to Sunday November 8, 2026 7:00 AM PST
The INCOSE Los Angeles and San Diego chapters cordially invite you to join us at our In-Person 2-Day INCOSE 2026 Joint Technical Conference from November 7-8, 2026 at Caltech in Pasadena, California.
This year’s conference theme is 250 Years and Beyond of Systems Engineering.
WHY ATTEND THE 2026 CONFERENCE?
- 2 full days of insightful presentations, hands-on tutorials, keynotes, and panel discussions
- At $99 for INCOSE members, this is an exceptional value at a time when most conference fees are increasing substantially
- After-conference events
- Opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other professional Systems Engineers
- Paper exam for INCOSE SEP certification (to be offered on Friday, Nov 6th, the day before the conference)
- Free parking
WHEN & WHERE
This year’s event will be held from 9am-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, Nov 7th and 8th, 2026, at Caltech University in Pasadena, CA. The exact campus location is forthcoming and will soon be posted here on this webpage.
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL (SEP) PAPER EXAM
We’re also offering the INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) paper exam the Friday before (Nov 6th).
The cost for taking the exam is FREE for INCOSE Los Angeles and San Diego chapter members, $30 for other INCOSE chapter members, and $40 for non-INCOSE members.
Please note that exam seating is limited! If you are interested and prepared to take the exam, please email us at info@sdincose.org.
CONFERENCE PRICE
Regular INCOSE Member: $99, Non-INCOSE Member: $149, Senior (65+) INCOSE Member: $39, Senior (65+) Non-INCOSE Member: $59, Student: $25.Register below (uses PayPal).
NOTE – please sign up in advance! This greatly helps us in planning the food orders. Thank you.
Note that presenters (up to 2 per presentation) receive a 50% discount. Please contact us for Discount Code.
MORE ON LOCATION
The exact location of the conference, paper exam, and after-hours events will be posted soon.
AFTER HOURS EVENTS
Saturday, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Yard House, 300 East Colorado Blvd Suite 220 Pasadena, CA 91101
PARKING
Caltech parking is free on weekends.
FOOD
More information on conference food and refreshments is forthcoming.
KEYNOTES
Keynote information is forthcoming.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The program schedule is forthcoming. CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS will be sent in late July early August. Please contract us at info@sdincose.org if you would like to present at the conference – thank you!
SPONSORS
We will be posting more on our 2026 conference sponsor packages soon. In the meanwhile, please see the following sponsor tiering. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rich Hefner at: rhefner@caltech.edu
HOTELS
Hilton Pasadena
168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
About 1 mile from Caltech. Full-service hotel with restaurant, pool, fitness center. Convenient for both Caltech and Old Pasadena.
Pasadena Hotel & Pool
928 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
About 0.8 miles from Caltech. Walkable to restaurants and shopping on Colorado Boulevard. Outdoor pool, modern rooms, good value for visitors to campus.
Pasadena Rose & Crown Hotel
1203 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
About 0.8 miles from Caltech. Free parking and breakfast. Budget-friendly option with strong guest reviews.
Langham Huntington, Pasadena
1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena
About 1 mile from Caltech. Luxury resort-style property. Spa, gardens, multiple restaurants, elegant accommodations.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena
1599 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
About 0.9–1.0 mile from Caltech. Budget-friendly. Free parking and breakfast.
Hotel Dena, Pasadena (Tribute Portfolio)
Downtown Pasadena, 303 Cordova St, Pasadena, CA 91101
About 1.2 miles from Caltech. Stylish Marriott-affiliated hotel. Easy access to restaurants and shopping.
Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town
Old Pasadena, 180 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
About 1.7 miles from Caltech. Great location for dining and evening activities. Marriott rewards eligible
CONTACT US
Please feel free to contact us anytime at info@sdincose.org. Thank you.
Returning visitor? Look up registrations by email.