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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.‘ PLEASE REGISTER NOW – EARLY BIRD PRICES EXTEND THROUGH 20 OCTOBER!
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!
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. This includes continental breakfast and lunch on both days. Please state in registration Note if you require special meals. Parking is $15 per day: please park in Parking Lot 16 (MAP). REGISTER NOW
Early Bird (through 10/20)
- INCOSE members $140
- Non-INCOSE members $210
- Seniors (65+) $70
- Students $20
- UCI students free
Regular Price (10/21 – 10/31):
- INCOSE members $200
- Non-INCOSE members $300
- Seniors (65+) $100
- Students $20
- UCI students free
Late Registration (11/01-11/09)
- INCOSE members $240
- Non-INCOSE members $360
- Seniors (65+) $120
- Students $20
- UCI students free
VIRTUAL
- 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”
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 sponsor information becomes available.
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 customize a package for you, just let us know what you’d like!
RECOMMENDED HOTELS
INCOSE LA-SD has secured the Newport Beach Marriott Bayview Hotel for a 49% discount of $199/night (normally $387). The Marriott’s address is 500 Bayview Circle, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (Google Maps), tel (949) 854-4500. Please reserve your room HERE. The last day to book a room at this rate is Oct 11th, 2024.
There are also several additional hotels within easy driving distance of the conference, to include:
- Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4500 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 476-2001 - Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport, Newport Beach
4545 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 975-1234 - Irvine Marriott
18000 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 553-0100 - Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
325 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 549-0300
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!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
PRESENTERS
Author of numerous books, his latest being, Red Planet Leadership, Jim began his teaching career in the cockpit of an airplane. As a professional speaker, journalist and former college instructor and airline pilot, he has shared his ideas with many of the top Fortune 500 companies and with thousands of people worldwide transforming complex issues into simple common-sense terms. He holds a PhD in Management Science. Public television produced an eight-part series on his work titled, Reaching New Heights of Excellence. His is a contributing columnist for the National Space Society’s official magazine, Ad Astra. Jim speaks on innovation, leadership and the future. He is the Chief Ambassador for The Mars Society and speaks at the International Mars Society Conventions. He has been invited to present his work extensively in the U.S. as well as internationally in Canada, Mexico, France, Italy, England, China and Dubai, U.A.E. Jim travels from Palm Springs, California.
Mr. Wallace is a Director at Virgin Galactic. He is an experienced Systems Engineering Executive leader skilled in Systems and Product Development, Requirements Elicitation, Development, Management, Verification and systems engineering organizational development. An engineering professional with excellent organizational and People leadership skills, Mike has a passion to grow engineering talent. He holds an Engineer’s degree focused in Industrial and System Engineering from University of Southern California (USC), a Master’s degree in engineering management (MSEE Electives), and a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Cal State University of Northridge.
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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