2024 INCOSE LA-SD Chapters 2-Day Joint Technical Conference (Sat-Sun, 9-10 Nov 2024, 9-5pm)

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Welcome!

The Los Angeles and San Diego chapters cordially invite you to their Hybrid 2-Day INCOSE LA-SD 2024 Joint Technical Conference in Orange County, California.

This conference’s theme shall be ‘Industry Applications of Systems Engineering & Systems Approaches.

This event will be held on Saturday-Sunday, Nov 9-10th, 2024 at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). This conference will include two Keynote speakers, student poster session, and lunch and continental breakfast on both days of the conference. We will also meet informally at the Eureka! Restaurant Saturday evening after the conference!  (Zoom links will be emailed to virtual attendees.)

* The DRAFT CONFERENCE PROGRAM SCHEDULE IS NOW AVAILABLE – please download here.

* Conference Paper Links

 

The conference will be a Hybrid event. Zoom links will be provided to registered attendees beforehand, but please note that we recommend attending in person for the best experience.

Please contact us at info@incose-la.org and info@sdincose.org for information about the conference.

WHERE

UC Irvine Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB), 419 Physical Sciences Quad, Irvine, CA 92697 (Google Maps). Virtual attendance is offered as well.

WHEN

Saturday-Sunday, Nov 9-10, 2024. The conference will start both days at 9am, with registration (& breakfast) beginning at 8am on Saturday.

COST

Prices are listed below. Register Here This includes continental breakfast and lunch on both days. Please state in registration Note if you require special meals.

* Parking is $16 per day. Please park in Parking Lot 16 and Lot 12A (MAP).  You can Prepay for Parking Here (recommended).

Registration (11/01-11/09)

  • INCOSE members $200
  • Non-INCOSE members $300
  • Seniors (65+) $100
  • Students $20
  • UCI students free

VIRTUAL (Zoom links will be emailed)

  • INCOSE members $120
  • Non-INCOSE members $170
  • Seniors (65+) $70
  • Students $20
  • UCI students free.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Saturday Keynote: Mr. James Melton, PhD – “Why Mars, Why Now?”

Synopsis:  Why is it so important for humans to go to Mars? How can we work together to accomplish it?  Intrigue and technology spinoffs aside, there are many reasons why exploration and eventual settlement of Mars are important, including:

•  What opportunities await us in the new Martian world?

•  Are we destined to become a multi-planet species?

•  Insights on who will ideally settle the Red Planet.

•  What role can you play in our new future world?

•  Why we can no longer remain earthbound

Sunday Keynote: Mr. Mike Wallace, Director Systems Engineering, Virgin Galactic – “Pros and Cons of Implementing MBSE at a Start-Up”

Synopsis:  Should all Start-up Tech companies employ Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for their products? Understanding when MBSE is appropriate—and when it’s not—is essential for a start-up’s success. Companies need to weigh the cost of implementing MBSE, the current knowledge and skills of their systems engineers, the complexity of the tools and products, and any cultural resistance to change among employees.

REFRESHMENTS

 

The conference includes lunches and continental breakfast on both days. There will also be coffee and water available throughout the day. Please let us know if you require any special meals by placing a message in the Notes box during registration, and/or emailing us at info@sdincose.org.

Continental Breakfast: Assorted Miniature Pastries (Mini Danish, Mini Scones and Mini Muffins), Orange Juice, Iced Water, Regular Coffee, Assorted Teas
Lunch: Choice of Sandwich accompanied by Chips, Mustard, Mayo, Assorted Cookies. (Sandwich types include Tuna Salad, Ham, Turkey, Roasted Pepper and Mozzarella)
Afternoon Snack: Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Fruit Platter, Cookies, Iced Water, Regular Coffee, Assorted Teas

SPONSORS

Thank you to all sponsors of the LA-SD Joint Technical Conference!  This page will be updated as more sponsor information becomes available.

Please note that we have many different sponsorship options available for the conference to include non-profit and corporate packages, display tables, and website and newsletter advertisements.

Please contact the conference chair, Mr. Rick Hefner, at rhefner@caltech.edu for sponsorship information. We can also customize a package for you – just let us know what you’d like!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE & PRESENTERS

The (draft) Tech Conference program schedule and the listing of presenters is now available – PLEASE DOWNLOAD HERE.

Note that the specific day and time of each presentation is subject to change. A copy of the schedule will be handled out at the sign in area on Saturday.

The Program will also be updated as more information becomes available – thank you!

RECOMMENDED HOTELS

  

The Newport Beach Marriott Bayview Hotel is recommended. The Marriott’s address is 500 Bayview Circle, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (Google Maps), tel (949) 854-4500.

There are also several additional hotels within easy driving distance of the conference, to include:

STUDENT POSTERS SESSION

The conference will include a POSTER SESSION by University students from 4-5pm on Saturday, Nov 9th. Poster sessions are where students present their research or projects in a visual format. Our conference will include large posters or electronic displays (laptops, etc.) that will summarize the key points of their work, including objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions in a clear and visually-engaging way.

Poster sessions provide students a great opportunity for feedback, networking with working systems engineers, and practice in presenting their ideas in a concise and supportive environment. Please attend the poster session to see their research!  Please contact us at info@sdincose.org for presenting your poster at the conference!

SATURDAY EVENING EVENTS AT THE EUREKA!

Also join us on Saturday evening for an informal happy hour and dinner at the Eureka! Restaurant in Irvine, only 5 mins from campus! (Google maps).

  • Saturday Happy Hour (5:30-6:30pm, informal)
  • Saturday Evening Dinner (6:30-8:30pm, same restaurant and informal)

Please contact us at info@incose-la.org and info@sdincose.org for information.

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