meeting outcomes\, satisfying the session’s purpose. Attendees should experience a different yet complementary experience to regular working group meetings throughout the year. \nIW2024 is focused upon: \n\nSafer Complex Systems\nFuture of Systems Engineering (FuSE)\nModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/incose-international-workshop-iw/
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SUMMARY:HSI: Bridging Systems Engineering and Human Factors
DESCRIPTION:UPCOMING EVENT on “HSI: Bridging Systems Engineering and Human Factors”. \nThe INCOSE HSI Working Group and HFESA are hosting a joint virtual event on Wednesday\, 13th December from 12:30-14:30 AEDT.  Come to hear about how HSI/HFI is being applied in different domains and join an interactive workshop as we share perspectives on HF and SE\, discuss common challenges and build our community of interest between the two complementary associations. \nRegistrations FREE but essential!  Limited number of tickets (a waitlist will be utilised). Trybooking.com/CNKJJ
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/hsi-bridging-systems-engineering-and-human-factors/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231023T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
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SUMMARY:ANZSYS on Digital Transformation
DESCRIPTION:ANZSYS 7pm AEST on Digital Transformation with Prof Roelien Goede\nJoin Prof Roelien Goede\, previous ISSS President\, online at 7PM AEST  MONDAY 23 Oct 2023. \n“Is digital transformation empowering or suffocating us? A critical systems heuristics perspective” \nThe link for this meeting is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86738609042?pwd=KbJAKrmb2D3JugUxTvkKSzZxQnRmag.1 \nBackground\nDigital transformation is changing the way we do our everyday work. A question worth exploring is what is the impact of this change? \nAre we more productive\, less irritated\, and more content in the workplace? Or are we suffocating from yet another new tool? Frustrated from struggling to do what we did seamlessly yesterday? \nFrom a critical systems perspective\, one should reflect on the purpose\, the process\, and the intended and unintended consequences of digital transformation in the organisation. A holistic approach is required to understand both the social and technological driving forces and the impact of this latest wave of change confronting our everyday work life. \nCritical systems thinking guides us to consider different perspectives in the problem situation. It guides us to consider the consequences of our plans on those affected\, but not involved\, in the decision-making process; to identify those factors which we cannot control but which have a dramatic impact on the success of our endeavours; to identify which expertise is required\, both technological and social to achieve the benefit of a proposed transformation. Moreover\, it guides us in putting ourselves in the shoes of others\, and then not only in the shoes of the workforce but also in the shoes of organisational management. \nThis address will consider digital transformation in the organisation from different perspectives. As an early adopter\, I’m always optimistic about improved technology.  I will attempt to provide a balanced view from multiple perspectives on the drive for digital transformation. I aim to provide the reality check required by a workforce under ever-increasing pressure to change and provide guidance to organisational leaders from my own project work on digital transformation. \nPlease join us. \nBio\n \nRoelien Goede is a professor in Computer Science and Information Systems at the North-West University\, Potchefstroom in South Africaand immediate past president of the ISSS. She is the Director for the Research Unit of Data Science and Computing at the NWU.  She has a PhD from the University of Pretoria in the field of Systems Practice in Business Intelligence. \nRoelien has various publications in the application of Critical Systems Thinking. She has been actively involved in the ISSS from 2014\, and a member of the BoD from 2016. Besides being the current ISSS President\, she is the Special Integration Group chair for Action Research. \nANZSYS Conversations\nFor more details of past and future ANZSYS Conversations go to www.anzsys.org \nVideos\nVideos of previous ANZSYS Conversations are available HERE. \nMeeting link\nThe link for this meeting is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86738609042?pwd=KbJAKrmb2D3JugUxTvkKSzZxQnRmag.1
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/anzsys-on-digital-transformation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
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SUMMARY:Asia Oceania Systems Engineering Conference (AOSEC) 2023
DESCRIPTION:Asia Oceania Systems Engineering Conference (AOSEC) 2023 marks the 14th edition of the conference series (previously known as APCOSEC)\, and is planned to be held in Bangalore\, India\, on 11-14 October\, 2023. The main events for the conference will be on 12th and 13th October\, with special workshops on 11th and 14th October 2023. \nThe theme of the conference is “Digitisation for engineering Complex Systems”. \nThe call for papers is open until the 30th March\, and paperless presentation till 15th April\, please see the link to the event page to enter a submission\, registration details or for more information.
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/asia-oceania-systems-engineering-conference-aosec-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230913T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230913T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194214
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SUMMARY:System Integration - Simon MacMull
DESCRIPTION:System integration is the process of bringing together separate system elements to create a unified solution. While some industries that embrace systems engineering work well and intently understand the process\, other industries struggle with the “right side of the V”\, which is impacted early in the project through implementation from the left of the V. This presentation will provide insight into the challenges of integration\,  and how these challenges can be effectively managed delivering better systems outcomes. \nWho: Simon MacMull\, Technical Director Rail\, Mott Macdonald \nWhen: Wednesday 13th September at 17:30 – 18:30 AEST (30 minutes of presentation and 30 minutes or Q&A). \nWhere: WebEx and In person at EA Melbourne Office. Please contact victoria@sesa.org.au for all details to attend the event in person or online. \nBonus: Join SESA’s Victoria branch at a local venue after the event to continue the discussion!
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/system-integration-sept-13/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230825
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SUMMARY:Australasian Simulation Congress (ASC) 2023
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open! Visit the Simulation Congress website for details. \nSESA has partnered with Simulation Australasia (SimAust) to deliver an integrated transdisciplinary conference/workshop event in the form of the Australasian Simulation Congress (ASC) 2023. With a theme of “Life between reality and simulation”\, ASC 2023 will be held from the 21st to the 24th August at the Adelaide Convention Centre and will be immediately followed by the Defence Test and Evaluation (T&E) Conference on Friday the 25th of August. \nSimAust are a like-minded association of professionals with a focus on modelling and simulation (M&S)\, something that is increasingly being recognised as a foundational part of the system life cycle. Partnering with SimAust at the ASC 2023 will mean access to a large contingent of diverse\, relevant presentations and keynotes\, and a larger scale event. \nAs this conference will be the major event for SESA in 2023\, we will again (as in the past) partner with the southern cross chapter of the International Test & Evaluation Association (ITEA)\, with the event being part conference (SETE) and part workshop (ASEW). We have some great keynotes being lined up\, so be assured that this event will be on a scale that SESA has not seen before (outside of IS events). \nThe program is out now! Please see the link here to view the latest program. We are thrilled to have the following keynote speakers: \n\nProf Dave Snowden (creator of the Cynefin Framework); and\nAVM Robert Denney (Head Force Integration).\n\nIf you would like more information please visit http://www.simulationcongress.com or reach out to our SESA Technical Director – technical.director@sesa.org.au
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/asc2023/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230729
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SUMMARY:SySTEAM 2023 Mini-Conference
DESCRIPTION:SySTEAM has confirmed the dates for its first-ever mini-conference: July 27-28\, 2023! This online event is intended to provide individuals from around the globe with the opportunity to convene\, discuss\, and exchange ideas relating to the intersection between systems STEM/STEAM education and systems thinking/systems engineering competencies. The mini-conference is free to attend/participate in and is open to the public\, so please feel free to share the event info with anyone you know who might be interested. The registration link is: bit.ly/43aD71v. \nBoth days of the event will feature a mix of contributed talks/posters (showcasing SySTEAM-relevant projects\, efforts\, and ideas)\, and workshop-style discussion activities. SySTEAM is currently accepting abstracts for potential mini-conference presentations\, as well as volunteers to help with peer reviewing submissions\, through to May 15. Instructions on how to submit content for potential inclusion in the conference and/or on how to volunteer as a peer reviewer are included in our combined Call for Presentations\, Call for Peer Reviewers\, and Submission Guide document\, which is available on the SySTEAM website below. \nFor additional details about the mini-conference\, please see the INCOSE SySTEAM website (incose.org/systeam). \nIf you have any questions or run into any issues\, please reach out to caitlyn.singam@incose.net or find Caitlyn on the SySTEAM community Discord. \nLooking forward to seeing you at the mini-conference in July!
URL:https://www.sesa.org.au/event/systeam-2023-mini-conference/
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