to Sunday November 8, 2026 7:00 AM PST
This conference is now available both in-person and remotely.
The INCOSE Los Angeles and San Diego chapters cordially invite you to join us at our HYBRID 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. Please join us!
Please go to the following page to see full information on submitting an abstract! Deadline: Sept 8th, 2026.
*** HOW TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT ***
Please Note: this event is Hybrid, but presenters are expected to present in-person at Caltech. Please get with us for special circumstances.
WHY ATTEND THE 2026 CONFERENCE?
- 2 full days of insightful presentations, hands-on tutorials, keynotes, and panel discussions
- Now a HYBRID event!
- 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
DATE: 9am-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, Nov 7th and 8th, 2026
LOCATION: Caltech University in Pasadena, CA.
Building Name: The conference will take place at the Gates-Thomas Lab (TOM) Building at Caltech
Address: 370 S. Holliston Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106 (Google Maps)
Building Number: 44
Map Grid: C4
Main Hall: Jim & Sandy Hall Auditorium (135 – 1st floor)
Coffee breaks (morning/afternoon) and lunch will be served on the second floor in George W. Housner Lounge (235 – 2nd floor)
1st breakout room: 235 Gates-Thomas (2nd floor)
2nd breakout room: TBD
Directions from Lot 4: Once parked, please make your way to the 1st floor and exit the door on the Southwest side of the parking structure. Head south on Holliston and make a right westward, onto campus at San Pasqual. Follow the path past Browne Dining Hall and make a left (South) after you pass Hameetman Center (Red Door). From there you will make a right into the courtyard. Gate-Thomas Laboratory will be on your left.
Here is the interactive campus map to assist participant travel to and from campus: https://www.caltech.edu/map/campus
Parking is free on weekends.
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL (SEP) PAPER EXAM
We’re also offering the INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) paper exam the Friday before (Nov 6th). This test will begin promptly at 10am, so all students must arrive by no later than 30 minutes prior (9:30am) for pre-test brief and seating. The test will conclude by approximately 12 noon.
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.
- Address: 1200 E. California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125 (near S. Holliston Ave), Building 79
- Room: PB 100 (Room 100) is a lecture and seminar room located on the ground floor of the Caltech Powell-Booth Laboratory for Computational Science
Parking and finding the building: We recommend parking in Structure 4 on South Holliston Ave as it is the closest to the Powell-Booth Building. https://www.caltech.edu/map/campus/holliston-parking-structure Since it is a weekday, a permit will be required. Individuals will be able to purchase parking on the HonkMobile App: https://www.honkmobile.com/ Here is the interactive campus map to assist participant travel to and from campus: https://www.caltech.edu/map/campus
Please note that exam seating is limited. If you are interested and prepared to take the exam, please email us at info@sdincose.org. We expect the exam registration webpage to be available by early September.
CONFERENCE PRICE
The following prices are In-Person or Remote:
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.
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.
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
There are many hotel options in the greater Pasadena/Caltech area. Please see below for several good options:
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.