Systems Engineering Society of Australia

Asia Oceania Sector Engineering Conference, Singapore, 27-29th Oct
2025-10-27 08:00 - 2025-10-29 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
AOSEC – Asia Oceania Systems Engineering Conference, has become a series of well-established international conference on Systems Engineering in Asia Oceania Region.
AOSEC 2025 marks the 15th edition of the conference series, and will be held in Singapore, on 27-29 October.
The main events for the conference are going to be on 27th, 28th and 29th October, with tutorials and INCOSE business meetings on 26th October.
AOSEC 2025 Conference Committee invites academicians, researchers and industry practitioners to actively participate in the conference and leverage this opportunity to exchange ideas, information and opinions, share their research findings and experiences in systems engineering.

INCOSE New Zealand: 2025 New Zealand Systems Engineering Conference
2025-11-11 10:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Auckland Central , New Zealand
21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue
https://www.incose.nz/conference-registration2025
Date: Thursday, 11 November 2025
Time: 10:00 AM

Additive Manufacturing in Defence: Enabling Resilience and Adaptability
2025-11-18 16:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join us and our new ACT branch online or in person at EA headquarters in Canberra to discover how AM strengthens supply chain resilience, enables on-demand part production, and supports rapid sustainment in contested or resource-constrained environments. Through real-world applications, you will see how AM empowers forward repair, battlefield adaptability, and reduces reliance on vulnerable supply chains.
A live demonstration will showcase the AM workflow. From preparing a model in slicing software to printing an “impossible geometry” part achievable only with AM. While the print progresses, discussion will open on key challenges including certification, deployment, and the logistical trade-offs of adopting AM. Participants will also gain insight into AM’s role within systems engineering—shaping policy, guiding capability development, and enabling mission adaptability.
Registration is required for attendance.

About the speaker

Dr. Daniel Eggler leads U.S. operations at EIT, delivering practice-based technical education tailored to defence and engineering professionals. He ensures EIT’s programs support workforce capability and national security. With over a decade of leadership in mechanical and manufacturing engineering education, he combines hands-on workshops with evidence-based teaching. Previously, he lectured at UNSW Sydney, receiving the Faculty of Engineering Educational Excellence & Innovation Award twice. He holds a Ph.D. in acoustics and vibration.

In-person
4:30 pm AEDT– Networking & refreshments for In-Person attendees
5:00 pm AEDT– Event starts
5:05 pm AEDT– Introduction to SESA and Branch launch by SESA President
5:15 pm AEDT– Presentation by Daniel Eggler
6:00 pm AEDT– Q&A
6:30 pm AEDT– End

Online
5:00 pm AEDT– Webinar starts
5:05 pm AEDT– Introduction to SESA and Branch launch by SESA President
5:15 pm AEDT– Presentation by Daniel Eggler
6:00 pm AEDT– Q&A
6:30 pm AEDT– End

2nd Australian Digital Engineering (2-Day) Summit
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-25
UNSW Canberra proudly presents the 2nd Australian Digital Engineering Summit 2025, a premier two-day event bringing together leaders from industry, defence, national security, government, and academia to drive collaboration, showcase cutting-edge research and share strategic insights to advance Digital Engineering (DE) implementation across Australia.
Day 1 – Summit
Date: Monday 24 November 2025.
Location: National Convention Centre Canberra.
Format: Hybrid, all presentations available to both in person and virtual attendees.
Featuring: Keynote presentations, strategic panels and thought leadership from across the DE ecosystem.
Day 2 – Optional Workshops and Masterclasses
Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025.
Location: UNSW Canberra City Campus and online.
Format: Attendees must select either in-person or online workshops and masterclasses.
Featuring: Two online sessions and two interactive in-person workshops.
For more information go here: https://consec.eventsair.com/2nd-australian-digital-engineering-summit/

Christmas Drinks – SESA Victoria Branch
2025-12-11 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
🎉 End-of-Year Celebration – SESA Victoria Branch
Date: 11 Dec 25
Time: 17:30-19:00
Location: The Mitre Tavern, Melbourne (table booked at the end of the alley)
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Event Overview
Join the Systems Engineering Society of Australia (SESA) Victoria Branch as we celebrate the end of 2025! This is a chance to reflect on the year that’s passed and look ahead to an exciting 2026.
We’re keeping it casual – come along for a relaxed drink, good conversation, and the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends in the systems engineering community.
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Why Attend?
– 🍻 Enjoy a social evening with fellow members
– 🔎 Reflect on achievements from 2025
– 🚀 Look forward to opportunities in 2026
– 🤝 Strengthen connections within the Victorian systems engineering community
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RSVP
No formal RSVP required – just drop by and join us!
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Hosted by:
Tom Castor
Chair – SESA Victoria Branch Committee

Annual INCOSE International Workshop Premier Systems Engineering Workshop
2026-01-31 08:00 - 2026-02-03 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Hybrid Event – 31 January, 1-3 February 2026
Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach
3635 Fashion Way
Torrance, California 90503 – USA

SESA Talks: Applying AI beyond ChatGPT in engineering
2026-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Engineers Australia, Queensland, Level 9, 340 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia
Overview
Many engineers have experimented with tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, yet these represent only a small part of the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. This session moves beyond general-purpose chat tools to provide a clear, practical introduction to AI capabilities that can be integrated into everyday engineering workflows. In this session, the presenter will demystify commonly used terms such as agents, MCP, A2A and RAG, helping engineers build confidence in understanding and evaluating emerging AI technologies relevant to professional practice.
Through interactive polls and live demonstrations, the session will showcase practical platforms including visual workflow automation tools, AI agent frameworks and local, private AI solutions suitable for sensitive or regulated environments. Attendees will see how these tools can support repeatable engineering tasks such as document handling, standards checking and cross-system integration. The session provides participants with a realistic view of what is achievable today and a structured roadmap for exploring AI safely, responsibly and effectively within their own engineering context.
Program timeline
Online

6.30 pm AEDT – Presentation commences
7.30 pm AEDT – Presentation concludes

(If you are joining from Queensland, please join at 5.30pm AEST)
In-person

5.00 pm AEST – Registration opens
5.30 pm AEST – Presentation commences
6.30 pm AEST – Presentation concludes. Networking and catering
7.00 pm AEST – Event concludes

Learning outcomes

Interpret common AI terminology in plain language, enabling informed discussions and decisions about AI adoption in engineering practice.
Identify AI tools beyond chat-based systems that are well suited to engineering workflows, including automation and agent-based solutions.
Understand when and how local or private AI options can be applied for sensitive, regulated or air-gapped project environments.
Develop a practical starting roadmap for experimenting with AI tools that improve efficiency while aligning with professional and organisational obligations.

About the speaker

Fabrice Theodore
Director, Allayze

Biography

Fabrice is a Director and founder of Allayze, a Systems Engineering and AI consultancy delivering innovative solutions for industry. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from RMIT and a Master of Systems Engineering from UNSW ADFA, with over ten years of experience across defence, railway, aerospace, and automotive sectors. Alongside his consulting work, he spends a lot of time figuring out how AI fits into serious engineering environments. Two years ago, he picked up his first AI tool out of curiosity. That curiosity quickly turned into something closer to obsession. He built a Hazard Log after getting fed up with Excel spreadsheets, wondering what if AI could help identify hazards he might have missed. That side project opened his eyes to what becomes possible when you combine engineering discipline with these new tools. Now, alongside two business partners, he’s building a Multi Agent Systems Engineering Platform aimed at the document-heavy, standards-driven work that engineers deal with daily. The idea is straightforward: less time on tedious tasks, more time on actual engineering. Outside of that, Fabrice shares what he’s learned with engineers and teams trying to work out where these tools fit. His view is simple: get your hands dirty, break things, and figure it out as you go.

Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation (SETE) Conference - 2026
2026-04-27 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Adding ‘Superpowers’ to Systems Engineering
Discover how integrating Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering into Systems Engineering enhances system design, management, and optimisation. The conference showcases advances in system modelling, automation of tasks, test & evaluation, and agile practices, driving the more efficient and resilient delivery of safe, secure, and sustainable systems within tighter timeframes.
Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation (SETE) 2026 is the premier conference of the Systems Engineering Society of Australia (SESA) and the Southern Cross Chapter of the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA). SETE provides a transdisciplinary forum for participants to expand professional networks, exchange best practices, and learn from leading practitioners and academics in engineering systems and the delivery of complex capabilities across diverse sectors.

The disciplines of systems engineering and test and evaluation — strengthened by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, digital engineering, automation, and data-driven approaches — are uniquely positioned to shape the design, integration, delivery, and sustainment of safe, secure, and resilient complex systems, enabling faster, smarter, and more sustainable outcomes for national and global benefit.
SETE26 will also explore how Artificial Intelligence and data engineering not only improve but also revolutionary shift the ability for Systems Engineers to analyses massive datasets and identify patterns invisible to the human eye, enabling more informed decision-making and efficient processes. Furthermore, these new technologies will enable systems to perform functions requiring human intelligence, leading to a significant transformation of how Systems will be engineered across all domains: Defence, Healthcare, Energy, Infrastructure and Transport.

This year’s SETE Conference is to be held at the Hilton Sydney from 27-30 April 2026.

Submissions for Abstracts, Papers and Tutorial submissions are open now! For more details, key dates and for how to apply visit the Authors page of the SETE website.

Please visit the SETE website for more information. For sponsorship, please download the prospectus here.

36th Annual INCOSE International Symposium, Yokohama, Japan
2026-06-13 08:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
The INCOSE International Symposium is the premier international forum where practitioners, researchers, and educators share their insights, experiences, and innovations, furthering the practice of systems engineering. The symposium has occurred every year since 1991 and is the largest annual gathering of the systems engineering community.

Beyond Digital Engineering: Seeking Wa in SE
While Digital Engineering (DE) continues to be a driving force in developing complex systems, today’s societal challenges demand a more profound leap forward. The 2026 symposium will center on harmonizing emerging technologies with the irreplaceable power of human creativity and Kansei (sensibility), all guided by Wa, the Japanese concept of harmony.
How can Human Systems Integration (HSI) forge this essential synergy and effectively blend human ingenuity, Kansei, and advanced technologies like AI? What vital skills will systems engineers need to thrive in this new era of evolving DE? This focus on a human-centric, nature-harmonized approach will illuminate the path for systems engineering to not just adapt, but to lead the shaping of our future world.
