The Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Symposium will be held June 8-10, 2026 in Huntsville, AL at the Huntsville Marriot at the Space & Rocket Center

Event Overview

Attendees will engage in three full days of workshops, certification exams, keynote speeches, panel discussions, technical paper presentations, and networking opportunities. The symposium will provide a platform for discussions on cutting-edge MBSE applications and emerging requirements impacting the Defense, Space, Commercial, and Aviation sectors. The 2025 Symposium included presentation of 12 technical papers (out of 44 submitted), 3 panel discussions, 25 exhibits, and more than 12 sponsors.

Keynote Speakers

To be announced

Highlighted Topics

This year’s symposium will cover critical topics, including:

• Lessons from MBSE Leaders

• Mission Engineering & Modular Systems

• Digital Thread Audits & Airworthiness Compliance

• Future of MBSE & AI Integration

• Security Concerns in Digital Transformation

• Advances in Model-Based Systems Engineering & Future Trends

• Adoption of SysML 2.0

• Artificial Intelligence for Systems and Software Engineering (AI4SE)

• Building the Future MBSE Workforce

Who Should Attend?

The 2026 MBSE Symposium is designed for professionals and students passionate about digital engineering and MBSE, including:

• Digital Engineering Practitioners

• Systems Engineers and Software Engineers

• Decision-Makers and Program Managers

• Researchers and Academics

• Students exploring MBSE, digital transformation tools, and methodologies

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities - To be announced

Registration Details - https://buytickets.at/mbsesymposium2026/2043826

Sign up for Tutorials, free with registration but limited space - To be announced

Agenda - To be announced

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Discounted Hotel Rates

Special Pricing at the Huntsville Marriott at the Space & Rocket Center for attendees (Last Day to Book : Sunday, May 10, 2026): 

• Hotel discount for Government attendees 

• Hotel discount for Other attendees 

Conference Leadership

A great symposium requires a great set of volunteers!  Contact as needed:

Role Volunteer Representing Contact Email

• Symposium Co-Chair David Bath INCOSE, Auria david.bath@incose.net

• Symposium Co-Chair Steve Cook NDIA, QTEC Aerospace steve.cook@qtecinc.com 

• Communications Chair Jessica Sanders NDIA, TBE

• Sponsors/Exhibitors Chair Tyler Lovelady INCOSE

• Finance Chair Rebecca Tipton NDIA

• Facility Chair Gene Shreve INCOSE

• Registration Chair Sean Flanagan INCOSE

• Technical Co-Chair Edward Huang Auburn University

• Technical Co-Chair Christian Zamiela Auburn University

• Program Chair Patrick Buckley INCOSE

• Academic Liaison

• Non-Profit Liaison

• Volunteer Coordinator

• Planning Committee Laurie Joiner IEEE, UAH

• Planning Committee Josh Langford IEEE

• Planning Committee Tara Shifflett INCOSE, KBR

• Planning Committee Chris Crumbly Calhoun Comm College

• Planning Committee Collin Blackwood INCOSE

• Planning Committee Mike Broome INCOSE

• Planning Committee Bill Adams STC

Interested in volunteering for the Symposium Planning Committee?  Contact us above

Stay Connected – Reserve Your Spot Today!

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Visit the event website for more information on registration, sponsorships, exhibitor opportunities, and paper submissions for possible presentation at the symposium.

📍 Event Website: https://www.ndiatennvalley.org/2026MBSE

📄 Call for Abstracts: To be announced

🔗 Join & Follow the MBSE Huntsville LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13150308/

Join us in Huntsville, AL, for an in-depth discussion on digital engineering, MBSE methodologies, and the technologies driving the future of the digital enterprise!