December 2025 INCOSE SD-LA Chapters’ 2-Day Joint Technical Conference (Dec 5-6, 2025)

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The INCOSE San Diego and Los Angeles chapters cordially invite you to JOIN US at our In-Person 2-Day INCOSE 2025 Joint Technical Conference in San Diego, California!

Our 2025 conference theme: ‘Converging Frontiers: Engineering Resilience Across Domains.‘

Presentations are now listed below under the Program Schedule section.

This year’s event will be held on Friday and Saturday, Dec 5th and 6th, 2025 with sessions at both Dassault Systemes Sorrento Valley office and San Diego State University (SDSU):

FRIDAY, Dec 5th at Dassault Systemes – Tutorials and Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) paper exam. Lunch is included.

SATURDAY, Dec 6th at SDSU – Keynote speaker and up to 18 presentations and speaker panels. Lite continental breakfast and lunch included.

* SEP EXAM * This year, we also offer the INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) paper exam on Friday afternoon. Seating is limited! If you are interested and ready, please sign up at

https://portal.incose.org/integratedEvents/home/5-DECEMBER-2025-SAN-DIEGO-PAPER-EXAM

AFTER HOURS

On Friday, 5:30-7:30 PM after the tutorials, join us for a no-host Happy Hour at Crust & Brew (4653 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego).
On Saturday after the conference, we’ll meet for no-host informal dinner at Oggi’s Sports Brewhouse (2245 Fenton Pkwy Ste 101, San Diego).
Optional: visit December Nights at Balboa Park after Oggi’s. Parking is difficult – let’s carpool or take the UC San Diego Blue or Orange Line trolley to City College Transit Center, then the free Park Blvd shuttle.

Please contact us at info@sdincose.org for more information!

DATES

Friday Dec 5th at Dassault Systemes is dedicated to tutorials and the paper SEP exam. Times will be announced soon, once the Tutorial selection process is complete.

Saturday Dec 6th conference will begin at 8:30am with Introduction and Keynote. * Please arrive early enough to park and find and walk to Hepner Hall! We recommend parking in Parking Lot 15 or Parking Structure 3 or 4. Please arrive at the Hall by 8am for check in, snacks, etc.

LOCATIONS

Friday, Dec 5th: Dassault Systemes, 7473 Lusk Blvd, 3rd Floor San Diego, CA, 92121 (Google Maps)

Saturday, Dec 6th: San Diego State University (SDSU), Hepner Hall, Room 130, Floor 1, Campanile Mall, San Diego, CA 92182 (Google Maps)

Parking – Free on Friday at Dassault Systemes. On Saturday at SDSU, parking can be as low as $4.75 plus fees if you park at one of four parking areas: Parking Structure 3, Parking Structure 4, Parking Lot 17/17A/17B, or Parking Lot 15. You must use the PayByPhone mobile app and choose the 24-hour permit. See SDSU visitor parking for full details. You also have option to take the TROLLEY TO SDSU (green line). SDSU Interactive Parking Map

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, as this greatly helps us in planning food orders. Thank you. Register Here

Presenters (up to 2 per presentation) receive a 50% discount. Please contact us for Discount Code!

Please Note – Due to SDSU insurance regulations, all conference attendees must be 18 years or older.

FOOD

Refreshments will include lunch (sandwiches, snacks, soda/water) on both days, and Saturday will also include a lite continental breakfast. Coffee will be available on both days. (Friday’s refreshments and facility are compliments of Dassault Systemes.)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

The following is a preview of the presentations and tutorials planned for this year’s conference. This listing is subject to change. The actual schedule of events, including times of Friday’s tutorials and Saturday’s presentations, will be posted in mid-November. Abstracts and speaker biographies will also be posted by mid-November – thanks!

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)

A Machine Learning Approach for Enhancing Resilience and Reliability of GNSS in Challenging Environments
Persia Goudarzi and Reginald Bailey

AI-Driven Predictive Analytics for Enhancing Systems Engineering Decision-Making
Harshraj Bhoite

AI-Assisted Model-Based Systems Engineering (AIM) * Tutorial *
Dr. Rick Hefner and Doug Rosenberg

Application of AI-Driven Process to Systems Design and Integration in Transportation Projects
Dr. Jennifer Mariani and Walter Stamirowski

Natural Language Processing for Requirements Engineering
Jeremy Jackson

Transforming Systems with Neuromorphic Computing
Dr. Art Villanueva

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

AI-Augmented MBSE: Hands-On Tutorial with Conversational AI and SysMLv2
Robert Karban and Johannes Gross

Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Unifying Document-Based and Model-Based Systems Engineering
Christopher Santos

Integrated Systems Modeling with SysML v2 * Tutorial *
Robert Karban, Johannes Gross, and Chris Delp

Resilience Modeling for MBSE and Digital Engineering
Kenneth Cureton

SysML V2 in Practice – A Hands-On Tutorial using CATIA Magic * Tutorial *
Sean Densford

Systems Engineering Knowledge as a Prerequisite for MBSE and Digital Engineering
Dr. Rick Hefner

Using Affordance-Based Design Principles for Phased MBSE Model Development
Stephen Guine and Mel Wachtel

Requirements Engineering

Concept of Operations and Operational Concept as Critical Requirements Drivers
Dr. Rick Hefner

Navigating the Blurry Line: Distinguishing True Requirements from Derived Constraints and Design Decisions
Dr. Sri Harsha Maramraju

Requirements: A Comprehensive Overview * Tutorial *
Dr. Rick Hefner

Additional Systems Engineering Topics

Accelerate Your Systems Engineering Career: Mastering Essential Interpersonal Competencies
Dr. Rick Hefner

Engineering Lawmaking: New Developments from INCOSE’s SELAW Working Group
Greg Bulla and David Schrunk

Executing Technical Authority — A Systems Engineering Imperative Across Navy, Government, and Industry
Mitch Seime

Incremental Systems Approach Medical Model for Better Healthcare Outcomes
Dr. Julia Taylor

Learning from Failure: Using Insights from Disasters and Critical Events to Improve Systems Engineering
Mitch Seime

Systems Engineering for Navy C4I and IT Programs — Contrasts, Challenges, and Cross-Sector Lessons
Mitch Seime

Techniques for Managing Emergent Properties in Complex Systems
Dr. Rick Hefner

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

This year’s keynote will be delivered by Mr. Nick Freije, former Assistant Chief Engineer (CHENG) for Mission Architecture at the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR).

Mr. Nick Freije is a Senior Professional Engineer in the Agile Mission Systems division at General Atomics–Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), where he supports innovation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems through mission architecture, system-of-systems engineering, and operational assessments that strengthen the performance and interoperability of GA-ASI’s next-generation platforms.

Prior to joining GA-ASI, Mr. Freije spent three decades with the Department of the Navy, culminating in his role as Assistant Chief Engineer for Mission Architecture at NAVWAR. As a Senior Executive Service member, he led the Navy’s digital engineering transformation, helping to shape enterprise-wide architecture and engineering policies for C4ISR, IT, and Space Systems. His leadership as Technical Director for Fleet Readiness and Chief Engineer for programs such as CANES, ANP, and ADNS helped modernize the Navy’s operational networks and strengthen its information warfare capabilities. Mr. Freije holds an A.S. in Engineering from Broome Community College and B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Buffalo.

Full Bio

SPONSORS

We are incredibly indebted to our Systems Engineering sponsors! For more information on how to help sponsor the event, including packages, tables at the event, etc., please contact our conference Sponsor leads, Dr. Julia Taylor (San Diego chapter) and Ms. Victoria Patterson (Los Angeles chapter)! Thank you.

Sponsor Packages

Please see the full brochure here and contact us for more information on sponsoring!

HOTELS

If you’ll be traveling to San Diego for the conference and need lodging, there are several hotels conveniently located between Dassault Systèmes and SDSU. A short list is provided below: